What is coaching all about?
Why Barefoot?
Others claim to be “barefoot coaches”, meaning easy-going or something. But in my case, I really have intentionally gone without shoes since 2012! Even in the winter…that’s called “coldfooting.”
Coaching didn't make me a "barefooter", but a coaching mindset led me to question something I thought was obvious: "Why am I wearing shoes?" I read an article that described the incredible anatomical complexity of the human foot. That was new awareness for me. Another question: "What about health codes and such?" So I investigated and learned that no state has a health code requiring shoes in restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, etc. More new awareness...Another question, "What would happen if I stopped wearing shoes?" So I took action. Just for a week I tried it...and I loved it! I was intrigued by the new sensations I felt. It also gave me a sense of simplicity and presence.
And to me, this is a great example of what coaching is about - thinking outside the box, being simple and present on calls, asking powerful questions that will challenge assumptions and create new awareness, and moving you to action on your discoveries.
Let me introduce myself…
My Name is Cory Martin. I've been coaching since 2009, when I first received training through Compassion International. After many great years coaching Compassion volunteers, I decided to take my skills to the next level and was honored to be the first to receive the Executive Christian Coach certification from Coach Approach Ministries. I hold the Certified Christian Coach credential with Christian Coaches Network International.
Certified Practitioner
“Cory is an engaging coach. He has coached me for over 5 years and I have consistently found clarity and direction through his questions and responses to the topics I choose. He has a natural, genuine, and down-to-earth approach that puts me at ease as I work through challenging topics and issues.”
“Cory has been a thoughtful and patient listener who has the ability to ask challenging and engaging questions that caused me to think deeper, to reflect more intentionally and to develop a positive way forward in the areas under discussion. Cory exhibits the very best of real coaching is all about — helping the client to see within his/her own self the answers to life’s dilemmas and the ability to make a positive way forward. Being coached by Cory Martin has been a true blessing. ”
