

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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Jun 15, 2022 • 23min
182: Sustainable REALIFE Living™ through Rest, Renew, and Review
How do you live out what matters without living with your hair on fire? In this week’s episode, we’re looking at the crucial fourth component of the Process: REALIFE Living™ through sustainable rhythms that keep us from burning out. We’ll talk about these essential rhythms: Rest: How do you take time away from productivity in a way that is truly restful for YOU? Renew: What are some energizing activities or hobbies you can do for fun that will help you recharge? Review: How can regularly reviewing your days help you stay on track in your personal and professional life? Plus, I share why this component is what makes the rest of the Process possible, and how I learned just how important these rhythms are in my own life. This episode will give you lots of ideas for how to create your own practices and routines so you can sustain a healthy rhythm of life. Check out our new ! Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to so you get all the latest updates. Loving the Podcast? Spread the Word by Leaving a Review! You love the podcast; help others discover it by leaving a review! Here’s exactly how to do it: From your Apple Podcasts app, and scroll down to Ratings & Reviews. Under the most recent review, tap “Write a Review.” Simply write a sentence or two telling others what you love about the podcast and why they should listen. Thanks for helping us spread the word! Join the Conversation! Become part of the FREE ! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE. Free REALIFE Resources:If you’re ready to discover what matters to you, download our FREE Intro to REALIFE Needs and Values Assessment. You’ll gain clarity on what you uniquely need to create a life and career you love. This is one sample of the content we provide for exclusive use by our REALIFE Process Facilitators™. Become a REALIFE Process Certified Facilitator™Ready to grow your impact and increase your income? Check out how to be certified as a REALIFE Process Facilitator™! Through coaching and training, you’ll discover the power of the REALIFE Process® for yourself AND learn how to use it with your clients. Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on:Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy Instagram - teresa.mccloy LinkedIn - teresamccloy About Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE Process® and an ACC Certified Leadership & Life Coach through the International Coaching Federation. She partners with her clients as a coach, consultant, and professional speaker to discover how to do what matters in their life and business. Teresa’s book Do What Matters: Live from Rest, Not Rush, Using the REALIFE Process® will be released in Fall of 2022.

Jun 8, 2022 • 24min
181: Using Our Four REALIFE Time™ Blocks to Make Space for What Matters
How can you set up your calendar to make space for your personal and professional priorities? In this week’s episode, I’m covering what I get asked about the most from my clients: REALIFE Time™. Here’s what we’ll cover: My personal “a-ha moment” that completely changed how I approach my schedule Why mindset matters when it comes to how we see our time The four time blocks we use at the REALIFE Process® to set up our calendar A practical next step that will help you approach your calendar in a way that connects your “being” and your “doing” If you constantly feel busy yet you question if you’re making the most of your time, this episode is for you! Make sure to download your FREE resource to learn more about our REALIFE Time™ Blocks, plus a template to create your own REALIFE™ Week. Mentioned in this episode:Meet our REALIFE Process® Certified Facilitators. Learn more about joining our REALIFE Process® Certified Facilitator Program. Schedule a free call to learn more about working one-to-one with a REALIFE Process® Coach. Check out our new 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. Loving the Podcast? Spread the Word by Leaving a Review!You love the podcast; help others discover it by leaving a review!Here’s exactly how to do it: From your Apple Podcasts app, tap on this link and scroll down to Ratings & Reviews. Under the most recent review, tap “Write a Review.” Simply write a sentence or two telling others what you love about the podcast and why they should listen. Thanks for helping us spread the word! Join the Conversation!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. Free REALIFE Resources:If you’re ready to discover what matters to you, download our FREE Intro to REALIFE Needs and Values Assessment. You’ll gain clarity on what you uniquely need to create a life and career you love. This is one sample of the content we provide for exclusive use by our REALIFE Process Facilitators™. Become a REALIFE Process Certified Facilitator™Ready to grow your impact and increase your income? Check out how to be certified as a REALIFE Process Facilitator™! Through coaching and training, you’ll discover the power of the REALIFE Process® for yourself AND learn how to use it with your clients. Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on:Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy Instagram - teresa.mccloy LinkedIn - teresamccloy About Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE Process® and an ACC Certified Leadership & Life Coach through the International Coaching Federation. She partners with her clients as a coach, consultant, and professional speaker to discover how to do what matters in their life and business. Teresa’s book Do What Matters: Live from Rest, Not Rush, Using the REALIFE Process® will be released in Fall of 2022.

Jun 1, 2022 • 26min
180: Take REALIFE Action™ through 90-Day Projects
How do you make progress in what matters most to you? In this week’s episode, we’re talking about how to take REALIFE Action™ by setting up 90-day projects. We’ll cover: How to use your areas of focus to determine what projects to focus on Why using a mindmap can help you make a plan for what to do next How many projects to focus on during a 90-day timeframe Why only having a few projects at a time is the best way to make long-term progress If you’ve struggled with goal setting in the past, this approach to setting up projects with action steps will help! Make sure to download your free REALIFE View Document™ so you can fill in your specific areas of focus and 90-day plan. Mentioned in this episode: Download your FREE REALIFE View Document™! Download your FREE Intro to REALIFE Needs & Values Assessment! Missed an episode in our summer series? Start with the first episode here. Check out our new 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. Loving the Podcast? Spread the Word by Leaving a Review!You love the podcast; help others discover it by leaving a review!Here’s exactly how to do it: From your Apple Podcasts app, tap on this link and scroll down to Ratings & Reviews. Under the most recent review, tap “Write a Review.” Simply write a sentence or two telling others what you love about the podcast and why they should listen. Thanks for helping us spread the word! Join the Conversation!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. Free REALIFE Resources:If you’re ready to discover what matters to you, download our FREE Intro to REALIFE Needs and Values Assessment. You’ll gain clarity on what you uniquely need to create a life and career you love. This is one sample of the content we provide for exclusive use by our REALIFE Process Facilitators™. Become a REALIFE Process Certified Facilitator™Ready to grow your impact and increase your income? Check out how to be certified as a REALIFE Process Facilitator™! Through coaching and training, you’ll discover the power of the REALIFE Process® for yourself AND learn how to use it with your clients. Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on:Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy Instagram - teresa.mccloy LinkedIn - teresamccloy About Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE Process® and an ACC Certified Leadership & Life Coach through the International Coaching Federation. She partners with her clients as a coach, consultant, and professional speaker to discover how to do what matters in their life and business. Teresa’s book Do What Matters: Live from Rest, Not Rush, Using the REALIFE Process® will be released in Fall of 2022.

May 25, 2022 • 25min
179: Defining Your Areas of Focus and Writing “I Am” Statements
Can you identify the main areas of focus for your life and business? In this episode, we’re starting with the first component of the REALIFE Process®, REALIFE Being™, as we specifically name what matters to us. We’ll talk through: Why it’s important to capture what matters in a written format How to identify the big “pickles” to put in your jar What an “I am” statement is, and why writing it as if it’s already happening can help you make progress Why we need to start with our “being” before moving to our “doing” We’ll also begin developing your own personal REALIFE View Document™, so make sure to download your free copy to get started! This episode is part of our summer series where we’ll go through the entire framework of the REALIFE Process®, so I hope you’ll join me each week as we walk through the Process together. Mentioned in this episode: Download your FREE REALIFE View Document™! Download your FREE Intro to REALIFE Needs & Values Assessment! Missed an episode in our summer series? Start with the first episode here. Check out our new 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. Loving the Podcast? Spread the Word by Leaving a Review!You love the podcast; help others discover it by leaving a review! Here’s exactly how to do it: From your Apple Podcasts app, tap on this link and scroll down to Ratings & Reviews. Under the most recent review, tap “Write a Review.” Simply write a sentence or two telling others what you love about the podcast and why they should listen. Thanks for helping us spread the word! Join the Conversation!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. Free REALIFE Resources:If you’re ready to discover what matters to you, download our FREE Intro to REALIFE Needs and Values Assessment. You’ll gain clarity on what you uniquely need to create a life and career you love. This is one sample of the content we provide for exclusive use by our REALIFE Process Facilitators™. Become a REALIFE Process Certified Facilitator™Ready to grow your impact and increase your income? Check out how to be certified as a REALIFE Process Facilitator™! Through coaching and training, you’ll discover the power of the REALIFE Process® for yourself AND learn how to use it with your clients. Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on:Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy Instagram - teresa.mccloy LinkedIn - teresamccloy About Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE Process® and an ACC Certified Leadership & Life Coach through the International Coaching Federation. She partners with her clients as a coach, consultant, and professional speaker to discover how to do what matters in their life and business. Teresa’s book Do What Matters: Live from Rest, Not Rush, Using the REALIFE Process® will be released in Fall of 2022.

May 18, 2022 • 28min
178: Our Three Signature REALIFE™ Tools for Self-Discovery
Before we talk about what to do, it’s essential to pay attention to who we are. In this episode, I’m sharing the three signature tools we use for self-discovery so we can uncover what uniquely matters to us. We’ll talk about these tools: The REALIFE™ Needs & Values Assessment: Why giving language to what you require and desire helps you live out your unique calling REALIFE™ Enneagram: How knowing your internal motivations can help you live externally from an integrated place REALIFE™ Mindmap: How this approach to writing out your ideas can help you think outside the box As we prepare to dive into the components of the REALIFE Process®, we need to lay the groundwork. These tools will help you identify your unique personality so you can pursue what matters in your own life and business. Resources mentioned in this episode:Download the FREE Intro to Needs & Values Assessment Download the FREE REALIFE™ Enneagram Typing Guide Check out our new 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. Loving the Podcast? Spread the Word by Leaving a Review!You love the podcast; help others discover it by leaving a review! Here’s exactly how to do it: From your Apple Podcasts app, tap on this link and scroll down to Ratings & Reviews. Under the most recent review, tap “Write a Review.” Simply write a sentence or two telling others what you love about the podcast and why they should listen. Thanks for helping us spread the word! Join the Conversation!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. Free REALIFE Resources:If you’re ready to discover what matters to you, download our FREE Intro to REALIFE Needs and Values Assessment. You’ll gain clarity on what you uniquely need to create a life and career you love. This is one sample of the content we provide for exclusive use by our REALIFE Process Facilitators™. Become a REALIFE Process Certified Facilitator™Ready to grow your impact and increase your income? Check out how to be certified as a REALIFE Process Facilitator™! Through coaching and training, you’ll discover the power of the REALIFE Process® for yourself AND learn how to use it with your clients. Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on:Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy Instagram - teresa.mccloy LinkedIn - teresamccloy About Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE Process® and an ACC Certified Leadership & Life Coach through the International Coaching Federation. She partners with her clients as a coach, consultant, and professional speaker to discover how to do what matters in their life and business. Teresa’s book Do What Matters: Live from Rest, Not Rush, Using the REALIFE Process® will be released in Fall of 2022.

May 11, 2022 • 22min
177: What is the REALIFE Process®?
What exactly is the REALIFE Process®, and how can you use it for your personal and professional growth? This summer, I’m excited to bring you a brand new podcast series that will walk you through all four components of the Process and show you exactly how to use it. In this episode, I’m sharing: The backstory of how the REALIFE Process® began A brief introduction to the four components of the Process: REALIFE Being, Action, Time, and Living How the Process can be used to create a Modern Day Rule of Life™ that will help you discover sustainable growth in your life and business Plus, this is the first episode that is also available on video through our YouTube Channel! If you want to see a visual of the Process components, make sure to check out the video of this episode. I hope you’ll join me for this summer series as together, we discover how to live from rest, not rush, and do what matters! Check out our new 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. Loving the Podcast? Spread the Word by Leaving a Review!You love the podcast; help others discover it by leaving a review!Here’s exactly how to do it: From your Apple Podcasts app, tap on this link and scroll down to Ratings & Reviews. Under the most recent review, tap “Write a Review.” Simply write a sentence or two telling others what you love about the podcast and why they should listen. Thanks for helping us spread the word! Join the Conversation!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. Free REALIFE Resources:If you’re ready to discover what matters to you, download our FREE Intro to REALIFE Needs and Values Assessment. You’ll gain clarity on what you uniquely need to create a life and career you love. This is one sample of the content we provide for exclusive use by our REALIFE Process Facilitators™. Become a REALIFE Process Certified Facilitator™Ready to grow your impact and increase your income? Check out how to be certified as a REALIFE Process Facilitator™! Through coaching and training, you’ll discover the power of the REALIFE Process® for yourself AND learn how to use it with your clients. Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on:Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy Instagram - teresa.mccloy LinkedIn - teresamccloy About Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE Process® and an ACC Certified Leadership & Life Coach through the International Coaching Federation. She partners with her clients as a coach, consultant, and professional speaker to discover how to do what matters in their life and business. Teresa’s book Do What Matters: Live from Rest, Not Rush, Using the REALIFE Process® will be released in Fall of 2022.

May 4, 2022 • 11min
176: Announcing a Podcast Pivot, plus a Summer Preview!
It’s time for a podcast refresh! You may have noticed our new graphic, but that’s not the only change we’re making around here. In this episode, I’m sharing why it felt like the time for a podcast pivot, and what we’re excited to bring to you this summer! As we prepare for my book to be released this fall, we want to go back to the basics and teach you all of the components of the REALIFE Process®. Whether you are new to the Process or you’re simply ready for a reset in how you approach life and business, this summer series will help you discover how to do what matters! Check out our new YouTube Channel! We’ll have a video version of the weekly podcast starting with next week’s episode. Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates! Loving the Podcast? Spread the Word by Leaving a Review!You love the podcast; help others discover it by leaving a review!Here’s exactly how to do it: From your Apple Podcasts app, tap on this link and scroll down to Ratings & Reviews. Under the most recent review, tap “Write a Review.” Simply write a sentence or two telling others what you love about the podcast and why they should listen. Thanks for helping us spread the word! Join the Conversation!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. Free REALIFE Resources:If you’re ready to discover what matters to you, download our FREE Intro to REALIFE Needs and Values Assessment. You’ll gain clarity on what you uniquely need to create a life and career you love. This is one sample of the content we provide for exclusive use by our REALIFE Process Facilitators™. Become a REALIFE Process Certified Facilitator™Ready to grow your impact and increase your income? Check out how to be certified as a REALIFE Process Facilitator™! Through coaching and training, you’ll discover the power of the REALIFE Process® for yourself AND learn how to use it with your clients. Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on:Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy Instagram - teresa.mccloy LinkedIn - teresamccloy About Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE Process® and an ACC Certified Leadership & Life Coach through the International Coaching Federation. She partners with her clients as a coach, consultant, and professional speaker to discover how to do what matters in their life and business. Teresa’s book Do What Matters: Live from Rest, Not Rush, Using the REALIFE Process® will be released in Fall of 2022.

Apr 27, 2022 • 13min
175: Why You Need to Work ON Your Business and Not Just IN It
Are you working ON your business, or just IN it? And what’s the difference? In this episode, I’m referencing the classic book “The E-Myth” by Michael Gerber as we consider: How to create a business that serves your life, instead of the other way around The difference between being a technician and an entrepreneur, and how to make that shift How to utilize systems and processes to keep your business going and growing Why you need to dedicate time to doing the actual work you love, AND to work on the business itself Whether you want to stay a solopreneur or build a team, it’s essential to spend time working on how your business functions and operates. This episode will help you determine how to work on your business in a way that leads to sustainable growth and success. Mentioned in this episode: The E-Myth: Why Most Small Business Don’t Work and What to Do About It by Michael Gerber REALIFE Resources:If you’re ready to discover what matters to you, download our FREE Intro to REALIFE Needs and Values Assessment. You’ll gain clarity on what you uniquely need to create a life and career you love. This is one sample of the content we provide for exclusive use by our REALIFE Process Facilitators™. Become a REALIFE Process Certified Facilitator™If you're looking to go deeper personally in your REALIFE and have the desire to serve others and multiply your impact, check out how to be certified as a REALIFE Process Facilitator™! Support the Podcast–Leave us a ReviewAre you growing as a result of listening to the podcast? The greatest compliment you can pay us is to share it with a friend and leave a review on iTunes. Click here and scroll down to Customer Reviews to leave a word on what you've found to be helpful as you're listening in! Connect further with the REALIFE Process®:Join the FREE REALIFE Process® Community - continue podcast topics discussions with Facebook LIVEs and guest interviews Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy on:Facebook- The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy Instagram- teresa.mccloy LinkedIn- teresamccloy About Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE Process®, an ACC Executive Coach, and an IEA Accredited Enneagram Professional who helps entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders discover and live out their best REALIFE! She has worked with clients from all over the world to help them bring clarity to their REALIFE and joy to their REALWORK!

Apr 20, 2022 • 18min
174: How to Leverage Conferences for Connection
How might you benefit from attending an in-person conference? In this episode, I’m talking about a recent conference I attended, and I’m sharing how setting an intention for my time helped me get the most out of it. An in-person event can help you: Broaden your circle beyond who you currently know Make connections with people who can provide tangible support and services for your business Experience the power of learning in community from a variety of sources and perspectives Plus, I’m sharing what I learned at the conference about the five areas of your business that are essential to focus on. This episode will help you think through how you can best leverage a conference, retreat, or workshop to make new connections that will help you grow your business. Mentioned in this episode: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan Mike Brennan: Graphic Designer and Sketch Artist REALIFE Resources:If you’re ready to discover what matters to you, download our FREE Intro to REALIFE Needs and Values Assessment. You’ll gain clarity on what you uniquely need to create a life and career you love. This is one sample of the content we provide for exclusive use by our REALIFE Process Facilitators™. Become a REALIFE Process Certified Facilitator™If you're looking to go deeper personally in your REALIFE and have the desire to serve others and multiply your impact, check out how to be certified as a REALIFE Process Facilitator™! Support the Podcast–Leave us a ReviewAre you growing as a result of listening to the podcast? The greatest compliment you can pay us is to share it with a friend and leave a review on iTunes. Click here and scroll down to Customer Reviews to leave a word on what you've found to be helpful as you're listening in! Connect further with the REALIFE Process®:Join the FREE REALIFE Process® Community - continue podcast topics discussions with Facebook LIVEs and guest interviews Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy on:Facebook- The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy Instagram- teresa.mccloy LinkedIn- teresamccloy About Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE Process®, an ACC Executive Coach, and an IEA Accredited Enneagram Professional who helps entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders discover and live out their best REALIFE! She has worked with clients from all over the world to help them bring clarity to their REALIFE and joy to their REALWORK!

Apr 13, 2022 • 22min
173: Marketing to Pain Points and Problems
Why is it important to focus on what’s NOT working for your potential customers? In this week’s episode, I’m joined by our Marketing Director, Lindsay Sterchi, as we discuss why speaking to pain points and problems is the best way to connect with people through your marketing. We talk about: Why talking about pain points allows you to meet people right where they are at How to present your business as a solution to a problem Why only talking about vision and purpose is too vague and out of reach for most people, and what to say instead How to develop language that will help your customer connect with your business and services How to be authentic AND effective in your marketing messages Your potential clients may not see a path forward, but they CAN feel their pain! This episode will help you speak directly to your customers’ felt needs as you show them that you have the solution to their problem. Mentioned in this episode:Episode 172: Moments Matter, with RLP Certified Facilitator™ Sonja Wallenbeck REALIFE Resources:If you’re ready to discover what matters to you, download our FREE Intro to REALIFE Needs and Values Assessment. You’ll gain clarity on what you uniquely need to create a life and career you love. This is one sample of the content we provide for exclusive use by our REALIFE Process Facilitators™. Become a REALIFE Process Certified Facilitator™If you're looking to go deeper personally in your REALIFE and have the desire to serve others and multiply your impact, check out how to be certified as a REALIFE Process Facilitator™! Support the Podcast–Leave us a ReviewAre you growing as a result of listening to the podcast? The greatest compliment you can pay us is to share it with a friend and leave a review on iTunes. Click here and scroll down to Customer Reviews to leave a word on what you've found to be helpful as you're listening in! Connect further with the REALIFE Process®:Join the FREE REALIFE Process® Community - continue podcast topics discussions with Facebook LIVEs and guest interviews Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy on:Facebook- The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy Instagram- teresa.mccloy LinkedIn- teresamccloy About Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE Process®, an ACC Executive Coach, and an IEA Accredited Enneagram Professional who helps entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders discover and live out their best REALIFE! She has worked with clients from all over the world to help them bring clarity to their REALIFE and joy to their REALWORK!