How to Help People Discover Their Purpose

The value of coaching is huge in life and in leadership. I have personally gleaned a great deal from coaches that have poured into my leadership journey. But perhaps the greatest coaching I ever received was from a co-worker who helped me discover my purpose in life.

This careful coaching was framed around a passage of scripture in Ephesians 2:10: “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” That coaching took place more than 15 years ago, but it has shaped my life, leadership and career path in undeniable ways. When I wrote Do Good Works: Am I Doing What I Was Made to Do? I set out on a journey to help others awaken the “good works” God created them to do. But my hope was also much greater. I wanted to develop a tool that mentors, coaches and leaders could use as a coaching roadmap to help friends, co-workers and mentees discover their God-given purpose. That’s part of the reason Do Good Works includes the Good Works Journal in the back of the book. This simple tool provides a pathway to foster great conversations, and to help the person you are coaching identify the 10 pieces of the Good Works Puzzle. If you’re looking for a new book to discuss with a team you are leading, or if you’re mentoring someone through a one-on-one coaching relationship, check out Do Good Works. Here are what a few others leaders are saying about Do Good Works: 

“Do Good Works isn’t just another book. It is a personification of who Stephen Blandino is—this is his life message. His passion for calling and life purpose is with the belief that there is more in you, for you and through you. You’ll want everyone you know to be called to good works.” —Dr. Sam Chand, Leadership Consultant and Author of Leadership Pain “Do Good Works is a compelling and practical guide to discover the unique purpose God created you to fulfill. If your purpose is unclear, you’re dissatisfied with your job or if you’ve ever questioned how God could use you to make a difference in the world, this book is for you. I believe in Stephen Blandino, and his book will help you find focus and live out the good works God made you to do. —Tony Morgan, Founder & Chief Strategic Officer of The Unstuck Group “I want to maximize this one life I was given, which is why I highly recommend Do Good Works to anyone seeking to better understand their God-given purpose. Whether you’re starting out, starting over, or just looking for clarity and direction, this book will help you understand and live out God’s unique design for your life.” —Chris Railey, National Director of Church Multiplication Network “I’ve been engaged in the topic of life planning for almost three decades as a speaker, writer and coach. In Do Good Works, Stephen Blandino has given us one of the most practical and accessible resources I’ve seen on this important topic. Follow this process and get started on the good works God has prepared in advance just for you.” —Steve Moore, President, Nexleader, Author of Who is My Neighbor?

You can learn more about Do Good Works, coaching, or seminars at at DoGoodWorksBook.com. You can also download the free Six-Session Group Discussion Guide or request special pricing on bulk orders.