The Bible has a lot to say about our thought life. For example, Romans 12:2a, “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” 2 Corinthians 10:3-5…
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If you are coaching as part of a staff role, working in the ministry arena or just starting out as a professional coach, you’ll probably do some free (or pro-bono) coaching. No-fee coaching relationships present…
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For a variety of reasons, an individual’s calling seems to be the least understood and tapped facet of life purpose. I define calling as a commission coming from outside yourself, to serve something bigger than…
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There are many different ways to structure discovering and pursuing ones life purpose. I have organized the search with a model called the Seven Life Purpose Questions. By organizing around these seven themes, we can…
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Last time, in our quest to motivate and inspire each other to live on purpose in great health for the glory of God, we developed our life vision as well as goals we want to…
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For Christians, calling comes from God. Allegiance means that I have signed ownership of my life over to the lordship of Christ, and my fulfillment lies in a Kingdom that is not of this world. The idea of letting go of what we can gain in life and living to serve God is one of the distinctives of Christian coaching.
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Who needs some energy? Well, I have good news! We can create some quite easily today and have fun in the process.
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Encouragement is an important tool for keeping clients energized and motivated. Encouragement is inspiring for all of us, and for some personality types it is the single biggest factor in motivation. Therefore, coaching support structures should always include encouragement, affirmation and celebration.
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As an executive coach, you may be asked where the evidence is that coaching actually works.
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Coaching works because it is a great relationship built on clear expectations about change. If either the openness in the relationship or the high expectations are eroded, youll lose effectiveness. How do you effectively maintain expectations in a coaching relationship?
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In a previous series we explored the four DISC profiles, which include Dominance (D style), Influence (I style), Steadiness (S style) and Conscientiousness (C style). Despite their differences these styles also share some things in…
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How Understanding DISC Profiles Can Make You a Better Coach
During these eight weeks, we are exploring each of the four main DISC profiles to learn about the characteristics of each style, how people…
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How Understanding DISC Profiles Can Make You a Better Coach
During these eight weeks, we are exploring each of the four main DISC profiles to learn about the characteristics of each style, how people…
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Accountability is an effective tool to help a coaching client change habits. And the principles behind accountability will work with any kind of action step. Whenever a client needs to get something done, accountability improves the chances of success. Heres an overview of how accountability is normally applied in a coaching relationship.
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How Understanding DISC Profiles Can Make You a Better Coach
During these four weeks, we are exploring each of the four main DISC profiles to learn about their unique characteristics, how people tend to…
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