"I discovered... that listening is even more important than speaking."

Dr. Tony Cobbins, an ICF-certified coach with over three decades of pastoral experience, shares how coaching training helped him move from a "fix-it" mentality to becoming a heart-centered listener. He discusses his organization, Shepherd One Coaching, which focuses on helping ministry leaders reduce emotional exhaustion and build healthy, sustained leadership patterns. Dr. Cobbins highlights the importance of the "PLANS" framework, specifically the discipline of listening and remaining neutral to allow clients to discover their own solutions. He reflects on his own journey of self-awareness and how coaching has instilled a greater confidence in his ability to lead and help others achieve their visions.