Professional Christian Coaching Today
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About
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 world.
Episodes
- Growing Your Coaching Practice with Associates with Sylvia Laurence - #454
What does it really look like to grow a coaching practice beyond "company of one"? In this episode, we talk with Sylvia Laurence, founder of Trevero, about scaling with associates, navigating rapid post-Covid growth, and the hard lessons t…
- Ai and the Future of Coaching: Should Coaches Be Worried? - #453
The future of coaching is changing fast. But not in the way you might think. In this episode, we slow down the conversation around AI and take a thoughtful look at what's actually ahead. You'll walk away with clarity, a steadier sense of y…
- Coaching Through Suffering #452
Suffering eventually walks into every coaching conversation. The question is not whether it will appear, but how we will respond when it does. In this thoughtful and grounded conversation, we explore what it means to stay present with clie…
- Coaching From a Place of Presence #451
Presence lies at the center of both professional coaching and Christian formation. This episode explores presence not as a technique or coaching skill alone, but as a disciplined way of being. For Christian coaches, presence is where ICF-a…
- Coaching Mastery featuring Bryan Brown, MDiv, MCC - #450
Few things sharpen a coach's skills more than listening in on a real coaching session guided by MCC-level insight. In this episode, you'll hear an actual recording from Bryan Brown, MCC, a session that was part of the portfolio he submitte…
- A Few of Our Favorite Things: Episode 4 #449
What if the best parts of the year were not the biggest ones, but the quiet gifts of God hidden right in plain sight? In this fourth "Favorite Things" conversation, we pause to look back before we look ahead. Not to count achievements or t…
- Coaching Neurodiversity: A Physician's Journey with Mary Jones, M.D. #448
When you walk into a doctor's office, you expect medical expertise, but what if you also experienced deep listening, hope, and the dignity of being truly heard? That's the kind of care Dr. Mary Jones offers. As a pediatrician and coach, sh…
- Align Your Life with God's Design #447
Start your journey to become a Professional Christian Life Coach! Connect with an Academic Advisor: https://calendly.com/d/cqkt-5nf-5pw/connect-with-an-academic-advisor?utm_source=podcast --- What if the noise of modern life is not just ma…
- Growing a Successful Leadership Coaching Practice #446
What does it look like to grow a thriving coaching firm? In this episode, you'll hear the inspiring story of a mother and daughter who followed God's lead, honored their unique gifts, and built something larger than themselves. What began…
- How I Became a Coach with Jenn Nickel #445
What does it really take to become a professional coach? In this episode, you'll hear the story of one coach who transitioned from a high-level corporate and nonprofit career into a thriving part-time coaching practice designed to fit her…
- Coaching Or Counseling - What's the Difference? #444
What if the very skills that make you a great counselor, pastor, or people-helper aren't the same ones needed to help someone grow? Many professionals feel a stirring toward coaching but aren't sure how it differs from what they already do…
- Using 360 Assessments in Leadership Coaching #443
As coaches, we know that awareness is the first step toward transformation. Yet for many leaders, the awareness they most need—the way others actually experience their leadership—remains hidden just beyond their view. That's why today's co…
- Coaching Mastery with Jamie Slingerland, MCC #442
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 liste…
- A Very Special Celebration of Christian Coaching #441
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 hopef…
- Coaching Work Teams #440
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 dysfunctio…
- Building Resilience and Reducing Anxiety #439
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 appro…
- Leveraging Speaking to Build Your Coaching Business #438
Speaking 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…
- A Few of Our Favorite Things: Episode 3 #437
Join 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,…
- Family Vision, Purpose, and Mission #436
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 thera…
- Sustainable Success: Soul Care Series #435
Success 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:…
- Pursuing the Path of Your Calling #434
Understanding and living out God's calling is one of the most significant pursuits in our Christian walk. While it's easy to grasp the concept of calling, translating it into our daily lives can often be challenging. But knowing our purpos…
- Combine Learning with Community through Group Coaching #433
God created us for connection—with Him and with one another. The clients we serve are hungry for it. They crave real relationships, genuine warmth, deep caring, and a healthy community. Now, more than ever, we, as coaches, have the opportu…
- The Intersection of Coaching and Evangelism #432
As coaches, we have the privilege of partnering with individuals to help them move toward their goals. Goals around: Career Advancement Health and wellness Personal growth and self-improvement Relationship building Entrepreneurship and mor…
- A Coach Approach to Fulfilling the Great Commission #431
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,…
- Coaching High School and College in a Post-Christian Era #430
In this rapidly changing world, few things are as important as equipping the next generation of leaders, assisting them in identifying their values, discerning their gifts, and living out their callings. In today's episode, we will hear fr…
- Coaching Community: Nurturing Growth Together #429
Fostering connections with others can significantly boost our physical and emotional health. Such interactions cultivate mutual support and accountability, pool wisdom and talents, and pave the way for teamwork. However, finding a communit…
- AI for Coaches #428
Join us as we delve into the captivating intersection of coaching and artificial intelligence (AI). As technology evolves at a rapid pace, grasping AI's significance becomes increasingly vital for Christians and Christian coaches alike. In…
- Future Trends in Professional Coaching #427
Professional coaching is experiencing remarkable growth and evolving in its global significance. In this episode, we'll dive into insights gathered from the latest ICF Research Global Coaching Study, shedding light on the journey of coachi…
- The Hats We Wear: Succeeding as a Solopreneur #426
As a coach and a solopreneur, you find yourself wearing numerous hats. From customer acquisition and coaching to accounting and bookkeeping, the responsibility falls squarely on your shoulders. How do you do it all? In this episode, we hav…
- A Few of our Favorite Things (Episode #2) #425
As the year draws to a close, we extend a heartfelt invitation for you to join us in this special episode. Together, we'll reflect on the ways God has encouraged us, the invaluable tools that have helped us, the books that have inspired us…
- Breaks, Vacations, and Unexpected Sabbaticals #424
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 divin…
- Coaching in Higher Education #423
Leadership development is a $350 billion industry across the globe and a portion of that money is spent on coaching. In the past, access to coaching was restricted to senior leaders, but what if that person got coached earlier? How would t…
- How I Became an Entreleadership Coach #422
Coaches use their skills in a number of different ways and in a variety of settings. Today, Mike Howerton shares with us how his journey of self-discovery and self-leadership led him to a full-time position as an EntreLeadership Executive…
- Greatest Hits: How I Became a Coach with Kris Kelso #421
This week, we are giving you a rare, behind-the-scenes view of what it really takes to become a professional coach. In this candid interview with Kris Kelso, PCC, you'll hear the ups and downs, the successes and the mistakes Kris has exper…
- Greatest Hits: Spiritual Maturity: Finishing Well #420
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on spiritual maturity and finishing well, a critical aspect of life for Christians and Christian coaches. Our guest, Bryan Brown, MCC, a Global Outreach Pastor and experienced executive and lead…
- Greatest Hits: Becoming Comfortable in Questions #419
As Christian coaches we spend a lot of our time asking genuinely curious, open-ended, and exploratory questions so that our clients can wrestle and discover the answers that only they can find. Yet, most of us are not naturally comfortable…
- Greatest Hits: CS Lewis & Impacting Culture Through Coaching #418
You are a culture-shaper. As a Christian coach, you are uniquely equipped to draw out of others "the Good, the True, and the Beautiful" that God has placed in them. Join Chris McCluskey as he shares a behind-the-scenes look from his speaki…
- Greatest Hits: Spiritual Vision: A Rallying Cry for Christian Coaches #417
What could be more important in these disturbing and uncertain times than tapping into God's perspective, His wisdom, His plan, and His provision? Join us as Chris shares his thoughts on why Spiritual Vision is perhaps more important now t…
- Greatest Hits: Raising Your Standard of Professionalism with Charles Hooper, MCC #416
Raising your standard of professionalism and changing the world requires asking important questions. What does it mean for coaches to keep raising their own standard? What sabotaging mindsets might need to be addressed? What does the futur…
- Greatest Hits: The Coaching Process #415
As professional coaches, we are called to a world of expansive cultural diversity. In this global and multicultural context, it is more important than ever that we have a deep awareness, consideration, and appreciation of how we are alike…
- Greatest Hits: Counselor Turned Coach #414
Are you a counselor considering a new vocation? Have you wondered what the differences are between coaching and counseling? Then join this lively discussion between three former counselors turned coaches as they compare and contrast these…
- Greatest Hits: The Coaching Process #413
As professional coaches, we are called to a world of expansive cultural diversity. In this global and multicultural context, it is more important than ever that we have a deep awareness, consideration, and appreciation of how we are alike…
- Greatest Hits: Daring to Answer the Song Of Your Heart with Christopher McCluskey, PCC – Part 2 #412
Welcome to an Encore of Episode 7 of Professional Christian Coaching Today in which we sit down with our show's host, Christopher McCluskey, PCC, for part two of his inspiring story. In the previous podcast, Chris talked about the challeng…
- Greatest Hits: Daring to Answer the Song Of Your Heart with Christopher McCluskey, PCC – Part 1 #411
Welcome to an Encore of Episode 6 of The Professional Christian Coaching Today podcast in which today we sit 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…
- Podcast Sabbatical: An Important Announcement #410
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 tempo…
- How I Became a Coach: Maggie Meylor #409
From stay-at-home mom to becoming a business professional to ultimately embracing the coaching field, Maggie Meylor joins us today to share her inspiring coaching journey. Tune in to learn: The powerful questions that have impacted her cli…
- The Power of Soul Care Retreats #408
In our fast-paced and demanding world, finding moments of stillness and nourishing our souls has become essential. A soul care or reflective retreat offers a still space, a haven where we can pause, reflect, and renew. It is an opportunity…
- Executive Team Coaching #407
Executive Team coaching is one of coaching's hottest trends. In this episode, John Ramstead, a former fighter pilot turned coach, shares about his work with leadership teams in the Air Force, Space Force, successful corporations, and more.…
- Post-Covid Stress Coaching for Frontline Workers #406
In the post-Covid world, frontline workers continue to encounter various challenges, including low-level anxiety, difficulty concentrating, increased irritability, and a decreased window of tolerance. However, coaching can offer invaluable…
- Coaching Homeschooling Parents #405
Join us today as we explore the valuable role that coaching plays in supporting parents as they homeschool their children. As more and more parents take charge of their children's education, whether through traditional or creative methods,…