Christian Coach Self-Image

In today's episode of the Christian Coaching School Podcast, Dr.
Leelo Bush breaks down how self-awareness on the part of the
coach is crucial and how it will optimize your skills and / or a
step-by-step coaching plan.


[01:02] Introduction


[02:12] Why Christian Coaches Should Be Concerned About Self
Image


[05:00] How to Make The Shift From Wearier to Warrior


[08:29] The Importance of Christian Coaches Knowing Their True
Self


[10:59] You Owe it to Your Clients to Work on Your Self
Image 


[14:01] The Benefits of Taking Care of Your Physical Self


[16:40] Dr. Bush’s 60+ Pound Weight Loss From Her New Self
Image
[20:15] The Bible Discourages Excess


Why Christian Coaches Should Be Concerned About
Self-Image 


Christian coaching is all about improving the lives of others. So
why should we, as Christian coaches, be concerned about our
self-image? Well, primarily because how we look at ourselves
impacts how we look at everything else. It filters our thoughts
on everything and determines whether we will react with courage
or shrink back. 


Unfortunately, when determining our self-image, many of us get
caught up with false standards and judge ourselves based on
intelligence, wisdom, health, experience, age, gender, talent, or
righteousness. But here's the thing; focusing on your self-image
is neither selfish nor egotistical. Yet it's sad to see so many
of God's people walk around without really understanding who they
are. 


Dr. Bush believes that the only way to become an influential
coach is to become completely aware of who you are. Also,
understand that improving your self-image is not a one-and-done
process. It's something you'll have to do for the entirety of
your life. And if you haven't given it much thought, now's a good
time to do so. 


The Benefits of Taking Care of Your Physical
Self


Taking care of our self-image will naturally lead to taking good
care of our physical selves. And there are three major reasons
for this. First, if we don't feel good, then it's going to be
difficult for us to perform our work with excellence. Second, if
we don't maintain our grooming and appearance, how will we gain
the respect of others who would follow our lead? And third, if
you had a choice to do business with someone, would you choose a
well-groomed, neat individual or a sloppy, unkempt person? This
is just practical. 


All this ties neatly into how we dress and being mindful of what
we eat. We need to make sure that we consume a balanced diet. If
you're unhappy with your weight, you can do something about it.
Dr. Bush understands how hard this can be. But after her 60-plus
pound weight loss over the last 18 months, she knows how to
achieve this. And you, too, can achieve this because God will
support you, as His ambassador. That said, your attempts may
be in vain unless your self-image supports the new lifestyle and
eating habits of a slender person. And this begins with our
thoughts, which define our self-image.


Links and Resources:


Shake Off the Snake: Making the Shift from Wearier to Warrior by
A. J. Rubano  https://amzn.to/3cMFVMF


Comprehensive Christian Coach Handbook by Leelo Bush, PhD:
https://amzn.to/3cNgsml


Spirit-Led Marketing program: pccca.org/slm


Join the Courageous Christian Coaching
Tribe: pccca.org/tribe


Free Christian Coaching Masterclass: pccca.org/getcertified


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