Trust is one of the most important building blocks of a relationship.  Whether it’s a friendship, a romantic relationship, or a business relationship, trust allows all parties involved to feel at ease and safe with one another.

Trust allows us to share our genuine selves with others, without fear of being judged or mistreated. It also enables us to depend on one another and put confidence in our relationship. Read More ›

Like all companies, professionals in the field of Christian life coaching should have a code of ethics for their business.  Not only do they provide a reference for daily decision making, but it also serves as a model for your Christian life coaching business, clarifying your mission, goals, values and guidelines for professional behavior.   A code of ethics allows your clients to establish a sense of trust and confidence in you, as they can know ahead of time how you will deal with sensitive issues and gray areas.

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) has developed a Code of Ethics for their certified coaches to follow, that consists of 25 separate points and covers professional conduct, conflicts of interest and confidentiality/privacy.  Sally Rhys, Associate Certified Coach and Vice Chair of the Ethics & Standards Committee for ICF, says “The Code may look too prescriptive to some, but is really intended to be support to being an ethical coach.  It allows for best practice sharing and raising professionalism at any level.” Read More ›

In an ever-increasing world of imitations and knockoffs, it’s become essential to distinguish yourself from the crowd and align yourself with the best, no matter what industry you are in.  For those in the Christian life coaching profession, that means becoming credentialed and acquiring certification. Read More ›

Core Values Exercise:

How clear are your core values? Clear values motivate us. Clear values help us make decisions. Clear values are the foundation for growth. Clear values bring greater inner peace. What are your Top 5 Values? Read More ›