What traits do great Christian coaches and great Christian leaders have in common? Although there are many we could identify in this brief blog post, I have chosen to focus on these seven traits: Read More ›
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Coaching, mentoring, counseling and consulting are the same: truth or myth? Read More ›
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As coaches, we support and encourage our clients toward achieving goals in areas where they feel stuck. Many times the reason for feeling stuck is “fear.” Fear of failure, fear of not being sure the timing is right, fear of rejection, and so many other self-sabotaging beliefs are holding them back. Some even fear success.
It is in these moments, however, that our courage and faith are our most important assets. As the Apostle Paul wrote in 2 Timothy 1:7, “God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. “
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“I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious” ~ Albert Einstein
Powerful, thought-provoking questions can help a client to think outside the box, discover new territory, jump-start creativity and evoke a response from the heart. Keep the question short and to the point using less than 10 words.
If you are a new coach and feel stressed thinking about the “right question”, relax and focus on “being” with the client instead of “doing” (trying to perform). Stay curious and if you can’t think of a question, just remember two words….. “Tell me”… and “Tell me more about that…”