Benefits Of Business Coaching
I was having a conversation with another business coach recently and we were talking about how tricky it can be to get across the real ‘feeling’ of working with you through things like social media.
I often talk about ‘firing a rocket up the jacksie of your business’ at networking events. It always gets a laugh. And sometimes people approach me & tell me that they know they’re a bit slap-dash and could definitely do with a rocket up the ar*e. They can see the benefit! But other times people quietly tell me that they find me a bit intimidating and they don’t think they could cope with my style of coaching.
That’s when I know that I’m not getting my message across clearly enough. 🤦♀️
Because, if people ask me what kind of coach I am and how it feels for my clients, the truth is that there’s really no one-size-fits-all approach for me.
With some clients, I know that what works is strong accountability, big targets and consistently tough love.
But for other clients that would be absolutely the wrong approach. Some clients really struggle with confidence (even though they’re awesome) so they need reassurance, encouragement, cheerleading and gently checking up on.
In reality, almost every client needs a blended approach and I see it as one of my chief responsibilities in our coaching relationship to understand exactly what a client needs at that moment to help them take action. Because there’s the rub (rub of what I wonder, but hey – let’s not get too distracted! 🤣)
The one thing that unites every one of my clients is that they work with me because they want to achieve better results in their business. (Results as defined by them, not by me). And frankly, if they don’t see those benefits then I’m not the right coach for them. So, my job is to work out how I can best help them to take the right action that will help them achieve that on any given day.
I have a feeling I’m still not succinctly conveying what it genuinely feels like to work with me, so you’ll never believe what I’ve done …
YES!! I’ve made a video about it! 😁
In this week’s business tips video I’ve gone into more detail about the benefits of business coaching, about the experience itself and what it feels like for my clients (and could for you too, if you get in touch!)
So, for the curious amongst you please watch to find out more and whet your appetite.
Got questions? Why not book a 15 minute exploratory call with me? Just stop faffing with social media for a few minutes and you could easily fit in a 15-minute call couldn’t you??
