Transitions are windows of opportunity to Discern, Discover, and Design your change.
Expats Living
Abroad
Abroad
Having lived abroad for many years, I know first-hand the many sets of challenges which expats face.
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From major transitions, cultural adaptation and language learning, to the daily struggles of living out one's purpose in a different context, I come alongside and help my clients maximize the opportunities for growth while living and working cross-culturally.Church & Ministry Leaders
I've served on leadership teams of a number of churches and non-profits, both at home and abroad. I understand the unique set of challenges that go along with these roles.
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As a coach, I help pastors, missionaries and other non-profit leaders navigate change, achieve healthy life/work balance, and live purposefully within their personal and professional roles.In the Marketplace
Business owners and entrepreneurs have a special calling to live out. It is extremely challenging to stay the course and make God-honoring decisions when it comes to work, home and family.
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Success is in your grasp! As we work in partnership, I'll help you clarify your values, prioritize tasks and set achievable goals while staying true to your core values.Life Purpose Seekers
As a certified Life Purpose Discovery coach, I'm equipped to journey with you on your quest for purpose.
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Not sure where you fit into God's plan? Are you at a critical juncture and in need of clarity? I can help you sort through the questions and confusion, and uncover the WHY. Let's begin a journey of discovery together.
Take the Encompass Journey
Discern, Discover, and Design your change.
Discernment: The Path to Clarity
To discern well is to forge a path to clarity. And clarity is what we need to move forward. This part of your coaching journey involves getting perspective in terms of where you've been and where you would like to go. It's about telling your story, finding your purpose, and establishing values. Begin to map out your journey with a newly formed sense of excitement, adventure, and creativity!Discovery: Exploring New Possibilities
This part of the journey goes deeper into discovery. While component one may be driving past those destination points and looking out from the window of the car, this step requires getting out of the car, exploring the terrain, and noticing the details. What new opportunities exist? What’s most important and why?Design Your Change
Work with me to create a plan to put discovery into action! This part of the journey involves mapping out the destination points and initiating movement. As you decide what fits into the itinerary and timeline, you begin to build the structure needed to move forward with greater confidence and clarity. Start taking tangible steps toward your next thing!
Tim Austin, PCC
I work primarily with leaders navigating life and leadership transitions.
Seasons of change — stepping into new roles, leaving long-held identities, or discerning what comes next — often surface deeper questions around identity, calling, responsibility, and belonging. These seasons are rarely solved by pushing harder. They require clarity.
I was born and raised in Northern California and spent 20 years living and working overseas with my family. During that time, I served as a missionary, pastor, nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, husband, and father. Those years shaped how I see leadership and life — not as linear progress, but as a calling that unfolds through seasons of change.
It was in those cross-cultural and organizational transitions that I began coaching leaders professionally. I have since worked with individuals and teams across diverse contexts, helping them navigate complexity without losing steadiness.
I believe transitions are not interruptions to calling. They are often the very ground where calling becomes clearer.
My approach to coaching is reflective, structured, and rooted in values-based discernment. I see coaching as a strategic pause — a place on the map where clarity deepens and wise decisions take shape.
Outside of coaching, you’ll find me hiking, fishing, hunting, reading, traveling, investing in my church community, and enjoying time with family and friends.
Credentials:
Seasons of change — stepping into new roles, leaving long-held identities, or discerning what comes next — often surface deeper questions around identity, calling, responsibility, and belonging. These seasons are rarely solved by pushing harder. They require clarity.
I was born and raised in Northern California and spent 20 years living and working overseas with my family. During that time, I served as a missionary, pastor, nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, husband, and father. Those years shaped how I see leadership and life — not as linear progress, but as a calling that unfolds through seasons of change.
It was in those cross-cultural and organizational transitions that I began coaching leaders professionally. I have since worked with individuals and teams across diverse contexts, helping them navigate complexity without losing steadiness.
I believe transitions are not interruptions to calling. They are often the very ground where calling becomes clearer.
My approach to coaching is reflective, structured, and rooted in values-based discernment. I see coaching as a strategic pause — a place on the map where clarity deepens and wise decisions take shape.
Outside of coaching, you’ll find me hiking, fishing, hunting, reading, traveling, investing in my church community, and enjoying time with family and friends.
Credentials:
- MA in Education, Denver Seminary
- Ordained Minister
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coach Federation
- Certified Life & Leadership Coach, Mentor Coach & Coach Trainer, Coaching Mission International
- Certified Coach, Christian Coaches Network International
“Tim really helped us navigate a difficult transition overseas in the middle of the pandemic. From knowing what things we could do to leave well and arrive well (given lockdown situations), to understanding how we have different styles and paces in dealing with change, to learning how to leverage our strengths, Tim was encouraging, supportive and flexible.”
“Tim has been an essential partner in helping me process my vocational transition. His life experience was beneficial in understanding my situation and empathizing through the questions I was asking myself. He was able to help me see things that I wasn’t aware of.”
“I began coaching with Tim during a season of transition and Sabbatical in my ministry life. Tim patiently listened, empathized, and asked great questions to help me process not only my season of ministry transition, but also the implications for my personal and spiritual life. I left each session with a set of action steps and clarity on my direction in a season that was anything but clear. I recommend that anyone in a season of transition make the time to meet with Tim - there is nothing quite like the gift of an hour that is focused solely on your own needs when we spend most of our lives taking care of others.
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Navigate Podcast
What it's about...
The Navigate Podcast with Tim Austin offers personal, insightful and practical conversations designed to take the guesswork out of transitions. In each episode, Tim brings you strategies and tools you can use to effectively navigate seasons of change. Learn how to leverage change towards the growth and development of yourself and your team. Over the last 30 years Tim has enjoyed some combination of the following roles: husband, dad, missionary, pastor and life coach.
What you'll learn...
Navigate is a series of what Tim likes to call creative conversations designed to encourage and equip you on your unique transition journey. Tim combines compassion and insight as he walks us through the many challenges we're likely to face while navigating change. You'll learn from some great thinkers and storytellers as Tim interacts with his guests, mining for wisdom and strategies to help you leverage change for maximum growth.
Be my guest...
I welcome topic experts and everyday people with great stories and interesting perspectives. I encourage my guests to share interesting stories, experiences and life lessons that are funny, thought-provoking, and useful as a resource to my listeners. Before submitting an inquiry, you should be familiar with the podcast. If you’ve listened to the podcast and think we could have a great conversation, submit a Podcast Guest Inquiry. I will reply as soon as possible. If it feels like a good fit, I will invite you to book a pre-interview phone chat with me to get the ball rolling. Unless you live in my neck of the woods, your interview will be recorded over Zoom.us. You will need a high-quality combination of earbud/earphones and microphone. Your pitch must be to discuss a very specific topic on which you have unique content to share. This will not be an opportunity for you to promote your business. This is an opportunity for you to help, inspire and inform my audience. Thanks for considering this opportunity!
The Navigate Podcast with Tim Austin offers personal, insightful and practical conversations designed to take the guesswork out of transitions. In each episode, Tim brings you strategies and tools you can use to effectively navigate seasons of change. Learn how to leverage change towards the growth and development of yourself and your team. Over the last 30 years Tim has enjoyed some combination of the following roles: husband, dad, missionary, pastor and life coach.
What you'll learn...
Navigate is a series of what Tim likes to call creative conversations designed to encourage and equip you on your unique transition journey. Tim combines compassion and insight as he walks us through the many challenges we're likely to face while navigating change. You'll learn from some great thinkers and storytellers as Tim interacts with his guests, mining for wisdom and strategies to help you leverage change for maximum growth.
Be my guest...
I welcome topic experts and everyday people with great stories and interesting perspectives. I encourage my guests to share interesting stories, experiences and life lessons that are funny, thought-provoking, and useful as a resource to my listeners. Before submitting an inquiry, you should be familiar with the podcast. If you’ve listened to the podcast and think we could have a great conversation, submit a Podcast Guest Inquiry. I will reply as soon as possible. If it feels like a good fit, I will invite you to book a pre-interview phone chat with me to get the ball rolling. Unless you live in my neck of the woods, your interview will be recorded over Zoom.us. You will need a high-quality combination of earbud/earphones and microphone. Your pitch must be to discuss a very specific topic on which you have unique content to share. This will not be an opportunity for you to promote your business. This is an opportunity for you to help, inspire and inform my audience. Thanks for considering this opportunity!
Transition Companion
What it's about...
Whether transition is forced upon us or comes about by personal choice, making it to the other side requires that we process the loss, celebrate the wins, and intentionally plan for the next productive season. Reading and reflecting upon these excerpts from Tim's own transition journey will encourage you and increase your capacity to thrive in whatever stage of transition you find yourself in.
Whether transition is forced upon us or comes about by personal choice, making it to the other side requires that we process the loss, celebrate the wins, and intentionally plan for the next productive season. Reading and reflecting upon these excerpts from Tim's own transition journey will encourage you and increase your capacity to thrive in whatever stage of transition you find yourself in.