About Linda Hedberg
As a life and leadership coach, I help those asking “what’s next for me?” discover and activate greater purpose in their lives. I’m a coach, writer and speaker with an unwavering belief that we are all created for greater purposes. I want to see those purposes activated in everyone!
I thoroughly enjoy coaching, but my most favorite adventure in life is being mom to my son. He is a hard-working, strong, gritty, creative, insightful, compassionate, and fun university student – and supporting his greater purposes truly is a rich adventure.
I love living in the beautiful state of Minnesota. Although I welcome every opportunity to travel, I spend most of my fun time with family and friends close by.
Greater Purpose Coaching
Things can be going very well in our work, ministries and life, but there are times we are ready for something new or different or greater. I offer Greater Purpose Coaching to help my clients clarify and take action on the exciting new endeavors they are considering next. Whether it’s recalibrating for greater balance or tackling a bigger vision or going deeper in relationship with God – I love supporting others as they move on to their next higher, greater purpose.
Because of my faith in Christ, I effectively partner with other believers who want to experience the benefits of coaching within a Christian context. However, I also welcome and enjoy working with clients who do not share my faith.
Christian Coaching Resources
I am also passionate about encouraging Christians – those who are called – to enter into the coaching profession and thrive in business and ministry. In the Christian coaching community, I’m known as the author of The Complete Guide to Christian Coach Training, a unique resource that equips prospective Christian coaches with the information they need to make effective decisions about entering the profession and choosing a training program. I provide resources, coaching, consulting and mentoring to aspiring and new Christian coaches at www.ChristianCoachingResources.com.
My Coach Training, Credentials and Experience
In 2003, I took my initial training courses and launched my coaching career and business. My coach-specific training and professional coach certifications come from three top coach training schools – Institute for Life Coach Training, Workplace Coach Institute and Professional Christian Coaching Institute. As an International Coach Federation (ICF) credentialed coach I am member of the ICF Mentor Coach Registry and provide mentor coaching to those pursuing an ICF PCC credential. My BA from Bethel University (MN) is in psychology and my post-graduate coursework at St. Cloud State University (MN) was in the MBA program.
Formerly, I worked in corporate human resources and college student development. My life experience also includes balancing family and career, living with physical limitations (I have lupus) and being raised in a pastor’s family.
My Coaching Credentials
- Professional Certified Coach, International Coach Federation
- Certified Life Coach, Institute for Life Coach Training
- Certified Leadership and Talent Management Coach, Workplace Coach Institute
- Certified Professional Life Coach, Professional Christian Coaching Institute
Business Affiliations
- International Coach Federation
- Christian Coaches Network International
- Fellowship of Christian Business and Professional Women (Member, Board of Directors)
Publications
Author and editor of The Complete Guide to Christian Coach Training – 2016. www.christiancoachtrainingguide.com
Author and Compiler of Becoming a Coach: Wisdom from Leaders in Christian Coach Training. www.mychristiancoachtraining.com
Author and presenter of the De-Stressing the Holidays workshops and products, including workbook and audio. www.de-stressingtheholidays.com
Articles published in Today’s Christian Woman, the Journal of Christian Coaching, Christian Coaching Magazine.
Contributing writer to two top Christian coaching blogs, www.christianlifecoaching.com and at www.christiancoachingcenter.org.
Author of blog, newsletters and coaching tools as owner of www.christiancoachingresources.com, a site offering resources to prospective and new Christian coaches.