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Professional Christian Coaching Today

Chris McCluskey & Kim Avery

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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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Steve Distante

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Embark on a captivating journey with your host, Steve Distante, as he unveils the top strategies employed by entrepreneurs to secure capital for scaling and expanding their businesses through storytelling. Delve into personal anecdotes and accounts of individuals who navigated the challenges of procuring capital to propel their ventures to the next level. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or an aspiring one, the art of raising capital remains a crucial element in achieving growth and su ...
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In this episode, we dive into the tension between human creativity and artificial intelligence. From headlines about AI winning Oscars and Nobel Prizes to the tricky legal questions around AI inventorship and patents, we unpack the fears, hopes, and big questions shaping the future. Join us as we explore where human ingenuity fits in a world increa…
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Join us as we discuss boards and intellectual property protection with Kary Oberbrunner, an award-winning novelist, screenwriter, and inventor featured in major media outlets like Entrepreneur and Forbes. We’ll unpack why safeguarding your intellectual property is more important than ever and share valuable strategies to protect yourself, your boar…
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What if taking more time off could actually grow your business? Todd Ellis, a financial advisor and Strategic Coach® veteran, shares how a 15-day sailing voyage—completely unplugged—taught him the power of taking time off. Discover why stepping away to develop new skills builds confidence, strengthens your team, and fuels unexpected growth. The sec…
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What 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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What if the traits you’ve been told are disadvantages are actually your “unfair” advantages? In this episode, Dan Sullivan and engineer-turned-ADHD-advocate André Brisson reveal how entrepreneurs thrive by rewriting the rules—not following them. Learn why your unique way of thinking is your greatest asset and how to build a business (and life) that…
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In this episode of You Are an IP Company, Kary Oberbrunner and Katherine Rubino break down what they call “The IP Dam Dilemma.” As innovation accelerates in fields like biotech, AI, and 3D printing, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office struggles to keep up—with application backlogs slowing critical progress for startups, researchers, and investors.…
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AI isn’t the enemy—but if we’re going to coexist, it must respect human intellectual property. The other day, someone told me to check out a new tool. I was nervous to see what I might find. Did Facebook steal my books to train its AI without my permission? I read the article in The Atlantic and entered my name. Sure enough—5 of my 14 books were ta…
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It's the perfect storm. According to Gene Quinn and IPWatchdog Unleashed, at least 800,000 patents are now backlogged. The number is more accurately estimated at 1.2 million. Why? "As the result of increased fees put into effect by the previous Administration, there was a rush to file continuations earlier this year before the fees increased.... an…
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Meet Dan Nicholson. He's a successful author, speaker, and thought leader. Everything was growing and humming along quite well until he discovered someone he trusted was misusing his intellectual property. It spun him into a spiral of shame and blame. Learn how he recovered and came back stronger than ever. He'll share how to protect your IP and wh…
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Do you struggle with scaling your business because you’re still doing everything yourself? In this episode, healthcare entrepreneur Nicole Serena shares how she shifted from solopreneur to CEO by implementing Strategic Coach® lessons—delegating to experts, focusing on her unique skills, and adopting an abundance mindset—and how she 10x’d her busine…
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Many people love IP Movie Franchises. Enduring successful ones are a blend of nostalgic and innovation. Great ones embody a delicate blend between honoring the past and reimagining the future. If the IP is ignored , then fans boycott the film. If the IP isn't creative enough, then viewers are bored. Katie and Kary explore the finer points of IP Mov…
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Intellectual property is the most valuable asset of your business. Sadly, most business owners don't know this fact. Even worse, they haven't taken the time to find or protect their IP. As a result, they're losing influence and income. Chief Intellectual Property Officer's can help. Here's how to practically find one and leverage one to maximize yo…
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Coaching 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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If you don't protect your IP, your competitor will. It's way more expensive to rebrand after the fact, than to protect your IP up front. Sadly, this is often the case if your competitor beats you to it. I should know. It happened to me. Learn from my mistakes and start leveraging your IP today.By Kary Oberbrunner
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In this powerful talk, entrepreneur and impact leader Steve Distante visits inmates at the A.M. Stringfellow Unit to share a message of hope, purpose, and transformation. "From Lockup to Startup" dives into the heart of entrepreneurship—not just as a business venture, but as a mindset and a way of reclaiming one's story. Steve breaks down the core …
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Can ADHD be a business advantage? In this episode, Amber Swope shares how embracing her ADHD has fueled her entrepreneurial success, transforming challenges into creative strengths and business opportunities. Listen now to discover how leveraging your unique gifts can revolutionize your approach to entrepreneurship and unlock new paths to success! …
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Meet Personal AI, an innovative company founded before the world knew about AI. Build a network of AI personas, each filling key roles in your organization, trained exclusively on your proprietary data to boost efficiency, streamline workflows, and fuel collaborative intelligence that powers innovation. My friend Suman Kanuganti shares how to use y…
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In this episode, we sit down with author and financial expert Michael McDermott to discuss his new book, The Efficient Family Office. The world of wealth management has evolved, and financial advisors must adapt to stay effective. Michael explores how modern technology and innovation are reshaping financial advising—and why the "Family Office" mode…
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Packaging is....well something you throw away. Or is it? Companies that integrate their IP into packaging are leveraging a major opportunity. Sometimes what you put on the outside of your product or service is even more valuable then the item itself. While some may disagree or debate, the reality is, it's the truth. The marketplace proves it time a…
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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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Deirdre Van Nest teaches entrepreneurs and subject matter experts how to become high-performance, high-impact speakers, storytellers, and content creators so they can increase not only their income, but their influence and their impact on the lives of others. In this episode, Deirdre shares how she’s found business success and happiness in helping …
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Meet MiaRose Hess, a Cedarville University student and CUE Camp alumni who turned her passion for baking into The Bagel Girl, a booming bagel business. Set initially on equine management, she pivoted to entrepreneurship, gaining key business skills and support from Cedarville’s Entrepreneurship organization. Her hard work paid off when she pitched …
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When you're Superpowered you experience more success personally and professionally. But it takes intentional effort and humility to let an executive assistant help you the right way. Join me as I speak with Ryan Cassin and Steven Neuner, Superpowered co-authors along with Shannon Waller. Discover how to take your business to an exponential level.…
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Are you overwhelmed by the financial side of your business? In this episode, Patti Mara speaks with Colin Sanburg, founder of FinElevate, about the rise of fractional CFOs and how they empower entrepreneurs to focus on their strengths. Discover how these experts streamline financial operations and drive profitability, transforming challenges into o…
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Feeling 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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I got the call from my former high school a few months ago. Aaron Montano Mission Advancement Director at Heritage Christian Schools in South Eastern Wisconsin reached out with an invitation to serve as the distinguished speaker for their Annual Spring Gala. I wouldn't be where I am today, without the teachers who invested in me. The culture, core …
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Meet the CEO of Pathformance. Elizabeth Johnson is on a mission to create a solution that helps advertisers and partners understand the impact of their media efforts, formulate strategies based on real-time data, and drive meaningful marketing results. She's oozing IP and protecting her ideas as fast as she implements them.…
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In this episode, Kary Oberbrunner reveals essential strategies for entrepreneurs on publishing their first book and protecting intellectual property. Recorded at the inaugural CoachCon event in May 2024, Kary discusses his innovative IP-protection app with business coach Chad Johnson. Listen now to discover how these tools can streamline your proce…
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