Jesus, Life Coach : Learn from the Best

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9780785287834
• ISBN10: 0785287833
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-02-21
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc

Summary

There was a time when only athletes had coaches. Now, everyone from CEOs to at-risk youth are being "coached." The International Coaching Federation-which began with only a handful of people-now boasts membership of over 5,000, and currently more than 150,000 people call themselves "Life Coaches." The benefits of coaching have been well documented, but having the right coach is critical. Jesus had only three years to train the twelve disciples, yet in that time he managed to turn this ragamuffin group into "lean, clean marketing machines." Divided into four critical sections-Focus, Balance, Productivity, and Fulfillment- Jesus, Life Coach presents a faith-based coaching program with Jesus as the model. Delving into the principles Jesus used to transform those around him, the book offers proven strategies and countless applications for modern-day coaches.

Table of Contents

Introduction	ix
FOCUS	1	(80)
With Jesus as Your Life Coach, You Will . . .
Have Your Tent Stolen	4	(4)
Practice Planned Abandonment	8	(6)
Keep Your Focus	14	(5)
Learn to Use Your Sword	19	(4)
Redefine Reality	23	(4)
Be Asked Open-ended Questions	27	(5)
Identify Your Source of Light	32	(6)
Have Your Readiness Assessed	38	(4)
Have an Individualized Education Plan	42	(8)
Be Seen	50	(6)
Have Fun	56	(5)
Overcome Procrastination	61	(8)
Use Your Greatest Strength	69	(5)
Be Off to a Rough Start	74	(7)
BALANCE	81	(84)
With Jesus as Your Life Coach, You Will . . .
Have Help to Find Your Balance	84	(6)
Know That Your Ladder Is Secure	90	(4)
Do Succession Planning	94	(6)
Have to Justify No Longer	100	(9)
Be Given New Perspectives	109	(5)
Hear Outrageous Requests	114	(4)
Respect Your Fragile Things	118	(5)
Have Some Bad Hair Days	123	(7)
Leave Regret Behind	130	(4)
Honor Your Ancestors	134	(6)
Not Lord It over Others	140	(5)
Know The Difference Between Archetype and Stereotype	145	(7)
Learn a New Way of Dusting	152	(4)
Know That He Is Driven by a Desire to See You Succeed	156	(4)
Be Bathed in Loving Words	160	(5)
PRODUCTIVITY	165	(90)
With Jesus as Your Life Coach, You Will . . .
Come Alive with New Possibilities	167	(4)
Understand Relationship Economies	171	(6)
Not Receive Borrowed Armor	177	(5)
Not Be ``Childized''	182	(5)
Practice Positive Confrontation	187	(6)
Receive Bread---Multiplied	193	(3)
Swim Upstream	196	(6)
Show Yourself Friendly	202	(6)
Learn to Listen	208	(5)
Get Wet	213	(6)
Receive Continual Feedback	219	(5)
Take Action	224	(4)
Be Willing to Ask for Help	228	(6)
Think Inside the Solution	234	(4)
Maintain a Sense of Wonder	238	(5)
Remove the Chip from Your Shoulder	243	(5)
Give No Weight to Negative Thoughts	248	(7)
FULFILLMENT	255	(58)
With Jesus As Your Life Coach, You Will . . .
Have New Stories	258	(4)
Improve Your Self-esteem	262	(4)
Be a Voice, Not an Echo	266	(5)
Learn of Your Divine Connection	271	(5)
Be in a Future State	276	(3)
Understand the Power of Presence	279	(4)
Have a Safe Space	283	(6)
Know That He Is Always Reaching Toward You	289	(3)
Experience Amazement	292	(3)
Become the Message	295	(5)
Look at the World Through New Eyes	300	(4)
Have Unbounded Joy	304	(4)
Paint What You Love	308	(5)
Thoughts and a Prayer	313	(1)
Epilogue	314	(3)
About the Author	317	(2)
Acknowledgments	319