We tend to believe what we think.
When we experience something, our experience, values, and beliefs shape how we interpret it. What makes perfect sense to us, however, can look entirely different to someone with different experiences and values. Our point of view is just that, our viewpoint.
While we can understand how we came to think in certain ways, that doesn’t mean we’re perceiving reality accurately or in helpful ways. And our actions will be judged not only on our perspective, but on what those around us perceive as reasonable.
This is why the Apostle Paul warned about our thinking: “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” (2 Corinthians 10:5)
Taking captive every thought means examining our thinking before accepting it as true, then aligning it with God’s perspective. But how do we actually do this, both for ourselves and for those we lead?
Coaching provides tools to examine thinking deeply in safe and empathetic ways. Coaches don’t rush to judge or share their perspective. Instead, they listen empathetically and explore with reflective questions that reveal both our current perspectives and other ways of seeing things.
As a trained coach, I’ve had the privilege of helping others to examine their thinking and discover God’s perspective for themselves.
Learning coaching skills transformed not just coaching conversations, but my entire approach to leadership. Instead of assuming my perspective was right and telling people what to do all the time, I learned to ask questions that help people examine their own thinking and align it with Christ’s truth.
If you want to help others think more clearly and align their thoughts with God’s perspective, coaching training equips you to do exactly that. Consider joining me to learn advanced skills to transform your conversations.
