Greetings,

Several years ago I reached a career plateau. I was in a job that underutilized my God-given gifts, talents, and abilities. I began to seek God for direction, and He told me, "Karen you are not what you do." He was saying to me, "You are not defined by what you are doing or not doing at this moment in time." I rested in that for a short season. One year later and still quite unhappy I cried out to God and said what is going on, why am I still in this dead end job? Six months later, my position was eliminated. I had no idea what my next step would be. After 20 years in Corporate America I felt I'd accomplished so much, but all of it began to blend into one purposeless position after another. Continuing in prayer God spoke to me again and this time He said, "It's not about doing, it's about being."

So one morning I was browsing the web and found myself on the Transformational Leadership Coaching site. The site held my attention because the homepage spoke about Jesus as the life coach. I was intrigued by what I was reading, and as I continued to read along, I ran across the statement, because it's not about doing, it's about being. I sat speechless, very still, staring into my PC monitor. I knew God had just revealed my next step--a Christian coach. I finally got it! So I began researching coach training programs and found CCI. The timing was impeccable.

I enrolled into the CCI coach training program. The program revolutionized every area of my life; my prayer life, my marriage, the way I parent our two beautiful daughters, the way I view money, and my friendships. Specifically, I am a healthier and wiser communicator. I am much more cognizant of word choices, and when to delay an inappropriate response for a proper response at a later time. I am happy in the "now moment" of my life without everything being exactly perfect. I'm finally resting in what is, not what could be, should be, or even what will be. I am enjoying life right now without worry, fear, or even hoping for something better! I love the life God has given me. I'm utilizing my God-given gifts, talents, and abilities. I'm living in a flow of joy, peace, and contentment. I am delicately balanced between being like Jesus and doing the works of Jesus.

So, this and so much more is what I desire for your coach training experience. This desire is the cornerstone upon which I founded GOD's Coach University. I bring all of my experience to the table as it has contributed to my entire outlook on life. This outlook can be summed up by one question. How can this experience mold, shape, and make me/others more into the image of Jesus Christ? My teaching and coaching philosophy is consistent with this outlook. It's what I call the D.I.A.M.E.N. (pronounced diamond) approach. The D for discovery, I for instruction, A for admonish, M for model, E for encourage, and N for nurture, inciting all to grow into the full stature of Jesus Christ.

I coach and teach with grace, joy, wisdom, and love while utilizing humor, intimacy, praise, story telling, and power-packed questions. My passion is to train today, to equip for abundant living tomorrow. I hope to see you in our coach training program and to have the honor of developing you into the coach God intended.

With genuine love,

Karen M. Pina
International Coach Trainer, Author

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