Podcast appearances and mentions of chris mccluskey

Coaching is renowned for helping people grow and change in profound ways: enhancing self-awareness, boosting performance and productivity, increasing confidence, improving communication skills, achieving goals, enjoying work-life balance, and much more. However, something we don't often hear about is how coaching can be a powerful tool in fulfilling the Great Commission. Thankfully, this topic was recently addressed by Chris McCluskey at the Navigator's annual Coach Camp. Today, we have the privilege of listening in to his impactful presentation. In this episode, you will learn: The best standards for ethical practice How coaching can be utilized as a leadership tool The six styles of evangelism and the transformative power of a coach approach Join us for an enlightening episode on using coaching as a tool to fulfill the Great Commission.

Welcome back, everyone! Following Chris McCluskey's unexpected medical sabbatical, we're delighted to hit 'record' once again on a brand-new episode of the Professional Christian Coaching Today podcast. In today's conversation, we're diving into: The latest update on Chris McCluskey's health journey The power of taking intentional breaks and vacations The challenges and hidden benefits of unplanned pauses Fresh changes to our podcast schedule and what you can expect in the year to come Join us as we explore how rest—both planned and unexpected—can be an enriching part of your personal and professional journey.

Announcement: The Professional Christian Coaching Today podcast is currently taking a brief sabbatical. Unfortunately, Chris McCluskey, the founder of the Professional Christian Coaching Institute and co-host of this podcast, is on a temporary medical leave due to a flare-up of his Lyme disease, and we wanted to update you, our valued listeners, of our temporary break from recording new episodes.    While we understand this pause might be disappointing for some, we see this as an excellent opportunity to revisit some incredible content from our podcast archives. Each week, we'll be sharing one of our "Greatest Hits" with you. These are the same powerful episodes that have contributed to making Professional Christian Coaching Today the Number 1 Christian Coaching podcast in the world.  Be sure to follow us in your favorite podcast app, and together we'll explore such vital topics as:  Professional coaching skills and competencies  Launching and building a coaching business  Growing as an entrepreneur  Marketing  Networking  Social media  Technology  Public speaking  Group coaching  Leadership coaching  Spiritual formation coaching  Coaching missionaries, church planters, and pastors  And so much more!  Most of all, join us in praying that God will supernaturally use this time to help Chris heal so that he can quickly return to all aspects of this work he loves.   Until we return, keep raising the standard of coaching, and changing the world. God's richest blessings to you. 

In this encore episode, join host Richard Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow as they continue exploring the question, "Are You Coachable?". They dive deeper into this important topic alongside special guest Chris McCluskey, President of the Professional Christian Coaching Institute and widely known as the visionary "Father of Christian Coaching." Unlock the essence of coachability and its profound impact on our Christian journey. Drawing from his extensive expertise, Chris McCluskey shares invaluable insights on the transformative power of coaching and its deep connection to our faith. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity. Delve into this enlightening discussion, gain new perspectives, and experience profound growth in your faith journey. Listen in and be part of this life-changing conversation. Together, let's embrace the power of coachability and embark on a remarkable journey of spiritual transformation. Please add this podcast to your library, rate it, and review it. And share this and all episodes with those who will benefit. To catch all previous episodes and learn more about this ministry, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God Bless and Semper Fi!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow, join host Richard Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow for part two of their enlightening series that answers the question, "Are You Coachable?" This time, special guest Chris McCluskey, PCC, President of the Professional Christian Coaching Institute and frequently cited as the "Father of Christian Coaching," joins the conversation.  Discover the true meaning of being coachable and what it entails for our Christian walk. Chris McCluskey will share invaluable insights on the power of coaching and its connection to our faith.  Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to deepen your understanding and grow in your journey of faith. Make sure to listen in! Let's embark on this transformative discussion together.  Please add this podcast to your library, rate it, and review it. And share this and all episodes with those who will benefit. To catch all previous episodes and learn more about this ministry, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God Bless and Semper Fi!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Young women with unplanned pregnancies often experience incredible stress during this time of unexpected change. Operating from a state of panic and self-protection, it can be challenging for them to think creatively and consider what they truly want for themselves and their babies.  Coaching can help. In this episode, you'll hear part of Chris McCluskey's opening talk at a recent Banquet for Life event, where he shared encouraging updates, such as: How coaching creates a space for women to think calmly, and creatively, and make informed decisions Real-life examples of the impact coaching have had on young women in the Rolla, MO area The dramatic statistics showing the effectiveness of Options Coaching The power of coaching in supporting young women with unplanned pregnancies and helping them create the life they truly want.

Whether your questions are intensely practical or deeply philosophical and theological, this Opening the Mailbox episode has answers for you. On the practical side, be sure to catch our best low-cost tips and tricks for getting your Zoom lighting just right.   On the philosophical and theological side, you don't want to miss this helpful explanation of the different roles that coaching, counseling, and therapy play around issues of sexual health, sexual addiction recovery, and more.   Interested in digging deeper? Here are some recommended books on Sexual Health for Christians:   When Two Become One: Enhancing Sexual Intimacy in Marriage by Christopher & Rachel McCluskey https://www.amazon.com/When-Two-Become-One-Enhancing/dp/0800731158/   A Celebration of Sex: A Guide to Enjoying God's Gift of Sexuality by Douglas Rosenau (includes a chapter by Christopher & Rachel McCluskey on Sex During the Child-Rearing Years) (Doug Rosenau was a co-founder with Chris McCluskey of the Institute for Sexual Wholeness) https://www.amazon.com/Celebration-Sex-Enjoying-Sexual-Intimacy/dp/0785264671/   Secrets of Sex & Marriage: 8 Surprises That Make All the Difference by Shaunti Feldhahn & Michael Sytsma (Mike Sytsma was a co-founder with Chris McCluskey of the Institute for Sexual Wholeness) https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Sex-Marriage-Surprises-Difference/dp/0764239554/   Secrets of Eve: Understanding the Mystery of Female Sexuality by Archibald Hart, Catherine Hart Weber & Debra Taylor (Debra Taylor was a co-founder with Chris McCluskey of the Institute for Sexual Wholeness) https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Eve-Archibald-D-Hart/dp/0849990629/   The Married Guy's Guide to Great Sex by Clifford & Joyce Penner (Cliff & Joyce Penner serve on the teaching faculty at the Institute for Sexual Wholeness) https://www.amazon.com/Married-Guys-Guide-Great-Sex/dp/1589979389/   Enjoy! The Gift of Sexual Pleasure for Women by Clifford & Joyce Penner (Cliff & Joyce Penner serve on the teaching faculty at the Institute for Sexual Wholeness) https://www.amazon.com/Enjoy-Gift-Sexual-Pleasure-Women/dp/1589978021/   A Celebration of Sex After 50 by Douglas Rosenau and Jim & Carolyn Childerston (Jim Childerston serves on teaching faculty at the Institute for Sexual Wholeness and Doug Rosenau was a co-founder) https://www.amazon.com/Celebration-Sex-After-50/dp/0785260811/   Recommended books on Healing for Sexual Brokenness for Christians (not generally the work of coaches):   The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse by Dan Allender https://www.amazon.com/Wounded-Heart-Victims-Childhood-Sexual/dp/1600063071/   Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction by Mark Laaser (Mark served on the teaching faculty at the Institute for Sexual Wholeness until his death 3 years ago) https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Wounds-Sexual-Addiction-Laaser/dp/0310256577/   When Children Come Out: A Guide for Christian Parents by Mark Yarhouse & Olya Zaporoshets (Mark Yarhouse serves on teaching faculty at the Institute for Sexual Wholeness) https://www.amazon.com/When-Children-Come-Out-Christian/dp/1514000083/

Values undergird everything we do as coaches. But like many broad themes, the temptation is to talk about values in a theoretical or philosophical way without understanding how they play out in everyday life. In today's podcast, Chris McCluskey is going to use the Professional Christian Coaching Institute as a case study, so you can put real meat on the bones of this  critical concept.   In this episode, you'll get a backhand-the-scenes to peek at: • How key values are identified and chosen • The importance of weaving core values into every area of life and business • Operationalizing values on a daily basis • Getting and keeping the buy-in of the entire team

Don't miss this rare opportunity to be a “fly on the wall” during a truly masterful coaching session. For the first time ever, we have secured permission (from both coach and client) to share with you the recording of an actual coaching session that was recently approved by the ICF for the highest designation in our field, Master Certified Coach.   Even better, Cheryl Scanlan, MCC is also joining us in this episode to give you a behind-the-scenes commentary unpacking some of the skills, techniques, and qualities that Coach Todd Kemp used to make this session truly powerful.     About Todd Kemp   Todd coaches leaders and teams who need to adapt to new realities, reimagine how they create value, and grow their leadership capacities – so that they, their noble missions, and families can flourish. He also serves as a coach for a Convene peer advisory group of Christian CEOs and business owners in the Denver, Colorado area. He helps these leaders to integrate their faith and leadership to build healthy companies and cultures that love well, do good work, and honor God while earning a fair profit for a purpose.    Todd has earned his Master Certified Coach credential from the ICF, a Certified Professional Leadership Coach designation from PCCI, and a Team Coaching certification. He also holds an MA degree in Positive Psychology and Coaching. He and his bride live outside of Denver where they are open-nesters with two young adult children, and enjoy hiking, skiing, and building into people who want to create meaningful change in their lives.   Get your FREE copy of: 25 Extravagant Listening Tips for Leaders at www.northwisegroup.com   About Cheryl Scanlan, MCC    Cheryl Scanlan, MCC, CMCC is a former executive with a multi-million dollar firm in New York, and combines a strong business acumen with a passion for the Christian coaching industry, to facilitate the development of confident ambassadors for Christ in both corporate and ministry environments.   Cheryl began coaching in 2004 after a long battle with a difficult disease served as a Divine incubator for growing a focused love for the Lord and His church body. In 2003, her husband and best friend of 34 years, Tom, was the first to suggest coaching as a possible vehicle of ministry to the body. Her work began in her local church of 4000 where she continues to serve as a coach, and leadership developer/trainer after formerly serving in the capacities of Women's Minister and Care Director.   Cheryl is primarily a business and executive coach, having worked with hundreds of C-Levels 1-1 and trained over 1000 CEOs. Examples of work over the past 15 years includes developing high performance organizations, fostering executive health and preparing organizations for critical transitions. For more information visit www.c3advantage.net. She has clocked over 10,000 hours of coaching.   Her core passion is to see God's people walk in step with Him. An ardent student of God's Word, she is a trained Precept Bible Teacher and has studied the Word inductively for over 20 years. She has recently developed a one year and six month Bible reading plan that will be made available through her non-profit, Promised Land Living beginning in 2020. https://www.facebook.com/PromisedLandLiving/ Currently, Cheryl serves as Provost of PCCI (professional Christian Coaching Institute) where she has partnered with Chris McCluskey for 8 years and oversees the instructors, mentor coaching, CPLC certification process and curriculum management. Cheryl mentors other coaches primarily through her membership platform, Coach's Edge (www.mentorcoachinsights.com).   You can learn more about Cheryl at www.CherylScanlon.com.   

In this episode, Kevin speaks with Chris McCluskey, known as the father of Christian coaching, as he has been coaching leaders for decades. In this conversation, you'll hear what Christian coaching is, its benefits, and how its principles apply to your life. It's an excellent episode for leaders, parents, and everyone interested in being their best selves.   The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/ https://web.facebook.com/kevin.t.east https://www.instagram.com/kevinteast/ W For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   ProfessionalChristianCoaching.com Professional Christian Coaching Today - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/professional-christian-coaching-today/id1050199066 https://professionalchristiancoaching.com/essentials-life-coaching/ Coupon code($200 off): following to lead

In this episode, Kevin speaks with Chris McCluskey, known as the father of Christian coaching, as he has been coaching leaders for decades. In this conversation, you'll hear what Christian coaching is, its benefits, and how its principles apply to your life. It's an excellent episode for leaders, parents, and everyone interested in being their best selves.   The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/ https://web.facebook.com/kevin.t.east https://www.instagram.com/kevinteast/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   ProfessionalChristianCoaching.com Professional Christian Coaching Today - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/professional-christian-coaching-today/id1050199066 https://professionalchristiancoaching.com/essentials-life-coaching/ Coupon code($200 off): following to lead

In this world, both we and our clients will face sorrow and loss. While grief is rarely the primary focus for our coaching, it is a part of living. Knowing that, as coaches, how can we help our clients grieve well?   In today's episode, Chris shares: The different mindsets, healthy and unhealthy, that are both a part of grief, so you can decide how you want to approach a season of grief. How to embrace a season of grief, without avoidance or plowing through, so you can honor God and keep moving forward. Principles that will help both you and your clients move forward during times of grief, so you can discover hope! If you'd like to hear the entire interview with Roger Whitney and Chris McCluskey, you can find that on Roger's podcast, The Retirement Answer Man: https://www.rogerwhitney.com/blog/292-retirement-plan-live-2019-how-to-navigate-uncertainty .  

   In our digital age, people have all the information they need, yet they still aren't experiencing the transformation they desire. Where is the gap? In today's episode, Cheryl Scanlan, Master Certified Coach and Founder of Promised Land Living, shares how her ministry uses coaching skills to allow their participants time to breathe, to process, to feel, and to think. Using a slowed-down coach approach, 100% of participants who go through Promised Land Living report leaving more deeply connected to God.   Listen in to learn: What coaching uniquely brings to the ministry environment How to help learners take ideas from their heads to their hearts Ways to train ministry leaders in coaching skills   About Cheryl Scanlan   Cheryl Scanlan, MCC, CMCC is a former executive with a multi-million dollar firm in New York who loves the Lord.    In 2003, Tom, her husband and best friend of 35+ years, suggested coaching as a possible ministry for Cheryl. She followed his advice. In 2004, Cheryl began coaching even as she battled one of the worse cases of Lyme Disease on record at the time. Her work began in her local church of 4,000, where she had previously held numerous positions, such as Women's Minister and Care Director.    Cheryl is primarily a business and executive coach with over 12,000 hours of coaching experience. She has worked with thousands of C-Levels and business owners within C3Advantage to develop high-performance organizations, foster executive health, and prepare organizations for critical transitions.   Currently, Cheryl serves as Provost of PCCI (Professional Christian Coaching Institute), and has partnered with Chris McCluskey for ten years and oversees the instructors, mentor coaching, and the CPLC certification process, and curriculum management.   As discussed in the podcast, Cheryl's core passion is to see God's people walk in step with Him. Within her nonprofit, Promised Land Living, Cheryl and her team equip certified coach presenters with tools to guide participants through a curriculum as they learn to walk in step with the Lord. Through a group and individual coaching method, Promised Land Living helps participants move into God's best for their life.   For coaches looking to leverage coaching in ministry and group settings, please visit promisedlandliving.com to learn more about the growing team of coaches.  

Would you like to hear how a Master-FULL Coach navigates a real-life coaching session? Not a role play. Not teaching on coaching. Actually listening in, like a quiet mouse in the corner, who gets to observe the real deal. If that's you, hit the play button. Then, be prepared to pause often and take generous notes. You'll walk away with a Masterclass in coaching, which you'll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else.   Master-Full Insights:   • Techniques you can use to get a clear agreement from the get-go, so you and your clients can understand the topic, specific focus, and intended outcome of a coaching session.   • Create curious awareness around the focus, so your clients can see problems from a different perspective and consider possibilities they may have never dreamed or imagined.   • Let your clients confidently stick the landing at the end of every coaching session, as you co-create action steps that will propel them into the future God has designed for them.   BONUS: Download your own copy of The Coaching Process, and follow the flow, rhythm, and structure of a coaching session, from behind the scenes. You'll be able to use it again and again in your own sessions:
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Just being a skilled coach isn’t going to get you clients. You need a special mindset to develop a successful coaching business, and today we get to benefit from Chris McCluskey’s years of training coaches to do just that. Become a successful coach with a thriving business: Turn the questions you have now into the answers that will get your caseload booming so you can focus on what you do best—coaching. Receive an insider’s view into valuable information you can use to move forward today. Develop the foundational business mindset that every coach needs to turn prospects into profit.

Support After Abortion A Catalyst For Change EP 33 with Lisa Rowe and Chris McCluskey as they cover the best way to approach someone who was impacted by abortion.

Options Coaching has a truly astonishing rate of success in helping “abortion-minded” women identify their deepest values, examine all their options, and then choose life for their baby.   In today’s episode, you’ll hear Chris McCluskey share helpful statistics and hopeful stories about how God is using coaching in pregnancy centers around the country to save baby's lives.  Learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode here:  www.SupportAfterAbortion.com www.prcrolla.com Slides from today’s episode:  https://professionalchristiancoaching.s3.amazonaws.com/options-coaching.pdf  

The ICF updated their Coaching Core Competency Model in late 2019, and in this episode, our expert guests will give you an inside look into what’s changed and what hasn’t. Tune in and stay up-to-date by learning: The entirely new competency #2 Where and why the emphasis was changed from “coach-focused” to using partnership language The beautiful balance between being and doing The four types of coaching agreements And more... About Our Guests: Cheryl Scanlan - Cheryl is primarily a business and executive coach, having worked with hundreds of C-Levels 1-1 and trained over 1000 CEOs. Examples of work over the past 15 years include developing high-performance organizations, fostering executive health, and preparing organizations for critical transitions. For more information visit www.c3advantage.net. She has clocked over 10,000 hours of coaching. Her core passion is to see God’s people walk in step with Him. An ardent student of God’s Word, she is a trained Precept Bible Teacher and has studied the Word inductively for over 20 years. She has recently developed a one year and six month Bible reading plan that will be made available through her non-profit, Promised Land Living beginning in 2020. https://www.facebook.com/PromisedLandLiving/ Currently, Cheryl serves as Provost of PCCI (professional Christian Coaching Institute) where she has partnered with Chris McCluskey for 8 years and oversees the instructors, mentor coaching, CPLC certification process, and curriculum management. Cheryl mentors other coaches primarily through her membership platform, Coach’s Edge (www.mentorcoachinsights.com). Michael Pfau - Michael is Founder and President of Crossways Life Coaching, specializing in life mission, vocation, and wellness coaching. He began coaching in 2002 after serving 16 years as assistant pastor of a church he co-founded in Philadelphia. Michael worked and presented with best-selling author Bruce Wilkinson as part of his Dream Giver Coach Network from 2003 to 2005, helping individuals discover and live their dreams. He is a designated Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Crossways Life Coaching has grown into an international coaching business whose clients are literally changing the world. Michael is passionate about equipping others in distinctly Christian coaching to empower them in fulfilling God’s call on their lives and businesses. For more information, visit his website at www.crosswayslifecoaching.com. Bryan Brown - Bryan is the President and Founder of Coaching To Lead, LLC. With 25 years of experience in developing leaders, Bryan enjoys increasing the capacity and confidence of emerging leaders as well as coaching established leaders to maximize their influence. Bryan also enjoys using his experience to work with teams on strategic planning and team development. Bryan studied Human Resource Management at Samford University then received his M.Div. from Birmingham Theological Seminary. As a missionary, pastor, entrepreneur, husband, and father, he has learned to apply the principles of Biblical leadership and team development in multiple contexts. Bryan currently serves as the International Leadership Director at Perimeter Church in Atlanta, working with pastors and church leaders who seek to ignite movements of Life on Life Missional Discipleship around the world. In this role, he has the privilege to regularly train and coach leaders in Australia, South Africa, and Brazil among others. Bryan also engages leaders through his private coaching practice, www.coachingtolead.com, to clarify and intentionally pursue their callings. His passion and experience are coming alongside leaders to accelerate their growth and influence, while at the same time maintaining their personal health and enjoying the opportunities before them. He has been happily married to Jackie for 22 years. Together they have three children – Abbie, Lindsey, and Barker – and live in Johns Creek, Georgia, a northern suburb of Atlanta.  

Join me and my good friend Chris McCluskey for a conversation about the many benefits of coaching. We go into how coaching is the solution to not only all of our personal problems, but also the world's.

In this world, both we and our clients will face sorrow and loss. While grief is rarely the primary focus for our coaching, it is a part of living. Knowing that, as coaches, how can we help our clients grieve well?     In today’s episode, Chris shares: • The different mindsets, healthy and unhealthy, that are both a part of grief, so you can decide how you want to approach a season of grief. • How to embrace a season of grief, without avoidance or plowing through, so you can honor God and keep moving forward. • Principles that will help both you and your clients move forward during times of grief, so you can discover hope! If you’d like to hear the entire interview with Roger Whitney and Chris McCluskey, you can find that on Roger’s podcast, The Retirement Answer Man: https://www.rogerwhitney.com/blog/292-retirement-plan-live-2019-how-to-navigate-uncertainty

In this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Angela and Nick talk about how to finish strong in this early-summer missing episode.   This episode is brought to you by Audible http://www.audibletrial.com/nick where you can get the best audiobooks sent straight to your phone. If you are new to audible and go through that link you can get a free 30-day trial and a free audiobook that you can keep even if you cancel during the trial period.   You can Nick's book Confessions of a Terrible Husband: Lessons Learned from a Lumpy Couch there, read by Nick through www.audibletrial.com/nick (free if you're new with this link), or at Amazon at www.aterriblehusband.com/amazon.   Here's the link for the free book and trial to audible.com again: http://www.audibletrial.com/nick.   Resource of the Week: A podcast by four friends of ours, The Entrepreneurial Family Man podcast. It's about how to build a great family life while growing a business you love. Listen to hosts Jamie Slingerland, Michael McGreevy, Chris Niemeyer, and Chris McCluskey. Check it out at www.EFMlife.com.    Five Minutes With Dad is a kids podcast, family podcast, and parenting podcast that stars kids Pavlos and Angela, and their dad Nick Pavlidis. This is the podcast where you get to listen in on a little father-son and daddy-daughter time and learn about great resources to connect with your kids. Five Minutes With Dad is a podcast for kids, by kids.   We are honored to have been featured on Parents Magazine, Savvy Mom, Geico More, Seattle's Child, Big Life Journal, Grandy Camp, Mental Floss / Pod City, American Profile, Say Yes, Time Out New York (multiple times!), and more!

Chris McCluskey, founder and president of PCCI, join Greg Leith and Paul Aubin, a Convene Chair, to discuss the necessity of an integrated approach to growth as a leader.Together they examine the many aspects of leadership growth: peer groups, the Holy Spirit, consulting, coaching, assessments and individual learning. Paul Aubin comes alongside them with real-life examples from his years as a Convene Chair.Join them as they dive deep into what it takes to truly grow and transform as a Christian business leader.

These guys are crazy about their wives, love their children, and wanna kill it in business! Meet Chris, Jamie, Michael, and Chris–from the Entrepreneurial Family Man (EFM)!  At the REALIFE Process®, we talk about coming FULL CIRCLE and Episode 027 is definitely a full house with three 7's and two 3's engaging in lively conversation!  On this episode, the EFM guys share how the Harmony Enneagram model has provided greater empathy and compassion in their personal and business relationships, given common language and understanding to increase team collaboration, and even peeled back new layers of awareness to bring them FULL CIRCLE in their head, heart, and gut!  These guys are incredible family men and entrepreneurs! Join the conversation to hear how they've found great value in knowing their REALSELF through the lens of the Enneagram as they pursue success in business, family, marriage and more! To connect with the Entrepreneurial Family Man:  Website - EFMLife.com Podcast - The Entrepreneurial Family Man Podcast Chris Niemeyer – https://chrisniemeyer.com/ Chris McCluskey – https://professionalchristiancoaching.com/ Jamie Slingerland – https://freedomlifejourney.com/ Michael McGreevy – https://mcgreevyleadership.com Podcast Resources The Enneagame - Introducing the world's first game based on the 9 fundamental personality types of the Enneagram.  The Art of Typing: Powerful Tools for Enneagram Typing by Ginger Lapid-Bogda provides illustrations for each type as mentioned on the podcast.  Thanks for Tuning In! If you're newer to the podcast or the Enneagram, welcome to the journey! Make sure to go back to visit these episodes to learn more about your Enneagram Type, Harmony Triad and moving FULL CIRCLE! Episode 001: What's Your Type Episode 002: All the Way Around the Circle Feel free to submit a question for the Enneagram In Your REALIFE Podcast with the subject: “Question for the Podcast” to podcast@teresamccloy.com To discover your Enneagram type and Harmony Triad, here are a few tools: CLICK FOR THE FREE ENNEAGRAM IN YOUR REALIFE TYPING GUIDE Take an Enneagram in Your REALIFE Assessment and process it with a REALIFE Coach–visit https://teresamccloy.com/work-with-me/  Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy on: Facebook- Teresa McCloy Coaching Instagram- teresa.mccloy LinkedIn- teresamccloycoach  Work with the REALIFE Process®: Visit https://teresamccloy.com/work-with-me/ to see many of the ways we can partner together!  JOIN THE REALIFE PROCESS TRIBE About Teresa McCloy: Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE Process®, an Executive Coach, and an IEA Accredited Enneagram Professional who helps entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders discover and live out their best REALIFE! She has worked with clients from all over the world to help them bring clarity to their REALIFE and joy to their REALWORK!

If you’re tempted to give up on something, tune in to this episode first! This inspirational message is all about how not to throw in the towel, even when you feel ready to admit defeat. We all get tired along the way, and want to give up at times, but I’m here to help you keep on keeping on with what God told you to do. Of course, there are some things that we need to quit, but you shouldn’t give up on your divine purpose. Your best days are still ahead of you, and the most amazing moments in your past were just a warm-up for what’s still to come! Today I’ll give you three powerful ways not to throw in the towel, even when the road feels rough. First, assess the situation and figure out why you’re doing what you’re doing. Is there anything you need to do differently, or that you’re doing because of a request rather than because your heart is in it? Know that not every good thing is a God thing. This means that not every opportunity that comes your way is something you need to say “yes” to. Instead, you need to find out if any given opportunity is in alignment with your goals, priorities, and purpose. Next, remember why you got started along this path. Holding on to your “why” can provide the motivation that you need to stay strong. When you lose your “why,” you can lose your way. Finally, get help! If you’re in that messy middle part of your path, and more opportunities are coming your way than you know what to do with, get help by hiring someone to take some of the load off of you. Instead of throwing in the towel, let someone else take some things off your plate to free up your bandwidth for what you really need to do!   In This Episode: [00:45] - Welcome to episode 26! Today, Jevonnah will encourage you not to throw in the towel. [03:32] - Jevonnah offers listeners a powerful way not to throw in the towel, even when it may seem hard to keep going. [05:51] - The second tip Jevonnah is offering listeners today is to remember why you got started. [06:23] - Jevonnah shares her third tip: get help! [07:08] - We hear words of encouragement not to throw in the towel. [08:12] - Jevonnah asks listeners to make room in their lives for the things that truly matter by cutting away the fluff. [09:41] - Don’t throw in the towel, Jevonnah entreats, and gives a shout-out to her friend Chris McCluskey of Professional Christian Coaching Institute. [11:08] - Take some time for yourself this week to follow the three steps that Jevonnah has explored today.     Links and Resources: Jevonnah Ellison Jevonnah Ellison on Facebook The Coaching Course Ask Jevonnah a question Thrive Mastermind Jevonnah Ellison’s Thrive Summit 2019 Chris McCluskey Professional Christian Coaching Institute

Just being a skilled coach isn’t going to get you more clients, you need a special mindset to develop a successful coaching business, and today we get to benefit from Chris McCluskey’s years of training coaches to do just that.   Become a successful coach with a thriving business:  Turn the questions you have now into the answers that will get your caseload booming so you can focus on what you do best—coaching Receive an insider’s view into valuable information you can use to move forward today Develop the foundational business mindset that every coach needs to turn prospects into profit   Show Notes: http://professionalchristiancoachingtoday.com/172 http://professionalchristiancoachingtoday.com/       

Today we have the privilege of sitting down with our show’s host, Christopher McCluskey, to hear his story as he has dared to answer the song of his heart, a song placed there by God. Raised in a healthy Christian family, Chris was blessed beyond measure, but that didn’t mean his path would be without countless challenges and overwhelming obstacles to answering God’s call on his life—a call that has not only touched his professional and personal life but also the lives of thousands. Chris’s story offers important life lessons we could all learn from: The importance of honoring the song God has placed in your heart Choosing to persevere in the face of adversity Committing to running and finishing the race God has set before you Sacrificing short-term pleasures for long-term gains How a supportive family or community help us weather life’s storms And more… Be sure to tune in for part two of Chris’ story next week and learn how the worst—and the best—was yet to come. Until then, keep Raising the Standard and Changing the World!   About Chris McCluskey PCC   Often cited as ‘The Father of Christian Coaching’, Chris is a visionary thought leader who pioneered this field in the late 1990s through journal articles, conferences, keynotes, and as a founding board member of both the Christian Coaches Network and Christian Coaching Magazine. He served as a primary consultant and contributor to Dr. Gary Collins in his ground-breaking text, “Christian Coaching: Helping Others Turn Potential Into Reality” (2001, NavPress). In 1998, Chris transitioned entirely out of his ownership of the largest Christian psychotherapy practice in Tampa Bay (Christian Care Counseling Centers, Inc.) into full time coaching as a solo practitioner in his new business, Coaching for Christian Living, Inc. In the year 2000, he established a Christian track at the Institute for Life Coach Training which grew over that decade into the Professional Christian Coaching Program (precursor to PCCI). He has presented at more than 50 national & international conferences including the Christian Management Association (CMA), the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), the Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS), the Association for Marriage & Family Ministries (AMFM) and the Christian Coaches Network (CCN). A prolific writer, he and his wife, Rachel are best-selling authors of the highly-acclaimed marriage book, When Two Become One (Revell, 2004, 2006), and have co-authored chapters in several popular Christian books. Their articles appear in numerous international magazines and on websites including ChristianityToday.com, FamilyLife.com, and Focus on the Family’s PluggedIn.com. They are frequent guests on popular Christian radio and television shows. Chris and Rachel operate Professional Christian Coaching Institute and Coaching for Christian Living from their ranch in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains in south-central Missouri where they homeschool their seven children. Chris’ passions include music, the performing arts, and nature, but most of all his family.   Show Notes: http://professionalchristiancoachingtoday.com/168 http://professionalchristiancoachingtoday.com/       Click “Subscribe” to see embedded hyperlinks   

As your coaching business grows, so does your to-do list. In today’s episode of Opening the Mailbox, Chris McCluskey answers this question: As I get more clients, how do I make sure I’m doing everything that needs to be done for each one?   In this episode, you'll learn to manage it all, including: Mindset – how to prepare spiritually and practically for each client Calendaring – how to structure your work day and week Opening a session Using a prep form Taking notes What do to after the session How to take care of billing   Show Notes http://professionalchristiancoachingtoday.com/         

Chris McCluskey is a visionary thought leader frequently cited as "The Father of Christian Coaching." His ability to niche down and create a lifestyle business and movement has made him stand out in business and in life. In today's episode, he joins Jesse Cole to discuss how it's possible to go all-in on family and creating the lifestyle of your dreams. "The real learning of anything starts when you begin doing it." - Chris McCluskey Chris McCluskey - Training Coaches from Home Chris operates the largest Christian training school in the world, Professional Christian Coaching Institute with his wife. The school is a completely virtual community that offers college and graduate-level training. This has allowed Chris and Rachel to work from the comfort of their ranch in the foothills of Ozark Mountains. The training is tailored for people who wish to enter the coaching profession either part-time or full-time. Whether it's life coaching, leadership coaching, or executive coaching, anyone who wants to acquire the skill sets of a professional coach can be part of the school. And with the traditional requirements of a physical institution done away it, students are evaluated based on their performance in the marketplace. A Choice Between Career and Family Career is important to fend for the people you love, and so is spending time with family. Chris came home to his family one night, saw what a rough day it has been for them, and realized how much he'd missed. This was the moment he paused to reconsider the limited career choices his education has presented to him. "We are very much trained not to be entrepreneurs but instead to be employees." - Chris McCluskey He chose to do away with that and make a career that will allow him to be home for his family. Desires of the Heart We all have our life questions, but it's counterproductive to dwell on trying to come up with answers that only the future holds. In order to realize one's true potential, it is more important to focus on what we want in life, on that vision that we have of ourselves several years down the road. And only then can we can start working for that goal. "I can't see what the future's gonna be. What I can discern, if I'll be willing to listen long enough, is the desires of my heart." - Chris McCluskey Final Four 1. What have you done to stand out in business and in life? "At night when I lie down I do less gauging, 'What did I do, what did I accomplish?' and more about, 'Who was I?' I check myself on that 'being.'" 2. Additional advice you'd give someone to stand out in business and in life. "Don't miss the central piece of your purpose, your calling. Get clear on why are you here." 3. Best advice you've ever received. "In the end if a business fails, it's ultimately not because it wasn't a viable business. It will have failed because your systems failed." 4. How do you want to be remembered? "I wanna be remembered as a man who knew why he was here, and he lived fully into that purpose." To hear more about Chris McCluskey's secrets to integrating family, business, and life, download and listen to the show! Learn more from Chris McCluskey: School - Professional Christian Coaching Podcast - Professional Christian Coaching Today Jesse loves connecting and hearing from his listeners: Like him on Facebook Find Your Yellow Tux Book - Find Your Yellow Tux Jesse Cole is a passionate and engaging business leader sharing other leaders messages, tips and fresh ideas on Business Done Differently. Subscribe to hear more front runners doing it differently and remember to leave him a rating and review on iTunes. Thanks to Podcast Pilot for the editing, show notes and publication. They take care of it all!

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If you're going through a rough patch right now, you may wonder how you can go about finding faith and energy when you're just a shell of who you once were. My guest today knows about finding faith – in business, in God, and in yourself – when it seems like there shouldn't be any faith or energy left. People often refer to Christopher McCluskey as “the father of Christian coaching.” With that unofficial title, you might wonder how it could be hard for him to find faith and energy. But make no mistake – he's struggled. Chris has a background in psychotherapy, but decided to leave the profession. Partly because, like a lot of psychotherapists, he started to feel shell-shocked by spending so much time on other people's battlefields. Just like pro sports takes a toll on athletes' bodies, psychotherapy takes a toll on therapists' minds. So even though he loved what he did, he moved to the country with his family, started working from home, and started finding faith in his new direction. That's when everything changed. Christopher had a medical condition so severe he couldn't even hold his wife's hand. He had to live in the dark. He used a walker to get around. All this while homeschooling his seven children, getting his new business running, and otherwise adjusting to a new lifestyle. It took five years to even diagnose his disease. His family called those “the dark years,” while Chris “lived as a ghost.” At some point, this Christian coach even felt like God had abandoned him while he waited at death's doorstep for 18 months. He clung to the promise that God is good, even when he could no longer feel God's presence. And somehow, he kept his faith during that awful experience. “God forced me on every plane to come to the end of myself and recognize I bring little to any situation, even when I think I'm banging on all cylinders,” he says. So finding faith and energy when it seems a lost cause is something he had to learn. “See what you have to work with, adapt, and just step back in and persevere.” Chris McCluskey via @RustyLionAcad (Tweet this!) Click play in the player below to hear his amazing story. It could help you with finding faith and energy when you feel completely depleted. Tune into this episode to hear Christopher McCluskey talk with me about finding faith, energy and more: Life working from home with seven kids! How a psychotherapist decided to become a coach for Christian coaches. The terrible toll of psychotherapy on therapists. Making a career shift when your soul's energy is depleted in your current career. Why you'll never achieve perfect balance, but how to get close. The three primary roles every man plays – and how to feed them. What this Christian coach remembered from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe that helped him persevere. Why, once you find your “Plan A,” you should never move past it. Use these resources to help you in finding faith and energy, especially in your marriage: “When Two Become One: Enhancing Sexual Intimacy in Marriage” by Christopher and Rachel McCluskey How to contact Chris McCluskey: You can reach out to Chris via his website and podcast. Do this next for finding faith and energy: If you can't stand where you are in life, you may need to change. If you can't find faith or energy to go about your day-to-day, let us help you. We host a free live web training that can help you set the direction you need to go with your life. We've seen it spark faith and energy in a lot of men, and know it can help you too. Click here to register.  

Chris McCluskey had built the largest Christian psychotherapy practice in the Tampa Bay, Florida area, but when he arrived at home one day and found his pregnant wife and kids—“the five people I loved the most”— snuggled together and sleeping in the living room, all he could feel was how much of their lives he was missing. He knew he had to make a change.

Father of seven and work from home dad Chris McCluskey talks about how he transitioned from a full-time office, to a location independent life. Ditching the office Full time clinician to home-based dad Work-from-home dad Building stronger marriages Home-based parents Parenting by design Book: When Two become One For more info on this episode: http://relaunchshow.com/516 Podcast tips: http://relaunchshow.com/PodcastTips 972-885-8384

Chris McCluskey is frequently cited as the “Father of Christian Coaching.” A visionary thought leader, he transitioned out of ownership of the largest Christian psychotherapy practice in Tampa Bay in 1998 and founded what is now the largest distinctly Christian coach training school in the world, the Professional Christian Coaching Institute. A popular keynote speaker, best-selling author, and top-rated podcast host, he lives with his family of nine on their ranch near St. Louis, Missouri. Secret – timesaving technique Chris spends time each morning by reading scripture and meditating -- today is a gift -- treat it that way. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Leaders are readers -- Chris reads a lot -- but not until he does his morning scripture is completely finished. Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluable learning experience Chris got bitten by a Lyme-infested tick before Lyme disease was a well-known disease -- and Chris tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful "You must have a mindset of adaptability." Most influential lesson learned from a mentor "Work on your business -- not in your business."   Final Round – “Breaking Down the Recipe for Success” What systems would you go back and put into place sooner? I would have systematized my blogging and social media. What strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success? Contract out what you need done Delegate roles to your contractors Coach and mentor your contractors How best to connect with Chris: Website: professionalchristiancoachingtoday.com

If you are looking at a life change, get rid of a Plan B and develop a mindset where there isn’t a back door. Click Here for the resources from our interview with Chris   Knock and keep on knocking and it will be opened. Now, will you step through and will you be faithful? Will you stay the course not if, but WHEN the challenges come? And we don’t get spooked so badly when those challenges come. You just modify plan A and find a way around, over or under.  Keep pressing to get through to the fullness of what you feel God has really called you.Chris McCluskey As you’ve listened to our Eternal Leadership Podcast, you have no doubt heard numerous references to Christian Coaching. You may have looked into it yourself, whether to learn more about it or to hire a Christian Coach to help you bring the best out your business. It’s a movement that our guest believes will be fundamental to churches and businesses worldwide as Christians seek to integrate their faith with the marketplace. Join us today as we hear from the “Father of Christian Coaching”, Chris McCluskey. Chris is the founder and president of the Professional Christian Coaching Institute. His journey from Christian psychotherapy into coaching was a call from God that required him to take a leap of faith and answer some hard questions. Christ will share his story and give a clear understanding of the definition of Christian Coaching and what it can do for individuals and our culture. You won’t want to miss this insightful episode. What you will learn: How Christian Coaching is different from Christian Counseling Coaching looks toward the future while counseling deals with the past. Why the wave of Christian Coaching has been so successful. The difference between the “outside in” model and the “inside out” model. If you are looking at a life change, get rid of a Plan B and develop a mindset where there isn’t a back door. What is the future of Christian Coaching? How well-known Christian leaders in business are integrating Christian coaching into the marketplace. The importance of looking for the answers to our questions inside of us, through the Holy Spirit. Where to find more information on Christian Coaching and how you can influence people by bringing out the best in them.   I think what I had was a front row seat to the dismantling of the family. Here I was being so close to other people’s battlefields that eventually you become shell shocked. You can’t believe the amount of pain and trauma that families were facing. The Lord introduced me to this new field called life coaching. It was about vision, it was about growth. It wasn’t about brokenness and healing in the past. It was about what could be, what’s possible, and I saw the immediate connections with our faith and worldview and God’s calling on our lives. And the rest is history.Chris McCluskey Resources: Professional Christian Coaching Institute How to become a Certified Christian Life Coach Christian Life Coaching Book: Christian Coaching: Helping Others Turn Potential Into Reality by Dr. Gary Collins Book: When Two Become One Chris & Rachel McCluskey Bio Chris McCluskey is a visionary leader who pioneered thew world of Christian Coaching. in 1998, Christ transitioned entirely out of his ownership of the largest Christian psychotherapy practice in Tampa Bay into full-time coaching as a solo practitioner in his new business, Coaching for Christian Living, Inc. He is the founder of Professional Christian Coaching Institute. Chris has presented at more than 50 national and international conferences. He and his wife, Rachel, are best-selling authors of the highly-acclaimed marriage book When Two Become One. They are frequent guests on popular Christian radio and television shows. Chris and Rachel operate Professional Christian Coaching Institute and Coaching for Christian Living from their ranch in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains in south-central Missouri where they homeschool their seven children. Chris’ passions include music, the performing arts, and nature, but most of all his family.