Todd St Germain - Coaching | Learning to Lead Podcast Ep 1

In this episode, Dr. Bobby Hill sits down with Pastor Todd Saint Germain, the lead pastor of Woodinville Alliance Church in Seattle, WA. With over a decade of experience as a master coach and trainer across ministry, business, and the military, Todd shares his extensive knowledge on the purpose and power of coaching in leadership. This conversation delves into the transformative impact of coaching, how leadership is a calling, and how coaching can refine decision-making, identify blind spots, and create a lasting legacy of positive influence. Discover how coaching helps leaders foster personal and professional growth and make meaningful changes that last. 🔹 **Follow Dr. Bobby Hill**: Instagram: @Dr.BobbyHill 🔹 **Follow Pastor Todd Saint Germain**: Instagram: @saintodd 🔹 **Recommend Resources**: Todd St Germain's Website - http://toddstgermain.com Training for Lifeforming Leadership Coaching with Dr. Joseph Umidi - http://lifeformingcoach.com 🔹 **Book Recommendations**: "Leadership Coaching: The Disciplines, Skills and Heart of a Christian Coach" "Coaching Questions: A Coach's Guide to Powerful Asking Skills" by Tony Stoltzfus "Now That’s a Great Question" by Bob Tiede "339 Questions Jesus Asked" by Bob Tiede *Episode Chapter Markers* 00:00 - Introduction – Understanding the power of coaching 13:43 - The Shift from Telling to Asking – How great coaching involves open-ended questions 14:32 - Jesus as a Coach – How storytelling and questions drive transformation 15:21 - The Impact of Questions – How they lead to self-discovery and life change 16:05 - Why Coaching Matters – The threefold benefit: Support, Encouragement, and Accountability (SEA) 18:44 - The Importance of Buy-In – Why coaching only works when people are open to it 20:27 - Coaching as an Invitation – Why coaching can’t be forced, only embraced 21:43 - The GROW Model – A powerful coaching framework for goal setting and change 23:12 - Defining Goals Clearly – Using the SMART model alongside GROW 24:09 - Reality Check – Understanding where you are before moving forward 24:51 - Exploring Options – How creativity plays a role in coaching 25:28 - The Way Forward – Committing to change and accountability 26:18 - Why the GROW Model Works – A versatile tool for leadership, relationships, and personal growth 27:01 - Final Thoughts – How coaching applies at all levels, even with kids