Michael D. Warden is the founder and president of the Ascent Coaching Group, Inc. As a Professional Co-Active Coach, he is fully trained and certified through the Coaches Training Institute, as well as in Relationship Intelligence and Systems Work through The Center for Right Relationship. He’s an active member of the International Coach Federation, the principle governing body of professional coaches around the world. With over 20 years of experience working in Christian ministry and with Christian leaders, Michael brings a unique understanding of the God-driven process of authentic life transformation and the special challenges faced by those called to lead others toward the richer, deeper, truer life God created them to live. His personal passion is to inspire leaders toward a lifestyle of ongoing transformational intimacy with Christ, so that they might fulfill ~ both in their work and in life ~ all that God dreams for them.
Why I am a Coach…
“The bottom line? Coaching has an amazing transformational effect on people’s lives. There’s a real, tangible power to it. In part it’s the power of a forged alliance between two willing souls working together toward a worthy goal, but there’s a deeply spiritual aspect to it too that transcends and magnifies the impact of what each person brings. I love the synergy of it all, the creativity, the inspiration, and the work. My clients inspire me with their courage, and their willingness to move with passion and tenacity toward their calling and the life of their deepest dreams. There are few greater joys that I can imagine than watching my clients discover all they were created to be, and step into the bigger life they were meant to live with confidence and authenticity. My gift in that process comes in knowing that I was a part of that success.”
What People Are Saying…
“I have never had a coach before so this was a new experience for me. I really didn’t know if the cost and time would be worth it. After being coached by Mike my only regret is that I didn’t have a coach sooner. Not only has Mike helped me as a leader but he has also come to our station and created an alignment and unity of our leadership team for our core values. He has so many tools and experience that have helped us grow. I look forward to my coaching sessions Mike as together we can work confidentially through the challenges I face. I am better prepared now and my team has told me that I am a more effective leader. As a results we have a better place to work and we are getting more things done.”
~ Tim McDermott, President, KSBJ Radio
“The time I spent working with Michael helped me gain new insight on how to creatively solve the challenges I was facing. He helped me understand better how I see myself, how others see me, and how use my strengths to be more effective as a leader. Our time together forced me to push pause on my crazy pace and think strategically how to lead forward, rather than be reactive to challenges. So glad I had this opportunity. I’m a much better leader today because of the investment Michael made in me.”
~ Charles Dishinger, Executive Pastor, Gateway Church in Austin
“Michael knows how to extract the best from people. Through a blend of introspective and challenges questions and experiences, he helped me gain personal and ministry momentum. What I hoped to happen was exceeded by what has actually happened within me and in my ministry setting.”
~ Eric Bryant, South Campus Pastor, Gateway Church in Austin