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Tom Patterson

Leadership Coach, Executive Coach, Christian Coach

ACC

Associate Certified Coach (ACC) is an introductory coaching credential issued by the International Coach Federation (ICF), the world's largest governing body for coaches.

Minimum requirements for ACC credential:

  • 60 hours of coach specific training
  • 10 hours of working with a mentor coach
  • 100 hours of client coaching
  • 8 clients
  • understands and abides by the ICF code of ethics
  • demonstrates advanced skills requirements based on the ICF coaching core competencies
BA, M.Div., D.Min.

I will help you successfully navigate the "interpersonal challenges" of leadership. You'll be surprised by what big changes can come from small shifts! Contact me for coaching, training, or speaking.

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About Me

I'm an ICF Credentialed Executive Coach and Speaker who is ready to help you paint a compelling picture of your ideal future, and what it will take to get there.

o - 206.367.1157
c - 206.999.4556
w - www.soundcoaching.com
e - tom@soundcoaching.com
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One of the biggest things that holds people back from making important values-driven life and leadership decisions is the doubt they have about themselves. It's easy to attribute skill and mastery to others, but not so easy to believe it of ourselves. Self-confidence and self-esteem can radically affect how willing we are to take important risks.

What would it be like to imagine your future in a "safe laboratory" for imagination? That's what a coaching relationship is: a confidential, safe, wide open place to explore what's possible. And what would it be like to imagine that the gap between where you are right now--and where you want to be in the future--is one you can actually bridge?

If that's something you're ready to consider, then give me a call for a free consultation. There's nothing to lose, and I'll bet there's some very tangible encouragement to gain.

My educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, a Master's Degree in Theology, a Doctorate in Theology and Culture, and I am a graduate of the SeattleCoach Training Program. I'm a member of the International Coach Federation, and the Puget Sound Coaches Association. Additionally, I'm a licensed facilitator of the "Core Values Index" - a very powerful tool for personal development, team-building, and business optimization.

My longstanding passions are rock climbing and sea kayaking, and I've coached many people in both of these pursuits over the years. My wife and son and I are now into our seventh year of living in Seattle, and have begun sprouting the obligatory gills.

I look forward to hearing from you!

To your best future,

Tom

Reviews

Tom has 7 reviews.

Coach Tom Patterson is a find. His personal presence and heart make him a great choice for executives who are in personal and professional transition. Hire this man!

I have worked with Tom as coach during a time of tumultuous change in our business. He helped me stay clear-headed and focus on my priorities. Furthermore, he helped me simplify what was looming as a highly complex set of challenges so that I could tackle them effectively.

Tom has taught me how to become a better leader and a better person. Some of the transformational teachings include: triangulation, not affixing blame, 'what versus how,' and asking powerful questions of the leadership team rather than feeling the pressure to make decisions on my own. Tom is like my best friend in business. He cares about my success, but doesn't take care of me. He makes it fun and easy to lead and learn.

Tom understands leaders and their systems. He helps teams increase the clarity and grace of their communications, and he helps leaders grow in their calm, balanced authority.

Tom has a unique gift in his ability to help distill things down to clear, workable parts, thus providing a launching point to progress forward, whether it be personal, vocational or otherwise. Thanks for your help Tom!

Tom's gift as a coach is that he listens with both his head and his heart. During a time of transition in my career, his insightful questions coupled with gentle humor gave me added perspective and focus. By helping me recognize and boldly claim my personal strengths, Tom challenged me to think outside the box. As a result, I feel more self confident and free to explore new opportunities. I recommend Tom to anyone who wants to grow professionally or personally. Thanks Tom; you're the best!

Tom's coaching has had a significant impact on my work. His insightful questions, keen analysis, breadth of experience, sense of humor and compassionate pushback have helped me navigate adaptive changes, find creative solutions, keep focused and move intentionally toward greater effectiveness in both ministry and life. Tom's a gifted coach and this has been the best 'continuing education' investment I've ever made!

Location: Seattle, Washington 98155
Gender: Male

Articles by Tom

Leadership & Adapting to Immaturity

Leaders of any group or organization face the challenges of feeding the desires to contribute, or being drained by the squeaky wheels...

Running From...or Leaning Into

What's your posture when it comes to pain? Are you inclined to run from pain, or run toward life?

Recovering Your Peripheral Vision

Anxiety leads to tunnel vision. Coaching is about helping recover your peripheral vision!

To Confront...or to Cathart...That Is the Question

Confrontation doesn't have to be as scary as we think!

Willing Entanglements

Sometimes we get "roped in" without knowing it...sometimes we do it to ourselves.

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