How I Became a Coach: Dale Young #393

Joining us in our "How I Became a Coach" series is Dale Young, PCC, who comes from a diverse background in IT work, corporate management, and co-founding a tech company. However, despite his success, Dale still felt like he had a "job" instead of a career he loved. This awareness was the first step in Dale's journey towards becoming a professional coach. Though the transition into coaching wasn't always smooth, Dale persevered through health problems, financial difficulties, and an unwanted divorce. Today, Dale is thrilled to have found the career he loves.  Tune in to this candid conversation as Dale shares his experiences and insights, offering you encouragement, wisdom, and godly inspiration.  About Dale Young Dale is an ICF Professional Certified Coach, WeAlign Executive Coach, Gallup Strengths Coach, and helps Christian entrepreneurs and business owners find and follow their calling. He uses the CliftonStrengths assessment and his own Calling Framework to help them Tame their Chaos, Focus their Clarity, and Pursue their Calling. Dale is a co-author in Next Level Your Life, which was released in January 2023 and achieved #1 bestseller status in 31 categories on Amazon, 10 of them International. Dale is also a speaker with real-life stories from his multiple-decade career in I.T. and leadership. He's known for his out-of-the-box thinking, and his ability to connect with people from all walks of life. He holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin. Dale is married to his new bride Kayla for 2 years and lives in the country west of Fort Worth, Texas. When he's not coaching or learning something new, they enjoy traveling, Christian concerts, and serving at Solid Rock Church. Connect with Dale: [email protected] For a free download of Dale's story in Next Level Your Life plus the Calling Framework, go to https://CoachDale.com/locusts