BUSINESS COACH – ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE

As in any sport we need an impartial opinion from someone whose goal is to see us succeed. Someone who doesn’t judge the paths we’ve taken but just wants to see us reach our full potential. That person is a coach. A coach helps you correct your back swing, helps develop a business plan for winning, and encourages us as we struggle through the learning curve.
No two people are exactly the same. Their needs are different, as are their capabilities. A personal coach can help you to apply what you’ve learned in a way that will make it the most effective for you. And that means that you should invest in it.

What are the most common reasons people hire a business coach?

• Clarity of outcome/vision
• Held accountable on specific action plan(s)
• Managing change
• Specific planning strategy and tactics
• Improve interpersonal relationships
• Courage to take action and follow through on bold ideas
• Provide a format for “out of the box” thinking
• Alignment of decisions with core strengths and values
• A neutral party to provide insight

Should you hire a Coach?

1. Is your organization performing at the level you believe it is capable of?
2. Are you achieving what you want?
3. Do you have a hard time hiring or retaining people who are “good enough” to do the job?
4. Do you find yourself working for the business instead of the business working for you?
5. Do you have a clear, measurable action plan and a structure to fulfill you goals?
6. Are you satisfied with the balance of time at work and time with family and friends?
7. Do your employees share your vision for the future of the firm?