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Annie F. Downs Gets Coached: What if Better Leadership is Obedience, Not Growth?
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Recently I had the privilege to sit down with Annie F. Downs for a rare conversation on the Whholehearted Leadership Podcast. Before I hit record I asked Annie, "What would make this extraordinary conversation that you would remember a year from now?" She replied with courage and bravery by saying, "I want to be coached." Annie F. Downs is author, podcaster, and TV show host. Her podcast has been downloaded over 100 million times and her books have sold millions of copies. I though we would talk about, Don't Let that Hold You Back, but instead we had a real coaching conversation. I did not expect her response, but it turned into a delight and treasure. You see, at my core I am a coach. It is not what I do, it is who I am. God has uniquely given me the identity as coach and when Annie revealed her desire for growth I knew that God was up to something. Even before our conversation I have secretly wondered what it would be like or feel like to coach world class Kingdom creators like Annie F. Downs. This is how God works. In moments of training (ie: 160+ podcasts and over 1500 hours of coaching leaders) he will give you another glimpse of what he has in store for you and those you serve. Here is why I believe this conversation will serve you, your business, and even your marriage. Annie pulls back the curtain on what it means to have a growing Kingdom centric business where it always feels up and to the right. Yet, God in his kindness shows us areas he stills desires access to help us grow into more wholehearted leaders. Annie is 46 years old and recently got married for the first time. Her love for her work has now collided with her love for JW. In our conversation you will hear her fears, insecurities, and dreams. He desire for being known as a friend to everyone and how growing a Kingdom centric business may not always be up to the right when God wants our obedience more than anything. What happens if growth is obedience or obedience is growth? Friends, I believe your heart will be encouraged by this conversation if you are a leader, creator, or Kingdom driven entrepreneur who is wanting to level up in all that God has for you. If you choose to listen would you please leave a favorable review and share it with friend. PS. I wrote Champion Husband 30 Day Challenge for High Performers who want More Peace, Passion, and Power in their Marriage And click here if you would like to learn more about coaching with me. |
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Every week I turn one insight from a coaching conversation into spiritual leadership training to strengthen your identity, marriage, and vocation.
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