The Coach Approach Ministries Podcast

Brian and Chad talk about a topic that is relevant to almost everyone we coach -- Coaching change, transition, and transformation. Distinctions are made between the three, and a basic understanding of how to coach each one.

Mary Selzer is a Detroit native and has been in full-time ministry all her adult life. The recipient of the Hertel Writing Award for her devotionals, Mary is a popular speaker and Bible teacher. She is a PCC certified coach and served as President of the Michigan ICF. She is a fantastic coach trainer as well and a good friend of the podcast.    In this podcast, Mary and Brian discuss Biblical questions that expose the frustration of the questioner, ranging from David to God Himself.   Mary collected every question asked in the Bible and put them into a singular resource. She has made this resource available for free at https://coachapproachministries.org/biblequestions.

Brian and Chad discuss Simon's Sinek's Golden Circle and how the distinctions of why, how, and what can help a client get clarity.

Dr. Paul Gratton serves as associate dean of Adult and Graduate Studies at Montreat College in North Carolina. On today's podcast, Paul introduces us to complex systems. This is a great distinctive that can help your client plan forward action by knowing how to fix and tune various types of systems. Paul introduces us to four types of systems. Simple system - Ex. a toaster - I understand it and know how to fix it. Complicated system - Ex. a car - I understand some of it but don't know how to fix it. I need an expert. Complex System - Ex. an organization - I don't always understand it. Fixing it is not straightforward. I have to engage it and play with it. Probe Sense Respond Chaotic system - Ex. Someone shouts fire in a crowded movie theatre. I have to take immediate action.

Brian and Chad discuss how to verbally assess your client's MBTI and how that will affect your coaching.

Loss is everywhere these days. People are dying, and dreams are dying. These losses need processed, and coaches are finding a niche in the area of grief.   Join Ali Kennedy and Brian Miller as they discuss: grieving vs mourning death vs living loss grief coaching vs regular coaching Ali Kennedy is an American citizen but has spent over a decade in Asia. She is currently serving alongside her husband at an international church in Manila, Philippines where they are in their 6th year. Ali has a home-based coaching practice called Fuel for the Journey where she helps people re-fill their tank to move forward in life, love and loss. She has three young children. You can find Ali at http://alikennedy.com.

Chad and Brian discuss whether coaches should renew their ACC credential with the ICF or apply for the upgrade PCC credential.

Paul Burns talks about the GPS Spiritual Inventory and addresses the God relationship through the lens of attachment theory. www.soul-metrics.com

Brian and Chad discuss how to coach a client (and yourself) through goal setting for 2021.

Brian and Chad approach the issue of questions from a different angle. What are some questions you should NEVER ask? Looking to the past - What have you got so far? What have you tried so far? Prescriptive - Have you ever thought about... Judged - Why did you do that? How stupid are you? Really?  Collecting information already discovered - Have you thought about anything that you could do about that? Bad timing - What could you do about that? (at the beginning) What about this is really important? (at the end)