When Christine Jewell left behind a successful fitness business to listen to God’s calling, she had no idea it would turn into a published book, a fulfilling relationship, and not one but two new businesses.
Christine is a faith-based executive coach, author, and speaker helping high-achievers move beyond the superficial life into a whole new playing field where unshakable relationships, freedom, and fulfillment in every area of life are the norm, not the exception.
Christine bridges the gap between the spiritual and practical, making KINGDOM principles tactical and relevant to everyday leadership. Through her signature process, she empowers clients to boldly step into their Next Season of leadership and calling.
Following the Call
After years of meticulously trying to control her life, Christine reached a breaking point where her business, relationships, and health were pushed to the brink. She couldn’t carry the weight of everything anymore. Over the next 18 months, she went on a journey to learn how to listen to God and find direction for the next season of her life.
Through journaling, Christine discovered her new mission was to publish a book. Although she didn’t consider herself a writer, she heeded the call and decided to turn her journals into a memoir. What she didn’t realize at the time was that all of her spiritual work paved the way for a new business.
Combining Forces
Christine’s coaching work has always centered on corporate leaders, CEOs, and founders–but rather than talk business, she helps them with their relationships and personal development. Meanwhile, her partner worked on the corporate side in executive coaching and events. They referred clients back and forth before finally deciding to join forces and start a new company: Gravitas Nation.
As the business grows, Christine isn’t just a coach herself anymore but is now responsible for the coaches working under her in their certification program. To prevent another episode of burnout, she follows the Jesus model: she serves her community but then retreats to be alone and reconnect with God. It’s an important lesson for any coach or leader to learn: you’re not responsible for carrying the weight of other people’s emotions.
Enjoy this episode with founder Christine Jewell…
Quotes

“I really believe if we heed the call and we don’t fight it, we’ll naturally move into the next place I believe God has for us. And you’ll know because you get pulled into it.”
“People follow people.”
“A lot of people are screaming about contraction, recession, and God is really multiplying us and I believe we’re in a season where God is calling certain people when the rest of the world is contracting, so people can go, ‘What are you doing?’”
“Once we decide and say yes, I’ll do it, and we put it out there, the how always shows up.”
“The marketplace is the new church.”
“Our work is our worship.”
“I think the Bible is the greatest business success book ever written.”
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Podcast Resources
Visit Christine’s website: http://www.thechristinejewell.com
Connect with Christine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-jewell-9361612a/
Drop The Armor Book: https://www.thechristinejewell.com/drop-the-armor
Breaking Chains Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-chains/id1579338652

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