Lord Sugar has one. 90% of the top FTSE businesses in the UK have one. Richard Branson once said, "Business people may not always be as effective as sports people, because they don't all have one."
Having one of these in your business will make the difference between satisfactory results, and breathtaking ones!
What is this secret ingredient? Yes, you guessed it! It's your very own coach!
So, what benefits can your business get from using a coach? There are many advantages, but three main ones stand out. First of all, you will obtain a crystal clear vision for your business. Many business owners are so wrapped up in working "in" their businesses that they do not take a step back to work "on" their business. Having a coach will enable you to put this vital concept into practice.
Secondly you will be able to identify any challenges or potential challenges that you are facing in your business, and take positive, practical steps to resolve them. Thinking outside the box is an important part of this process and something that you will learn to improve as you continue with your coaching. A brand new idea could be just the one you need to make that vision a reality sooner rather than later!
Thirdly, and possibly the most important one, is having someone who will hold you accountable for your actions. It's no good having visions and plans if you don't put them into practice in a structured, focused way. Working with your coach is like having a personal trainer for your business. If you don't do what you've agreed to do, your coach will be demanding reasons and pushing you all the way to where you need to be. In short, your coach will empower you to make sure you get things done!
With so much stress in business today, directors are also grateful for the presence of someone who will listen to their problems without being judgmental.
Other things that a coach can provide are: offering small businesses the tools with which to grow, helping more established businesses re-evaluate what they are doing in order to be their best, improving communication between staff members and the public, work/life balance, greater satisfaction at work and more robust business building.
If you are based in the North West, then why not book a FREE hour at our Coaching Clinic this Wednesday to discover how coaching can boost your business? Full details can be found on www.themanchestercoachingacademy.com/7.html.
