Time for Sweet Talk

"Pleasant words are a honeycomb,

sweet to the soul and healing to the bones."

- Proverbs 16:24 / NASV

As a coach you hold a very powerful weapon.  This can be used for help and healing, or for destruction and hurt.  This weapon is the very tool that will make the difference between your clients success and failure; as well as your own.  This great and powerful weapon is your words.

                Remember that those who have been called and chosen by God to minister to others hold a great responsibility.  Those who come to you believe you will help and guide them, therefore they listen to what you have to say.  Be sure that you are quick to encourage, slow to correct.  Keep your words kind and uplifting, never hard and discouraging.

                Follow the advice of businessman, Richard M. DeVos who said, "Few things in the world are more powerful than a positive push.  A smile.  A word of optimism and hope.  A 'you can do it' when things are tough."  In coaching, a good rule to follow is that your words are always kind, caring and encouraging.  You will find they are much more productive than any correction you may give.

                Always remember that you matter to the world.  God placed you here to make a difference and that difference is good.  You possess the qualities of a real success-minded person, which are to: Be your best.  Love God.  Have good manners. Discover the unknown.  Change the world.

John Patrick Hickey is an author, speaker, and Life Coach. To read more from John Patrick Hickey or to get his books, training and book him to speak to your church, business or group, visit our website at http://www.growthcenter.net or www.johnpatrickhickey.com.   © 2014 John Patrick Hickey