Ep. 352 - Do I Always Have to Be “On” as a Coach? Stewarding Time, Not Hustle

Do you ever feel like you need to be “on” as a coach 24/7? In this episode of REALIFE Conversation for Christian Coaches, we unpack the myth that constant hustle equals success. We look at what Scripture says about time (hello, Psalm 90:12), name the mindset traps that speed us up, and walk through a practical, grace-filled way to steward your time so your business grows—and your soul can breathe.

We Talk About

The difference between busyness and fruitfulness

• How comparison and community can unintentionally speed us up
• Why “constant hustle” is a false belief for Christian coaches
•  Stewarding time vs. managing time—partnering with God in your business
• The 4 Time Blocks from the REALIFE Process:
• Present Blocks (soul care/self-care, time with God, health)
• People Blocks (life-giving relationships, connection, community)
• Project Blocks (90-day priorities with real action steps)
• Prep Blocks (admin/tasks with clear start/stop)
• Practical guardrails: deciding weekly coaching capacity, pre-deciding booking windows, and noticing signs you’re overworking (sleep, resentment, constant multitasking)
• Naming your unique voice and choosing aligned ways to be in the marketplace (social presence, teaching, local connections, etc.)
• A gentle invitation to pause and notice where God is inviting you to steward time differently this week

Scripture + Quotes

Psalm 90:12 — “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”

“Busyness is not the same as fruitfulness.”

Resources Mentioned

• REALIFE Process® Book Resources (time framework, mind map, more): therealifeprocess.com/bookresources
• REALIFE Process® Coach Certification (use our tools in your practice): [link in show notes]
• The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur by Kim Avery

Time Stamps

• 00:00 – Welcome + why this topic matters
• 03:10 – Busyness vs. fruitfulness (and how tech keeps us “on”)
• 08:25 – Comparison, community, and the hustle myth
• 15:30 – Stewardship > grind: partnering with God in your business
• 20:45 – Capacity, boundaries, and booking rhythms that fit your life
• 27:40 – The 4 Time Blocks (Present, People, Project, Prep)
• 41:10 – Signs you’re overworking—and how to course-correct
• 47:20 – A permission slip to pause + this week’s reflection

Try This This Week

Ask: “Where is God inviting me to steward my time differently?”

Pick one small, loving change (a Present Block, a People Block, or a tighter coaching window) and live it for seven days.

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About Teresa McCloy:

Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and traveling as much as possible. 

About Erica Vinson:

Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!