Michael J. Marx, EdD is the Founder of Blazing New Trails Coaching. He is a sought-after business and life coach for those who want to explore new directions. Michael’s purpose is to be a catalyst and his greatest joy is seeing people move from having a stalled life to a dynamic one. Michael holds the Professional Certified Coach credential (ICF), the Professional Certified Christian Coach credential (CCNI) as well as being a Certified Professional Life Coach (PCCI). He brings more than two decades of experience in teaching, coaching, and mentoring in an international arena. Michael is also the Immediate Past President of the Christian Coaches Network International and serves as the leader of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Ethics Community of Practice. In 2016 he published his book, Ethics and Risk Management for Christian Coaches. He lives at 8162 feet in the mountains of Colorado with his wife Joy and a dozen sled dogs.

PCC Coach David Cooke talks about how brain science is influencing coaching. He talks about pattern matching, brain function, and mindfulness.

Chad Hall talks about Strong Starts, which start well before the first coaching session, and he gives four questions to ask at the first coaching session.

Teri-E Belf was the very first Master Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation. Listen to her origin story.

Chad Hall and I discuss how to get clients without building an email list.