You have a new client who has asked you for coaching in overall health and  wellness.  You received the “Getting to Know You Packet” and Pre-Call Coaching Form back from the client, and you notice the client has rated their relationships as a 3 and health as a 5 on the initial health assessment that you administered as part of the “Getting to Know You” packet.  Mmm, are you surprised when you read the PBC (Person Being Coached) never mentions any desire to improve relationships? Read More ›

Rick is a design engineer at a Fortune 500 firm who is ready to take his career to the next level. A friend of his has advised him to seek coaching and, lo and behold, he has found your new coaching business.  His first question for you is, “You’re not a design engineer.  Can you still coach me?”  Your first answer for Rick is, “Yes, I can.” Read More ›

What do the “Great” coaches listen for?

Perhaps few other professions are more familiar with the art of active listening than professional coaches. One of the highest compliments paid to great coaches by their clients is, “He/she hears me and isn’t just waiting for their turn to say something.”  But for what, exactly, are the best professional coaches listening? Read More ›

How do you develop the heart of a coach?

One of my favorite books on coaching is Leadership Coaching by Tony Stoltzfus and we list several of his books on our resource page.  I believe that developing the heart of a coach is THE core competency of a Christian Life Coach, and this is the foundation upon which we build all other coaching competencies.

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