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Am I Pushing my Child Away? Balancing Control and Freedom Part 2 by Gregory Bland

Greg Bland — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:03:31 +0000

“You never trust me!” “You never let me do anything!” “You don’t understand me!” “I wished I was never born!” “I hate you!” These are statements that send a chill up a parent’s spine as they contemplate even the possibility of hearing them. The good news is we don’t have to! The above statements are verbal cues given by teens [...]

Coaching Communication in Marriage Relationships by Jeff and Jill Williams

Jeff Williams — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:55:11 +0000

It is the number one request of couples seeking Marriage Coaching: Improved Communication. This seems to bear witness to the maxim that, “The conversation is the relationship and the relationship is the conversation.” How can Marriage Coaches help couples to improve their communication?

You Tube for You

Jerome Daley — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:50:47 +0000

[The articles I post on the Coaching Center are drawn from recent issues of Christian Coaching Magazine, www.christiancoachingmag.com, and represent a wide array of leaders and coaches as the authors. Thanks for reading! -Jerome Daley, Publisher] YouTube for You? by Diane Cunningham First, a little background on this thing called YouTube: The now ubiquitous website was founded in February of 2005 [...]

How to Make Sure Your Coaching Makes a Difference by Anita Stadler PhD

Anita Stadler — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:41:45 +0000

Organizations that hire executive coaches expect tangible business outcomes from coaching. They expect the client to be obviously different in some way after being coached.

One Important Google Buzz Setting, by Beth Cole

Beth Cole — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:57:18 +0000

If you are a Gmail user, I’m sure you have seen and experimented with Google Buzz. One thing I want to share is an important setting that will protect the privacy of those you follow. Go to the Settings tab within Gmail and click on Buzz. The first option gives you a choice to display your [...]

Coaching Mission Marriages: What We’ve Learned by Jeff and Jill Williams

MCC Moderator — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:49:42 +0000

Bert and Cindy met at a U.S. seminary. After a whirlwind courtship, often conducted by telephone and Skype between his Midwest U.S. hometown and her South American home country, the couple married and moved to her country to plant churches. The stress of being newlyweds combined with culture shock and a language barrier threatened to [...]

Executive Coaching Practices in Action by Tracy O’Neill

tracyoneill — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:09:35 +0000

Most of the coaching research found today is based on executive coaching. This article summarizes five studies on executive coaching. Many include perspectives from both the coach and the client.

Wow I’m a Coach…Now What do I do?

Jerome Daley — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:31:47 +0000

[The articles I post on the Coaching Center are drawn from recent issues of Christian Coaching Magazine and represent a wide array of leaders and coaches as the authors. Thanks for reading! -Jerome Daley, Publisher] www.christiancoachingmag.com Wow, I’m a Coach…Now what do I do? By Ally Johnson Rest in me…Draw near to me…Be close to me. These have become [...]

Coaching Church Planters: What Does it Take? by Bob Logan

Tony Stoltzfus — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:43:54 +0000

I’ve been coaching church planters for over twenty years now. Church planters are a unique breed, often presenting distinctive challenges to their coaches. I know this because I’ve also been—and currently am—a church planter. I know firsthand how challenging we can be, and I also know what we need from our coaches.

Our international qualitative research project shows the outcomes of what good coaching accomplishes. We have isolated the competencies and microskills a coach needs to accomplish those outcomes. But one question I’m often asked is this: To coach a church planter effectively, what else is needed besides the basics of being a good coach?

Business savvy: The Psychology of Growing Your Business in Tough Times

Jerome Daley — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:45:52 +0000

[The articles I post on the Coaching Center are drawn from recent issues of Christian Coaching Magazine and represent a wide array of leaders and coaches as the authors. Thanks for reading! -Jerome Daley, Publisher] Businessavvy The Psychology of Growing Your Business in Tough Times by Christopher McCluskey, PCC “I’m afraid people won’t pay for coaching now. They can’t [...]

Coaching Men to Reconcile Marriage Separation – Part II: Challenges and Effective Strategies by Jeff Williams

Jeff Williams — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:38:23 +0000

Rich was separated from his wife Sharon for sixteen months, from 2003 until 2005. Today he coaches men to reconcile their marriage. “I encourage men to seek God, hold out for hope, and always remember that if they make changes in themselves that it has to result in changes in the relationship.

The Best Advice on Choosing Coach Training by Linda Hedberg

Linda Hedberg — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:40:33 +0000

A prospective Christian coach posted a question at an online discussion board I saw last week, asking for advice on Christian coach training. Her questions referenced that she was looking into ICF training. Among the responses, the board moderator said this, “You don’t need ICF approved training and certification to be a coach.” Well, that’s certainly true. Just as [...]

Coaching Couples to be Participant-Observers in Marriage by Jeff and Jill Williams

Jeff Williams — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:13:11 +0000

If you want to help couples learn to help themselves by coaching their own marriage relationship it is essential that they learn to do two things well: 1. To participate in conversations with heart and skill. 2. To observe and adjust their own communication process.

Coaching Clients Past Setbacks by Finding Values by Donna Astern

Sharon Graham — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:44:01 +0000

A client seems to be his own worst enemy. He started well, but ran out of enthusiasm/confidence along the way. The “why” seems weak in the face of the discouraging results or boredom or painful experiences.

Athletic Coaching: Not the Best Analogy

Jerome Daley — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:09:17 +0000

Athletic Coaching: Not the Best Analogy, from ChristianCoachingMag.com by Jerome Daley, ACC, DPM New professional coaches don’t get very far into the industry before they learn one important fact: They are not only in the coaching business; they are also in the education business! At least half of our marketing efforts (and perhaps 10% of their cumulative [...]