In this soul-stirring episode of Between Two Coaches, Norbert Orlewicz sits down with Mike Van Pelt - faith-forward entrepreneur, bestselling author, and host of The TrueMan Podcast - to talk about the deeper mission behind coaching and what it really takes to build a business that aligns with your calling.
Mike’s journey is anything but typical. After years of wrestling with identity, career uncertainty, and spiritual surrender, he found clarity not in chasing the hustle - but in submitting to something greater than himself.
They unpack the raw truth about coaching as a calling (not a shortcut), how men can drop the masks and reclaim their heart, and why asking for help might be the boldest move you'll ever make in business and life.
⚡ Whether you're starting your practice, rebranding your message, or leading a movement, this episode will help you:
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Balance faith, business, and service without burning out
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Get out of your head and into your heart as a coach
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Move from confusion to clarity through mentorship and surrender
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Build a mission-driven business rooted in purpose, not performance
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Turn your personal story into a platform for impact
Mike also shares his keynote, The Power of Asking for Help - a call to action for men who want to lead from truth, not ego.
🔥 If you're a coach, consultant, or creator navigating calling, leadership, and legacy - you don’t want to miss this one.
Today's Guest: Mike Van PeltMike Van Pelt is a men’s life coach, four-time bestselling author, speaker, and the founder of True Man Life Coaching. He’s also the host of the widely followed True Man Podcast, where he helps men step into authenticity, purpose, and leadership with boldness and faith.
Through his coaching, keynotes, and books - including True Man True Ways: A Roadmap of Discovery to the Masculine Heart - Mike equips men to reconnect with their God-given identity, strengthen their character, and lead with clarity in life, work, and relationships.
🔗 Connect with Mike Van Pelt: Website: truemanlifecoaching.com Podcast: truemanpodcast.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mikevanpelt Facebook: facebook.com/CoachMikeVanPelt Instagram: @truemancoaching Twitter/X: @truemancoaching YouTube: @truemanpodcast
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