Understanding Myself, Clarifying Direction

Incremental Progress Adds Up to Abundant Harvest

 

The past five years have been the most intense period of growth in my life and the most impactful for my personal development. 

When I first encountered coaching, it was purely to enhance my leadership skills at work and to learn better listening and questioning techniques. When I faced challenges in my career, I thought a coaching conversation might help me find direction, so I approached Richard to coach me. Only when I experienced being coached did I truly appreciate the power and impact of coaching. 

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Exploration, Surprises, and Growth

A Journey from Good to Great

 

The six-month coaching journey from late March to September this year was indeed an adventure worth celebrating.

Working with my coach, Richard, allowed me to experience the transformative power of coaching and shifted my perspective on personal growth. It has helped me continuously progress toward becoming a better coach. This journey was both challenging and inspiring.

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Helping someone without having the answer.

I attended the Coaching workshop for Christian Leaders in August 2018. Richard facilitated the learning effectively.

Workshop participants came from different countries in Asia and served in different ministries. They shared their experiences and, through them, I gained different perspectives on how coaching can help church leaders to work with volunteers and co-workers.

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Discovering the potential and abilities within.

Just like the Bible says that iron sharpens iron, that’s how a man sharpens another. I wanted to get better results, and I realized that I needed some help. If I have a godly mentor, I will be able to ask questions, seek guidance, and reach better results. I saw in Richard a good opportunity, and was honored that he was willing to be my coach, because of his experience in ministry.

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How one leader felt empowered through coaching.

Over the years I have always been passionate about using technology in ministry and leadership development. I had multiple roles, which meant leading two teams at some point. Developing my leadership capacity was a major area that I wanted to grow in because I was spreading myself too thin, finding it hard keeping up with prioritizing, and ministry was not getting easier. It was time to get some help.

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