))
Learn how to become a life coach with a strong skillset in the craft of coaching through the Craft of Coaching podcast, which is hosted by Kate Swoboda, Director of the Courageous Living Coach Certification at https://TeamCLCC.com
…
continue reading
Welcome to Professional Christian Coaching Today with Chris McCluskey and Kim Avery, a weekly podcast dedicated to informing, inspiring, and equipping Christians in the art and science of professional-grade Christian coaching. Along with cutting-edge content, you'll hear great interviews with guests such as Dan Miller, Michael Hyatt, Dr. Gary Collins, Kary Oberbrunner, Dr. Marilee Adams, Dr. Richard Swenson, C.J. Hayden and more. Our goal is to raise the standard in coaching and change the w ...
…
continue reading
1
Ep81: Simple Pricing Strategies for your Coaching Business
34:33
34:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:33
How do you set your rates and price your coaching packages, group offerings, and more? That's what I'm diving into in today's Craft of Coaching episode, where we look at the business side of coaching as you figure out what to charge. Pricing doesn't have to be complicated and you can identify simple pricing strategies for your coaching business usi…
…
continue reading
1
The Intersection of Coaching and Evangelism #432
28:36
28:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:36
As coaches, we have the privilege of partnering with individuals to help them move toward their goals. Goals around: Career Advancement Health and wellness Personal growth and self-improvement Relationship building Entrepreneurship and more However, the non-directive nature of coaching often leads us to overlook its powerful potential in evangelism…
…
continue reading
1
Ep80: 5 Questions to Ask Clients Who Are Stuck
27:14
27:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:14
Have you ever been in a coaching session with a client who was "stuck" and the more you talked about it, the more they just kept saying that they were...stuck? When that happens, you need a way of gaining an entry point to explore not just why the client is stuck, but how to start thinking of their situation differently so that they can get unstuck…
…
continue reading
1
Ep79: Relationship Coaching with Kira Sabin
36:22
36:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:22
Relationships to others mirror our relationship to ourselves. Today’s Craft of Coaching guest has been a coach for more than 15 years and has a wealth of information to offer on modern dating and relationships. Kira emphasizes the importance of foundational skills in dating, such as setting boundaries, managing expectations, and understanding the n…
…
continue reading
Marketing can feel tricky for coaches—you want to do something heart-centered, not “market to people.” Today’s Craft of Coaching guest, Cory Huff, understands how to walk that line in helping artists and creatives (and coaches!) to effectively leverage strategies that make more money and help your business thrive. Coaching + Courage + Community = T…
…
continue reading
1
Ep77: How to Pivot Your Business with Michelle Ward
54:32
54:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
54:32
Coaches feel some pressure when they're first standing up a business because there are a lot of decisions to make--what do I call myself? who do I want to work with? what should my branding be?--and every decision feels like it's set in stone. In reality, you can pivot as often as you need to, and in today's episode with coach Michelle Ward, we're …
…
continue reading
1
Ep76: IKYMI - Continuing Education for Coaches
28:53
28:53
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:53
Continuing education and self-coaching for life coaches are critical to advancing your skill-set even after you’ve finished life coach school. Self-coaching is a process of being able to evaluate your own life’s strengths and weaknesses, set new intentions and goals, and start seeing progress--all while addressing the challenges that come up along …
…
continue reading
1
A Coach Approach to Fulfilling the Great Commission #431
28:27
28:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:27
Coaching is renowned for helping people grow and change in profound ways: enhancing self-awareness, boosting performance and productivity, increasing confidence, improving communication skills, achieving goals, enjoying work-life balance, and much more. However, something we don’t often hear about is how coaching can be a powerful tool in fulfillin…
…
continue reading
1
Ep75: IKYMI - How to Explain Coaching to People
20:05
20:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
20:05
People have confusion over what life coaching is. How is it different than therapy or counseling? On today’s episode, I’m getting into how to explain life coaching to people, including how I suggest you handle coaching skeptics. A few highlights: Be discerning when talking to people who are committed to being skeptical about life coaching—because n…
…
continue reading
1
Ep74: The Hardest Part of Running a Coaching Business (And what to do about it!)
30:20
30:20
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:20
Today's episode is all about pulling back the curtain and talking about the real-real truth: the hardest part of running a coaching business and what you can do to make it easier. You might be surprised--the hardest part of running your coaching business isn't what to name your signature program or developing your coaching skills. In this episode, …
…
continue reading
Should coaches be working with clients who have extreme trauma? What does the data say about the level of skill and competence needed for coaches to adequately work with trauma? In today’s Craft of Coaching episode I’m getting into trauma-informed coaching, where I’ll talk about what trauma is, what to be aware of if clients exhibit trauma, and how…
…
continue reading
1
Ep72: How to Design Your Group Coaching Course
23:34
23:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
23:34
Are you trying to design a course or training for your coaching clients, or create a group coaching program? Today's episode gets into the foundational elements of instructional design that life coaches can use to apply to their courses or group coaching programs so that you can design your group coaching course. Learn how to target your course con…
…
continue reading
1
Coaching High School and College in a Post-Christian Era #430
30:56
30:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:56
In this rapidly changing world, few things are as important as equipping the next generation of leaders, assisting them in identifying their values, discerning their gifts, and living out their callings. In today’s episode, we will hear from John Basie, Director of the Residency Experience at Impact 360 Institute, as he shares how they employ coach…
…
continue reading
1
Coaching Community: Nurturing Growth Together #429
23:37
23:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
23:37
Fostering connections with others can significantly boost our physical and emotional health. Such interactions cultivate mutual support and accountability, pool wisdom and talents, and pave the way for teamwork. However, finding a community that's both Christ-focused and genuinely nurturing can be challenging. In today's episode, we explore ways yo…
…
continue reading
1
Ep71: Choosing a Niche (Or Not) With Laura Simms
28:47
28:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:47
In this conversation with Laura Simms, we get into whether or not you need to choose a niche as a life coach and how even when you do choose a niche, you aren't cutting yourself off to opportunities to work with different people as long as you keep the client's way of being at the forefront of your mind. ==== Laura Simms is an expert in meaningful …
…
continue reading
Debate over which coaching style is best often boils down to two different lenses: a more strategic and action focused lens, and a more embodied and "feeling based" lens. Both lenses have value, so which coaching style is best and when should you use them? Dig in to today's episode to learn more and get a free exercise for how to evaluate and expan…
…
continue reading
When most people think of becoming a coach, they think of one-on-one client sessions--but there's another way to build a coaching business, and that's through coaching in organizations. Listen to this episode to learn the top things you'll want to keep in mind when adding coaching in organizations to your life coaching business (strategic tips on h…
…
continue reading
After a long break, the Craft of Coaching podcast is back, plus--we're opening up enrollment for CLCC! Head to https://TeamCLCC.com to learn more about our program and get the free Become a Coach video series. Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach training program for a different kind of coach. Head to https://TeamCLCC.com t…
…
continue reading
Join us as we delve into the captivating intersection of coaching and artificial intelligence (AI). As technology evolves at a rapid pace, grasping AI's significance becomes increasingly vital for Christians and Christian coaches alike. In this episode, we'll trace the origins of AI, discuss its limitations, and unveil exciting opportunities for le…
…
continue reading
1
Future Trends in Professional Coaching #427
34:09
34:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:09
Professional coaching is experiencing remarkable growth and evolving in its global significance. In this episode, we'll dive into insights gathered from the latest ICF Research Global Coaching Study, shedding light on the journey of coaching thus far and the promising horizons that await. Join us to uncover valuable information, including: Global b…
…
continue reading
1
The Hats We Wear: Succeeding as a Solopreneur #426
32:17
32:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:17
As a coach and a solopreneur, you find yourself wearing numerous hats. From customer acquisition and coaching to accounting and bookkeeping, the responsibility falls squarely on your shoulders. How do you do it all? In this episode, we have the privilege of welcoming Kris Kelso, the Dean of Entrepreneurship at PCCI, who shares invaluable insights. …
…
continue reading
1
A Few of our Favorite Things (Episode #2) #425
34:56
34:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:56
As the year draws to a close, we extend a heartfelt invitation for you to join us in this special episode. Together, we'll reflect on the ways God has encouraged us, the invaluable tools that have helped us, the books that have inspired us, and the insights we want to carry into the New Year. Tune in to learn about spiritual practices, unexpected p…
…
continue reading
1
Breaks, Vacations, and Unexpected Sabbaticals #424
31:34
31:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
31:34
Welcome back, everyone! Following Chris McCluskey's unexpected medical sabbatical, we're delighted to hit 'record' once again on a brand-new episode of the Professional Christian Coaching Today podcast. In today's conversation, we're diving into: The latest update on Chris McCluskey's health journey The power of taking intentional breaks and vacati…
…
continue reading
Leadership development is a $350 billion industry across the globe and a portion of that money is spent on coaching. In the past, access to coaching was restricted to senior leaders, but what if that person got coached earlier? How would that impact their leadership skills, their workplace, their families, and their lives? A growing number of colle…
…
continue reading
1
How I Became an Entreleadership Coach #422
32:01
32:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:01
Coaches use their skills in a number of different ways and in a variety of settings. Today, Mike Howerton shares with us how his journey of self-discovery and self-leadership led him to a full-time position as an EntreLeadership Executive Coach with Ramsey Solutions. Tune in to learn: How to step out in faith, with a blurry vision, and then rely on…
…
continue reading
