Jim Driscoll Coaching

Certified Health and Wellness Coach

Certified Personal Trainer

Specializing in coaching for clergy and military

Joining you on your journey –

Flourish…Thrive…Achieve

A bit about me: For 40 years I served as a local church pastor, chaplain, and now, in retirement, a seminary instructor. As I was nearing the time to transition into a retired status, I felt called to develop the skills and seek the certifications to become a wellness coach and fitness trainer. My passion is to journey alongside persons who are seeking to discern how to flourish and thrive in life, setting goals, and taking positive steps to move in that direction. This could involve improving physical fitness through healthy eating and exercise. It might involve learning new skills and stepping out in new directions. It might involve making changes that will help you to grow spiritually. When you coach with me you will determine the direction for your growth – physical, mental, spiritual – or something else. I am deeply interested in helping chaplains and church professionals move through a stressful, challenging season, but I’m truly here for any who look for a companion on the journey. As your coach I will walk with you, listen to you, explore with you, and work with you to reach your goals and achieve your visions.

My preparations for this journey include:

National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)
MS in Exercise Science & Health Promotion, Wellness Coaching
Trained through the Wellcoaches School of Coaching
Certified Personal Trainer by the American Council on Exercise
Doctor of Ministry Degree from Wesley Theological Seminary
Ordained United Methodist Minister – retired 2023
Army Chaplain (Colonel) – retired 2019 with 37.5 years of service

What is Coaching?

Great coaches have several key skills. Coaches:

are great listeners and enjoy your stories
foster self-acceptance and self-respect
arouse, engage, energize, and challenge you to reach higher at the right moment
have a bird dog’s ability to sniff out your strengths, values, and desires
are playful when appropriate
take risks and ask courageous questions
don’t rescue you from emotional muck – sometimes you need to sit in it for a bit to energize your desire to change
know how to celebrate your successes (From Wellcoaches website)

“Partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.”

– International Coach Federation

The process of working with a health and wellness coach evolves through several stages:

You provide background information through various assessments, so that you and your coach are well-informed on the key issues, including medical considerations, as appropriate.
During the first 60-90 minute coaching session, you identify your priorities and develop a personal wellness plan including a vision, three month goals and the first steps.
In subsequent 30-40 minute coaching sessions, each week, month, or quarter, you and your coach review the progress toward your vision and goals, explore and resolve the most pressing issues, learn something new, and then agree on a set of goals for the following week. You will enjoy plenty of “ah-ha” insights along the way. (From Wellcoaches website)