Faith Leaders
Kim is an excellent instructor.
“She presented with clarity, shared her expertise as well as her own relevant personal experience in coaching as well as her own experiences in life. She has a great balance of gravity and buoyancy. She was very affirming, offered clear critic and suggestions. She made the class interesting, compelling. She engaged us in the material. The review of coaching sessions while terrifying to me (Just kidding :<) were excellent, constructive deep dives into our specific approaches. She did an excellent job reviewing and explaining the concepts and applicable tools to be used when coaching pre-committed and pre-marital couples. It really came through that she is a master couples coach. She was an excellent coach to us as well: encouraging us in our learning, valuing our differences, noticing our successes. This was a fun and very clarifying, equipping class for me.
I have worked with couples as couples therapist for 18 years and I learned things in this class, was given tools that I wish I had much earlier than now. I also am fully “In” on coaching and so glad to be able to leave the therapy world behind, while I am grateful for it, this has been so renewing, revitalizing and further equipping me for working with couples. I am excited again!!
Just want to say that I believe that David’s work, model, paradigm for pre-committed and pre-marital couples is a real breakthrough. I have worked for years with couples, have completed the three levels of Gottman training. I have also used Prep, Prepare and Imago resources. I also did premarital couples counseling for years as a Presbyterian minister. I have seen in vivo, couples locked in the pinnings of commitment and yet not right for each other.
Ok, a long statement (smile) to say, the Pre-committed and Pre-marital coaching concepts and tools are a huge breakthrough. I have not seen anything like this anywhere else. I now have the tools, strategies, paradigms and concepts to help couples find partners for life and avoid relationships that are broken and don’t work. Tremendous!!”
The Couples Training was such an amazing experience in so many ways!
“First, I have found everything David Steele writes to be clear, insightful and applicable. He has an amazing talent for distilling complex material into simple, accessible truths with concrete suggestions for implementation. He is a genius in the relationship field!! The instructor, Annette Carpien, was always so warm, approachable and positive. She did such a wonderful job of presenting the material, answering any question that was thrown at her and encouraging class discussion. My work as a therapist has been positively impacted by many things I have learned in this course, and my work as a Relationship Coach now has a solid foundation to build on. On a personal level, I have learned what is possible and how to reverse-engineer the relationship of my dreams! Many, many thanks to RCI for all of the invaluable information and support. I am so grateful I made the decision to join!”
Easy to understand and use…
“Annette’s coaching, explanation of the material and sample questions to use for labs made the principles of Committed Couples easy to understand and use.”
Very encouraging as an instructor…
“Annette was a good instructor she had a very warm voice and attitude and was very encouraging as an instructor.”
Plethora of coaching tools
“Thanks Annette, you make coaching very relaxed and easy to do. I know with time I will be able to be confident with my coaching practice. The questions and insights that was brought up in class made me take a much broader view about relationships rather they are pre-committed, committed or blissful marriage. Besides the plethora of tools to our disposal Annette equipped our class to be excited about the coaching field. Thank You!!!!!!”
The work David and Linda have done is excellent!
“I recently completed the couples coaching training, and the work David and Linda have done is excellent! What I gained is equal in value to the benefit I received from RESTS. Now I can be immediately available to every potential client, whatever their current relationship status.”
I have been so pleased with my journey with RCI
“I just finished Couples Coaching Training Level III. I have been so pleased with my journey with RCI. The level of support, information, guidance, enthusiasm, professionalism and competence is remarkable. We all wanted the class to continue. How fortunate we are to have teachers, mentors of that caliber. What an opportunity to be with one that is so competent, knowledgeable and a mentor that was willing to go beyond. Thank you for providing me the opportunity to learn from a mentor such as Linda.”
You enabled us to effectively use the tools we learned
“Your ‘pulling it all together’ during the last class of the Couples Coaching Training helped me realize how much we covered and how much I learned in this teleclass. I now have a much better understanding of the skills we have as coaches to use with our couples clients and I’m excited about using them with my future clients. Your depth of experience working with couples was very evident in this class, and you presented the material in a way that will enable us to effectively use the tools we learned with our clients. Thanks for your energy and dedication.”
Annette Carpien models the skills being taught
“Annette Carpien is a seasoned professional coach and instructor who models the skills being taught. She is respectful of her students from diverse backgrounds/professions. I have grasped the foundational piece to couples coaching, and I highly recommend her for relationship coach training.”
Singles 2 and 3 was a blast to implement in real life!
“I used the Singles 3: Conscious Dating Attraction course mainly to follow along with the Conscious Dating principles as I am dating for marriage. Singles 2 along with implementing Singles 3 allowed me to quickly find a marriage minded guy with my online profile and we had sent each other our Perfect Day along with all our Requirements, Wants and Needs by date 3. During the coaching practices I uncovered a pattern of mini marriages and helped me draw boundaries through requirements coaching that got me the result above. Singles 2 and 3 was a blast to implement in real life!”
A wonderful experience!
“Tereasa Jones is a spectacular trainer! She genuinely desires each student to learn as much as possible and provides a warm and supportive learning environment. Tereasa is the consummate professional and an incredible asset. A wonderful experience!”
Tereasa Jones walks her talk!
“Teresea Jones makes it easy to wade into what seems like a deep stream of material and concepts. She knows how to guide the wandering into productive explorations. And her demonstration coaching is a very welcome verification that she walks her talk!”
The best professional training classes I’ve ever taken
“The Singles 1 class through RCI was one of the best professional training classes I’ve ever taken. Other distance classes can feel lonely, but this class was the perfect size to really get to know all the classmates and the teachers. The lab component was KEY to really putting the principles we were taught to use. The combination of knowledge and practice I’ve gained from this class make me much more confident in my abilities as a relationship coach.”
Training with RCI is top notch
“Training with RCI is top notch. Faculty and class members are skilled in multiple areas offering a depth and richness to each session that is unparalled. Trainings may be repeated layering additional depth and richness into ones expertise each and every time.”
RCI materials work!
“Your materials work! I have been a successful single for the last few months, doing my own things and bingo it happens! The man I envisioned has arrived into my life. Thanks for all your wisdom.”
Very powerful program!
“This program was very powerful for me. Although I have always viewed myself as pretty self-aware, I now have new insights about what I need in a relationship that will guide me to choose a good match for me. And the idea of screening potential partners for my requirements BEFORE the first date is a liberating concept. I feel sure I will save myself a lot of energy and move more quickly to finding my life partner.”
RCI provides effective tools to coach clients.
“Relationship Coaching Institute’s Conscious Dating program increases self-awareness. As an RCI-Certified Relationship Coach, I feel grateful to have effective tools to coach clients through the process of getting clear about the life and the life partner they truly desire. The Conscious Dating prorgram brings the power of self-knowledge and the spirit of possibility back into the search for a life partner.”
Conscious Dating is a wonderful resource
“I really love using this program with my single clients and have seen some of them go on to create really wonderful and conscious relationships — so I thank you for your part in my being able to help people find their life partner. This has always been a passion of mine and the Conscious Dating program is a wonderful vehicle for that passion. Many thanks for all the wonderful resources you so generously share with all of us. Congratulations on your book and the wonderful legacy you are creating.”
Clear focus and direction to the course materials.
“What I liked most about the class was the clear focus and direction of the materials and the excellent leadership of the facilitators. The energy from the group was the most powerful aspect of this training. It has helped me to create so much in my life.”
Meet Lori Davis, MA, CRS
“I am a certified relationship specialist with over 28 years experience as a counselor but had no idea how to start and run my own business. I found RCI was blown away with the amount of training and knowledge they offer. This program is equally beneficial for seasoned professionals and those with no coaching experience. Not only do they teach you what you need to know to be a great coach, they also give you the tools you need to start and run your business. I learned how to create a niche, how to sell programs instead of sessions, how to market my business, and much more. They are very professional and knowledgeable. The growth you can experience with them is unlimited. This is the best investment I have made in my professional career. I am blessed to have found them and to be a part of this organization.”
Meet Sandy Tomey
“I’m really happy with my decision to join RCI. Even though I’ve been coaching singles for years, the exercises and programs are saving me mountains of time. I just started the couples training and really like my lab group and training circle. It is wonderful to have the RCI “Done for You” resources for my business, I have been needing them for a long time! My only regret is that I did not join you sooner! Thanks for putting together such a wonderful organization!”
Meet Laura Menze, MBA PCC
“Although I was a Certified Professional Life Coach through another very well known coaching school, I was lost. I didn’t have a niche and I didn’t have any support, tools, or materials, such as workshops, worksheets, or programs to offer my clients. I was creating them all by myself and I was frustrated and floundering. When I discovered RCI and their programs, it completely changed my life as a human being, a coach, and a business owner. I now had the training, support, and materials I needed to enroll clients and in a way that I could truly afford! I also had a niche that completely resonated with my soul! The materials are amazing and so is the support to help you build your business… and this is coming from someone who already had an MBA. RCI has everything in place to help you be a successful coach and run a successful business that truly resonates with your soul and pays the bills!”
Meet David Wilder, M.Div, CPC
“I’m a Southern Baptist minister and retired Navy chaplain. My professional subspecialty was initially Pastoral Counseling and then Marriage and Family Education. After 38 years of specializing in helping marriages thrive, I was nearing retirement with the dream of focusing entirely on relationship coaching. So I turned to RCI and completed their couples’ coach training and went through their business building programs. I must say that this is the most helpful training I have ever experienced in real-world application of skills needed to make a difference in people’s lives. Plus, RCI has helped me tremendously in the task of setting up my coaching practice to both make a living and make a difference while enjoying my “retirement career.” Thank you RCI!”
Meet Kim Morse
“I was single for 13 years and had been looking for my soul mate that entire time. I stumbled across a relationship coach and started my journey of being conscious of who I was and what I was passionate about. I learned that the reason that I was dating the wrong men over and over had nothing to do with the men, but everything to do with me. After meeting Bob, the love of my life, it became a huge desire for me to help others manifest the love that I had found in my life.
I think the hardest thing for me when I first started with RCI was that I did not come from a therapist or coach background and so many in my first class had years of experience in the field. I felt a little intimidated and overwhelmed in the beginning. But with the help and encouragement of all my RCI trainiers, I quickly realized that I was unique and had something to offer. The training was so thorough that you have a confidence and know that you have all the tools you need.
My experience was truly life changing! You can not come through the training at RCI without a huge transformation. RCI not only provides excellent, insightful trainers but a phenomenal amount of resources that gives you everything you need to be successful. They were instrumental in teaching me that it is not only what you know, but how you are there for your client, just as they were there for me.”
Meet Ellen Kamaras
“I am a matchmaker and a life and organizational coach. I took singles training with RCI right after completing my life and career coaching certificate at NYU. The classes were inspiring and fun and the content and tools were fabulous! I learned so much about dating consciously and how to coach clients on getting clear on their values, life purpose and their needs and requirements when searching for a soul mate. I also received practice coaching in class as well as in coaching labs. Had I known about RCI earlier I most likely would have taken my life coaching training with them. RCI also provides wonderful training relative to building your coaching practice.”
Meet Tieu Nguyen
“I have felt so welcomed and taken care of since I joined RCI. I get the personal attention I’ve always wanted, the care that I get is top notch, I get the coaches and the teachers that I need to build my business and the confidence to be a coach. You can work directly with David and the instructors and they really care. If you’re wondering if RCI is the place for you and if it’s real, I have to say this is the best personal development investment I’ve ever made.”
Doris Helge, Ph.D.
About Doris’ coaching business:
- provides weekly teleclasses including, “Transform a Painful Relationship Into a Powerful Partnership”
- coaches singles and couples all over the world
- sends a monthly newsletter with special tips that help you when your relationship resiliency or confidence wane
- writes bestselling books like “Conquer Your Inner Critic” and “Transforming Pain Into Power”
produces videos and podcasts - has been interviewed on CNN, NPR and “The Today Show”
- often quoted in major magazine and newspaper articles
- internet syndicated columnist
Dr. Jackie Black
About Jackie’s coaching business:
- works by telephone with individuals and couples all over the world
- distributes a monthly tip sheet
- creates podcasts
- guest expert on radio stations throughout the world
- cited in major magazines in the U.S. and abroad
- internet syndicated columnist, relationship blogger and educator
- writes relationship books
Kim Morse
About Kim’s coaching business:
- One-on-one coaching
- seminars
- In-person singles events
- couples retreats on her boat!
Carol Page
About Carol’s coaching business:
- coaches clients virtually all over the globe
- 2 monthly newsletters
- Soulmate Discovery Program
Lewis Denbaum
About Lewis’ coaching business:
- private coaching for singles and couples
- Conscious Dating program to individuals and groups
- teleseminars
- face-to-face workshops
- couples enrichment workshops
Doris Helge
I love being a relationship coach because…in a world that is starved for authentic, loving relationships, what could be more fun and exciting than helping people gain their perfect partnerships? The joy of helping singles and couples move away from “I’m hurting so badly. I want to be loved, appreciated and respected for who I am” to “Wow! I’m amazed! All of my relationships . . . professional and personal . . . are now feeding me the love and support I’ve always wanted. Now, everything in my life seems easier!” I never forget what a privilege it is to hear you share your concerns and dreams in a safe setting as we design your personal journey to relationship happiness and success.
Laura Menze
I love being a Relationship Coach because…I get to watch my clients grow, blossom, become stronger, more self-directed and in charge of their lives. My clients usually come to coaching because they want to stop feeling lost or foggy about themselves and their life. They want help lifting the fog to see clearly. They want to uncover their ultimate destination in life and find ‘the one’ to share their new, amazing life with. When you help a client become empowered and self-confident in their life you cannot help but jump for joy as they begin to take charge of their life and embrace the role of the chooser in their life and relationships. You cannot help but feel an amazing sense of fulfillment because you had a hand in getting them there. It’s like watching a baby bird leave the nest for the first time and seeing them soar! I cannot think of any other profession that is more fulfilling than Relationship Coaching!
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Nina Potter
I love being a relationship coach because…I get to see marriages and families restored to a better place than they have ever been. It is so rewarding to faciliate incredible positive changes in lives that were so devastated before our work together. Finally I can choose to work more than I need to just because of the joy I get from fulfilling my vocation. My mission in life is to raise consciousness and therefore see happiness ripple out from each individual I have contact with. Relationship Coaching has given me the best opportunity to reach the most people in the most effective ways with the many tools I have mastered over the years.
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Michelle Blacksher
I love being a Relationship Coach because…lives are changed before my eyes. I love when my clients begin to have hope and confidence they did not have before and I feel as though I’m making a real difference in their lives, which then makes a difference in their world and the world-at-large. While I may not always be able to save a marriage, I feel as though I’m doing my part to change the current divorce statistics in helping to save the “next” marriage. My clients are becoming healthier and stronger people and choosing mates differently because of their new skills and perspectives.
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Dr. Jackie Black
I love being a relationship coach because…to me, nothing is more important or more rewarding than being the holder of possibilities for couples who love each other and are developing the emotional intelligence and learning the relationship skills necessary to co-create the happy, loving and lasting marriages they want and deserve. It is a sacred trust to sit in the presence of couples who are digging down deep inside themselves and connecting deeply with each other.
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Daniel Leonardi
I love being a Relationship Coach because…I get to see the beauty and power in someone when they don’t see it in themselves. There is nothing like standing for someone’s greatness, knowing who they really are inside and calling them forth. It makes me happy to help my clients open up in heart, mind and soul.
Lee-Anne Galloway
I love being a relationship coach because…I get to rock my client’s world, helping design their personal recipe for love! It is so exciting busting down barriers and igniting desires. By focusing on self-love and personal requirements, my client strengthens their authenticity and readies themselves to attract the love of their life. My enthusiasm for change and forward movement is contagious, and seeing the success of a client facing fears and jumping outside the lines is my greatest reward. I cherish the energy exchange between the client and coach and the safe space it creates for truth-telling and growth. Sharing my passion for love through coaching is my true calling… I am leading the “Love Revolution” one client at a time!
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Frank Wiegers
I love being a relationship coach because…as a 77 year old military vet and a three time veteran of divorce, I knew I had to make some changes. I began to study everything I could about love, sex and relationship. I have degrees in Business, Engineering and Law so I know how to study. After reading everything I could find on the subject, I found RCI and I knew I was on the right track. I’m celebrating nine years in the relationship of my dreams and my wife and I consider our love life a spiritual practice. My mission is to bring the joy and fulfillment of a great relationship to as many people as I can.
Christina de Jongh
I love being a Relationship Coach because…I love supporting my clients to open their hearts, heal their relationships, improve the quality of their connections, and take responsibility for themselves so that ultimately the world becomes a more peaceful and loving and spiritually connected place.
Carol Page
I love being a Relationship Coach because…it’s the most amazing job in the world. Most of us want to be in a happy and fulfilling relationship, which impacts every area of our lives. Helping my clients find and experience lasting love is deeply satisfying. I’ve also found that the skills I’ve learned as a relationship coach have enriched my own marriage and my relationship just keeps getting better and better, which also helps me to support others. I can’t think of anything I would rather do than be a Relationship Coach. I want to make a difference. I want to help others find lasting happiness with the love of their life.
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Mary Malia
I love being a relationship coach because…I get to help women break through the barriers of discouragement and overwhelm to find the love of their lives. It’s amazingly rewarding to see my clients break through fears and live their best lives.
Laurie Cameron
I love being a Relationship Coach because…it’s what God put me here to do – I’m singing the song I came to sing.
Barbara Ann Williams
I love being a Relationship Coach, because…it allows me the opportunity to share my gifts, skills, and talents with the world. It gives me the pleasure of watching light bulbs come on; of witnessing transformations take place; and of experiencing the blessing of sharing in relationships that are making impactful connections in one another’s lives and the world. It’s an honor and a privilege to be selected to walk alongside these relationships in their process. This is why I love being a Relationship Coach!
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Bruce Muzik
I love being a relationship coach because…I get to help struggling couples fall in love all over again and save their relationship from falling apart.
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Melanie Matcek
I love being a relationship coach because…it has allowed me to further support so many singles I meet through my matchmaking business. The ‘pairing’ of the two has enabled me to equip singles with essential, critical tools and information, which in turn, better their chances of a lasting relationship.
Sandy Therry
I love being a relationship coach because…I have the privilege of helping my clients get conscious about their choices that have led them into unhappy relationships and supporting them to get crystal clear about what they want their life and their next relationship to feel like and be like. I just love supporting each of my clients transformations from an unfulfilled life into the life of their dreams. As Zig Ziglar says, “You will get all you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want.” It’s a great privilege supporting someone to get what they’ve always wanted and didn’t believe they could have.
Kiki Strickland
I love being a relationship coach because…I used to be a part of a church that taught dating was wrong. Seeing so many single people stay single and act like it was God’s Will was disheartening. It is empowering to help my clients realize that they can MAKE a successful relationship happen instead of waiting around hoping it will happen.
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Tereasa Jones
I love being a relationship coach because…I love empowering my clients to make good decisions about the most important relationships in their lives. I love the transformation that occurs when my clients begin to put the pieces together. I love feeling like I had a part in the making of a relationship that will sustain my clients for the rest of their lives!
Paula Y. Martin
I love being a relationship coach because… of the positive energy transfer that occurs when I support and help maintain the essence of a marriage and a family. When my coaching helps to keep marriages and families together the positive energy transfers to the children, to their growth and development, and then to the world that they will influence as relationship functional adults. Relationship Coaching helps me to be the change that I want to see!
Maeve Crawford
I love being a relationship coach because… I get to be the soul mate catalyst and witness powerful breakthroughs and transformations in peoples’ lives. Women who used to lose themselves in relationships with men who didn’t respect or value them now become their own soul mate and choose differently in love and life. It humbles me to know the work I do has such an impact and I am inspired by the people I have the privilege of working with. I’ve had many different jobs, but none as rewarding as the one where I get to hear- “Maeve has made me whole again. Life is more fun and I’m more optimistic about the future.” Another great benefit of being a relationship coach? I’m in a loving relationship with my own soul mate and belong to a family of caring experts at RCI I can call upon if needed.
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Eva Abad
I love being a relationship coach because…it is fulfilling to see people grow and learn the tools to create the relationships of their dreams. People learn more about themselves when they are in relationships and increasing their skills to be effective partners increases their personal growth and overall life satisfaction.
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Candace Brindley
I love being a relationship coach because… coaching lights the way forward for people thereby revealing the path to healing our planet.
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Dr. Darshana Hawks
I love being a relationship coach because…of the joy and fulfillment that comes from helping singles and couples connect from a heart-centered space in a brain dominated world. Communication, listening, being heard, unconditional love, and addressing what’s not working are the strongholds in any relationship. After having been a single looking for love, finding love, and creating a blissful marriage, I love helping singles and couples find and create loving and lasting relationships.
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Susan Ortolano
I love being a relationship coach because… I can make a difference in one of the most important areas of people’s lives and care for myself at the same time. I’ve been living with chronic illness for over a decade and being a Relationship Coach has given me the flexibility I’ve needed to work with people who live all over the world from the comfort of my home. After getting sick I didn’t know what I would do for work until I discovered I could be a Relationship Coach and use the technology we have today to help my clients. It’s been a dream career come true! Plus, in my own life, I found and married the man of my dreams. My husband, who has been a hospice Chaplain, says that what people on their deathbed care most about is who they loved and who loved them. I want my clients to know and experience deep and lasting love.
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Anna Manning
I love being a relationship coach because…relationships are the cornerstone of human existence. Without relationships we cannot survive; it’s that simple. To be in a position to help my clients move from an unhappy seemingly stuck-in-quicksand situation to a fulfilled and happy life…, well, there is no greater satisfaction. The courage I see in my clients is so inspiring. There is so much synergy in the client/coach relationship that I think everyone should learn to be a coach. I subscribe to the old Buddhist saying “When the student is ready, the teacher appears.” My clients are–and always have been–my teachers. I love being a coach.
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Annette Carpien
I love being a relationship coach because… I get to help my clients have juicy and delicious relationships that are healthy, vibrant, authentic, trusting, caring and connected. RCI training is rich with tools, learnings and skills that really work for personal evolution, for gaining clarity and direction and for lasting couple happiness. My training has also been put to good use in my own marriage, now in its 40th delicious year. My work as a relationship coach honors my personal mission and at the same time, provides me with an ample, very satisfying livelihood.
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Linda Maglionico
Linda was a professional photographer and spiritual advisor passionate about relationships who says that she’s “made every relationship mistake in the book.” She describes how she started by practicing her coaching on her friends and built her business with their support, as well as giving seminars to meet-up groups and offering free strategy sessions. Here’s how she become a full-time relationship coach!
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Brian R King
Brian has 3 special needs kids and wanted to work from home to attend to their needs. Becoming a relationship coach allows him to work from home and have the life and lifestyle that he wants. Here’s how he became a full-time relationship coach!
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Nina Potter
Nina was a hypnotherapist specializing in weight loss who has always been passionate about relationships. Here’s how she became a full-time relationship coach for couples by nurturing her referral relationships.
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Ana Loiselle
Ana discovered our book Conscious Dating after her divorce and became passionate about relationship coaching. She gave herself one year to get her new business off the ground and was able to build a very successful relationship coaching business (including hiring staff) within 4 months. Click the player to hear her story!
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Bryan Gilliom
Bryan was CEO of a 30 million dollar corporation and left it all behind to pursue his passion for helping others in partnership with his wife Tracy, who is also a member of RCI. Click the player to hear his story!
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Carlyn Saltman
Carlyn was a documentary film-maker who became passionate about using video to help people with their relationships through “video feedback coaching.” Click the player to hear her story!
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Kat Knecht
Kat worked for the postal service for many years before deciding that relationship coaching was her passion. Click the player to hear her story!
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Laura Menze
After careers in real estate and the aerospace industry Laura became a life coach and decided to specialize in relationships. Click the player to hear her story!
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Le Doan
Le is a PhD psychologist who fell in love with coaching and decided to specialize in relationship coaching. Click the player to hear her story!
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Marianne Oesher
After 40 years in the corporate world, Marianne finally decided to pursue her passion for relationships. In this interview, Marianne describes growing her love of great relationships into a full-time practice!
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Natasha Fayerman
Natasha’s life changed dramatically after being laid off from her job in finance and going through a divorce. She was inspired by her own coach that supported her through those hardest times, and decided to strike out on her own journey as a relationship coach.
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Brian R King
Brian’s life changed when his coach helped him see that his self doubts were not objective fact. Brian was able let go of sabotaging limiting belefs and transformed his life, marriage, parenting and business!
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Martha Lee
A divorce left Martha in a very dark place. Meeting a relationship coach changed her life. Martha’s coach helped restore her self-confidence and set her on a path to accomplish her dreams. Today, Martha’s life mission is to share with others the light that she found in her work with her coach.
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Yasmin Abouelhassan
Yasmin’s business was struggling until her coach helped her identify and address her low sense of self worth that was connected to her business results. Since then Yasmin made some big changes, both inside and outside, and now enjoys success and prosperity. She exclaims, “I feel like a genie, set free from his lamp!”
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Sheryl Spangler
Sheryl’s life changed when her coach believed in her more than she believed in herself. Her coach helped her to be confidant and persistent in her dream of becoming a relationship coach. Today she runs a highly successful matchmaking and relationship coaching business!
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Esteban Irigoyen
After some serious marital problems Esteban was looking at a divorce. However, the real estate market in Argentina was terrible, so he and his wife were stuck living together while they struggled to sell their house in the bad economy. Eventually Esteban got the idea to use his coaching skills with his wife. which completely revived their marriage and saved Estban and his family from divorce.
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Laura Menze, MBA, PCC
I joined this program because: I have such a passion and interest in relationship coaching, so I was open to exploring additional opportunities with RCI through this program and I’m so glad I did!
In this program I have:
- Led conference calls for aspiring coaches
- Mentored RCI members in the business and practice of relationship coaching
- Mentored training lab teams
- Assisted Singles Coach Trainings
- My favorite activity in this program: Being called to leadership by being invited to be one of 5 coaches featured in the Radical Dating docu-series!
Direct benefits I’ve received from participating in this program:
- Built my skills and confidence as a coach and leader
- Was invited to participate as a featured coach in Radical Dating docu-series
- Hired to be a Singles Coach trainer with RCI
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Dave Wilder, M.Div., CPC
I joined this program because: I wanted to help other people get started as coaches and sharpen my skills as a coach.
In this program I have:
- Mentored training lab teams
- Led Radical Marriage support conference calls for RCI members
- Co-led conference calls for aspiring coaches
- Co-led Open Lab sessions
- Co-led Couples Coaching Mentoring teleconferences
- My favorite activity in this program: Mentoring lab teams
Direct benefits I’ve received from participating in this program:
- Fees earned for mentoring aspiring coaches
- I had a lot of fun and learned a lot!
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Lori Ann Davis, MA, CRS
I joined this program because: it was an opportunity to work with and learn directly from David Steele, to increase my knowledge and skills.
In this program I have:
- Assisted Couples coach trainings
- Mentored lab teams
- Mentored RCI members
- Mentored aspiring coaches
My favorite activity in this program: Mentoring lab teams!
Direct benefits I’ve received from participating in this program:
- Was invited to participate as a featured coach in Radical Dating docu-series
- Was hired to lead a brand new RCI program to support training graduates through certification.
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Sheryl Spangler, CRC
I joined this program because: I wanted to pay it forward because becoming a relationship coach for singles has been life changing for me.
In this program I have:
- Led conference calls for aspiring coaches
- Mentored aspiring coaches
- Mentored RCI members
My favorite activity in this program: Leading Q&A calls for aspiring coaches!
Direct benefits I’ve received from participating in this program:
- Was invited to participate as a featured coach in Radical Dating docu-series
- Fees earned from mentoring aspiring coaches.
- Becoming a better coach!
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Kim Morse
I joined this program because: I’ve always been willing to support RCI because I believe in what they do and the great programs they offer, and I thought this would be a great opportunity to help other coaches and learn some new things.
In this program I have:
- Mentored lab teams for coaching couples
- Mentored aspiring coaches
- Mentored RCI members
- Assisted open lab sessions
My favorite activity in this program: Mentoring lab teams!
Direct benefits I’ve received from participating in this program:
- Hired to be a Couples Coach trainer with RCI!
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Wendy Lyon
I joined this program because: I’ve been a member of RCI for many years and think it’s a great organization. It’s a way to support RCI’s growth and my own learning as well.
In this program I have:
- Assisted Couples Coach trainings
- Mentored lab teams
- Mentored aspiring coaches
- Mentored RCI members
My favorite activity in this program: Mentoring lab teams!
Direct benefits I’ve received from participating in this program:
- More confidence in myself as a coach and leader
- Learning new perspectives for coaching my clients
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Udall DeOleo
I joined this program because: I wanted to refresh my skills as a relationship coach and help others who are interested in becoming relationship coaches.
In this program I have:
- Led conference calls for aspiring coaches
- Assisted Singles Coach trainings
- Mentored lab teams
- Mentored aspiring coaches
- Mentored RCI members
- Assisted Coaching Skills teleconferences for RCI members
My favorite activity in this program: Mentoring lab teams!
Direct benefits I’ve received from participating in this program:
- Fees from mentoring aspiring coaches
- Fees from mentoring RCI members who needed extra support
- Hired to lead/coordinate the Mentors & Trainers Leadership Program!
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Tieu Nguyen
“I have felt so welcomed and taken care of since I joined RCI. I get the personal attention I’ve always wanted, the care that I get is top notch, I get the coaches and the teachers that I need to build my business and the confidence to be a coach. You can work directly with David and the instructors and they really care. If you’re wondering if RCI is the place for you and if it’s real, I have to say this is the best personal development investment I’ve ever made.”
Birgit Pestalozzi
“Hi, I’m Birgit from Switzerland. When I joined RCI a few months ago I had no idea about the coaching methodology and thanks to RCI’s excellent high quality curriculum and content I was up to speed in no time and getting my own coaching clients. What I like most about RCI is the flexibility, that it’s online and I can join from wherever I am in the world, and the different cohorts allow me to choose the perfect class times for my busy life. The support team of RCI is outstanding, I get my questions answered within 24 hours or shorter, and always in a very helpful, warm way that makes me feel heard and helped and feel like I’m coming to my family. I love that RCI pushes us to practice and apply what we learn and is exactly what I need to be a successful coach. RCI has extremely helpful business building materials, support calls, and coaching materials I use with my clients. I’m a huge RCI fan and I’m happy to be a Lifetime Member.”
Brooke Miller
“The Couples Training was such an amazing experience in so many ways! It was clear, insightful and practical, distilling complex material into simple, accessible truths with concrete suggestions for implementation. My work as a therapist has been positively impacted by many things I have learned in this course, and my work as a Relationship Coach now has a solid foundation to build on. On a personal level, I have learned what is possible and how to reverse-engineer the relationship of my dreams! Many, many thanks for all of the invaluable information and support. I am so grateful I made the decision to join RCI!”
Gina Daniels
“RCI provides top training to help you on your journey to be a highly profitable coach. It is not enough to just have good coaching skills. You need to be able to know how to market your programs and put yourself out there. RCI helps you do that, and all of these amazing tools are at your fingertips so you can make coaching your full time employment as part of your membership. This is amazing, and if you are wondering which coaching program to go with look no further it is all here with RCI.”
Anna Osiecka
“RCI is my best investment so far in coaching education and business building. Great trainings, step by step plan on how to build a successful practice and daily support with all kinds of questions and concerns re: clients and my business.”
David S. Wilder
“After 38 years of specializing in helping marriages thrive, I was nearing retirement with the dream of focusing entirely on relationship coaching. So I turned to RCI and completed their couples’ coach training and went through their business building programs. I must say that this is the most helpful training I have ever experienced in real-world application of skills needed to make a difference in people’s lives. Plus, RCI has helped me tremendously in the task of setting up my coaching practice to both make a living and make a difference while enjoying my “retirement career.” Thank you RCI!”
Lori Ann Davis
“I am a certified relationship specialist with over 28 years experience as a counselor but had no idea how to start and run my own business. I found RCI was blown away with the amount of training and knowledge they offer. This program is equally beneficial for seasoned professionals and those with no coaching experience. Not only do they teach you what you need to know to be a great coach, they also give you the tools you need to start and run your business. I learned how to create a niche, how to sell programs instead of sessions, how to market my business, and much more. They are very professional and knowledgeable. The growth you can experience with them is unlimited. This is the best investment I have made in my professional career. I am blessed to have found them and to be a part of this organization.”
Deborah Roth
“I first trained with RCI in 2002 and still actively use all I learned and all of their fabulous, always-evolving resources — it really is the gift that keeps on giving! I started my coaching practice in the late-90s as a Life and Career Transition Coach and it quickly became apparent that the two big areas clients wanted to focus on were work and love. I’m also an Interfaith Minister and have been officiating weddings for the last 15 years as well. RCI appeared at the perfect time as I had coaching clients who were single and wanting to get concrete support in finding “the one” (i.e. not just dating advice), as well as wedding couples who wanted pre-marital coaching. RCI provides powerful workbooks to use with clients and they continually update them, not to mention offering a myriad of assessments, articles, and marketing templates and resources. Today I still offer Conscious Dating® teleclasses in addition to working one-on-one with singles. And I find that I’m working with more and more couples — not just pre-marital — which frankly wasn’t my original aim. The support I get from RCI has has given me the confidence and resources to branch out in new directions which I’m loving!”
Patricia Lavigne
“I’ve been a member of RCI for over 2 years and took the Singles Coaching training and received my certification. I’m also a graduate of their Couples Coaching training and will be applying for my Couples Certification. RCI provides a huge amount of resources, assistance, training, business development and so much more. I have met some wonderful people during the training and now have long life friendships. RCI is not just a training institute, it offers so much more. I am very please to be a part of RCI and becoming a lifetime member. Thank you RCI for changing my career and opening a new opportunity of personal growth. I highly recommend RCI to anyone seeking to build a coaching business.”
Barbara A Williams
“I connected with Relationship Coaching Institute (RCI) in 2011 and have since completed certifications in both Singles and Couples Relationship Coaching. The materials and the training received are outstanding and leave you fully equipped with the skills, know how, and tools to facilitate individual, couple, and group coaching. With the done-for-you materials, marketing and business training and support, I find no reason to reinvent the wheel; and as a lifetime member, I find this to be of great value. You can come to RCI with no training what-so-ever and leave ready to start and grow your own coaching practice; and with the support available at your finger tips, there’s no reason for you not to make it. RCI is one investment I’ve made and never regretted.”
Ellen Kamaras
“I am a matchmaker and a life and organizational coach. I took singles training with RCI right after completing my life and career coaching certificate at NYU. The classes were inspiring and fun and the content and tools were fabulous! I learned so much about dating consciously and how to coach clients on getting clear on their values, life purpose and their needs and requirements when searching for a soul mate. I also received practice coaching in class as well as in coaching labs. Had I known about RCI earlier I most likely would have taken my life coaching training with them. RCI also provides wonderful training relative to building your coaching practice.”
Laura Menze
“Although I was a Certified Professional Life Coach through another very well known coaching school, I was lost. I didn’t have a niche and I didn’t have any support, tools, or materials, such as workshops, worksheets, or programs to offer my clients. I was creating them all by myself and I was frustrated and floundering. When I discovered RCI and their programs, it completely changed my life as a human being, a coach, and a business owner. I now had the training, support, and materials I needed to enroll clients and in a way that I could truly afford! I also had a niche that completely resonated with my soul! The materials are amazing and so is the support to help you build your business… and this is coming from someone who already had an MBA. RCI has everything in place to help you be a successful coach and run a successful business that truly resonates with your soul and pays the bills!”
Mari Lyles
“For any coach interested in relationships, RCI is the way to go. I was skeptical at first since I was already certified as a Life Coach from another coaching school. However, I can truly say that RCI was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The depth of the information amazed me, as did the abundance of resources and the support system RCI provided, because it was absent from the other coaching school I attended. I was thrilled by the trainers who always made certain that the student had everything necessary to succeed in the course. Most of all, RCI forever changed the way I view relationships – not just romantic relationships, but relationships in general. The course has made me more generous and gentle in my recognition that we’re all loving as best we know how and that we’re all on different levels in expressing that love. RCI’s classes helps one to love and live consciously – and that’s a great thing.”
Dr. Jacqueline Peters, CHRP, PCC
The Communication Map is a wonderfully simple and practical tool not only for couples, but also for anyone in relationships. The one page visual of the Communication Map itself is excellent as a reminder of the steps. The e-book provides a clear description of the steps, as well as examples of the effective and ineffective ways that we can communicate when we are facing issues in our relationships. As a leadership, team, and relationship coach who focuses on the science behind high performance relationships, I found The Communication Map e-book to be soundly rooted in the behaviors that differentiate successful couples and teams. Overall, it is a well written, easy to read e-book that provides a simple tool that you can implement immediately to improve your important relationships.
Lois Barth
”The Communication Map is an important tool for mutual understanding, deeper communication and true listening. The best part is that it’s so simple and its application is immediate . My clients find The Communication Map to be an invaluable resource and appreciate it’ simplicity and effectiveness. It soothes, heals, and paves the way for each of the partners to feel truly loved and appreciated.”
LeAnn O’Neal Berger
“The Communication Map is so easy to use! Thank you, David Steele, for saving my clients time and money by creating a tool they can quickly implement themselves. I literally only take a few minutes to show it to them and they can use it independently. The Communication Map provides great value, is simple and easy to use, saves time and money, and promotes closer and more effective relating.”
Nathan Cobb, Ph.D.
“I have used your Communication Map in my practice quite a bit with great results. I’ve been impressed with the Communication Map as a practical communication tool that combines simplicity and effectiveness in one package. It’s intuitive, easy-to-learn, and captures the essence of how couples can work together to resolve difficult issues, create mutual understanding and feel more connected. Thank you David for creating this valuable resource.”
Tara Kachaturoff
“The Communication Map is an easy-to-follow, step-by-step program for communicating more effectively with others , whether it’s with your spouse, partner, children or co-workers. Don’t let unresolved problems and conflict stand in the way of creating meaningful relationships. By following the Communication Map you’ll learn how to be a more conscious communicator to get your needs met while making it a win-win for both of you. I’ve used it and I know it works. It can work for you, too.”
Rick and Jo Harrison
“The Communication Map is great – We got a quantity and gave them to all of our couple friends. We love it, they love it . Whenever one of us is upset we walk through the steps. It recently made a huge difference for one recent upset that we thought we couldn’t get past, but we got to what was really going on, made a request, an agreement, and the upset disappeared! Thanks so very much!”
Geoff Farnsworth
“The Communication Map is a great tool that has helped my clients to reduce or eliminate unpleasant conflicts that used to end in arguing and disappointment. By using this simple, easy-to-learn method of conflict resolution, couples address their respective needs and restore harmony and satisfaction in their relationship.”
Bonitto Grange
“I LOVE the communication map and the audio/video tutorial. Using this tool with couples leaves no room for miscommunication for either party. What I like is it empowers both parties to express themselves and really listen to one another. Not only have I used it with couples but also in my own relationship. It is the glue that can unite couples on a much stronger level. Thank you for creating it.”
Nancy Hall
“After going through the Communication Map I couldn’t help but think ‘Man, I wish I had this ten years ago!’ Better yet, why can’t we teach this in our schools, starting in Kindergarten?!! The Communication Map clearly shows the steps we need to work through conflicts – with anyone – and having David go through the steps from the CD brings it all home. I appreciate the durability of the laminated chart as well. It would be nice if there was one in each household, school and workplace! Think of a world where people could communicate on such a conscious and caring level! Wow! I’m in! The Communication Map has very high value for the small investment – A very enthusiastic two thumbs up!! Thank You David!”
Geoff Kelly
“The Communication Map is simple, but profound . I’ve already used it to improve several business and family relationships.”
Louise Buckley
“Professional Coaching Foundations is a doorway into the exciting world of coaching. Come ready to learn, throw out your preconceived notions, and practice the coach approach! You will learn about the many skills a coach utilizes to help a client move forward toward their big picture goals and you’ll be challenged to speak with intention, clarity, and presence.”
Megan Darling
The RCI coaching program is the absolute best in it’s field. The concepts and content are exceptional. RCI is helping couples worldwide to live an emotionally healthier and more connected life together.
Parul Sharma
“It has been a wonderful journey of learning and growth at RCI, being a fresh learner of Coaching, this course has given me a powerful skill, exactly what i was looking for to add to my skills box. They are highly professional, have a great set of learned and experienced teachers. I feel confident to start my coaching business!”
Robert Clarke
“I found the course very interesting, credit goes out to RCI. The knowledge I have received is invaluable. I did on occassion find it challenging but that is the driver to keep going moving out of my comfort zone to work harder to achieve the desire goal of completing the course. Thoroughly enjoyed the course totally different from my background, but through this training I believe I can make a difference in peoples lives.
If you have ever considered working in the coaching industry and want to become a true leader in the Relationship field. I, 100% recommend the Relationship Coaching Institute. There professionalism, training and the will to create a fantastic coach seems effortless – so if you need a coaching organisation ensure you get in contact RCI.”
Yasmin Abouelhassan
“I have just completed my Couples Coaching Training. In a 6 months journey I have finished 4 Couples training programs each of which was a rich experience of its own. RCI is unique in the richness of material, immediate support and valuable feedback throughout the whole journey. The Team is highly professional, experienced and friendly.
The Knowledge is presented in a variety of ways that together create the rich experience of understanding and applying yet have room to be true to who I really am as a coach and as a person.
I’m proud to be an RCI graduate.”
Yasmin Abouelhassan
“The amount of available exercises available with the instruction and guidance of how to use them has helped me start and maintain my successful coaching business for 17 years and till now they are always enriched , updated, automated and inspiring to create my own versions and variations of them
RCI have not only excelled in the information, strategies and application but as always, they have been updating and upgrading their platforms and the paths that support each and every coach reach the success they dream of.
As a coach, there are times when I get doubtful or feel less than empowered to move on my path, RCI has always been the hub to rely on for knowledge, guidance, direction and support. It’s by far easier to regain confidence and get back on track with RCI’s support.
My success as a coach has always been nurtured by RCI.”
Anthony Brown
I’ve been a member of Relationship Coaching Institute for a year now, and I am most impressed, it far exceeds my expectations. The instructors, the mentors, the labs, the classes and all the many, many materials provided, all are excellent. I love the way that the training – in addition to providing the theory of coaching singles – gives the opportunity for lots of practice, and also addresses the business side so I can enroll clients and set up my successful coaching business.
The cost to enroll in RCI seems to me to be very reasonable considering everything that is included, it is an investment in myself and in my future. My RCI membership will enable me to create my very successful singles coaching business. The course is amazing, and I am so grateful to be doing it.
As a Faith Leader you most likely are already helping singles and couples with their relationships and you are in a uniquely qualified position to make a huge difference in your community as a relationship coach. You can easily leverage your training, experience, and audience to bring relationship coaching into your faith community and/or establish a private relationship coaching practice.
Here’s our Top 5 Reasons for Faith Leaders to Consider Relationship Coaching:
- You’re already doing it!
You can easily expand your relationship support and make a bigger, wider difference in your community. - Easily establish group support programs for singles and couples
Within your Church or Temple or privately, we make it easy for you to establish relationship seminars, workshops, retreats, and coaching support groups that you lead yourself or delegate to staff or volunteers. - Easily generate revenue
Let’s be honest, most faith organizations and leaders struggle to get by financially. Whether for your Church or Temple as fundraising activities, or privately for your own business, relationship coaching services and programs are positive, inspirational, and constituents are more willing to pay out of pocket for “value-added.” - Prepare for retirement
Most faith leaders will need to supplement their retirement income and relationship coaching is a fun and fulfilling retirement profession that allows you to work as much or as little as you want, from anywhere in the world! - Fulfill your calling
Most faith ministers join RCI because they feel called to make a larger difference in the relationships of their community but they don’t know how. Like Pastor Dave (above) they find relationship coaching to be the answer they’ve been seeking and RCI’s training and support to be perfect for their needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will your program be compatible with my faith?
Our coaching programs are designed to be universal and applicable to all faiths. Since our founding in 1997, for more than 20 years, our programs have been used successfully in all major faith communities. In addition, our coaches find it easy to customize our programs to their particular faith or culture, which we encourage and support.
Is it a conflict of interest to market my private coaching services to my congregation?
Most of our graduates who are faith leaders believe that it is a conflict of interest to actively market your private services to your constituents, and we agree that it could be a perceived conflict that would hinder both the private coaching relationships and the faith community relationships to do so.
However, the keyword here is "Market," which means you have two important options to consider:
- Serving Non-Constituents: Being a leader in your community, once you become a coach, most of your clients will seek you out by word of mouth, and we'll help you design your business so that no active marketing is necessary, however, you are free to actively market to your local community by conducting classes, workshops, retreats and presentations/seminars, which are very effective for being of service to your local community and reaching potential clients.
- Serving Selected Constituents: Successful coaches are selective in who they accept as clients, and by accepting clients from your constituency who 1) Specifically request your private services, and 2) Are functional and you have good rapport with them. As long as you are not actively marketing to your own constituents and only accept clients who are a good fit for your private services, you will set yourself up for success.
How can I charge for my coaching services when I provide individual relationship help as part of my job?
Great question. Let's make a distinction between a "consultation" and "coaching."
A "consultation" can be defined as one or two meetings to problem-solve a situation.
"Coaching" (or counseling) is a long term professional relationship to accomplish a significant goal or overcome a significant problem.
When a constituent contacts you for relationship support, do you provide unlimited individual counseling sessions?
We don't know any faith leader who does, as they couldn't do their job if they didn't have boundaries around how much time and help to provide individual constituents. Most faith leaders would meet a few times and make a referral if more help was needed.
So the relationship help you provide as part of your job is probably limited, and those boundaries should be well defined and communicated. You can leverage the resources of your faith community by organizing relationship support groups, classes, seminars and workshops (we show you how and provide the materials needed) that are free to your constituents or request a small donation from participants.
[Sidebar: Conducting a relationship seminar, workshop, class or retreat for your faith community and opening it up to the local community is great outreach and a great way to reach potential clients who are not your constituents. Charging non-members for the event is a great fund-raiser!]
But your private time is precious and limited, and after providing a consultation to a constituent you can choose to refer them to appropriate resources inside or outside your faith community, and discuss the possibility of private coaching if they are a good fit for you. If you do so, we suggest providing names of 2 or 3 other relationship professionals you can recommend to ensure that you have been provided all possible choices and options before they make their choice. Since their connection and trust is with you, it is most common that they would choose to work with you over someone they don't know.
How can RCI membership help my faith community?
Here's our Top 5 Ways RCI Membership Can Help Your Faith Community:
- Provide powerful relationship support services for your singles, couples, and families
Most faith leaders tell us that couple and family relationships are the most important part of their ministry and your ability to provide effective relationship support for your constituents will promote a strong, successful faith community. - Easily provide group programs for singles and couples
We provide all the materials and support needed to conduct relationship support groups, workshops, classes, seminars and retreats for your faith community. - RCI can train your staff and volunteers
With an Organizational Membership, RCI can train your staff and volunteers to provide individual and group relationship coaching to support the singles, couples, and families in your faith community. - Easily organize outreach and fundraising campaigns
Inviting your local community to your relationship classes, workshops, retreats and seminars can be great for outreach and fund-raising. We provide the materials and show you how. - Provide positive support and connection for your singles
In many faith communities, singles often feel surrounded by couples and families and feel left out and disconnected. Providing group programs and events for your singles will support them to connect with each other and enhance feeling like they're important and belong in your faith community. And, since singles become couples, you will be promoting successful marriages and families within your community. Here at RCI we make it easy for you to organize group events and programs your singles will love, and provide highly effective individual and group coaching services to promote successful relationships.
How can I fund my RCI training?
Here's our Top 5 Ways to Fund RCI Training for Faith Leaders:
- Fundraisers: Immediately after you join RCI you'll have access to all the resources you need to conduct relationship classes, workshops, seminars, and retreats. Just one of these events can potentially fund your RCI training. Plus, these are great for on-going fundraisers as well.
- Pre-paid Services: Announce availability of individual and group relationship coaching services and accept first-come pre-registration deposits for a limited number of spots for the first scheduled programs. Constituents typically jump to sign up because they trust you, want to benefit from these new services, and are excited to be among the first to participate. And don't worry, we'll make sure you are fully prepared and supported to provide these services within a month after starting your training.
- Sponsors: Most faith community memberships include prominent members of their local business community who would be happy to support their faith community to expand services and programs to promote successful relationships. Sponsors can also be from outside your faith community.
- Joint Venture: Most faith communities have strong relationships with other local faith communities who might be open combining resources for mutual benefit.
- Just ask: You have access to abundant support and resources all around you and there are always ways to make things work and people willing to help if you were to simply ask, which includes us here at RCI! Let us know if we can support you to find a way fund your RCI training.
Why would my constituents pay for coaching when we have free programs available?
Here's our Top 5 Reasons Why Faith Community Constituents Would Pay for Coaching:
- Free programs tend to be structured and educational and not designed to help constituents with their individual goals and challenges.
- Free programs tend to be limited in duration and scope, while coaching is longer term and can be tailored to address individual goals and challenges.
- One word- results. Free programs can be interesting, supportive and educational, but are not designed to deliver a concrete, tangible, life-changing result for regular folk.
- Privacy- many people prefer individual services because they don't want to share their problems in a group setting, and most free programs are conducted in group settings.
- Individual support- when they are stuck and want help, most people prefer individual attention to address their unique situation and needs, which is typically not available in free programs.