REALIFE Conversations for Christian Coaches

In this episode we discuss the importance of having a solid plan for your coaching business. We talk about the second P of The Seven Ps of Business: Plan. Through scripture, practical advice, and real-life examples, we highlight the significance of consistent vision meetings, quarterly projects, and team meetings. We also introduce useful tools like the REALIFE Mindmap™ for effective project planning and emphasize the importance of having a coach. We encourage you  to establish or revisit these areas to build a successful and sustainable coaching practice while staying true to your mission and values. Don’t miss downloading the FREE 7 P’s of Business Resource. TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Welcome to Real Life Conversations for Christian Coaches 00:47 Introduction to the Seven Ps of Business 01:30 Diving into the Plan: Vision Meetings 05:11 Breaking Down Projects and Mind Mapping 07:34 Setting Actionable Steps and Deadlines 10:34 The Importance of Meeting Agendas 12:41 Reflecting on Your Business Rhythms 13:59 Join Our Community and Final Thoughts DOWNLOAD PODCAST RESOURCE: therealifeprocess.com/seven [http://therealifeprocess.com/seven] FREE RESOURCES: Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values Assessment Ready to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE [https://byf.therealifeprocess.com/needs-values] to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment. FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your Calendar Ready to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource! [https://www.therealifeprocess.com/freeoffer] OTHER RESOURCES: Join the REALIFE Practice Membership! The REALIFE Practice Membership is designed for those who want to grow spiritually, but feel like REALIFE is getting in the way. We’ll learn how to integrate meaningful spiritual practices and tools into our daily lives through live group calls, group coaching, training videos, downloadable resources, and an interactive community. Visit www.therealifeprocess.com/membership [http://www.therealifeprocess.com/membership] to join us today! Check out our YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDgZh9XIoKi4hyfBrf6jA3w]! Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDgZh9XIoKi4hyfBrf6jA3w] so you get all the latest updates. My Book Link My new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com [http://www.dowhatmattersbook.com]. LifeMapping Tools Would you life to discover  Life Mapping tools to help you recognize and respond to God in your Story. Check out these tools here https://www.onelifemaps.com/ [https://www.onelifemaps.com/] JOIN OUR COMMUNITY & CONNECT WITH ME: Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! [https://login.circle.so/sign_up?post_login_redirect=%2Fhome&request_host=therealifeprocesscommunity.circle.so&user%5Binvitation_token%5D=] Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE. Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on: Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy [https://www.facebook.com/realifeprocess] Instagram - teresa.mccloy [https://www.instagram.com/teresa.mccloy/] LinkedIn - teresamccloy [https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresamccloy/] About Teresa McCloy: Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and traveling as much as possible.  About Erica Vinson: Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!

Welcome to the REALIFE Conversations for Christian Coaches Podcast. This episode kicks off a new seven-part series on the 7 P’s for Business Framework for coaches. . We dive deep into the first P: Purpose. We discuss the importance of having a mission statement, core values, and a vision for your coaching business. We also have a fantastic FREE download  to go along with this series to help you apply these concepts to your business. We also give details of our upcoming coach certification opportunities. TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Welcome to Real Life Conversations for Christian Coaches 00:22 Introducing the Seven Ps of Business for Christian Coaches 01:50 Diving into the First P: Purpose 07:42 Understanding Mission Statements 14:16 Defining Core Values 19:05 Crafting a Vision for Your Coaching Business 23:51 Action Steps and Certification Invitation 26:55 Final Encouragement and Closing Remarks DOWNLOAD PODCAST RESOURCE: therealifeprocess.com/seven [http://therealifeprocess.com/seven] FREE RESOURCES: Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values Assessment Ready to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE [https://byf.therealifeprocess.com/needs-values] to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment. FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your Calendar Ready to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource! [https://www.therealifeprocess.com/freeoffer] OTHER RESOURCES: Join the REALIFE Practice Membership! The REALIFE Practice Membership is designed for those who want to grow spiritually, but feel like REALIFE is getting in the way. We’ll learn how to integrate meaningful spiritual practices and tools into our daily lives through live group calls, group coaching, training videos, downloadable resources, and an interactive community. Visit www.therealifeprocess.com/membership [http://www.therealifeprocess.com/membership] to join us today! Check out our YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDgZh9XIoKi4hyfBrf6jA3w]! Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDgZh9XIoKi4hyfBrf6jA3w] so you get all the latest updates. My Book Link My new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com [http://www.dowhatmattersbook.com]. LifeMapping Tools Would you life to discover  Life Mapping tools to help you recognize and respond to God in your Story. Check out these tools here https://www.onelifemaps.com/ [https://www.onelifemaps.com/] JOIN OUR COMMUNITY & CONNECT WITH ME: Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! [https://login.circle.so/sign_up?post_login_redirect=%2Fhome&request_host=therealifeprocesscommunity.circle.so&user%5Binvitation_token%5D=] Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE. Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on: Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy [https://www.facebook.com/realifeprocess] Instagram - teresa.mccloy [https://www.instagram.com/teresa.mccloy/] LinkedIn - teresamccloy [https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresamccloy/] About Teresa McCloy: Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and traveling as much as possible.  About Erica Vinson: Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!

In this episode I dive into a new series focused on the Seven Ps of Business Process tailored specifically for Christian coaches. I’ll introduce the essential pillars to help build and sustain a coaching business or ministry. The Seven Ps include Purpose, Plan, Products, Particulars, Processes, People, and Problems. Listen in as I kick off this insightful summer series aimed at helping christian coaches align their business efforts with their calling to the work of coaching. TIME STAMPS 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 01:19 Introducing the Seven Ps of Business 03:20 Purpose: The First P 04:20 Plan: The Second P 05:35 Products and Services: The Third P 06:32 Particulars: The Fourth P 07:46 Processes: The Fifth P 08:54 People: The Sixth P 10:01 Problems: The Seventh P 10:56 Conclusion and Next Steps FREE RESOURCE:  therealifeprocess.com/seven [http://therealifeprocess.com/seven] Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values Assessment Ready to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE [https://byf.therealifeprocess.com/needs-values] to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment. FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your Calendar Ready to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource! [https://www.therealifeprocess.com/freeoffer] OTHER RESOURCES: Join the REALIFE Practice Membership! The REALIFE Practice Membership is designed for those who want to grow spiritually, but feel like REALIFE is getting in the way. We’ll learn how to integrate meaningful spiritual practices and tools into our daily lives through live group calls, group coaching, training videos, downloadable resources, and an interactive community. Visit www.therealifeprocess.com/membership [http://www.therealifeprocess.com/membership] to join us today! Check out our YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDgZh9XIoKi4hyfBrf6jA3w]! Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDgZh9XIoKi4hyfBrf6jA3w] so you get all the latest updates. My Book Link My new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com [http://www.dowhatmattersbook.com]. LifeMapping Tools Would you life to discover  Life Mapping tools to help you recognize and respond to God in your Story. Check out these tools here https://www.onelifemaps.com/ [https://www.onelifemaps.com/] JOIN OUR COMMUNITY & CONNECT WITH ME: Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! [https://login.circle.so/sign_up?post_login_redirect=%2Fhome&request_host=therealifeprocesscommunity.circle.so&user%5Binvitation_token%5D=] Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE. Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on: Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy [https://www.facebook.com/realifeprocess] Instagram - teresa.mccloy [https://www.instagram.com/teresa.mccloy/] LinkedIn - teresamccloy [https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresamccloy/] About Teresa McCloy: Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and traveling as much as possible.  About Erica Vinson: Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!

In this episode,Teresa and Erica delve into the concept of 'coaching presence' – an essential quality for successful coaches. They discuss the importance of being fully grounded, attentive, and attuned to clients, as well as practical tools and habits to enhance presence. Drawing from their personal experiences and insights from the International Coaching Federation, they explore challenges like managing distractions and other practical tips for keeping presence with a client. The episode ends with actionable steps for coaches to review and improve their preparatory and debriefing practices, ultimately aiming to cultivate a more impactful coaching presence. TIME STAMP: 00:00 Introduction to Coaching Presence 01:26 Defining Coaching Presence 02:44 The Importance of Being Present 03:50 Practical Tips for Maintaining Presence 08:15 Challenges and Solutions in Coaching Presence 16:10 Spiritual and Emotional Preparation 20:11 Note-Taking and Technology in Coaching 24:21 Action Steps for Coaches 27:06 Upcoming Certification and Community 29:35 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Link to Summer Certification Cohort: therealifeprocess.com/getcertified [http://therealifeprocess.com/getcertified] FREE RESOURCES: Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values Assessment Ready to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE [https://byf.therealifeprocess.com/needs-values] to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment. FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your Calendar Ready to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource! [https://www.therealifeprocess.com/freeoffer] OTHER RESOURCES: Check out our YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDgZh9XIoKi4hyfBrf6jA3w]! Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDgZh9XIoKi4hyfBrf6jA3w] so you get all the latest updates. My Book Link My new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com [http://www.dowhatmattersbook.com]. LifeMapping Tools Would you life to discover  Life Mapping tools to help you recognize and respond to God in your Story. Check out these tools here https://www.onelifemaps.com/ [https://www.onelifemaps.com/] JOIN OUR COMMUNITY & CONNECT WITH ME: Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! [https://login.circle.so/sign_up?post_login_redirect=%2Fhome&request_host=therealifeprocesscommunity.circle.so&user%5Binvitation_token%5D=] Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE. Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on: Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy [https://www.facebook.com/realifeprocess] Instagram - teresa.mccloy [https://www.instagram.com/teresa.mccloy/] LinkedIn - teresamccloy [https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresamccloy/] About Teresa McCloy: Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and traveling as much as possible.  About Erica Vinson: Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!

In this episode of Realife Conversations for Christian Coaches, We discuss the tools you might use for building a sustainable coaching business. We will explore three main categories of tools: Assessment tools, Framework Tools, and Reflection Tools. Each category helps coaches understand their clients better, structure their sessions effectively, and provide meaningful reflections. We’ll share our own personal experiences and practical advice on integrating tools like the Enneagram, CliftonStrengths, DISC, and the REALIFE Process Framework and oneLife Maps into coaching practices. Additionally, they introduce their latest REALIFE Process Coach Certification Cohort™ starting in July 2025. TIME STAMPS 00:00 Welcome to Realife Conversations for Christian Coaches 00:56 Catching Up and Weekly Reflections 01:35 Choosing Your Coaching Path and Essential Tools 05:51 The Importance of Assessment Tools 09:31 Framework Tools for Coaching Success 14:40 Utilizing Reflection Tools in Coaching 23:45 Invitation to RLP Certification and Final Thoughts LINK to Certification; CLICK HERE [https://byf.therealifeprocess.com/rlp-certification-cohort-waitlist-page] FREE RESOURCES: Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values Assessment Ready to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE [https://byf.therealifeprocess.com/needs-values] to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment. FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your Calendar Ready to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource! [https://www.therealifeprocess.com/freeoffer] OTHER RESOURCES: Check out our YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDgZh9XIoKi4hyfBrf6jA3w]! Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDgZh9XIoKi4hyfBrf6jA3w] so you get all the latest updates. My Book Link My new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com [http://www.dowhatmattersbook.com]. LifeMapping Tools Would you life to discover  Life Mapping tools to help you recognize and respond to God in your Story. Check out these tools here https://www.onelifemaps.com/ [https://www.onelifemaps.com/] JOIN OUR COMMUNITY & CONNECT WITH ME: Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! [https://login.circle.so/sign_up?post_login_redirect=%2Fhome&request_host=therealifeprocesscommunity.circle.so&user%5Binvitation_token%5D=] Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE. Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on: Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy [https://www.facebook.com/realifeprocess] Instagram - teresa.mccloy [https://www.instagram.com/teresa.mccloy/] LinkedIn - teresamccloy [https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresamccloy/] About Teresa McCloy: Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and traveling as much as possible.  About Erica Vinson: Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!