The Coach Approach Ministries Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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