Hello! My name is Joshua Chan, and I am an alumni of Christian Coach Institute. I also have earned my Certified Professional Life Coach certification. I am passionate about helping people build and maintain meaningful, thriving relationships with others who do not share their worldviews or values. I help my clients become more mindful of their words, emotions, and priorities so that they can engage in challenging conversations in a way that minimizes frustration and stress.
I was raised in a very polarized environment, with an atheist father and a Christian mother. While I attended church with my mother each week, my father would frequently challenge my belief with difficult questions, like “If God is all-powerful and loving, why is there so much evil and suffering in this world?” or “If science can explain everything, do you still need God?” I came out of that environment with two important gifts: my Christian faith, and a great deal of experience in communicating effectively with people who have beliefs and values that differ from mine.
After graduating from the University of Texas, I worked for two years as a campus minister with Epic Movement, an Asian-American campus ministry committed to respectful dialogue between people who hold a variety of worldviews. Afterward, I spent time as a young adult intern minister, an Uber driver, and a personal fitness trainer. All of these jobs further refined my ability to communicate with and motivate people, resolve conflict, and cultivate positive relationships. Now that I am a Certified Professional Life Coach with the Christian Coach Institute, I am excited to help others who also want to build community with people from all backgrounds.
If you have questions about my practice, please read my F.A.Q. page or reach out to me directly through the Contact page. If you are interested in starting up coaching sessions, please fill out the Coaching Readiness Form before contacting me. In the coming months, I will also be releasing blog posts, podcasts, and YouTube videos. In the meantime, please subscribe to stay updated and to receive my free Conflict Resolution Guide!
