

REALIFE Conversations for Christian Coaches
Teresa McCloy
Welcome to the podcast hosted by certified coaches Teresa McCloy and Erica Vinson. Join us for authentic conversations around building and sustaining your coaching practice. We'll share tools like our REALIFE Process™ framework as well as business development skills and chat with amazing guests. Together we'll develop ways to stay connected to your realself, engage in your realife, and live out your realwork through the amazing and wonderful world of coaching.
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Oct 22, 2025 • 36min
Ep. 357: Spirit, Soul, and Body: Building Intentional Rhythms with Julie Loy
This week on Realife Conversations for Christian Coaches, Teresa McCloy and co-host Erica Vinson sit down with REALIFE Process Certified Coach Julie Loy, creator of the HTL (HEALthy Living) Planner. Julie shares how a season of overwhelm and a simple prayer, “Lord, help me,” led to a Spirit-prompted idea for a spirit, soul, and body planner and a thriving community that practices intentional living with Christ at the center. We talk through the power of frameworks, 90-day resets, grace over pressure, and why community and accountability companions make all the difference.In this conversation, you’ll hear about:Julie’s origin story, from “not born organized” to building sustainable routines through baby steps and graceThe moment God prompted her to “create a spirit, soul, and body planner,” and the many iterations since 2019Why a quarterly planner supports real momentum and fresh starts every 90 daysHow she incorporated the REALIFE Process tools into her plannerThe Practices of Spirit, Soul, and Body, Accountability Companions and Walk and TalksCommunity rhythms,Encouragement for coaches who are birthing a product, tool, or framework, keep vision clear, move with God’s pace, and iterate with faithConnect with Julie Loy:Website:https://htl-planner.com/ Email: hello@htl-planner.comFREE RESOURCES:Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values AssessmentReady to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment.FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your CalendarReady to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource!OTHER RESOURCES:Join the REALIFE Practice Membership!The REALIFE Practice Membership is designed for those who want to grow spiritually, but feel like REALIFE is getting in the way. We’ll learn how to integrate meaningful spiritual practices and tools into our daily lives through live group calls, group coaching, training videos, downloadable resources, and an interactive community. Visit www.therealifeprocess.com/membership to join us today!Check out our YouTube Channel!Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates.My Book LinkMy new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.LifeMapping ToolsWould you life to discover Life Mapping tools to help you recognize and respond to God in your Story. Check out these tools here https://www.onelifemaps.com/JOIN OUR COMMUNITY & CONNECT WITH ME:Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on:Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloyInstagram - teresa.mccloyLinkedIn - teresamccloyAbout Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and traveling as much as possible. About Erica Vinson:Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!

Oct 15, 2025 • 36min
Ep 356: Pricing Your Coaching with Confidence (Part Two)
In Part Two of our pricing mini-series, We get practical about confidence and consistency. If you’ve ever stumbled over your rates, over-explained your packages, or dropped your price in the moment (hello, discount spiral), this conversation is for you. We cover simple ways to practice saying your price, how to pre-frame discovery calls, what to do when an offer doesn’t “go,” and why timing, audience, and availability often matter more than price. You’ll also hear when negotiation makes sense, creative ways to price evenings/weekends, and a healthy rhythm for raising rates as you grow. Leave with one action to strengthen your pricing this quarter—and an invitation to keep the conversation going in our private REALIFE Community.Quick Podcast GuideQuick recap of Part 1 (mindset + simple pricing math)Say-it-out-loud practice: scripts to make your price feel naturalPre-framing a discovery call so pricing never feels like a “gotcha”Consistency over discounts: become easily referableNegotiate vs. discount: when larger engagements warrant termsCommon pitfalls:Staying at the same rate too longAssuming “no” = price (often it’s timing or fit)Selling to a market that can’t use your schedule/formatGroup vs. 1:1 timing realities (people need dates far in advance)Creative pricing levers: evenings/weekends, intensives, 3-hour blocksACTION STEP: Identify one concrete move to grow pricing confidence this quarterHow to connect + leave a reviewFREE RESOURCES:Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values AssessmentReady to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment.FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your CalendarReady to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource!OTHER RESOURCES:Join the REALIFE Practice Membership!The REALIFE Practice Membership is designed for those who want to grow spiritually, but feel like REALIFE is getting in the way. We’ll learn how to integrate meaningful spiritual practices and tools into our daily lives through live group calls, group coaching, training videos, downloadable resources, and an interactive community. Visit www.therealifeprocess.com/membership to join us today!Check out our YouTube Channel!Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates.My Book LinkMy new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.LifeMapping ToolsWould you life to discover Life Mapping tools to help you recognize and respond to God in your Story. Check out these tools here https://www.onelifemaps.com/JOIN OUR COMMUNITY & CONNECT WITH ME:Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on:Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloyInstagram - teresa.mccloyLinkedIn - teresamccloyAbout Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and traveling as much as possible. About Erica Vinson:Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!

Oct 8, 2025 • 35min
Ep 355: Pricing Your Coaching with Confidence (Part One)
On today’s episode of Realife Conversations for Christian Coaches, we’re diving into one of the most common (and sometimes uncomfortable) topics for coaches—how to price your coaching with confidence.This is Part One of a two-part conversation where we will share their real-life experiences and stories about what it looked like to set prices in the early days, how to move from scarcity to abundance, and why aligning your pricing with your faith and your season matters.You’ll hear about Teresa’s first paid session (with Erica as her very first client!), how the “scarcity vs. abundance” mindset shows up for Christian coaches, and practical frameworks for setting your rate with integrity and peace.We’re keeping this conversation real and relatable—because pricing isn’t just about numbers, it’s about stewardship, confidence, and consistency in the work God’s called you to do.This is Part One, and next week we’ll be back with Part Two, where we’ll talk about pitfalls to avoid, undercharging, and how to reset when you’ve outgrown your current model.Timestamps00:00 – Welcome + why we’re here for real conversations that help you build a sustainable coaching business00:38 – YouTube mention + the October 1st pumpkin pillow moment01:40 – Setting the scene: Q4, looking ahead to 2026, and why pricing is on the table03:05 – Early days stories: first paid sessions and what those initial numbers looked like06:12 – Local pricing cues: learning from other helping professions08:10 – Ideal client alignment: matching your rate to who you actually serve10:25 – Mindset shift intro: scarcity vs. abundance for Christian coaches12:18 – Faith lens: “Everything I need—my Father has it” and practicing stewardship15:02 – Consistency matters: picking a rate for this season and sticking with it17:09 – The generosity question: wise ways to give without undercutting the work19:45 – Practical frameworks: hourly → packages → monthly/retainer (high-level)22:28 – Valuing your training & experience: when raising prices makes sense24:40 – What’s next: tee-up for Part Two (pitfalls, undercharging, and resets)25:30 – How to connect: resources + community at thereallifeprocess.com (one “L”)26:15 – Closing: “Every ordinary day has an extraordinary moment”FREE RESOURCES:Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values AssessmentReady to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment.FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your CalendarReady to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource!OTHER RESOURCES:Join the REALIFE Practice Membership!The REALIFE Practice Membership is designed for those who want to grow spiritually, but feel like REALIFE is getting in the way. We’ll learn how to integrate meaningful spiritual practices and tools into our daily lives through live group calls, group coaching, training videos, downloadable resources, and an interactive community. Visit www.therealifeprocess.com/membership to join us today!Check out our YouTube Channel!Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates.My Book LinkMy new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.LifeMapping ToolsWould you life to discover Life Mapping tools to help you recognize and respond to God in your Story. Check out these tools here https://www.onelifemaps.com/JOIN OUR COMMUNITY & CONNECT WITH ME:Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on:Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloyInstagram - teresa.mccloyLinkedIn - teresamccloyAbout Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and traveling as much as possible. About Erica Vinson:Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!

Oct 1, 2025 • 30min
Ep. 354: What’s on Your Back Burner? Re-Lighting Dormant Desires
Hey friends—Teresa & Erica welcome our friend Albert Pellissier , author of What’s On Your Back Burner? Using Dormant Desire to Relight Your Fire. If you’ve ever carried a project, goal, or calling for years (maybe decades!) and it just won’t leave you alone, this one’s for you.Albert shares a simple but powerful process to surface what’s really been holding you back (spoiler: it’s usually not time or money), and how naming those deeper fears out loud begins to loosen their grip. We talk inner-child narratives, honest awareness, and the courage to take micro-actions that move your calling from the back burner to a gentle, sustainable simmer.Connect with Albert • Book resources & worksheets backburnerbook.com • Book: What’s On Your Back Burner is available on Amazon.FREE RESOURCES:Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values AssessmentReady to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment.FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your CalendarReady to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource!OTHER RESOURCES:Join the REALIFE Practice Membership!The REALIFE Practice Membership is designed for those who want to grow spiritually, but feel like REALIFE is getting in the way. We’ll learn how to integrate meaningful spiritual practices and tools into our daily lives through live group calls, group coaching, training videos, downloadable resources, and an interactive community. Visit www.therealifeprocess.com/membership to join us today!Check out our YouTube Channel!Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates.My Book LinkMy new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.LifeMapping ToolsWould you life to discover Life Mapping tools to help you recognize and respond to God in your Story. Check out these tools here https://www.onelifemaps.com/JOIN OUR COMMUNITY & CONNECT WITH ME:Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on:Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloyInstagram - teresa.mccloyLinkedIn - teresamccloyAbout Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and traveling as much as possible. About Erica Vinson:Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!

Sep 24, 2025 • 37min
Ep. 353 Lifelong Learner Series: What The Prosperous Coach Gets Right (and What We Don’t)
Hello friends! Teresa here with my co-host, Erica Vinson. Today we’re kicking off a recurring “Lifelong Learner” series—quick, honest chats about resources shaping us as coaches. First up is a classic in the coaching world: The Prosperous Coach by Steve Chandler & Rich Litvin.A quick note: at the time of our recording, the book happened to be discounted online—prices change, so check current listings. More importantly, we don’t agree with everything in the book (no book is the Gospel 🙃), but there are some ideas worth wrestling with—especially for Christian coaches who want to serve deeply and also build a sustainable practice.Here are the 3 big takeaways we unpack together:Clients are created, not attracted.You don’t “get” or “attract” clients—you create clients in real conversations. We talk about replacing passive tactics with genuine connection, modeling good coaching presence in everyday life, and letting transformation—not transactions—lead.Don’t charge for what you do—charge for what’s possible.Pricing isn’t about hours; it’s about the created future your coaching helps unlock (breakthroughs, clarity, and sustainable practices). We offer language shifts (from “cost” to “investment”) and talk candidly about money mindset as Christian coaches.Who are you being?Your presence speaks louder than your pitch. We share stories about congruency, integrity, and letting people experience the power of coaching before you “explain” coaching. In short: let your walk talk.If you’re sensing it’s time to strengthen your being so your doing flows with clarity and peace, we’d love to journey with you.Learn about the REALIFE Process® Coach Certification and upcoming cohorts: therealifeprocess.com/get-certifiedJoin our free community and say hello: therealifeprocess.comQuestion for you: What’s one belief about finding clients or pricing your coaching that you want to revisit with God this week?Scripture to sit with: “Let your light shine before others…” (Matthew 5:16)Key Moments00:00 Welcome + the “Lifelong Learner” series04:40 Why this book and what we do/don’t align with09:15 Takeaway #1: Clients are created in conversation18:20 Takeaway #2: Value vs. hours (default vs. created future)28:10 Takeaway #3: Who are you being? Congruency & presence36:40 Practical language for investment conversations42:00 Invitation to next steps & certificationResources MentionedThe Prosperous Coach — Steve Chandler & Rich LitvinREALIFE Process® Coach Certification — therealifeprocess.com/get-certifiedFREE RESOURCES:Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values AssessmentReady to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment.FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your CalendarReady to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource!OTHER RESOURCES:Join the REALIFE Practice Membership!The REALIFE Practice Membership is designed for those who want to grow spiritually, but feel like REALIFE is getting in the way. We’ll learn how to integrate meaningful spiritual practices and tools into our daily lives through live group calls, group coaching, training videos, downloadable resources, and an interactive community. Visit www.therealifeprocess.com/membership to join us today!Check out our YouTube Channel!Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates.My Book LinkMy new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.LifeMapping ToolsWould you life to discover Life Mapping tools to help you recognize and respond to God in your Story. Check out these tools here https://www.onelifemaps.com/JOIN OUR COMMUNITY & CONNECT WITH ME:Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on:Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloyInstagram - teresa.mccloyLinkedIn - teresamccloyAbout Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and traveling as much as possible. About Erica Vinson:Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis Area Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!

Sep 17, 2025 • 28min
Ep. 352 - Do I Always Have to Be “On” as a Coach? Stewarding Time, Not Hustle
Do you ever feel like you need to be “on” as a coach 24/7? In this episode of REALIFE Conversation for Christian Coaches, we unpack the myth that constant hustle equals success. We look at what Scripture says about time (hello, Psalm 90:12), name the mindset traps that speed us up, and walk through a practical, grace-filled way to steward your time so your business grows—and your soul can breathe.We Talk AboutThe difference between busyness and fruitfulnessHow comparison and community can unintentionally speed us upWhy “constant hustle” is a false belief for Christian coaches Stewarding time vs. managing time—partnering with God in your businessThe 4 Time Blocks from the REALIFE Process:Present Blocks (soul care/self-care, time with God, health)People Blocks (life-giving relationships, connection, community)Project Blocks (90-day priorities with real action steps)Prep Blocks (admin/tasks with clear start/stop)Practical guardrails: deciding weekly coaching capacity, pre-deciding booking windows, and noticing signs you’re overworking (sleep, resentment, constant multitasking)Naming your unique voice and choosing aligned ways to be in the marketplace (social presence, teaching, local connections, etc.)A gentle invitation to pause and notice where God is inviting you to steward time differently this weekScripture + QuotesPsalm 90:12 — “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”“Busyness is not the same as fruitfulness.”Resources MentionedREALIFE Process® Book Resources (time framework, mind map, more): therealifeprocess.com/bookresourcesREALIFE Process® Coach Certification (use our tools in your practice): [link in show notes]The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur by Kim AveryTime Stamps00:00 – Welcome + why this topic matters03:10 – Busyness vs. fruitfulness (and how tech keeps us “on”)08:25 – Comparison, community, and the hustle myth15:30 – Stewardship > grind: partnering with God in your business20:45 – Capacity, boundaries, and booking rhythms that fit your life27:40 – The 4 Time Blocks (Present, People, Project, Prep)41:10 – Signs you’re overworking—and how to course-correct47:20 – A permission slip to pause + this week’s reflectionTry This This WeekAsk: “Where is God inviting me to steward my time differently?”Pick one small, loving change (a Present Block, a People Block, or a tighter coaching window) and live it for seven days.Connect with UsLearn more / Get Certified: therealifeprocess.com/getcertifiedBook Resources & Free Tools: therealifeprocess.com/bookresorucesFREE RESOURCES:Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values AssessmentReady to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment.FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your CalendarReady to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource!OTHER RESOURCES:Check out our YouTube Channel!Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates.My Book LinkMy new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.LifeMapping ToolsWould you life to discover Life Mapping tools to help you recognize and respond to God in your Story. Check out these tools here https://www.onelifemaps.com/JOIN OUR COMMUNITY & CONNECT WITH ME:Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on:Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloyInstagram - teresa.mccloyLinkedIn - teresamccloyAbout Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and traveling as much as possible. About Erica Vinson:Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!

Sep 10, 2025 • 25min
Ep. 351: From Referrals to Resources: Strengthening Your Coaching Practice
In this episode of Realife Conversations for Christian Coaches, we dive into practical strategies to help you grow a successful and sustainable coaching business. We discuss the importance of networking, local involvement, offering free resources, conducting workshops, and asking for client referrals. Each of these five strategies is explored in depth, offering actionable steps and personal experiences to guide you through the process. Join us as we share insights and tips to help you build authentic connections, engage your community, and utilize your unique voice in the marketplace.TIME STAMPS:00:00 Welcome to Real Life Conversations for Christian Coaches01:02 Reflecting on Milestones and Shifting Perspectives01:57 Finding Your Voice in the Marketplace03:03 Practical Tips for Networking and Sharing Your Business07:45 The Importance of Local Involvement09:54 Building Connections Through Free Resources13:46 Workshops and Training: A Path to Growth17:13 The Power of Referrals22:47 Final Thoughts and EncouragementFREE RESOURCES:Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values AssessmentReady to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment.FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your CalendarReady to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource!OTHER RESOURCES:Join the REALIFE Practice Membership!The REALIFE Practice Membership is designed for those who want to grow spiritually, but feel like REALIFE is getting in the way. We’ll learn how to integrate meaningful spiritual practices and tools into our daily lives through live group calls, group coaching, training videos, downloadable resources, and an interactive community. Visit www.therealifeprocess.com/membership to join us today!Check out our YouTube Channel!Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates.My Book LinkMy new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.LifeMapping ToolsWould you life to discover Life Mapping tools to help you recognize and respond to God in your Story. Check out these tools here https://www.onelifemaps.com/JOIN OUR COMMUNITY & CONNECT WITH ME:Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on:Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloyInstagram - teresa.mccloyLinkedIn - teresamccloyAbout Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and traveling as much as possible. About Erica Vinson:Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!

Sep 3, 2025 • 34min
Ep. 350: Celebrating 350 Episodes of the Podcast!
This is a special milestone episode of The Realife Conversations for Christian Coaches Podcast! In our 350th episode, We both reflect on the incredible journey since the podcast began in January 2019. Erica and Teresa discuss the evolution of the podcast’s focus, recount some of our favorite moments, and celebrate the impact it's had on our listeners. Join us as we review the past, highlight memorable episodes, engage in heartfelt discussions, and also the future of the podcast. We're grateful for every listener and excited for what's next on the podcast.TIME STAMP:00:00 Welcome and Milestone Celebration01:10 Reflecting on the Journey02:42 The Birth of the Podcast06:54 Evolution of the Podcast12:40 Favorite Episodes and Guests18:07 Impact and Listener Feedback21:53 Looking Forward: Future Vision31:13 Gratitude and Closing RemarksFREE RESOURCES:Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values AssessmentReady to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment.FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your CalendarReady to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource!OTHER RESOURCES:Join the REALIFE Practice Membership!The REALIFE Practice Membership is designed for those who want to grow spiritually, but feel like REALIFE is getting in the way. We’ll learn how to integrate meaningful spiritual practices and tools into our daily lives through live group calls, group coaching, training videos, downloadable resources, and an interactive community. Visit www.therealifeprocess.com/membership to join us today!Check out our YouTube Channel!Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates.My Book LinkMy new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.LifeMapping ToolsWould you life to discover Life Mapping tools to help you recognize and respond to God in your Story. Check out these tools here https://www.onelifemaps.com/JOIN OUR COMMUNITY & CONNECT WITH ME:Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on:Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloyInstagram - teresa.mccloyLinkedIn - teresamccloyAbout Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and traveling as much as possible. About Erica Vinson:Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!

Aug 27, 2025 • 19min
Ep. 349:The Seven P's of Business - Problems
In this episode of REALIFE Conversations for Christian Coaches, we conclude our summer series on the 7P’s of Business focusing on building a successful and sustainable coaching business. We explore the final 'P' Problems—discussing practical tools and strategies to identify, brainstorm, and solve various business challenges. They emphasize the importance of addressing issues with faith and wisdom, and provide a step-by-step process for turning problems into possibilities. Don’t forget to download the FREE Resource that goes along with this series.TIME STAMP:00:00 Welcome to REALIFE Conversations for Christian Coaches00:48 Wrapping Up the Series: The Seven Ps of Business02:47 Introducing the Final P: Problems03:16 Facing Problems with Faith and Wisdom04:44 Types of Problems in Coaching05:23 Steps to Solve Problems Effectively10:38 Organizing and Prioritizing Solutions12:35 Implementing Action Steps15:55 Reflecting on the Seven Ps and Moving Forward18:47 Conclusion and Looking AheadDOWNLOAD FOR THIS SERIES: therealifeproess.com/sevenFREE RESOURCES:Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values AssessmentReady to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment.FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your CalendarReady to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource!OTHER RESOURCES:Join the REALIFE Practice Membership!The REALIFE Practice Membership is designed for those who want to grow spiritually, but feel like REALIFE is getting in the way. We’ll learn how to integrate meaningful spiritual practices and tools into our daily lives through live group calls, group coaching, training videos, downloadable resources, and an interactive community. Visit www.therealifeprocess.com/membership to join us today!Check out our YouTube Channel!Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates.My Book LinkMy new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.LifeMapping ToolsWould you life to discover Life Mapping tools to help you recognize and respond to God in your Story. Check out these tools here https://www.onelifemaps.com/JOIN OUR COMMUNITY & CONNECT WITH ME:Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on:Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloyInstagram - teresa.mccloyLinkedIn - teresamccloyAbout Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and traveling as much as possible. About Erica Vinson:Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!

Aug 20, 2025 • 29min
Ep. 348:The Seven P's of Business - People
In this episode of REALIFE Conversations for Christian Coaches, we continue our series on the seven Ps of a successful coaching practice, focusing on the sixth P: “People”.We discuss the essential roles that clients, vendors, and team members play in building a thriving coaching business. We chat about the importance of clear communication, effective processes, and the value of relational equity. Whether you're just starting out or have been coaching for years, this conversation provides practical advice and insights to help you grow a sustainable and meaningful coaching practice.TIME STAMP:00:00 Welcome to REALIFE Conversations00:46 Introduction to the Seven Ps Series02:07 Exploring the 'People' P06:34 Clients: Building Strong Relationships14:51 Vendors: Essential Business Partners18:50 Teams: Collaborating for Success26:37 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsEPISODE Resource:http://therealifeprocess.com/sevenFREE RESOURCES:Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values AssessmentReady to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment.FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your CalendarReady to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource!OTHER RESOURCES:Join the REALIFE Practice Membership!The REALIFE Practice Membership is designed for those who want to grow spiritually, but feel like REALIFE is getting in the way. We’ll learn how to integrate meaningful spiritual practices and tools into our daily lives through live group calls, group coaching, training videos, downloadable resources, and an interactive community. Visit www.therealifeprocess.com/membership to join us today!Check out our YouTube Channel!Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates.My Book LinkMy new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.LifeMapping ToolsWould you life to discover Life Mapping tools to help you recognize and respond to God in your Story. Check out these tools here https://www.onelifemaps.com/JOIN OUR COMMUNITY & CONNECT WITH ME:Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on:Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloyInstagram - teresa.mccloyLinkedIn - teresamccloyAbout Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and traveling as much as possible. About Erica Vinson:Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!


