Coaching Fundamentals

Coaching Process

Coaching is a relationship between me (Dr. Mallory Gary) and the client. My responsibility as a Christian coach is to help you connect to the Holy Spirit to receive wisdom from God, which will help you take action to walk entirely in the purpose designed for you. I ask that my client and I collaborate to make our meeting space safe. A safe space includes dual confidentiality, transparency, and honesty. When concepts and ideas do not align with the Holy Scriptures, I ask permission to redirect our conversation to the Bible for insight. Although I have extensive biblical, prayer counseling, and academic training, I do not believe I know everything. I am a lifelong learner, and I am careful not to provide answers I cannot verify. Therefore, if there are answers I need to research, we will revisit the topic at a future session, or I will follow up by email.

Coaching Philosophy

As a Christian coach, the greatest gift I can provide any client is the message of salvation and a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ. Through the journey of working out your salvation, your purpose is revealed. Proactively submitting and obeying Christ’s instructions causes purpose maturation. The expansion of purpose is provided from the breath of the Holy Spirit.  Learning to have an intimate connection with the Lord Jesus Christ involves the activation of godly wisdom, understanding, counsel, strength, knowledge, and the fear of the Lord (reverential and obedience). My responsibility is to provide a biblical foundation for the proof of purpose and to teach practical application for its manifestation. The development of purpose is a lifelong journey designed to connect us intimately to Christ and people carrying the gospel message through love and service following our purposeful design.

What should you expect from your coach?

  • I will return emails and phone calls within two working days (Monday through Friday).

  • I will help you clarify and maintain focus on your purpose goals.

  • The coaching sessions will follow the assigned weekly modules.

  • I will hold you accountable for completing the weekly module assignments.

  • I will assist you with the introspection process to develop and facilitate your purpose.

  • I will encourage and support you through your purpose process.

  • I will challenge you to introspect areas of your life to increase your self-awareness.

Clients Role

  • Remember that you are the expert in your life. You know yourself better than anyone else.

  • Be prepared to share honestly at each session.

  • Recognize that you are responsible for your purpose journey.

  • Be honest about where you are in your purpose journey.

  • Be honest about strengths and weaknesses.

  • Be honest in expressing limitations to purpose.

  • Actively participate in the development of personal purpose strategies.