The Coach Approach Ministries Podcast

Brian talks with David Cooke about why he sends his staff through Coach Approach training.  David explains how spiritual transformation happens when meaningful spiritual conversations take place.  Coach Approach training provides a skillset/mindset that is extraordinarily valuable in all kinds of contexts.  A Coach Approach is a good way to help people these days to grow spiritually through discipleship and evangelism by engaging in authentic conversations. David Cooke, PCC is a pastor in Northern California with a strong church and staff.  He also teaches CAM 504 The Neuroscience of Coaching and CAM 508 Coaching for Spiritual Growth for CAM.  

Brian and Chad take a deep dive on one of the traits of the Big 5.  To be emotionally intelligent, how agreeable should you be?  Listen in to find out! Referenced in this podcast: Our new eCourse 4 Assessments Every Coach Can Use (and Should!)

Brian and Kyle Haack discuss how Kyle coaches pastors to make evangelism a top priority.  One thing that is typically guaranteed is that evangelism is not a top priority.  It's uncomfortable.  It's time consuming.  It requires new orbits in the pastor's life. Working as a coach with Wheaton Billy Graham School of Evangelism, Kyle has learned three key lessons in his coaching: Focus more on the person than the activity Nail down the commitment Bring more challenge When it comes to reordering a client's values, just telling them to do so doesn't change anything.  You have to help the client build and stoke their own fire.  This is helped along by one-on-one coaching.

Brian and Chad talk about their new eCourse which aims to help your clients gain usable self-awareness.  They discuss why you should use assessments and how they chose the assessments in the eCourse. The 4 assessments are: Big Five Factor Core Values Index CliftonStrengths  Conflict Styles Here is the link to purchase or learn more:  https://coach-approach-ministries.teachable.com/p/4assessments  

Brian and Ken Evitts discuss how Ken uses his coach training in all levels of the church. One-on-one situations Leadership Wider church (denominational) Ken Evitts is a pastor and recently earned his Executive Christian Coach (ECC) Certification from CAM.

Brian and Chad discuss Chad's new eBook Coaching for Growth:  11 Ways Clients Can Be Their Best. Coaches often talk about helping their clients grow.  What does that mean?  How would you know there is growth?  Chad identifies some ways that coaches can expect their clients to grow as a result of coaching.   Coaching for Growth:  11 Ways Clients Can Be Their Best is now available on Amazon.com.  

Brian and Daniel Franco talk about a new book by Patrick Lencioni called The 6 Types of Working Genius.  Daniel has been using the working genius model for a while now, and it has revolutionized the way things operate at his church and denomination. The Working Genius model says we all have a natural ability or God-given talent in one of the following areas: Ideation Activation Implementation Daniel Franco, ACC is a pastor, leadership and development trainer, and he received his coach training through CAM.  You can reach Daniel at Dan@paxlogroup.com. Referenced in this podcast: Working Genius Model sheet The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni Resources from the Working Genius website:  https://www.workinggenius.com/resources/  

Brian and Chad discuss what Brian is learning as he starts his own coaching practice.

Brian interviews Maria Lester, the Credentialing/Program Accreditation Coordinator with the International Coach Federation (ICF). Maria uncovers some of the mysteries of how to gain Continuing Coach Education that works for renewing your credentials with the ICF.

Brian and Craig Lomax talk about suicide prevention and how to develop the ability to recognize when a client or family member has lost hope. Warning signs Checklist Recognize the need Surface the need Meet the need Preventative Factors Enough sleep Appropriate eating Regular exercising Resources mentioned: Call 988 (suicide hotline) coachingsuicideawareness.com Start thru Living Works QPR Institute You may contact Craig at craig@craiglomax.com