Profile

Galen Hiestand offers a broad range of knowledge and experience to his coaching clients. For over forty years he has served as mentor, pastor, corporate executive, consultant, administrator, international leader, and advisor to people in all walks of life.

Living life fully alive is the heart of Galen’s passion. He calls forth his clients to listen to their heart, to believe in their resourcefulness, and to be creative in realizing their dreams.

Galen understands life’s challenges and transitions. He champions his clients to face their fears and experience the freedom and fullness of life. He sees each client as unique and is professionally qualified to assist each one in self-discovery. 

Live your “unique you” with understanding of how God made you.  The Myers Briggs Type Indicator©, DISC, Uniquely You™ Spiritual Gifts, Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis© and PRO Development™ are assessments effectively used by Galen to give you insight and direction.

He is a Certified Dream Coach©, a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach© and qualified in Systems Coaching through The Coaches Training Institute. Galen is an active member of the International Coaches Federation (ICF), Rotary International, and Toastmasters International. He is ordained with the Evangelical Free Church of America.

He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Wheaton College (BS), Trinity Divinity School (M-Div), and Wheaton Graduate School (MA in Communications)

Married for thirty-seven years Galen and his wife Carol have enjoyed living in Nebraska, Pennsylvania, and now in Illinois.  They have three sons (now married to wonderful daughters-in-law) and have been blessed with four grandsons.