In this episode of the Coach Approach Ministries podcast, Brian Miller, Executive Director of CAM, interviews Christine Wethman, an expert in Appreciative Inquiry (AI) and author of Be Quick to Listen: Practice the Spiritual Discipline of Christian Listening. They discuss the fundamentals of Appreciative Inquiry, a process that emphasizes asking questions and listening to foster positive change in organizations and individuals. Wethman explains how AI helps uncover past successes, envision future possibilities, and design steps to achieve desired outcomes. She shares a powerful example of using AI to revitalize a struggling church community, leading to the creation of programs that had a lasting impact. The conversation highlights the importance of listening, both in coaching and in AI, as a way to connect deeply with others and facilitate meaningful transformation.

Contact Christine: hsthruai@gmail.com

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In this episode of the Coach Approach Ministries podcast, Brian Miller, the Executive Director (the integrator), and Chad Hall, (the visionary) President, delve into the powerful synergy between visionaries and integrators, inspired by Gino Wickman’s "Traction" and "Rocket Fuel." They discuss how visionaries dream big and shape the future while integrators turn those visions into reality, ensuring that organizations stay focused and efficient. Through personal experiences and practical examples, they explore the importance of trust, collaboration, and creative tension in making this partnership work, emphasizing how these roles can transform any organization, big or small. Whether you’re a leader or curious about organizational dynamics, this episode offers valuable insights into what makes a visionary-integrator duo successful.

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In this episode, Brian Miller is joined by Chad Hall to discuss the logistics and impact of hosting a successful leadership conference. Chad shares insights from his experience with Strong Lead, his coaching company in Hickory, North Carolina, which recently hosted a leadership conference with 500 attendees. They explore the value of conferences in building a leadership movement within the community, emphasizing the importance of local involvement and sponsorships to boost credibility and attendance. Chad highlights the significance of having an abundance mentality, aiming to benefit the community rather than focusing solely on profit. They also discuss the role of content marketing in attracting and engaging potential clients, using conferences and roundtables as platforms to demonstrate expertise and build trust. Finally, Chad offers practical advice on planning and executing such events, including the importance of selecting an appropriate duration and timing to maximize participation and impact. Tune in for valuable tips on organizing events that can elevate leadership and community engagement.

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Brian and Daniel Franco talk about a new book by Patrick Lencioni called The 6 Types of Working Genius.  Daniel has been using the working genius model for a while now, and it has revolutionized the way things operate at his church and denomination.

The Working Genius model says we all have a natural ability or God-given talent in one of the following areas:

• Ideation
• Activation
• Implementation

Daniel Franco, ACC is a pastor, leadership and development trainer, and he received his coach training through CAM.  You can reach Daniel at Dan@paxlogroup.com.

Referenced in this podcast:

Working Genius Model sheet

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni

Resources from the Working Genius website:  https://www.workinggenius.com/resources/

Brian and Chad discuss what Brian is learning as he starts his own coaching practice.

Brian interviews Maria Lester, the Credentialing/Program Accreditation Coordinator with the International Coach Federation (ICF). Maria uncovers some of the mysteries of how to gain Continuing Coach Education that works for renewing your credentials with the ICF.

Brian and Craig Lomax talk about suicide prevention and how to develop the ability to recognize when a client or family member has lost hope.

• Warning signs
• Checklist
• 1. Recognize the need
  2. Surface the need
  3. Meet the need
• Preventative Factors
• 1. Enough sleep
  2. Appropriate eating
  3. Regular exercising

Resources mentioned:

• Call 988 (suicide hotline)
• coachingsuicideawareness.com
• Start thru Living Works
• QPR Institute

You may contact Craig at craig@craiglomax.com

Brian and Chad discuss how to have a productive conversation.  There are three questions Brian uses to guide a conversation.  These questions could be used as a simple coaching model:

1. What are we talking about?
2. What do we not know?
3. What are we going to do about it?

Brian talks with Bob Hyatt and Cyd Holsclaw about a new class CAM is excited to offer:  Coaching Skills in the Local Church.

Bob and Cyd are both trained as coaches and pastors.  They want to share with others how to take skills from coaching to transform the local church.

They discuss how the following people can benefit from this class:

• Small groups
• Volunteers/Leader
• Teams
• Elders/Leadership
• Staff

This new class will meet for eight Wednesdays, starting October 19, 2022 from 2:00-3:30 Eastern Time.  Soon you will be able to sign up for this on our website:  coachapproachministries.com

To hear more from Bob Hyatt:

158  Content-Rich Coaching

197  Coaching Meets Spiritual Direction - Bob Hyatt

264  A Good Coach has a Coach!  Interview with Bob Hyatt (Brian's Coach)

To hear more from Cyd Holsclaw:

219  Does God Like Me with Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw - CCMag Interview

Brian and Chad talk about the Disturbance Model that speaks of using power to influence a given cause.  When a leader uses power to influence their cause, resistance will be a by-product.  It is easy to demonize the resistance, but a good leader will instead learn from the resistance.

Here are three ways the leader can benefit from the resistance:

1. You are probably not as clear and convicted about your cause as you think you are.
2. You are not comfortable with power, being in charge, or making waves.
3. If you are experiencing mostly resistance for a long period of time, you are probably not good at this or have a weak cause.

Referenced in this podcast:  

Playing God:  Redeeming the Gift of Power by Andy Crouch

Brian interviews Pastor Julius Kim about what drew him into coaching, how he found CAM, and how he has found his purpose in helping others discover their purpose.

Brian and Chad talk about a model called the Leadership Energy Matrix.  Chad originally learned about this model from Scott Eblin, Chad's first coach.

The matrix is built from two axis.  The first is around whether your leadership energy is positive or negative.  The second is whether your leadership energy is high or low.  One might think that the best combination would be high-positive energy.  However, the matrix shows that all four combinations are useful in their appropriate moments.

Click here to view the Leadership Energy Matrix model.

Brian and Ken Jones discuss mentoring.  Ken is a pastor who has coached physicians for 20 years.  Recently, he made the connection between having some truth and letting the client set the agenda.  The connection is using a framework.

Resources mentioned in this podcast:

• Class:  CAM 508 Coaching for Spiritual Growth
• Podcast:  #071 Coaching Physicians with Ken Jones
• Book:  If I should Die Before I Live: Sorting Out What Matters Most by Ken Jones
• eCourse:  Frameworks for Successful Coaching

Connect with Ken at his website:  kenjones.direct

In this insightful episode, Brian Miller, Executive Director of Coach Approach Ministries, sits down with Karen Howells, founder of The Howells Group. With over 30 years of experience as an executive coach and organizational consultant, Karen shares her journey of transitioning out of the business she founded and grew while raising her children. The conversation delves into the complexities of professional transitions, particularly the emotional and psychological aspects. Karen offers valuable perspectives on letting go of old identities, the importance of creating space for self-reflection, and the necessity of striking the set to allow new beginnings. This episode is rich with wisdom for coaches and anyone navigating significant life changes, highlighting the transformative potential of embracing transition with intentionality and grace.

Contact Karen at karen@thehowellsgroup.com.

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Brian and Chad discuss how people can best use social media to help their coaching.

CAM is launching our own YouTube channel. We'd love for you to check out our videos and let us know what you think. If you have topics you'd like for us to address or advice on how to make our channel better, we would really appreciate it.

Pat Flynn challenged us to get 1,000 subscribers to our channel as quickly as we can. The more subscribers we get, the more YouTube will show our videos to new people, and that will help us accomplish our vision of Expanding and Expressing the Kingdom of God through Coaching.

If you want to help us with that vision, please subscribe to our channel and help us meet our goal!

Brian and Dr. Tracy Asamoah take a deeper look at the difference between coaching, clinical counseling, and medical professionals when it comes to mental illness, anxiety, and more.

Dr. Tracy Asamoah is a psychiatrist specializing in working with children and teens.  She is also a coach and teaches several courses for Coach Approach Ministries.

Tracy can be reached at: https://www.tracyasamoahcoaching.com/  or tasamoah@gmail.com

Brian and Chad discuss how important it is to have time away to contemplate, reflect, and experience new things.  

Brian and Steve Sartori discuss The Christian Medical & Dental Associations, (CMDA), and coaching healthcare workers around transitions, burnout/well-being, spiritual growth, and leadership.

Dr. Steve Sartori is the former Director of CMDA's Center for Well-being.  He is a physician life and leadership coach who helps doctors and other healthcare professionals align with God, optimize well-being and maximize influence.

Learn more about CMDA and Dr. Sartori by clicking here.

1. The technician
2. The manager
3. The owner

Brian and Chad discuss ways to get to the heart of the matter in coaching. Too many coaching conversations just scratch the surface of the issue. The topic as well as the person need to explore at a much deeper level in order to create deep awareness, solid accountability, and a helpful learning plan. Brian and Chad give several do's and don'ts.

Brian and Chad talk about four keys to adaptive change by listening to four clips from the movie Moneyball.  Whether you love baseball or not, (Chad does, Brian does not), you'll love this important podcast about how to bring change to your organization.

There are four layers that make up every organization (that is, a group of people gathered together in a structured manner for a specific purpose):

1. Material - the vision, job descriptions...you can put it on paper
2. Group norms - collective habits that connect the material pieces together
3. Interpersonal - between two or more people
4. Intrapersonal - going on inside of me - self-differentiation

These four layers are always simultaneously present in everything the organization does.  Challenges occur when one layer isn't functioning well or otherwise functioning layers aren't aligned.

The work of organizational development is fundamentally about discerning where the pressure points are (given these 4 layers) and then partnering with organizational leaders to make needed shifts.

Group training, individual coaching, and leadership team development are simply different means to work toward this same end (and therefore should reflect the same philosophy).

Lee Riley uses his coaching skills to help organizations develop their culture and leadership.  He recently joined the University of Washington part-time as a training and organizational development consultant.

You can reach Lee at leeriley.com or Lee@LeeRiley.com

Brian and Chad discuss their favorite assessment tool, the Core Values Index (CVI).  The Core Values Index shows how you like to contribute to a team, family, or community based on your core values and what motivates you.  Brian and Chad explore the different core values and the catalyst for each value:

• Power catalyzed by Faith
• Love catalyzed by Truth
• Wisdom catalyzed by Compassion
• Knowledge catalyzed by Justice

Referenced in this podcast:

Strong and Weak:  Embracing a Life of Love, Risk and True Flourishing by Andy Crouch

Getting Naked:  A Business Fable about Shedding the Three Fears that Sabotage Client Loyalty by Patrick Lencioni

Click here to take either the free CVI report or the more in-depth CVI report.

In this episode of the Coach Approach Ministries podcast, Brian Miller, Executive Director, and Chad Hall, President, dive into the intriguing world of the Working Genius assessment developed by Patrick Lencioni. They explore their complex feelings about assessments, sharing personal anecdotes and experiences with this particular tool. The conversation highlights how Working Genius helps teams understand and enhance their processes from ideation to execution, emphasizing the six key geniuses: wonder, invention, discernment, galvanization, enablement, and tenacity. Brian and Chad discuss the practical applications, potential limitations, and the assessment's ability to foster meaningful dialogue and improve team dynamics. Whether you're a fan of Lencioni's work or curious about how to leverage your team's unique strengths, this episode provides valuable insights and a balanced perspective on the benefits and challenges of using such assessments in professional settings.

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107 Our Favorite Assessment - Part 1

108 Our Favorite Assessment - Part 2

Click here to learn more or purchase the new eCourse on Evoking Awareness.

• Not believing that the client is creative and resourceful
• Not educating the client
• Don't pick the client's fruit
• Unwilling to risk or challenge

Rick talks about how this idea germinated and walks us through how it took root in the network he has today.

Contact Rick at rickerisman@redivivecoaching.com

• Awareness should occur throughout the conversation
• Questions are only one way to evoke awareness
• Observations evoke awareness
• Metaphors or analogies evoke awareness
• A model or framework evokes awareness
• Awareness reveals itself in a lot of different ways

Click here to learn more or purchase the new eCourse on Evoking Awareness.

Paul takes us through all nine areas of the model:

1. Key activities
2. Key resources
3. Key partners
4. Value Propositions
5. Customer segments
6. Channels
7. Customer relationships
8. Cost Structure
9. Revenue Streams

Here is a link to a Business Model Canvas template.

You can hear more from Paul on our previously released podcasts:

278 Thirteen Competencies Required for Starting Your Own Practice with Paul Gratton - Part 2

277 Thirteen Competencies Required for Starting Your Own Practice with Paul Gratton - Part 1

243 Complex Systems with Paul Gratton

How effective group coaching can benefit your business:

• Increases personal relationships with God, self, and others
• Builds community with likeminded, growing people
• Creates more awareness, more vulnerability by being in a healthy community

Take the GPS Inventory for free at soul-metrics.com.  Use the coupon code CAM400

You may reach Paul at paulburns@soul-metrics.com

Listen to more from Paul at these previously released CAM podcasts:

253 Coaching Empathy with Paul Burns

247 Coaching Self-Differentiation with Paul Burns

239 Coaching an Attachment to God with Paul Burns of Soul Metrics

Travis Guse is a certified strength coach. Travis talks about how his journey came through strengths and how he uses strengths in his coaching. 

Listen to more of Travis in a previous CAM podcast:

295 Coaching the Holy Calling of the Everyday Believer with Travis Guse

How to contact Travis Guse: begintothrive@gmail.com

Podcast:  Called2B

Dr. Keith Webb is a PCC coach, author, speaker, and consultant specializing in leadership development. He is the founder of Creative Results Management, a global training organization focused on equipping Christian leaders. He talks to Michael Cheuk about the lessons he’s learned about cross-cultural coaching, especially during the years he spent training and coaching Christians in Indonesia. He explains how the differences between hierarchical vs. egalitarian cultures, and individualist vs. collectivist societies motivated him to create his COACH Model®.

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In this CAM Official Podcast episode, Brian Miller, Executive Director of Coach Approach Ministries, sits down with Ali Kennedy, a coach, author, and speaker, for an insightful discussion that feels more like co-hosting than interviewing. As they reflect on turning 40, the challenges of finding purpose amidst life's seasons, and the importance of intentional decision-making, listeners are invited into a deeply personal exploration of coaching, faith, and the pursuit of clarity in a noisy world. From wrestling with the pressures of busyness to embracing the discomfort of surrender, Brian and Ali offer candid insights and practical wisdom for anyone navigating life's crossroads.

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Brian and Chad discuss simple tools they use regularly with their clients.

Brian and Chad discuss how the following quote applies to coaching:

"Leadership requires disturbing people at a rate they can absorb"  -- Martin Linsky, Leadership on the Line:  Staying Alive Through the Dangers of Leading

1. physical
2. mental
3. emotional
4. social
5. creative
6. spiritual
7. sensory

1. Practice creative restoration for yourself
2. Help your clients look at the internal shifts that need to happen to accomplish a goal
3. Help your clients celebrate by helping them see what they have been navigating

Brian and Chad talk about seven ways to get clients:

1. Referrals from existing clients
2. Referrals from non-clients
3. Publishing - (Includes Podcasting)
4. Presenting
5. Asking
6. Participation
7. Prayerfulness

Martin Luther said, "The everyday believer has a holy calling."

For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. -- Ephesians 2:10

The Vocational Framework

• Identity - Ultimate and Unique
• Empowerment - How am I gifted?
• Impact - Loving and serving others in work, family, church, and society

Books mentioned:

Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller

Power of 2: How to Make the Most of Your Partnerships at Work and in Life by Wagner and Muller

Listen to more of Travis in a previous CAM podcast:

160 Strengths-Based Coaching with Travis Guse

How to contact Travis Guse: begintothrive@gmail.com

Podcast:  Called2B

Brian and Chad talk about creating systems for moving potential clients towards a contract.  Three things are key:

1. Networking
2. Nurturing
3. Negotiating

Brian and Doug Guthrie discuss how to bring leadership to everyone.  People tend to think of well known business people or politicians when they think of leadership.  It is really about how you show up and relate to people in your everyday life.  

Doug starts his leadership classes with these three questions:

1. What do you think makes a great leader?
2. Who is your favorite leader?
3. When are you going to be a leader?

Doug Guthrie is a Professor of Global Leadership at the Thunderbird School of Management.  

Listen to more of Doug on other CAM podcasts:

#191 - Overcoming Arrogance with Doug Guthrie

#201 - Levels of Leadership with Doug Guthrie

#209 - Coaching Vision with Doug Guthrie

# 273 - Coaching Organizational Alignment with Doug Guthrie

Brian and Kevin Krosley talk about  process coaching and three improvement questions to ask:

1. What are we trying to accomplish?
2. How will we know that a change is an improvement?
3. What are the changes we can make that will lead to improvement?

After those questions have been answered it is key to find a structured way to test changes on a small scale before implementing them for the whole organization.

Kevin Krosley worked for 24 years at Sigma-Aldrich, a Fortune 1000 company.  His various roles included strategy, business development, and then a global leadership position in process improvement.  Kevin is an executive coach and consultant and also the executive pastor of leadership development and operations at First Free Church in Manchester, Missouri.

You can reach Kevin at krosley@gmail.com.

In this thought-provoking podcast episode, Brian Miller, Executive Director of Coach Approach Ministries (CAM), engages in a lively conversation with CAM President Chad Hall about the burgeoning advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential implications for coaching and personal development. Through witty banter and insightful reflections, Brian and Chad explore the fascinating intersections of AI, self-awareness, and creativity. They delve into scenarios where AI might replicate the wisdom of historical figures like C.S. Lewis or renowned coaches like Marshall Goldsmith, pondering the fine line between outsourcing knowledge and maintaining a sense of personal accomplishment. As they contemplate the evolving role of AI in coaching, they raise critical questions about accountability, authenticity, and the power of human connection. This episode offers listeners a captivating glimpse into the future of coaching in an AI-driven world, sparking curiosity and introspection along the way.

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Brian and Chad talk about their experiences coaching teams and that often the most important role you can play is to "poke the bear" to uncover tensions and disturb the status quo.

Referenced in this podcast:

Getting Naked by Patrick Lencioni

1. Identify a topic that is important to everyone in the group. 
2. The group comes together with the topic already set so that affinity is very high.
3. Set up an expectation of how individuals should work in this setting.
4. Ask the group to share successes in the area of this topic.
5. While they share, listen for resonance in the group so you can narrow the topic.
6. Pick one person to be the voice of the group and coach that individual.
7. Tell everyone else to create an action for themselves as the one is being coached. 
8. At the end, every single person voices their action step.

CAM Mentor Coach Perry Rhue, PCC, talks to Michael Cheuk about Rising Awareness, a social change movement he’s launching to equip professionals with the skills to effectively navigate through difficult and challenging conversations about racism and related social issues of the past, present, and future.

Perry Rhue, PCC, is one of the pioneers in coaching known for his work in executive and team coaching, mentor-coaching training, talent management, and leadership development. An ICF Professional Certified Coach since 2008, Perry has worked with clients at IBM, Hyatt Regency, University of Oregon, Western Seminary, among others. He is also the founder of Ekklesia, whose mission is to help successful Business & Life Coaches become more successful. Connect with Perry via LinkedIn.

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