In today’s busy world of multi-tasking, it is easy to feel like you’re being pulled in a hundred different directions at once.  Trying to split yourself between your spouse, your job, your children, your friends and your church, can often leave you feeling exhausted and without any time for yourself. We all have a lot on our plates and maybe that won’t change; however, we can change how we handle the many things vying for our attention. Read More ›

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 ›

Coaching is NOT counseling.  Sometimes clients may want to hire a life coach yet they may really need a mental health professional. It is critical for coaches to recognize the signs when a person is in need of a mental health professional and refer the client. Thanks to Lynn F. Meinke, MA, RN, CLC, CSLC Life Coach for preparing this  document for the ICF on when coaches should refer a client to a counselor. This list is not all inclusive. 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 ›