Archive for June 2009
Listening from a heart of love accomplishes more than any other single coaching skill to convey care, build trust and soothe ruffled feathers. It is how Jill and I strengthen the bond of our marriage, and sometimes it is sufficient to repair it. I can't count the times that we have effectively managed an emotional and potentially damaging conversation by slowing down to simply
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Posted in Family Coaching Center by Jeff Williams Jun 29th, 2009 |
Tags: Listening |
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Because church planters have to pay attention to all aspects of the church planting effort, it is easy to get distracted into activities that are tangential to the church plant itself. Interests or opportunities that…
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Posted in Missions Coaching - Guest Posts by MCC Moderator Jun 29th, 2009 |
Tags: Church Growth, How To... |
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What an awesome privilege - to coach church planters who are on the front lines of church extension. Church planting is often a lonely prospect with few who join in the work and few who…
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Posted in Missions Coaching - Guest Posts by MCC Moderator Jun 25th, 2009 |
Tags: Church Growth, How To... |
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In coaching we talk a lot about honoring the client's agenda--in other words, letting them lead the way forward. And that's good, but any practiced coach will tell you, it's not complete. Your own heart--the best part of your compassion and hope--has much to say about each person you coach. Here's why you should listen...
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Posted in Coaching Ministry Leaders by Michael Warden Jun 20th, 2009 |
Tags: Coaching Relationship, Leadership |
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Those who invest in the marriage health of couples are aware that financial issues are often at the top of the list. Few topics arouse the intensity of emotions like money. Spender vs. saver, frugal vs. extravagant, overspending, under-planning and control of the purse strings are a few of the tensions that couples experience.
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Posted in Family Coaching Center Guest Posts by Jeff Williams Jun 16th, 2009 |
Tags: Marriage and Marriage Coaching, Money |
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I think one of the most difficult aspects of being self-employed as a coach, is setting your prices and feeling good about it. So many people I talk to have angst in this area. While…
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Posted in Web Marketing by Beth Cole Jun 12th, 2009 |
Tags: Marketing, Money, Practice Building |
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This is a guest post by Susan Fleming of Electronic Marketing Success.
Before you leave the house in the morning, you probably do several things nobody ever really thinks about, but they give you the confidence…
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Posted in Web Marketing Guest Posts by Beth Cole Jun 10th, 2009 |
Tags: Internet, Marketing |
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This is a guest post by Marcie Thomas, President of CoachingShift.com
What makes a good client clincher? In other words, how can you increase the odds of closing the sale in your favor when you are…
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Posted in Web Marketing Guest Posts by Beth Cole Jun 10th, 2009 |
Tags: Asking, Marketing |
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God has placed a distinct call on the lives of Christians in the coaching profession. Whether you are thinking about becoming a Life Coach or are looking for a Coach to walk alongside you, let this discussion help you reflect on two things: First of all, God has His eyes on this influential, Kingdom-building group of dedicated servant-coaches. And secondly, He has anointed them to coach on a vast array of topics in the power of His Holy Name.
As Life Coaching fast-becomes a partner to the Lay Counseling ministries in our churches...
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Posted in Featured Content by Tony Stoltzfus Jun 9th, 2009 |
Tags: Become a Coach, Biblical coaching |
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Since we all are subject to struggles, what can we do to deal with our own 'demons' while still being authentic with those we help? Here are a few thoughts that might help.
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Posted in Transformational Coaching - Guests Posts by Tony Stoltzfus Jun 9th, 2009 |
Tags: Perspective, Transformation |
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Recently Milana Leshinsky sent out an email with the subject line "breaking the silence about coach training."
She makes the following statement:
"There is NOT a single coach out there who is successful because they went through…
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Posted in Training & Certification by Linda Hedberg Jun 8th, 2009 |
Tags: Become a Coach, Training |
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It all started when Robert Brown, an insurance agent in Ponte Vedra, Florida, had a brief experience with a Christian Life Coach as a part of a stewardship program in which his church was participating. …
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Posted in Coaching and the Church Guest Posts by Russ Rainey Jun 5th, 2009 |
Tags: Church, Discipleship |
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Every good salesman knows to ask for the sale. Ask your client to make a decision about her future, not a commitment to a plan, but a decision of power stating how it shall be.
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Posted in Wellness Coaching Guest Posts by Sharon Graham Jun 5th, 2009 |
Tags: Asking, Health |
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Most of us do want to be happy. The problem is that we are often waiting for someone or some event to happen to make us feel better. Any way you look at the matter, our lack of happiness is not someone else's fault! It is a decision that we make every day. Life is always about choices.
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Posted in Wellness Coaching Guest Posts by Sharon Graham Jun 5th, 2009 |
Tags: Life Balance, Relationship Coaching |
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Are they willing to make important and lasting lifestyle changes such as getting rid of their sodas, and fried foods, and beginning to work on a consistent exercise routine, for the sake of their health, and NOT just to lose weight to look good at their class reunion?
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Posted in Wellness Coaching by Sharon Graham Jun 5th, 2009 |
Tags: Action Steps, Fitness |
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