Welcome to Professional Christian Coaching Today with Chris McCluskey and Kim Avery, a weekly podcast dedicated to informing, inspiring, and equipping Christians in the art and science of professional-grade Christian coaching. Along with cutting-edge content, you'll hear great interviews with guests such as Dan Miller, Michael Hyatt, Dr. Gary Collins, Kary Oberbrunner, Dr. Marilee Adams, Dr. Richard Swenson, C.J. Hayden and more. Our goal is to raise the standard in coaching and change the w ...
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The Coaching Crowd® Podcast is a weekly podcast for compassionate, courageous leaders, HR professionals and high achievers who are passionate about helping others to find alignment in their lives through coaching, and who are thinking of training and developing as a coach. Hosted by Zoe Hawkins and Jo Wheatley, Founders of Global Coaching Training Company “In Good Company” (https://www.igcompany.co.uk). Zoe and Jo are Master Accredited, Award Winning and Multi Award Nominated coaches, coach ...
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Welcome to the Reach Higher Show, where achieving YOUR highest and best purpose intersects with igniting your faith and staying motivated. Join Dr. Leelo Bush for strategies and resources as well as interviews with influential thought leaders to learn how to become a more confident and highly influential leader. We invite YOU to join our community of listeners and get some free bonuses (which by the way, others have gladly paid for) at ReachHigherShow.com.
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What is Neurodivergent Inclusive Coaching
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24:35NDI Coaching Programme & Resources https://igcompany.co.uk/ND Is kindness enough when it comes to creating inclusive coaching spaces, or do we need something more intentional, informed, and powerful? In this episode we explore something that sits deeply in our hearts and runs through our work: neurodivergent inclusive coaching. As coaches, we often…
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FREE ACCESS to Introduction to Group and Team Coaching – Group & Team Coaching: https://igcompany.co.uk/GTC Have you ever wondered if coaching could be the missing piece to thriving and not just surviving in your HR role? In this episode we take a heartfelt look back at our own HR roots and how those experiences eventually led us to embrace coachin…
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Coaching Mastery with Jamie Slingerland, MCC #442
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49:38What if coaching wasn’t about having to ask the perfect question, but about trusting the space between the words? What if silence, curiosity, and presence were the most powerful tools in your coaching toolkit? In this episode, you’ll listen in on a masterfully conducted coaching session with Master Certified Coach Jaime Slingerland, joined by comme…
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FREE ACCESS to Introduction to Group and Team Coaching: https://www.igcompany.co.uk/gtcnow Why is team coaching often messier, harder and more rewarding than we expect? In this episode, we dive into one of the most nuanced areas of our work: team coaching. If you've ever been asked to work with a team after coaching an individual, perhaps a senior …
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Free Access to Introduction to Group and Team Coaching
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16:26Is group and team coaching the key to unlocking systemic change? In this episode, we explore one of the most common questions we hear from fellow coaches: “How do I actually get started with group and team coaching?” The truth is, stepping into this world can feel daunting, especially if your experience has mostly been in one-to-one sessions. That’…
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What if embracing uncertainty was the key to unlocking your client’s greatest growth In today’s episode, we explore a topic that touches all of us, uncertainty. It’s a word we hear often in coaching sessions, whether it’s said outright or disguised in phrases like “I don’t know”, “I’m not sure”, or “I feel stuck.” We recorded this episode because u…
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Have you ever wondered how coaching tools could completely transform the way you parent? This episode is an honest look at the realities of parenting, the guilt we carry, the mistakes we make, and the tools coaching gives us to navigate it all. We're not perfect parents, and we’re not trying to be. But through coaching, we’ve found more compassion …
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What does it take to truly transform conversations and empower clients as a coach? In this episode we unpack the essential coaching skills that every great coach should cultivate. These aren’t the conventional techniques you’ll find in a competency framework; they’re the often-overlooked yet powerful capabilities that create truly impactful and tra…
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A Very Special Celebration of Christian Coaching #441
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33:00Coaching has come a long way—and today, we’re celebrating just how far. In this episode, we honor key milestones in the growth of professional coaching and Christian coach training, reflect on where the field stands today, and cast a hopeful vision for what’s ahead. Whether you’re new to coaching or have been part of the journey for decades, this c…
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Is interrupting ever a good thing in coaching? Many of us have been taught that interrupting is rude, disrespectful, or unhelpful, but what if the right kind of interruption could be transformational for a client? In this episode, we explore the complex role of interruptions in coaching. We often get asked in coaching supervision whether interrupti…
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What role do beliefs play in shaping our lives, and how can coaching help us uncover and transform them? In this episode we explore the profound impact of beliefs on our lives and how coaching can guide individuals in uncovering and reshaping them. Beliefs are powerful mental constructs, often mistaken for facts, that act as filters for our experie…
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186 How Creating A Mini Course Can Attract Coaching Clients
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21:39How can a mini course help you attract coaching clients and build trust before they even book a session? In this episode, we explore the power of mini courses as a marketing tool for coaches. Many coaches struggle with attracting new clients because potential clients often hesitate, they don’t know if coaching is right for them, if they’ll get valu…
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185 How Kajabi Powers A Successful Coaching Business
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23:47What if you had a single platform that could run your entire coaching business, without the tech overwhelm? In this episode, we share how Kajabi has transformed our coaching business and why we consider it one of the best-kept secrets in the coaching world. When we first started out, we struggled with website updates, clunky payment systems, and te…
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What makes a team thrive? If you've ever been part of a dysfunctional team, you know how frustrating it can be—miscommunication, lack of trust, and an endless cycle of unmet expectations. But what if there was a way to turn that dysfunction into deep connection and shared success? In this episode, we explore the power of team coaching, how it diffe…
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How do you support coaching clients who are struggling with burnout? In this episode, we explore how to recognise burnout in clients, the different ways burnout manifests, and how coaching can (and can’t) support clients experiencing it. Many people believe burnout is simply about working too much, but it often stems from deep-seated patterns, emot…
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How can visualisation unlock deeper insights for your coaching clients? In this episode, we explore the powerful role that visualisation plays in coaching. Whether it’s a grounding exercise at the start of a session, a guided journey to explore emotions, or a visioning tool for goal achievement, visualisation is a technique that can transform clien…
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How do you support clients when they’re experiencing conflict? In this episode, we explore one of the most common yet complex topics in coaching, conflict. Whether it’s workplace disputes, family tensions, or internal struggles, conflict is something that touches all of us. But here’s the thing: conflict isn’t necessarily bad. In fact, it can be an…
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Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you couldn’t even decide what to focus on? In this episode, we dive deep into the experience of overwhelm, how it shows up in coaching conversations, what it really means, and how we, as coaches, can help clients navigate through it. Overwhelm can present in many ways: some clients might feel completely frozen…
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Building Resilience and Reducing Anxiety #439
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32:46Feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to break free from the cycle of stress? In this episode, we dive into the heart of stress resilience, unpacking what stress really is, how it affects our brains and bodies, and why it’s essential to approach it with practical strategies and spiritual wisdom. If you or your clients seek simple habits to build resil…
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Have you ever wondered if coaching could be the right career for you? In this episode, we explore the reality of a coaching career—the opportunities, challenges, and what it truly takes to succeed. Whether you're thinking about transitioning from your current job, using coaching as a leadership tool, or starting a coaching business, we break down t…
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How much should you charge for coaching? If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, you’re not alone. Pricing is one of the biggest challenges for coachee. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your business model. In this episode, we break down the different approaches to pricing your coaching services. We explore why charging "b…
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Have you ever wondered how to help someone move forward when they’re stuck in anger? In this episode, Jo and Zoe explore how to coach clients through anger and related emotions in a way that is safe, ethical, and transformative. Anger can show up in coaching as a block, a motivator, or even an unrecognised emotion. We discuss how unresolved anger f…
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How do you help someone move forward when fear is holding them back? In this episode, we explore how to recognise, name, and coach fear in a way that empowers clients to navigate their emotions and achieve meaningful progress. Fear often shows up in coaching sessions, sometimes explicitly but often disguised as procrastination, indecision, or avoid…
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Leveraging Speaking to Build Your Coaching Business #438
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35:31Speaking can be a powerful tool for building your coaching business. In this episode, Dale Wilsher shares her inspiring journey from being a single mom speaking in faith-based spaces to earning five figures per keynote. From starting with simple survey cards to leveraging coaching success stories, Dale unpacks the strategies and pivotal moments tha…
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As we settle into the new year, we dive into a powerful tool from Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) that’s designed to help you set well-formed coaching outcomes. Whether you're supporting clients or working on your personal goals, this structured approach helps ensure goals are both achievable and meaningful. In this episode, we reflect on the im…
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175 Accelerating Your Coaching Business In 2025
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21:10As the calendar turns to a fresh year, we bring experience, energy, and experience to guide listeners through accelerating their coaching business in 2025. This episode is more than a blueprint—it’s a call to action. The conversation opens with a relatable moment: the energy of a new year—that “turning of the page” feeling. Whether you’re starting …
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2024 has been a year of growth, challenges, and meaningful evolution. In this intimate and reflective episode we share a behind-the-scenes journey through 2024 in our coaching business. The year kicked off with a significant milestone: hiring a team of qualified coaching supervisors to support learners completing their coaching qualifications. Refl…
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173 8 End of Year Questions In this reflective end-of-year episode, we guide listeners through 8 powerful coaching questions to close out 2024 and set intentions for 2025. Inspired by the idea of Christmas crackers but swapping out cheesey jokes for meaningful questions, we pair reflection with forward-thinking, encouraging listeners to pause, refl…
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172 How to Change Your Career in a Year Is it possible to train as a coach and become accredited all within a year? This episode we answer this question and share how to make a significant career shift in just one year. We explore the process of becoming a qualified coach, offering a structured timeline for training, practicing, and completing a co…
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A Few of Our Favorite Things: Episode 3 #437
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26:09Join us as we wrap up the year with six of our favorite things from 2024—some practical, some inspiring, and all centered on God’s faithfulness in every season. From memorable moments to fresh insights that have shaped our lives and work, this conversation is packed with encouragement and reflection. Whether you’re looking to discover something new…
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171 Coaching and Neurodiversity In this episode we explore the growing importance of coaching neurodivergent clients. The reason we're bringing this topic to you is because you will, if you're coaching clients, be coaching neurodivergent clients, those that know they're neurodivergent and those that don't. You yourself may be neurodivergent or you …
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170 Great Mentors are Great Coaches We often discuss how mentoring and coaching are two very different and distinct disciplines/conversations and how the two play very diverse roles in leadership. However, in this episode we explore the similarities of coaching and mentoring and how your mentoring conversations can be improved by incorporating some…
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169 Ten Results You'll Get From Training To Be a Coach
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25:18In this week's episode we want to explore with you the results you will get from training to be a coach. Some of them may seem obvious to you but we also want to share with you some of the more subtle results that we see our learners achieving. Hear us talk about: the growth journey every learner goes on how an additional income stream can support …
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On the third anniversary of this podcast we wanted to share with you how you might start your own podcast. This podcast has become the cornerstone of our business and something that we enjoy recording together every month. Let's think about how this could work for your business too. Hear us talk about: why starting a podcast can can be simple what …
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Looking to help your clients bring clarity and intention to their family life? In this insightful episode, Geremy Keeton, Senior Director of the Counseling Services Department of Focus on the Family and a licensed marriage and family therapist, dives deep into family values, vision, and creating a purpose-filled family mission statement. Christian …
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167 Questions to Define Your Ideal Coaching Client
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26:51In this week's episode join us to talk about all things ideal client. Defining your ideal client is at the heart of developing a coaching business but we know that so many struggle with this. Hear us talk about: Why defining your ideal client is not about excluding people Questions to define your ideal coaching client What actually is an ideal clie…
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166 How to Choose a Coaching Accreditation Body
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20:02In today's episode we are talking about how to choose a coaching accreditation body. It's something that many people wonder about, so let's explore it today. Hear us talk about: What is an accreditation body How long does your accreditation last for Is CPD required whilst a member of an accrediting body What does the accreditation body demonstrate …
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In today's episode we are talking about creativity and coaching. We truly believe that creativity is at the heart of coaching so let's explore what it truly means. Hear us talk about: Why creativity is at the heart of coaching How AI can be used creatively in the context of coaching What does being creative as a coach really mean Why some clients n…
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164 The 4 Principles of Group and Team Coaching
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21:31In this week's episode we want to talk about the principles of group and team coaching as means to grow your coaching business. Hear us discuss: Why group and team coaching are perfect routes to create a successful and sustainable coaching business Our principles of group and team coaching The importance of what you want to contribute to humanity w…
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163 ICF Core Competencies: Facilitates Client Growth
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24:55In this week's episode we continue our series about ICF core competencies by focussing on facilitating client growth. Hear us talk about: What it means to facilitate client growth What signs you can look for that your client is not benefitting from this competency What progress can look like for a client How you can ensure clients have everything t…
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Sustainable Success: Soul Care Series #435
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27:15Success that leaves you drained and burned out isn’t really success at all. In today’s conversation, we explore what it means to pursue sustainable success—success that doesn’t sacrifice your soul on the altar of achievement. We’ll unpack: The Pitfalls of Hustle Culture: Why chasing bigger, faster, and more can lead to diminishing returns in both b…
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162 ICF Core Competencies: Demonstrates Ethical Practice
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20:09In this week's episode we continue with exploring the ICF core competencies. Today we will discuss demonstrating ethical practice. Hear us talk about: What it means to embody to demonstrate ethical practice The link between ethics and the other core competencies How to create a safe environment for your clients Creating a safe environment Knowing t…
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