Explore every episode of the podcast GRIP-Birkman Coaches Cafe
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How can we serve YOU? | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:51:45 | |
Key issues focus on follow-up after a TeamBuild, keeping the conversation alive. Reflective questions to ask in follow-up emails: For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| Post Easter Practical Tips | 05 Apr 2024 | 00:58:26 | |
After Christmas you start getting ready for a great Easter celebration, but what comes after Easter? John and Matt share some practical tips to avoid losing momentum in a Post Easter season. This can be a great time for affirmation, building healthy rhythms, discovering and meeting each others needs as we buikd unity in the body of Christ. For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| Coaching Young Believers and Pastors with the GRIP | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:46:00 | |
Every demographic group needs a slightly different approach to coaching. In today's Cafe we examine the challenges of coaching young believers, new believers, and those who aspire to the pastorate using the GRIP assessment. For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| GRIP-Birkman as a Tool for Change Management | 08 Feb 2024 | 00:56:11 | |
The body-life principles from GRIP-Birkman provide an effective tool for leading change. Resistance to change relates to stress behaviors that are rooted in unmet Needs or expectations. Learning to understand these Needs of individuals can be a significant step in the movement from I to We and building unity in the body. See the corresponding article at https://www.itowe.org/body-life-and-change-management/ For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| CONNECTING GB Cafe 23 12 6 | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:14:04 | |
Getting to know one another in community helps us develop deep connections with one another that provide an ideal environment for personal and team transformation. The group attending today's cafe took time to practice the posture of CONNECTING before starting the recording. Here we share some of our insights from that experience. You will see how interdependence increases as we learn to know and submit to one another. For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| Using GRIP to Build Up the Local Church | 03 Nov 2023 | 00:52:12 | |
GRIP is making an impact in the local church, back to its origins as a tool to help mobilize members for ministry. Ken DeMaere talks with Larry and Susan Gay about how one church is using GRIP in their discipleship ministry. For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| 5 Things You DIDN'T KNOW about GRIP! (GB Cafe 2023 10 4) | 05 Oct 2023 | 00:53:10 | |
1. Send as many "Here's What i think of You" forms as you like. For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| The Challenges of moving from I to We (GB Coaches Cafe 2023 8 2) | 04 Aug 2023 | 00:44:37 | |
We live in a very “I” centered world. How can we make the transformation from I to We a reality? How do we get people out of the pews to fully embrace, engage, and understand God’s unique design on their life and their contribution to the body of Christ?
“This is about empowering people to understand their unique fit within the body of Christ so that we can live in that perfect unity that Jesus talks about in John 17, and so that we can expand the body of Christ.”
Veteran and new GB coaches share some of the lessons they have learned in the process of helping teams on their journey from I to We.
By the way, did you know that we now have GRIP available in Spanish, Canadian French, Russian, and Chinese (Simple and Traditional)? Check it out!
Web: www.itowe.org Email: Support@itowe.org For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| Did COVID change my personality? | 07 Jul 2023 | 00:53:17 | |
As we have emerged from three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, you might be wondering, How could living under constant stress for so long have affected your personality? What impact did COVID have on your Birkman profile? Should you consider taking the assessment again? For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| I to We has been Set in Motion! (GB Cafe 2023-6-7) | 12 Jun 2023 | 00:52:54 | |
GRIP-Birkman is now a part of I to We, Inc. Learn more about the process of moving from I to We as we debrief "Set in Motion", the first official gathering to launch I to We, Inc. Learn more about how this affects GRIP-Birkman coaches. What will be different? What will be the same? How will this enhance our service to you as a GRIP-Birkman coach? For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| GRIP Group Experience in the local church | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:58:22 | |
GB Cafe 2023-4-5. For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| Introducing DISCERNING DIRECTION TOGETHER | 03 Mar 2023 | 00:39:24 | |
A new team building tool from I to We, Inc. Check it out:
Orders at: https://www.gripbirkman.com/order/ For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| Why Set in Motion (GB Cafe 23-2-1) | 01 Feb 2023 | 00:55:55 | |
John Blake and Marc Baugh lead the dialogue to discuss more of what to expect at the "Set in Motion" gathering: May 3-5, 2023 at Wycliffe Headquarters in Orlando, FL. Learn more about how the principles, postures, and practices of I to We can take your coaching to new levels of team building. "We are more like Christ together." For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| Introducing OUR VALUES (2023-1-4) | 07 Jan 2023 | 00:54:28 | |
John Blake introduces a new assessment from I to We, Inc. Our Values is a team values assessment that focuses on how our unique values impact those around us. It is an opportunity to reflect where we have high alignment and conviction around certain values, and conversely where we have aversions and possible conflict because of our varied values. For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| GRIP and Culture | 09 Dec 2022 | 00:39:00 | |
A panel of 8 GB Coaches discuss the importance of addressing cultural values that are very "I" centered and the opposing biblical values that move us to a "We" focus. After breaking into pairs to share their personal struggles with these, the panel joined the large group for the dialogue. For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| Dissecting the Dotted Diamond | 03 Nov 2022 | 00:54:45 | |
Let's revisit The Dotted Diamond For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| Resilience in Ministry | 05 Oct 2022 | 00:47:39 | |
Matt Blake takes point on the discussion as we explore ways to help individuals and teams build resilience that comes from understanding our underlying Needs, then getting these Needs met, and from consistently using our spiritual gifts. "Navigating through challenging life experiences means we don’t lose site of the goal: To steward our gifts and relationships well so that Jesus gets the glory (1 Peter 4:10-11). When we succumb to the world’s view of self-care being the end goal, we miss out on the opportunity to thrive together in community." For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| The Allure of Structure | 08 Sep 2022 | 00:50:29 | |
The speed of change is accelerating, requiring constant adaptation. Downsizing, resizing, repurposing, restructuring, reorganizing--call it what we will, "in times of uncertainty, structure is not the starting point for evaluation." GRIP-Birkman coaches have a unique opportunity to help individuals and teams discover the tools they need to navigate the turbulent waters of change as they learn to Abide, Thrive, and Discern direction together. Join change management consultant John Blake as we talk about the importance of changing our pronoun thinking from I to We before entering into any conversations about structure. For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| GB Origins - Where to from Here? (Part 6 of 6) | 24 May 2022 | 00:10:05 | |
As we move from I to We new challenges arise. Paul Ford shares some of his vision for what comes next for GRIP-Birkman and I to We. For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| GB Origins - Moving from I to We (Part 5 of 6) | 17 May 2022 | 00:19:35 | |
What does "Moving from I to We" mean? Paul Ford explains some of the core concepts that emerged as he wrote "Knocking Over the Leadership Ladder" and "Moving from I to We." The full 90-minute interview is available on the GRIP-Birkman Coaches Cafe YouTube channel. For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| GB Origins - Personality AND Gifts (Part 4 of 6) | 10 May 2022 | 00:14:20 | |
A number of attempts have been made to "spiritualilze" personality assessments. Paul Ford shares more about why we need to look at BOTH personality and spiritual giftedness to fully understand our behavior. For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| GB Origins - The Birkman Connection (Part 3 of 6) | 03 May 2022 | 00:18:12 | |
Paul Ford shares some of the history of how he connected with Roger Birkman and The Birkman Method to join two assessments into what we now know as GRIP-Birkman. For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| GB Origins - Gifts in the Context of Relationships (Part 2 of 6 ) | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:10:47 | |
You can only understand your spiritual giftedness in the context of Body Life. A core concept of GRIP is the three corners of the Gifts Triangle. Body-Building language helps us understand the importance of each member playing our part to build up the Body of Christ. Paul Ford shares more of the history and principles of Moving from I to We that led to the beginning of what we now know as GRIP-Birkman. For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| GB Origins - Beginnings (Part 1 of 6) | 12 Apr 2022 | 00:13:12 | |
Paul Ford shares some of the history and principles of Moving from I to We that led to the beginning of what we now know as GRIP-Birkman. "Once you empower people to understand their gifting, motivation takes care of itself... (because) No one else can play your part in the church." The full, unedited, 90-minute interview can be viewed on the GRIP-Birkman Coaches YouTube channel. For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| ACCOMPLISHING - Body Life Values | 03 Mar 2022 | 00:39:09 | |
Kingdom Accomplishing is about focused, intentional, prioritized, and measured progress toward Kingdom outcomes through the people God has provided. Teams that fall short in the area of Accomplishing tend to match one of the following five types: The Navel Gazers, Jack-of-all-Teams, Should's and Ought's, Busy C's and D's, and Success Storyers. John Blake shares some very practical tips that coaches and team leaders can use to help teams discover how to become truly productive for the Kingdom of Christ as they move from I to We. For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| CONNECTING - Body Life Values | 04 Feb 2022 | 00:18:17 | |
"Connecting is about knowing each other deeply so that we do our work differently based upon our strengths, needs, and aversions... It is about being self-aware in order to appropriately see how the “I” can fit with the “We.” This is interdependence in the real world. And it doesn’t happen by mistake, or because of a good team leader, or because we like each other." For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| SHARING - Body Life Value (Taking off the masks) | 05 Jan 2022 | 00:20:15 | |
Jen Vernam shares why we are reluctant to be vulnerable and share from our brokenness. We explore why sharing is a vital value to building unity and increasing effectiveness in any team. She also suggests practical tips for modeling and encouraging healthy vulnerability--regardless of one's position (upfront, alongside, or from behind). For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| CARING for one another- Body Building Values (2021-12-1) | 02 Dec 2021 | 00:17:27 | |
Larry Gay and Greg Langman discuss the importance of distinguishing between caring about others and caring for one another. The full article by Carrie MacFarland is at www.vripbirkman.com/caring/. To see/hear the full dialogue with coaches in the Cafe, search the GRIP-Birkman Coaches Cafe channel in YouTube or click here: https://youtu.be/leylq1KrsH8. For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||
| THRIVING Together - Body Building Values (2021-11-03) | 10 Nov 2021 | 00:12:12 | |
A 12-minute summary of the article at http://www.gripbirkman.com/thriving/ For more information about GRIP-Birkman and GB Coaching, go to www.itowe.org. | |||