There are so many terms for what is often quite similar to a business coach. It is easy to wonder what is what? There are also other terms I’ve seen being used, like ‘Business Strategist’ or ‘Business Supporter’. However, there are differences to some of these terms and remember if you’re engaging someone, ask exactly…
There seem to be two strong thoughts as to optimum management styles these days – manager or mentor. The first is the manager who sets targets, sets clear boundaries, monitors closely and ensures no one strays from the task at hand. They are clearly your ‘boss’ and keep a distance from their subordinates. The other…
Most business mentors and coaches have experienced many aspects of business; they have experienced what you are experiencing and know how to achieve positive results. They have the best knowledge of how your business will work well and under which circumstances. Running a start-up? You may need to hire a business mentor or coach for…
Different business coaches offer different services. You may focus on ideas or be particularly hands-on, or perhaps accountability and stretching your clients to achieve their optimum. Whatever your focus and direction is, you want to be a business coach who always adds value to your service. There is no better time than now. …
Business Coaching is becoming more common and more prevalent. Just as any great sportspeople, performer or leader has a coach, so do many businesses now. I have written a number of articles around coaching (links below) and here I thought I’d share with you some tips on how to select the best and right business…
Mentors and coaches (the experienced ones) have been in your place before and know all about business. Myself, I ran (and grew) a string of businesses for 15 years before I told them. I’ve personally experienced the challenges, pains, frustrations … as well, of course, the wins, triumphs and victories. An experienced coach will have…
As a business coach, I sometimes get asked “so exactly what do you do?” This is a great question and I thought worthy of a blog. Now I should point out, that every coach is different and their approach (and expertise) is different. What does a business coach do?…
You have stepped-up in your career from a regular employee into a manager. Congratulations! What then? Does your success in the organisation just end up there? Definitely not. You have just accepted the greater responsibility that requires a different set of rules, goals, and skill. This is another challenge to a certain extent of your…
All forms of leadership and management positions require one to provide coaching to their team. Coaches will guide and support clients. A good coach does encompass many traits, but a great coach encompasses all the good traits that a coach needs. A coach needs to constantly work to develop these traits and implement them to…
An awesome business coach possesses skills, attributes and traits that make them exceptional. These qualities often follow through with consultants, trainers, life coaches and advisors. So as an experienced coach myself, this is my take on what we need to have to be an outstanding coach. What does it take to be an…