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Asking a Key Element in Pro-Active Parent Coaching by Gregory Bland

Asking is a powerful discipline for the Pro-Active Parent Coach. The very act of asking a question sets our children’s mind toward finding an answer and creates space for additional information to emerge. Asking, instead…
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Is Coaching Too Time Intensive by Tim Cosby, M.Div, CLC

One of the obstacles to creating a culture of coaching in organizations is the belief that coaching is too time-intensive. The argument is that it takes less time to tell people what to do than…
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Coaching Interview Proficiency by Marcie Thomas

In this article you'll discover how to create an informational audio product for almost no money. Record an interview about how your coaching program is unique and effective. End the recording with an invitation to…
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Staying Connected after the Empty Nest by Sharon Wildman

“Mom, could I call you after classes and talk to you about what’s going on in my life?” What parent would not want to hear those words from their child - words that invite you…
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Why Do You Want to Be A Leader? by Anita Stadler, PhD

"Why do you want to be a leader?" I have asked this question to a group of 30 managers seated around tables at a leadership development seminar.
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Clarifying: The Cure for Misunderstandings between Parents and Children by Gregory Bland

“Dad, if I like the color of the dachshund, and the parents are ‘good natured,’ I am going to hold the puppy.” “O.K., but can I ask a question?” “Sure.” “When we visit the family who has the…
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Maximizing Everyday Opportunities for our Children’s Growth through Coaching by Gregory Bland

Each and every day we are surrounded with opportunities for growth, learning, cultivating deeper character and shaping our values.  Embracing a Pro-Active Parent Coaching approach will assist you in helping your child make the most…
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Pro-Active Parent Coaching: Facilitating the Family Meeting over Changing Roles and Responsibility by Gregory Bland

“Thanks Mom, for entrusting responsibility to me as a young child, I know it has helped me get to where I am today!” As our family’s mature, we have the privilege of releasing more and more…
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Christian Life Coaching & the Local Church by Russ Rainey

According to the Great Commission, the mandate of the local church is to win people to Christ, enable their growth as disciples, and then equip those same disciples to launch out on their own kingdom…
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Coaching Communication in Marriage Relationships by Jeff and Jill Williams

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

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.
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Coaching Clients Past Setbacks by Finding Values by Donna Astern

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.
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Ask Profound Questions…Get Profound Answers

[The articles I post on ChurchCentral 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] Ask Profound Questions…Get Profound Answers!…
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Is Something Missing? by Donna Astern

The balance comes in the ebb and flow, the give and take, according to our values and life circumstances. If we are unclear on our values, we will be frustrated, even if we are getting a lot of things done.
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Pastors and Coaching – the Pastoral Missing Link

...a recent Barna study suggests 61% of pastors have difficulty in developing meaningful relationships. In other words, pastors many times do not seek relationships for their own leadership development. Dr. Louis McBurney, a leading pastoral counselor suggests it is taught as a “best practice” in seminary; avoid intimate relationships...A personal coach can be the missing link for pastors to truly transform their ministry.
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