Coaching for Students at Western Seminary

presented by Chad Hall, MCC

welcome

Chad Hall, MCCDirector of Coaching for Western Seminary

agenda

why coaching

how coaching works

how coaching is different

coaching in the MFM program

learn more

why coaching

• it’s a relationship with a high ROI

• RETURN: focus, growth, progress, results

• INVESTMENT: about two hours of concentrated conversation each month

why coaching

➊ a coach helps you dream farther

• by extending your horizon of what’s possible

why coaching

➋ a coach helps you move faster

• by speeding up your progress toward accomplishing important goals

why coaching

➌ a coach helps you sustain momentum

• by aligning your actions with your natural strengths and skills

how coaching is different

Coaching is like a taxi or limousine service.

• The coach doesn’t tell you what to do, where to go, or set the agenda.

• The coach simply facilitates you getting from where you are to where you need to be.

• The coach rarely advises or teaches.

how coaching is different

Mentoring is more like having a trail guide.

• The mentor has experienced some aspect of what you are now experiencing.

• He shares his experience and expertise with you so you can make your journey with greater ease and effectiveness.

• The mentor often teaches and advises.

who gets a coach?

"Anyone can hire a coach, but the people who are most committed to success get the most out of coaching. These are the people who understand that by having a coach they will enhance their process and become more efficient. As long as the determination and drive to change a person's life are present, they should consider hiring a coach to help make needed changes and enhance their journey.”

"Anyone can hire a coach, but the people who are most committed to success get the most out of coaching. These are the people who understand that by having a coach they will enhance their process and become more efficient. As long as the determination and drive to change a person's life are present, they should consider hiring a coach to help make needed changes and enhance their journey.”

Linda Miller, a personal and professional coach based in Phoenix

who gets a coach?

In business...

• professional coaches are paid between $100 and $500/hour by companies willing to make the investment in their top people

who gets a coach?

In business, typical clients include

CEOs and executive leaders

high potentials

new managers

key performers

who gets a coach?

In ministry, typical clients include:

lead pastors

key ministry staff

church planters

churches experiencing change

who gets a coach?

students enrolled in a Masters degree

students transitioning from seminary to ministry setting

at Western Seminary...

what a coach does

A coach partners with you in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires you to maximize your potential

from the International Coach Federation

what a coach does

Your coach will…

ask lots of questions

listen to you and for you

guide you in the coaching process

a coaching conversation

1. You bring a topic

2. Narrow to a clear focus

3. Widen to expand and explore options

4. Finally, narrow to action and commitment

In a typical 60-minute coaching conversation…

how to be coached

You and your coach will talk for about an hour, every other week.

Most of these conversations will occur via phone.

Typically, each coaching conversation will result in new learning and new action -- both coming from you.

coaching at western

• you will be matched with a coach for a total of 10 sessions

• all coaches are trained and qualified

• you should talk with your coach one or two times each month -- this is your responsibility

next steps

• to take advantage of coaching, let Chad Hall know of your interest

learn more

Chad Hall, Director of Coaching for Western Seminary - chall@westernseminary.edu

www.westerncoaching.com

International Coach Federationwww.coachfederation.org