About

Michael Smith

Michael is the founder of “New Normal Coaching.” He is a passionate communicator and visionary leader. Michael is a certified coach with:

  • The International Coach Federation (ACC)
  • The Assemblies of God (AGPC – Level Three)

Certified coach trainer with:

  • The Farina Group
  • Gravitational Leadershipmike with logs

In addition to serving as an experienced coach and trainer, Michael currently serves on the pastoral at Calvary Church in Naperville, IL.

Experience:

  • 24 years of pastoral experience
  • Coaching experience with:
    • Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
    • Multiple Church Planting Networks
    • Served as the Coaching Coordinator for the Ohio Ministry Network

Michael specializes in coaching:

  • Growing Churches
  • Pastors and Church Planters
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Revitalization Churches and Leaders
  • Executives and Professionals
  • 501c3 organizations
  • Small businesses
  • Leadership Teams

The Coach Approach

The first time the word “coach” was used was in reference to a horse-drawn vehicle known as a stagecoach. The purpose was transportation: moving people from where they were to where they wanted to be.

Today, coaches help musicians, public speakers, actors, athletes, business owners, leaders, pastors, and just about everyone.

Coaches help people improve their skills, overcome obstacles, remain focused, and accomplish their goals.

You may desire a coach if you want to:

  • Expand your vision and influence
  • Grow your company or church congregation
  • Get unstuck
  • Reach your dreams
  • Navigate through transition
  • Overcome a difficult situation
  • Develop skills
  • Develop others

The coach approach is about YOU:

Coaching is different than mentoring. In mentoring, an expert (mentor) “pours in” to the person being mentored. In coaching, the expert is the person being coached (PBC). The coach “brings out” what is already inside the PBC. This enables the PBC to maximize their potential.

Coaching is designed to add value to a person, project, or company. Coaching will expand your awareness and help you accomplish your goals.