The Coach Approach Ministries Podcast

Ep. 356 - Leading in a Time of Impermanence   Brian is joined by the President of Winebrenner Theological Seminary, Dr. Brent Sleasman to discuss the changing nature of wisdom in relation to organizational leaders.   Brent paraphrases Proverbs 13:20 for us, "If we want to be wise, we need to walk with people who are wise." What are the characteristics of the kind of people we should walk with? Trustworthy Integrity Demonstrate the characteristics I need to grow in. A maturity that leads to unity Someone who is accessible Someone others hold in high esteem.   Winebrenner.edu

Brian and Chad talk about "Crucial Conversations" by Kerry Patterson. Brian is using several important tools from this book with many of his clients.  The Fool's Choice You can be kind and candid. What is the problem? CPR (content, pattern, relationship)

The High Performance Pattern (HPP) assessment was created by Dr. Jerry Fletcher, a professor at Harvard. Since his death, the HPP has been championed by Coach Approach Ministries. The HPP honors the fact that everyone can perform at a high level, but the way they get to that level is unique to them. Everyone who has been introduced to this assessment has found it to be profoundly impactful. Brian and Chad talk about the HPP in this episode and conclude their conversation in podcast # 179.

Brian is joined by David Dixon, Executive Director at Eastern PA District of the Christian Missionary Alliance. David's main job is to provide performance management to the staff. Performance Management (Planning and Development) Developing -- Team members in their gifting, and for their roles Planning -- Goal Oriented in specific areas of their role The future of church performance management is to: Keep emphasizing developers, not doers.  Grow in teaching others to be able to teach others. Embrace customizing our development for our particular team members.

Brian and Chad answer the question, "How do you educate your niche?" Put value in front of them. Speak clearly to your niche; they need to know you are talking to them. Examples of Educating your niche Podcast Pro-bono coaching Free Workshops (top quality) Write an eBook

Brian and Angie discuss Mike Glenn's open letter to the pastor who follows him. In the letter, Mike addresses five areas of ministry the next pastor of the church will have to navigate. The last one is Trauma is the new reality. Excerpt Mike Glenn's Letter: For the Pastor Who Follows Me Trauma is the new reality. For years we've been discussing the breakdown of the nuclear family without fully understanding the long-term ramifications. Now, those ramifications are being lived out in front of us. Few people you know, especially young adults, are stepping into their futures with a solid base for their lives. People get married hoping their partner will fix them. Couples have children hoping the child will make their marriage complete. Most people are walking around with a giant hole in their heart waiting for someone to validate their existence. This means that when we're dealing with people, the church isn't dealing with a clean slate. There's a lifetime of pain to deal with before any healing and growth can begin.

Brian and Chad talk expectations. Coaching is a relationship that functions better when the expectations are clear and explicit. Set clear expectations and then reset those expectations as you go. Chad’s Five Expectations: Expect to focus Expect to be asked discovery questions Expect to work Expect to be uncomfortable Expect to change www.coachapproachministries.org  

Brian is joined by Kelly Whelan who publishes Christian Coaching Magazine and is the founder of Bellum Leaders, a collaborative of coaches, trainers & consultants offering leader and team development.  Kelly and Brian talk about Christian Coaching Magazine, coaching leaders, and how you get your first clients.

Chad and Brian discuss the mindset for Growing a Coaching business, the nuts & bolts needed to grow a coaching business, and where to invest both time and money. Mindsets Belonging Healthy self-acceptance Here to serve Entrepreneurial Money is not going to be an obstacle Nuts & Bolts of Growing a Coaching Business Find people you know who will let you coach them Find your niche Talk to people who are in your niche Just start helping Start educating on a regular basis Where to Invest in your Coaching Business A simple website Getting in front of your people Quality business cards Join the chamber of commerce Lead tracking (Hubspot) A good background for zoom coaching A good camera for zoom coaching A professional photograph Join the Community of Coaches. Open between February 20-26, 2023 at https://coachapproachministries.org/community Take CAM 511 Grow Your Coaching Practice www.coachapproachministries.org

Brian is joined by Joe Donaldson, CAM Community Manager as they discuss the upgrades coming to the Community of Coaches. The community is a place to find other coaches in the trenches. It is a trusted community where you can find help, accountability, and encouragement; a place where people flourish. We’ll see you in the community! Major Upgrades to CAM's Community of Coaches ·      Facebook-like platform—more robust than Facebook  ·       Community Manager & Input Team ·       Organic Member-led engagement ·       Same great content: Learning Lab, Member webinars ·       A New Addition: Business Development – Growing Your Practice Join between February 20-26, 2023 at https://coachapproachministries.org/community