456 Doing What Matters, with Teresa McCloy

The Coach Approach Ministries Podcast

Podcast Notes

Episode 456 Doing What Matters, with Teresa McCloy Host: Brian Miller, PCC Guest: Teresa McCloy, Founder of The Realife Process Date: March 13, 2025

In this episode, host Brian Miller talks with Teresa McCloy, founder of The Realife Process, about her coaching framework designed for intentional life management. She shares how personal loss shaped her method and how it evolved into a certification program.

Teresa highlights key lessons for coaches, including the value of action, community, and effective language in coaching frameworks. Tune in for insights on starting before you're ready and building a coaching practice with impact.

Key Highlights:

1. The Realife Process Framework

• Teresa developed the Realife Process as a structured coaching framework.

• The framework helps clients achieve tangible outcomes by focusing on life management.

• Initially called "four steps," now referred to as "four components," allowing flexibility based on client needs.

• Components address areas like time management, values, and personal development.

2. Origin and Evolution

• Started in 2016, officially launched before the release of her book in 2022.

• Inspired by personal struggles and driven by a need for a more balanced approach to life beyond productivity-focused solutions.

• The framework was tested, tweaked, and finalized over time.

3. Certification and Community

• In 2020, the Realife Process was expanded into a certification program for coaches.

• The certification provides tools, a framework, and a community for coaches to adapt to their own niche.

• Emphasizes flexibility—coaches can personalize the approach while maintaining core principles.

• The Realife Process Network connects certified coaches, enabling collaboration and referrals.

Takeaways:

1. Pain Drives Passion – Personal struggles often lead to meaningful coaching frameworks.

2. Start Messy – Coaches don’t need a perfect framework at the beginning; it evolves over time.

3. Take Action – Many coaches get stuck in learning mode; implementation is key.

4. Confidence Comes with Support – Coaches can borrow or adapt existing frameworks for immediate impact.

5. Build Community – A strong network provides support, accountability, and shared learning.

6. Language Matters – Creating a shared vocabulary within a framework strengthens its effectiveness.

Resources Mentioned:

• Do What Matters: Live from Rest, Not Rush – Teresa McCloy’s book

• Website: https://www.therealifeprocess.com/

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