The Value of Hiring a Business Coach

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The first thing that comes to many people’s minds when they hear the word “coach” is a sport coach for basketball, soccer, swimming, football, etc. Athletes are most familiar with the benefits of coaching. However, there are many different kinds of coaches for different areas of our lives; business coach, career coach, life coach, etc. Coaches are people who help you reach your goals and your fullest potential in different areas of life. Having a business coach is like having a personal trainer or a tennis coach who helps you reach the top of your business game.

Hiring a business coach is beneficial for entrepreneurs who acknowledge and understand that they cannot know it all, and are not experts in all areas of running and managing a business. Most successful business owners have a business mentor / coach to give them direction and help in achieving their goals.

A business coach can be very helpful in situations where your company is in financial trouble, is in transition, or when you’re facing a critical business decision. A business coach is someone who will help you find clarity and focus when dealing with tough situations. A business coach is not just for the tough times though, many business owners work with their coaches in every aspect of their business, which includes celebrating successes.

Working with a business coach is different from working with a business consultant. The latter works on identifying the problem and providing specific solutions, whereas a business coach works together with the business owner to help them find the right solution on their own. This is a great way to establish a sense of accountability. The success of business coaching comes through a high level of trust and transparency that develops between the coach and the client.

Some of the benefits of working with a business coach include:

1. A business coach helps you identify your personal strengths and weaknesses
2. A business coach helps you focus on your goals and allows you to realize what you do best
3. A business coach assists you in brainstorming ideas and planning for change
4. A business coach guides you in improving your organizational, time management, leadership, and marketing / communication skills
5. A business coach gives you realistic assessment about issues happening in your business and sometimes even in your personal life
6. A business coach assists you in every aspect of your career or business
7. A business coach helps you develop clear business goals and establish steps to make them reality
8. A business coach helps you to see where exactly you are, and what you can do to improve your current situation

Business coaching is the most effective means to achieve change, growth, and development in your business. Working with a business coach means having a second set of experienced eyes focused on your business. With all these proven benefits, you really can’t afford not to hire a business coach today. The Business Maximizer, Pamela Finnesand, has spent the last two decades gaining hands-on experience in small business. Schedule your complimentary Business Breakthrough Strategy Session with Pamela today.