Category: Coaching 101

Coaching 101, Getting Started

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Principle Michelle

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Coaching 101, Faith, Waiting

Wait For It – Day 1

Principle Michelle

A couple days ago, I stopped at a local cafe to grab breakfast and a few healthy snacks. This little shop is in my neighborhood and less than one block from the interstate. I love sitting out on the patio when time permits because it’s tranquil — nestled in nature and a prime spot for divine appointments.

That day, I was in a hurry. I was running late, and I had to take a different route to work. Not knowing how long it would actually take me to get there or how many obstacles I might encounter, I was a little anxious. Just as I pulled out of my parking space, two little ladies began walking in front of my car without a care in the world. One held the other’s hand to insure that they could navigate the path to the curb up ahead. They may have been sisters or best friends, and their bond was evident.

Ordinarily, I would’ve been annoyed that they had no regard for my time, but I was so convicted in that moment and reveled in the opportunity to see what waiting can afford you. In my case, it reminded me to slow down. It also reminded me of my favorite verse from Ecclesiastes 4 that states Two are better than one. Though I have profound head knowledge of this verse and all that it encompasses, my heart knowledge was edified in that moment — thanks to God’s beautiful illustration of the reward for waiting.

Coach’s Note — If you have sown seeds, you must wait for the harvest, but don’t just sit around waiting. Continue to sow. Take time to water. Make time to nurture. Get ready for a bumper crop of blessings.

 

 

Coaching 101, Faith, Perserverance

Be That Girl: Take the Next Step

Principle Michelle

It doesn’t take much to motivate some folks. They are intrinsically excited to move forward with passion. Their vision is clear, and they remain focused on achieving their goals. There are others, however, who have the vision and the passion, but their fears outnumber the reasons why they should keep moving forward. They lack the courage to keep going because they don’t know where this road will take them. They’re fearful that they’ll be labeled a copycat or even a failure. These are all legitimate fears. But are you willing to defer or abandon your dreams because of a little fear?

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. ~Joshua 1:9

Being strong and courageous doesn’t mean that you aren’t fearful; it simply means that you know who has your back, who knows the way, and who travels with you. The journey may even seem lonely sometimes, but God sticks closer than a brother and wants to hear from you. Go to him in prayer, and tell him what’s on your mind. Ask him to guide you through this uncertain season as you fight the urge to tarry. Be the girl who takes the next step that leads to her destiny.

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Five Ways to Go For It

  1. Pray for divine guidance.  Mark 11:24
  2. Write down the vision that God reveals. Habukkuk 2:2
  3. Ask for help to achieve your goals. John 15:7
  4. Thank God for his vision and provision. Matthew 6:26
  5. Repeat steps 1-4.

This is a tried and true method that I use each day. Stepping out on faith to become a Certified Life Coach was a tough decision. I knew that God had given me this vision to minister to women, but most days it just seemed too big for me. I feared that I might fail. I feared that I’d be called a copycat or a bandwagoneer, but God whispered peace and assured me that I was on the right track.  He removed my fears and replaced them with a promise that he had already put his plan in motion. He showed me how all my experiences to date were necessary for me to be the Coach he wants me to be. He told me that I am that girl who goes for it, and you can be her too.  Take the next step. Reach out to me when you’re ready, but don’t wait too long. I’d love to be your Coach. After all, we’re Better Twogether. ❤

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Coaching 101, Faith, Growth

What Are You Building?

Principle Michelle

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Scripture reminds us of many things, but this message is truly life-saving.

Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:11

We should all be in the construction business — building, pouring, and shaping ourselves and others into the masterpiece God envisioned. Words have the power to heal, and your actions can speed up the healing process.

Every person has experienced something that delays construction — stormy weather, layoffs, and lack of resources. Today I encourage you to be a Trailblazer who shows up no matter what the weather is like. Be a Trailblazer who volunteers her time –whether invited to do so or not. Today I encourage you to freely give your time and talents to those who need them most. That’s what Trailblazers do — they do ordinary things in extraordinary ways. Always remember that we’re Better Twogether.

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Coaching 101, Faith, Growth

In Need of a Coach?

Principle Michelle

Good morning, friends! As I reflect this morning, I’m so grateful to serve as a Women’s Leadership Coach. What a blessing it is to help women take their wildest dreams and transform them into a vision. From there, we backwards map our route to realizing those dreams. Hearing God’s voice allows me to help move them from where they are to where they want to go. I merely serve as their facilitator.

As an experienced educator and administrator, Coach Michelle has been a blessing in the lives of students and the faculties she has supervised. Her empathetic, yet straightforward style has positively impacted many. She is now using this expertise, along with a faith based approach, to make a positive impact as a certified life coach. Coach Michelle applies biblical principles to today’s problems to create positive, workable solutions. I highly recommend Coach Michelle! ~Rodgers Speaks

Today is the day to take a step in another direction — toward your destiny. Drop me a line at michellemalone@bettertwogether.org to set up your FREE Discovery Call and to take advantage of this limited time offer. Let’s blaze a trail to excellence twogether.

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Coaching 101, Faith

The Staircase Effect

Principle Michelle

This morning as I was praying about this post, I was reminded of my first position as a school leader.  I worked in a comprehensive high school with lots of stairs. Each set of stairs had a color, so it was really important to know which set of stairs to take in case of an emergency. All day long, I traveled up and down stairs — up green and down blue — up yellow and down red. Though all those steps helped me to stay fit, going up one more set of stairs seemed like a Herculean task by the end of a busy day — at which point I needed a better strategy for getting upstairs or an elevator.

That feeling you get when you’re at the bottom of the stairs looking up can be overwhelming — especially if you just came downstairs or you have a huge basket of laundry to carry upstairs. I call that The Staircase Effect. That’s the feeling we sometimes get when we begin vision casting or are well on our way toward the vision and get stuck.

Knowing exactly where you are and noting why you’re there is essential to taking the next step. If you’re stuck because you’ve run out of steam, note it and do what you need to do for yourself. For instance, I sometimes get stuck because I’m mentally or physically exhausted. I note it, and I take a nap (if that’s what will help me). If I just need to turn in early so that I’m refreshed tomorrow, that’s what I do. There’s no shame in tapping out temporarily — as long as you get back up and go toe-to-toe with your obstacles.

If you visualize your goals toward your vision as steps, you’ll realize that you can only take one step at a time without hurting yourself.  Taking two at a time might get you there a little faster, but at what cost? Be S.M.A.R.T when goal setting. Know exactly what you want, know exactly where you are, and set realistic goals that will get you there one step at a time.

As always, I’ll see you back here next Wednesday with another coaching tip. If you haven’t yet subscribed to my blog, do it today. Never miss a post! You weren’t meant to navigate this world alone. We are so much Better Twogether.

 

Note – If this post resonates with you, kindly scroll down to the comments and share your experience with me.

Assessment, Coaching 101, Faith

You Are Here

Principle Michelle

Have you ever been at an unfamiliar mall and tried looking for a map? Once you get there, you look for the spot on the map that reads You are here. By looking around at your surroundings, you can see what’s near you and what’s a little further away. What you can’t see are all those stores and restaurants in the distance. That’s where the map comes in handy. It’s a great tool for seeing what else is in the mall and how far away you are from all those places.

Having an awareness of exactly where you are is important. Knowing where you want to go is just as important, but you need to have a map of sorts, a plan, and the will to go where you said you wanted to go. Coaching is a lot like this mall scenario. Coaching clients are sometimes stuck and can’t figure out where they are or why they’re stuck. That’s the ideal time to seek the support of a Life Coach who can listen intently and ask relevant questions to assess exactly where you are and why you’re stuck there.  Together, you and your coach can begin to get you unstuck and moving in the direction of your goal. It’s not easy, but an investment in your future is priceless. As always, we’re Better Twogether.