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As Christian coaches we spend a lot of our time asking genuinely curious, open-ended, and exploratory questions so that our clients can wrestle and discover the answers that only they can find. Yet, most of us are not naturally comfortable sitting in question, but instead, prefer rushing to an answer. Today, Nancy Lopez, PCC, shares her own journey to becoming comfortable in questions. Tune in to hear: Why questioning is more than a skill, it’s a mindset The importance of coaching the person, not the problem How breathing can help center you in the moment Ways to deepen your comfort level with questions About Nancy D. Lopez, PCC Nancy is a former C-Level executive with a diverse background in Human Resources. She is a Certified Professional Leadership, Life and Career Management Coach and carries the ICF Professional Certified Coach designation (PCC). Nancy’s demonstrated impact around leadership and career development with corporate professionals has led her to specialize her practice, NDL Leadership, LLC

Whether you are a leader or a leadership coach, this episode has something for you. Join us as Pamela Mertz, PCC , transparently shares how God led her into this field and some of the key lessons she has learned. Tune in to hear: Why listening is the language of love The difference between listening and hearing A level of listening that only Christians can bring How powerful questions come from powerful listening About Pamela Mertz, PCC Pamela Mertz, CPLC, PCC is the President and Founder of BluePrint Life Coaching, LLC. She brings over 35 years of experience as a business owner and strategist in the high-tech electronics industry and earned her coach certification during her transition into the coaching field. She is trained by PCCI and Dartmouth Institute Microsystems Academy as a certified Quality Improvement Coach for healthcare and is also a certified Strengths Finders Coach. Pamela is an active member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and Christian Coaching Network (CCN) and sits on the Bo

Team coaching is one of the fastest-growing disciplines in our profession and an area that the ICF is now offering advanced certification in. Why? Team coaching helps teams establish an inspiring vision, align around a common purpose, create healthy relationships, reach their goals, and so much more. Our guest today, Helen Mitchell, helps answer such important questions as: How does team coaching differ from coaching an individual or group? What are some of the challenges or complexities in coaching and working with a team? What role does the team leader play in this type of coaching, and what happens when the leader seems to be a part of the problem? Why do organizations hire coaches to work with their teams? About Helen M. Mitchell    Helen Mitchell started her business career with AT&T becoming an Area Vice President at the age of 30 with Lucent Technologies. Known for turning around organizations, she was promoted six times in eight years. As a licensed pastor, she was the architect and visionary of

Group coaching creates a powerful and supportive environment where participants can learn from one another, gain new perspectives, and achieve their goals more quickly and effectively than they would be able to on their own. But for the group coaching to have truly lasting impact, the role of a coach is critical.   In this episode, you’ll learn: The five pillars of a remarkable group coaching session How to keep the focus on the client’s agenda Ways to build trust in a group of unrelated people The one essential ingredient the coach should bring even before the session begins   About Jordan Mercedes:   Jordan Mercedes is the founder of Jordan Mercedes, LLC Coach Training for Mission Inspired Coaches & Leaders and the Dean of Community Life at PCCI. She knows that every leader has a vision, sometimes they need a little help & support to get there! Jordan believes the power and impact of coaching can change a company, a city or even a nation. She enjoys helping leaders and coaches use coaching skills

It's easy to get discouraged when we're faced with challenges or setbacks in our journey. To start to question our abilities or wonder if we're on the right path. In today’s episode, you’ll be encouraged to hear the story of how a single mom, battling a chronic illness, persevered and became a professional coach.   Tune in to learn lessons for your own journey, such as: How to trust God in the hard decisions Using multiple sources of income to ease your transition Why hiring your own coach provides clarity Ways that ICF approved training can set you up for success About Linda Hedberg   As a life and leadership coach, Linda Hedberg helps those asking “What’s next for me?” discover and activate greater purposes in their lives. She is a coach, writer and speaker with an unwavering belief that we are all created for greater purposes and she wants to see those purposes activated in everyone!   In addition to working with coaching clients, Linda is a coach educator to life and leadership coaches, on faculty wit

As coaches, we are often focused on helping others, but it is important to remember that we also need to take care of ourselves. In this episode, we will explore the concept of soul care and discuss how it can help Christian coaches avoid burnout and maintain a healthy balance in their personal and professional lives.  Tune in to learn: 11 warning signs that you’re headed towards burnout How a daily “soul care” check-up can make a big difference A simple practice to help you feel closer to God Get your FREE copy of Practice the Presence of God: 50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day here: www.kimaverycoaching.com/presence

Warning: after you press “play,” you’ll be transformed. Tune in to hear what is perhaps the most powerful presentation we’ve ever shared with you, here on Professional Christian Coaching Today. It. Is. Simply. Powerful. Transformational may be an understatement, but it’s one of the best words we can think of to truly describe what will happen as you listen to this world-changing, life-poured-out message. There’s no introduction that could even begin to describe what you’re about to hear. And your takeaways will truly be your own… what God whispers into your spirit as you sit at His feet. About Cindy Schmelzenbach Cindy Schmelzenbach is an ICF Professional Certified Coach, a Professional Certified Life and Leadership Coach through PCCI, a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and a Conversational Intelligence® Enhanced Practitioner. She also has a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling and serves on faculty at PCCI. Cindy and Harmon, her husband of 38 years, believe in fully engaging life, wherever God invites

Being where you are is tough when your personal vision is in the midst of turmoil. Can you relate? It’s easy to become disoriented, discouraged, and paralyzed. But especially now, we need to be out and engaged. Both in conversations and productive work. With people and organizations facing turmoil. However, in order to be a sharpened tool, equipped with a strong grounding in who you are, you need a clear vision. Be here: Examine your personal vision (who you are, where you are, where the Lord might move you next) so you can bring your whole self to what you do. Establish a fresh, personal vision for the coming season so you can move from the here and now into your promised future. Envision having peace with where you are so you can find purpose and live out a vision that inspires others.   About Sackeena Gordon-Jones, PhD, MCC Sackeena Gordon-Jones is an executive and leadership coach, speaker, trainer and organization development consultant residing in Raleigh, NC. She works with leaders who want to realiz

Are you a multi-passionate coach? An entrepreneur who wants to define yourself by just one role? Today, our guest, Coach Michael McGreevy, will share how he has merged multiple paths, from construction to real estate to leadership coaching, into a portfolio career that supports a lifestyle he loves. Listen in to discover: How to create other outlets for income, based on your interests, and carve out more space to make memories with your friends and family. Ways to overcome self-doubt and have fun exploring things you’re great at and that you really like to do. A vision for diversifying in authentic ways so you can discover the overall freedom & flexibility you want.   About Michael McGreevy Michael McGreevy is a full-time coach who helps growth-minded owners and executives discover the clarity and confidence they need to become remarkable leaders. He also serves leaders and teams through group trainings, workshops and masterminds. Michael has intentionally built his business in a way that provides a sig

Whether your questions are intensely practical or deeply philosophical and theological, this Opening the Mailbox episode has answers for you. On the practical side, be sure to catch our best low-cost tips and tricks for getting your Zoom lighting just right.   On the philosophical and theological side, you don’t want to miss this helpful explanation of the different roles that coaching, counseling, and therapy play around issues of sexual health, sexual addiction recovery, and more.   Interested in digging deeper? Here are some recommended books on Sexual Health for Christians:   When Two Become One: Enhancing Sexual Intimacy in Marriage by Christopher & Rachel McCluskey https://www.amazon.com/When-Two-Become-One-Enhancing/dp/0800731158/   A Celebration of Sex: A Guide to Enjoying God’s Gift of Sexuality by Douglas Rosenau (includes a chapter by Christopher & Rachel McCluskey on Sex During the Child-Rearing Years) (Doug Rosenau was a co-founder with Chris McCluskey of the Institute for Sexual Wholene

Everything we do as coaches, no matter who we serve, is cross-cultural. As the saying goes, we don’t see things as they are, we see things as we are. Thus, one of the foundational skills we want to bring into our coaching relationships is the ability to “see” our clients as they really are.   Today our guests, Cindy and Harmon Schmelzenbach help us do that by unpacking: The importance of self-awareness Curiosity and the key role it plays Why our differences are a cause for celebration How neuroscience helps us understand bias Ways to grow in cultural competency     About Cindy and Harmon Schmelzenbach   Cindy Schmelzenbach is an ICF Professional Certified Coach, a Professional Certified Life and Leadership Coach through PCCI, a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and a Conversational Intelligence® Enhanced Practitioner. She also has a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling and serves on faculty at PCCI as well as having her own coaching business.   Harmon was born and raised in Africa to a third-generatio

Transitions are a part of all our lives, but they bring many challenges and questions: “Am I still valuable? What is my role? What are my choices? Where do I belong?” Whether it’s marriage, divorce, career change, or retirement, coaches can play a key role in helping others stay curious, look carefully at all aspects of their lives, generate positive possibilities, and transition well.   Today’s guest, Michael Pfau, shares important insights about:  The kinds of transitions that cause people to look for a coach The role of the brain in transitioning well • How to grow a client’s awareness of their internal state Ways to embrace positive perspectives About Michael Pfau   Michael Pfau is Founder and President of Crossways Life Coaching, LLC. Michael is an author, speaker, coach, mentor and trainer. He holds a Master’s degree in Education and has over 4,200 hours of coaching business and individual clients. Michael partners with Christians in mid-life around career development, performance and transitions. He

Connection, we all long for it, and yet it can be hard to find. So, we have good news for you  today. In this special episode, we not only inform and inspire you to make deeper connections  with other Christian coaches, but we also give you a FREE tool to help make that happen. Tune in to hear: • How God has been moving throughout the history of the Christian coaching movement • The shared longing we all have to connect more deeply with one another • A practical and free tool that will help you initiate and grow your relationships Get Your FREE Christian Coach Directory Listing: https://www.findachristiancoach.com/

The Christian Coaching movement is growing all over the globe, and in  today’s episode, we get to hear first-hand accounts of what God is doing in the continent of Africa. Brian and Debi Zaas, Co-Directors of Navigators  Life and Leadership Coaching, Bora Francois from Rwanda, and Levi Ndimubanzi from Uganda shares exciting stories, glowing testimonies, and  tremendous insight from their recent “Coach Camp Africa.” Listen in to learn: • Key drivers that led Navigators Life and Leadership Coaching to  expand to 36 different countries • The developing coaching culture among the African leaders • Personal stories of how the Holy Spirit is at work in Africa • Insights we can learn from Africans and their commitment to coaching   Connect with our guests at: www.Navigators.org/coaching.   About Brian Zaas Brian Zaas, MA, PCC, CPLC, has the privilege of serving as Co-Director,  Navigators Life and Leadership Coaching as part of their Train, Develop,  and Care organization, serving alongside his wife, Debi. They are

In a success-driven world focused on outcomes and results, coaching  helps clients live and lead in a different way. In a new book, Lead Like it  Matters to God, Richard Stearns, Former President of World Vision, offers a  roadmap and guide for those who want to live in a more values-focused,  character-driven way.   Tune in to hear some of our key takeaways from this book, including: • Why the starting point for all leadership is surrender • How trusting God allows us to flourish when times are tough • The importance of apology and forgiveness in promoting organizational     health • The reason that excellence is important, but perfection is not   You can learn more about this book at https://www.ivpress.com/lead-like-it-matters-to-god. Kevin Jackson can be found at: www.todayforyourtomorrow.com    

Imagine a coaching session when absolutely nothing is wasted, where every word and every moment builds on the next. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could hear a coach responding to the entirety of the client, the entire time? That’s just a few of the golden nuggets you’ll glean from this recording of a live coaching session with Master Certified Coach Brent O’Bannon and added commentary from Master Certified Coach, Cheryl Scanlan.   Listen to learn: How to have a truly client-centered conversation When to introduce a new concept for added perspective The importance of creating new awareness and connecting the dots to forward the client’s movement How using a simple question to expand the reward of the hard work the client has done   About Brent O’Bannon, MCC Brent O’Bannon is a PCC and the first GALLUP-Certified Strengths Coach in the world. He coaches and champions leaders, entrepreneurs, and multi-million dollar companies to grow stronger, work smarter, and live richer with their strengths. Brent teaches t

We all want to do what matters. To go beyond productivity to investing in the people and things that matter most. But that’s much easier said than done. In this episode, the author and coach Teresa McCloy transparently shares her personal story of how God helped her move from being  a workaholic to enjoying a whole new way of living.   Tune in to learn: • How to move from rush to rest • The beauty in slowing down and savoring the life God has given you • Ways a modern-day Rule of Life can set you up for daily success • Coaching tools and techniques to help your clients focus on what’s most important to them   About Teresa McCloy Teresa McCloy is as ACC Certified Coach with the ICF and a Certified Spiritual Director. She is the creator and founder of the REALIFE Process®, a faith-focused business that helps entrepreneurs, coaches, and consultants develop and diversify their business by providing certification and training using the signature content of the REALIFE Process® as well as coaching and community to

Whether you are new to the coaching field or a seasoned professional, you’ll glean great wisdom from this interview with Coach Scott Frickenstein. Drawing from his background as a senior military officer and academic department chair, Scott shares key insights he’s gained on his journey to becoming a leadership coach.   Tune in to learn:   • How God can take the various streams of experience in our lives and use them in our coaching • Ways to shift from telling and teaching to asking and coaching • Why good coaching starts with noticing • The importance of growing your skilling and sharpening your trust in the coaching process   About Scott   Scott served as an Air Force officer for over 25 years and was privileged to lead thousands of Airmen. He launched Leading by Design in 2017 to help pastors and other Christian leaders understand God’s design for leading and His unique personal design for each leader. Thru this ministry, Scott coaches individuals, couples, and teams, and he leads retreats and seminars on

Values undergird everything we do as coaches. But like many broad themes, the temptation is to talk about values in a theoretical or philosophical way without understanding how they play out in everyday life. In today’s podcast, Chris McCluskey is going to use the Professional Christian Coaching Institute as a case study, so you can put real meat on the bones of this  critical concept.   In this episode, you’ll get a backhand-the-scenes to peek at: • How key values are identified and chosen • The importance of weaving core values into every area of life and business • Operationalizing values on a daily basis • Getting and keeping the buy-in of the entire team

If you want to transform lives through sharing hope, skills, and encouragement so you and others can move from success to significance to legacy, then tune in to hear from  Tom Ziglar, a world-class leader and motivator.   Today, meet a Legacy Coach who:   • Knows the truth of leaving an inheritance to someone and the power of leaving a legacy in someone. • Shows people how to teach and transfer wisdom, so others can make decisions for themselves that ripple into eternity. • Lives for the value of significance, not just temporary success. • Shares openly about how you can become a person who bears fruit, which  creates a legacy worth leaving   About Tom Ziglar Tom Ziglar has had the rare privilege of spending his entire life surrounded by world-class leaders, innovators, and motivators. Family dinner included the presence of the  world’s TOP motivator, his father, Zig Ziglar.   “You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.”   Tom speaks around the wor