There are so many reasons to be a part of this eSummit! Including…

Join the bigger Christian coaching community. Connect with coaches with rich and diverse backgrounds, training, and vision for coaching – like-minded coaches who share Christian faith. Be inspired.

Be equipped and energized. Learn. Topics include everything from coaching skills mastery to successful business development to integrating the practice of coaching with faith and ministry.

Register now here.

Speakers include:

Jennifer Britton

Doug Lundrigan

Ircel Harrison

Jennie Turton

Gary Wood

Christopher McCluskey

Chris Kirby

Nathan Kreger

Keith Webb

Steve Ogne

Gary Wood

Susan Whitcomb

Jane Creswell

Tony Stoltzfus

Ben Koh

Michael Marx

Tanya Smith

Gary Collins

Bryan Wintersteen

Tracy Stevens

Cheryl Scanlan

Mary Verstraete

Kim Avery

Christina Lee

Tim Figley

Lyn Eichmann

Fran La Mattina

Janice LaVore-Fletcher

Diane Wiater

Jory Fisher

Sam Farina

Gary Beck

Nancy Branton

Register now. I will be hosting the evening sessions. “See” you there!

Not a Christian Coaches Network member? You don’t have to be to attend the conference, but I definitely recommend getting an annual membership to CCN at the same time you register for the conference to result in great savings and a remarkably reasonable cost for the combination. (I’ve been a member since 2003!)

In the spirit of full disclosure, the link in this post is an affiliate link which means I may receive compensation as a thank you from CCN for referring you. If you prefer a non-affiliate link, simply go to the Christian Coaches website here.

As an admitted coaching geek, I want to wholeheartedly recommend the IMPACT eSummit! Aspiring, new and established professional coaches will find a wealth of information, education and community. The pre-conference day is today and already attendees have been blessed with rich inspiration and actionable learning! But you haven’t missed out yet! The main IMPACT 2014 eSummit is scheduled for NEXT WEEK – September 29 to October 3. And you can register to receive recordings of all sessions if you can’t attend the live sessions.

When you’re ready to register just click here.

The location is at your convenience – you can participate from wherever you are with Internet and/or phone access. And the content is absolutely fantastic – last time I counted there were 27 speakers and 38 sessions! Wow!

The topics include everything from coaching skills to business development to integrating faith with the practice of coaching. The speakers are from a variety of training backgrounds and niches. Many speakers are notable pioneers in Christian coaching and many hold impressive credentials. I’m excited to hear it all!

There has never been an event like this, with this much rich content specifically for Christian coaches! In my opinion, the value far exceeds the financial investment for anyone who is serious about becoming a coach or growing a coaching business or ministry. You can even get ICF CCEUs for many of the sessions if you choose. If you can’t attend all the sessions in real time, you can pay a bit more to receive the recordings of all the sessions.

Check it out and register here.

Not a Christian Coaches Network member? You don’t have to be to attend the conference, but I definitely recommend getting an annual membership to CCN at the same time you register for the conference to result in great savings and a remarkably reasonable cost for the combination. (I’ve been a member since 2003!)

I’ll be moderating the evening sessions of the Impact eSummit and I hope to “see” you there!

In the spirit of full disclosure, the link in this post is an affiliate link which means I may receive compensation as a thank you from CCN for referring you. If you prefer a non-affiliate link, simply go to the Christian Coaches website here.

Recently, there have been some changes at the Christian Coaches Network website– some tweaks and enhancements that are worth taking a look at if you haven’t visited the site lately. For examples, more general coaching industry information has been added and there is a schedule of events presented by member Christian coaches.

Upcoming events include featured speakers (and CCN Members) Dr. Keith Webb, Professional Certified Coach, author of The COACH Model for Christian Leaders (October 23), and Dr. MaryAnn Diorio, speaking on Overcoming Limiting Thoughts (December 4). I will be partnering with CCN to present “How to Become a Coach” on October 23.

Whether you are thinking of becoming a coach or are a new or seasoned coach, I recommend that you check out CCN and consider becoming a member!

Five Things to Know About Christian Coach Training:  Post 2

Christian coach trainers express a compelling desire to honor Christ and the authority of Bible in their training.  This is true of all the programs featured in my ebook.  Some programs use spiritual language and biblical references more profusely than others in their marketing materials.  But all acknowledge the centrality of Christ and cite the Bible as the authoritative word of God.

Integrating Christian faith and biblical principals with coaching concepts and practices is the focus of Christian coach training programs.   As you read marketing materials and review programs you may want to know more about how a particular program integrates Christian precepts with coach training.  Maybe you have questions about how a program uses scripture or views the work of the Holy Spirit in coaching, for examples.  If you have these questions, contact programs directly and allow program directors to speak for themselves.  When considering these types of questions, base your evaluations of programs on your direct communication with representatives from each program.

The current edition of The Complete Guide to Christian Coach Training featuresfifteen programs that teach classic coaching in a Christian context. Included are thorough descriptions of certification and accreditation. Eleven decision-making factors for how to choose coach training are identified. The ebook goes beyond answering the obvious questions and equips those new to the field with the answers they need in order to make great decisions for themselves. Learn more about the ebook by clicking HERE.

Tomorrow’s post will address the question, “how important is accrediation and certification?'”

I will be at the blog regularly this week. Feel free to post questions here or email me at: CoachLinda at ChristianCoachingResources dot com

The key to dealing with isolation is to step into relationships. Email and phone conversations (often phone calls scheduled via email, because we’re coaches, right?) are a great way to get to know fellow coaches. 

Feeling isolated and alone is so common among coaches. Without active, healthy relationships our perspectives can become skewed and we can become self-critical and depressed.  If we are truly pursuing balance and health then we must make healthy relationships a priority. That involves putting time on the schedule to connect with others. And there is the problem – we don’t take the time to make the connections. 

I have found great Christian coach connections within the Christian Coaches Network . When I think of my key connections – collegues who have become friends, I think of CCN.

There are many ways to connect with other Christian coaches;  here are a few:

• Put the time on the schedule and “just do it!”
• Check with your training school for online, phone and in person groups.
• Go to the online communities and participate (i.e. don’t just sign in and read – you must participate).  Try the Christian Coaching Center and sign up with one or more community groups there.
• Use Linkedin and Facebook, etc.  Try the Christian Coaching Magazine group at Facebook.
• Become a member of the Christian Coaches Network (CCN) and call in on Judy Santos’ monthly CCN calls.
• Look on the CCN website – in the referral listings – to find a coach near you – and schedule coffee.
• Definitely use email and phone calls – regularly – i.e. put the calls on on your calendar – and have fun!