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• 2022 Annual Gathering Foundations of Coaching Session Recap • The 2022 DCBC Annual Gathering in
2022 Annual Gathering Foundations of Coaching Session Recap
Rev. Dr. Lisa Banks-Williams (left) and Rev. Dr. Ken Kessler conduct a coaching demonstration during their Foundations of Coaching session at the 2022 Annual Gathering. More than 30 participants, both in-person and via livestream, attended the Foundations of Coaching session at the 2022 Annual Gathering. Rev. Dr. Ken Kessler presented an overview of CAM 501 Foundations for Christian Coaching, which included the benefits and differences between coaching, counseling, mentoring and consultation.Then Dr. Kessler and Rev. Dr. Lisa Banks-Williams conducted a coaching demonstration
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for the audience in real-time. The audience was afforded the opportunity to observe Dr. Kessler masterfully explore some issues, settle on a topic for discussion and then use questions to narrow the conversation to the main point of concern.
Following the demonstration, there was a lively discussion with great audience engagement. The audience submitted questions and feedback via the online platform. Primarily, their questions centered on how to hold the person being coached accountable for their observations and intended actions, and how to solicit clients for coaching. They also asked about coaching certification requirements, and several attendees expressed interest in enrolling in the CAM 501 and 502 courses in the coming year. The attendees were polled about their one take away from the presentation, and we received 17 responses including: • “Coaching allows the coach to come alongside the one being coached as opposed to telling them what to do.” • “It’s important to listen rather than advise.” • “Coaching helps the person discover the direction in which they should go.” • “Coaching is to create an equal relationship, when we do. No one is higher or lower, equal value.” • “Coaching is a great tool to add to a Pastor’s tool box.”
Overall the session was well attended and the feedback was positive and encouraging. We were grateful for the opportunity to share this valuable resource.
