Explore the “being” beneath a coach’s “doing”
It’s not enough for coaches to know the “what” and “how” of coaching—coaches must also understand the “who.” In our “The Character of the Coach” 7-part series, you will discover that a coach’s doing—demonstrating skills, using various techniques and tools, and so on—flows from the depths of their being.
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The series is based on the book Beyond Competent, which Chris McCluskey (Founder and President of PCCI) heartily endorsed:
“Most coaching books have emphasized what we must do in order to coach well. Beyond Competent goes beyond our doing and unpacks who coaches must be and become. This book encouraged me to continue my own journey of becoming more Christlike in my coaching.”
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Attendees will receive One (1) CCEU for this event. This will count towards CCNI's continuing education requirements for credentialing and other organizations affiliated with Christian Coaching and CCNI.
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Your Facilitators:
Wende Gaikema, MBA, PCC
Wende is an executive and leadership coach who helps leaders develop their business and their people. Wende works with executives, leaders, and teams to build their skills in leadership presence, EQ, influential communication, change management, and personal and team effectiveness.
Wende’s leadership experience includes extensive and increasingly responsible roles at Procter & Gamble in brand management, sales, and operations. She has served on multiple boards and chaired the board of directors for a large nonprofit.
Wende and her husband, Jeff, have been married for 31 years and have three sons—one in heaven and two on earth. She enjoys outdoor recreation and ministering to people with her certified therapy dogs.
Jennifer Grote, Certified HWC, Strengths Champion Certified Coach
Jennifer had the makings of a life coach from a young age. She was often interested in the inner thoughts and feelings of others. Her family would chuckle when little “Jenny” (age 5 or 6) would ask adults to sit down and tell her about their day. Attuned, she would empathize and ask still more questions.
Professionally, Jennifer has held multiple roles in sales and leadership across industries. Before leaving to start her coaching business, she was an area director of sales for a large home health and hospice organization. It was during that time that Jennifer began to feel restless. Perhaps it was working with people who were near the end of their lives, but she began to think about her path, her passion, and her purpose. She invited two of her closest friends to meet with her once a month to discuss their hopes, dreams, and goals. Each person’s life was completely transformed. Jennifer knew she wanted more of whatever “this” was. She then discovered life coaching and went on to become a Certified Life & Wellbeing Coach through Duke Health & Wellbeing, and a Strengths Champion Certified Coach. Now, Jennifer works with high-achieving women who have that restless feeling inside of them and may be wondering about their own path, passion, and purpose. She helps them get unstuck and then move forward with clarity, confidence, and courage.