Addressing Professional Isolation

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"Sometimes we simply do what we know to do, and it's almost automatic, without thinking through the why and the end goal. The questions my coach asked were able to get me to focus more on the "why" to make sure our activities are aligned with our goals."

"My coach's questions really served to help me focus on determining goals with our congregation and moving on those."

"Coaching offered a safe place where I can share concerns and frustrations with someone who is not going to judge me or the congregation where I serve."

About your coach

Rick Gibson, MBA, CEC

Rick Gibson is the founder of MGR Development, a firm that specializes in coaching senior executives on strategy and communication. Rick is a certified executive coach who helps senior executives build sustainable personal and professional lives. He has a 27-year career at Pepperdine University, where he served as Chief Marketing Officer, Vice President for Church Relations, and Senior Vice Chancellor. Before Pepperdine, Rick was Associate Minister for eleven years at the Mission Viejo Church of Christ in South Orange County, California.

Rick has been active in the community, including roles as president of the Rotary Club of Los Angeles and a member of the Board of Governors for the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. He currently serves on the Board of the Rotary Club of Los Angeles Foundation and will be its president in 2027-28. Additionally, he served as a trustee for Heritage21, a non-profit aiding declining churches.

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