WHAT IS A BUSINESS COACH?

While every coach provides different services, here are some of the things that a Business Coach can do for you and your business:

AN OUTSIDE PERSPECTIVE

Why does Tiger Woods have 5(!) Swing Coaches when he is competing? Why did Tom Brady have eight different coaches? Why does Idina Menzel have a voice coach? One simple reason: they can’t see what they’re doing right, and they can’t see what they’re doing wrong.

Even small, simple, nearly invisible changes can significantly impact your performance when you’re the best.

However, when it comes to entrepreneurship and leadership, going it alone has been a badge of honor for many years. The elite among business owners knows the secret: a coach to see all the things you may have missed to drive that business forward is the way to truly get results.

YOUR ADVISOR

It’s lonely at the top. In particular, Small Business Owners are on the island with no one to share ideas with other than their family and friends. Your coach can be your advisor and listening ear when you are ready to celebrate big wins and commiserate over tough business challenges. The best coaches have the knowledge and experience to give advice that will drive you forward. And the very best have a network or team of Coaches on which they can also depend for their advice.

THE COACH STAYS ON THE SIDELINES

Like in sports, the coach is the one on the sidelines often calling the big-picture plays, but not the minute-by-minute decisions required to be on the field. Your coach doesn’t work in the business and, unlike a consultant, may not have all the answers. However, your coach will evaluate, support, and cheer you on to victory and business growth.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Accountability is a crucial component of coaching. Recent research has shown that writing goals down increases the likelihood of success by 65%. But add an accountability partner, someone who will consider themselves responsible for keeping you on track. The chance of success increases to a whopping 95%. At ActionCOACH, our proprietary planning methods and personal accountability from a professional accountability partner ensure huge gains.

EDUCATION

Your experienced coach is your partner in education. They can teach you through their own experiences or ensure that you get the training and education you and your team need to reach your goals. At ActionCOACH, we have volumes of complimentary business education that every client can use regardless of their chosen coaching services.