Conflict Coaching Using DISC

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What can you do to work through the  conflict when each of the 4 personality profiles have different “motivators”?   “Get it done” or “Get recognized”,  “Get harmony” or finally “Get it Right”?   When we seek first to understand our own behavior, and how we react in stressful situations and how we respond to …Read More

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Christian Coaching and the Lone Ranger

Coaching is not for Lone Rangers

Hi-Yo Silver,  Away!  Who was that coach and where did he or she go? God created us for relationship and as Christian Coaches, you cannot try to go the journey alone.  Upon completion of the coach training, it is imperative for coaches to stay connected to other coaches.  As in any profession, you want to …Read More

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Powerful Questions in Coaching

Asking Questions in Coaching Sessions

“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 …Read More

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ICF Competencies and IAC Masteries Comparison Series – Establishing Trust

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If you are seeking coach training and certification, you have many different avenues. The good news is, if your training is based on the core coaching “skills” taught by either IAC or ICF, you will find that their coaching “masteries” or “competencies” are in alignment.  Some people get confused and assume there are differences in …Read More

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Coaching Using DiSC Assessment – The “I”

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In an earlier blog post, we looked at how a coach can use the DiSC Assessment as a tool for building rapport with clients.  As a coach, it is helpful to understand your profile and how to apply this knowledge to improve your coaching effectiveness.  Let’s look now at the “I” – “Influencer” (Sanguine, or …Read More

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Paying It Forward Via Social Media

Paying it forward using social media

As a Christian coach building a business, an important thing to remember is the concept of paying it forward.  The power and reach that the Internet and social media provides is remarkable.  You will be surprised what a following and reach  you can build by becoming involved in social media and learning to “pay it …Read More

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You Hired a Coach, Now What?

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You made the commitment and hired a coach and you want to get maximum results from your sessions.  Your  sessions will most likely be anywhere from thirty minutes to one hour at various fees depending on your niche and other factors (honestly the answer when it comes to rates is “It depends”) Prior to your …Read More

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