Helping leaders and teams get to the heart of the issues that hold them back.

As a coach / consultant, my focus is on helping you get to the heart of the issues confronting you or your organization and achieving the growth you desire. My approach draws on my experience over the last two decades as an organizational leader and ministry professional.

While there are numerous similarities between the work I do as a coach and the work of a counselor, there are two key differences: focus and expertise.

1. Focus — To oversimplify, the focus of counseling is often on the past (hurts, wounds, traumas, etc.) and the way these past experiences shape you in the present. While my work with clients often includes story work as part of understanding your heart as a leader, my focus is on helping you achieve your present and future goals.
2. Expertise — As an experienced pastor and organizational leader, I also draw on a wealth of expertise that most counselors lack, combining the worlds of personalized care and organizational leadership in my work. Unlike a licensed mental health professional, I am unable to provide any sort of formal mental health diagnosis, but I have a referral network of trusted counselors I heartily recommend.

As a DIY enthusiast myself, this is a question I ask a lot in every arena of life. There are several reasons why enlisting the help of an outside coach / consultant is a worthy investment, whether your focus is your own growth or the organization you lead. Here are just a few:

1. Fresh Perspective — No matter how skilled or experienced you are in an area, enlisting the help of a trusted advisor ensures you are getting perspective you might otherwise lack, and serves as affirmation for where your plans are already on track.
2. Saved Time — Enlisting the help of a coach / consultant can help you “get there faster” and better. As I know firsthand, a leader's time is limited, and the demands of leadership are endless. My desire is to honor your short-term investment to help you make the most of your time and maximize the health and impact of your ministry.
3. Outsource Expertise, Insource Execution — Building a ship and sailing it are two different endeavors. Many leaders would benefit from outside assistance to develop sustainable solutions to the perennial challenges they face. One way I can serve you is by helping you create and implement a solution that you can then manage on your own.
4. Shoot the Messenger — To put it crassly, there is immense value to hiring a trusted advisor whose role is time-bound. Navigating challenging internal organizational problems often requires identifying obstacles and dynamics that are difficult for an inside voice to address. A trusted outside set of eyes and ears can identify obstacles and offer solutions without the pressures that come with being a permanent fixture in the organization. This allows me to surface obstacles those in the ministry might otherwise avoid, with the freedom that comes from knowing my role is time-bound. My role is not to become a permanent fixture, but to add value by helping you develop a concrete solution.

Each situation is unique, and so is the associated investment required. Cost is determined by the scope of program, project, or personal coaching needs.

If you're interested in learning more about how I can help you get unstuck and develop a solution that reflects the heart of your organization or ministry, please use the form below to schedule a discovery call or your first session.