Podcast Notes
Episode 474 Getting Real About What You Want Hosts: Brian Miller, PCC and Chad Hall, MCC Date: July 17, 2025
In this episode, Brian Miller and Chad Hall explore the deceptively simple yet profoundly important coaching question: What do you want? They unpack how naming desires—whether deep, superficial, or somewhere in between—can transform both coaching conversations and personal spiritual growth. Drawing parallels to biblical stories and real-life examples, they reflect on how acknowledging and expressing desires can lead to clarity, healthier goals, and deeper self-understanding.
Key Highlights:The Question at the Core of Coaching
Asking “What do you want?” often uncovers hidden motivations and unmet desires driving a client’s behavior.
The Fear of Shallow Wants
Many people worry that naming their wants will make them seem selfish or superficial, but it often leads to deeper, more meaningful goals.
Desires as Hidden Forces
Unacknowledged wants can quietly steer decisions; bringing them into the light allows more intentional action.
Spiritual Dimensions of Wanting
Expressing desires honestly before God can deepen faith and reveal truer longings over time.
The Three Essential Questions
From Scott Adams: What do you want? What will it cost? How willing are you to pay the cost?
Coaching should be a safe space where clients can express raw, unprocessed desires without judgment.
Sometimes getting what you want reveals that it’s not what you truly need—leading to healthier desires and better decisions.
Coaches can model the unconditional acceptance shown in the story of the prodigal son, staying open and curious rather than offended by a client’s wants.
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