Is business coaching right for you?

The effectiveness of hiring a business coach can vary. It all depends on the specific circumstances of you, the business owner, and your coach.  

There are many reasons published about why you should hire a business coach, so included in our explanations are also reasons it may not be right for you so you can make a truly informed decision.

1). Cost

Hiring a business coach can be deemed as expensive and therefore you may feel it is not affordable for you. That is why our coaching programmes start from as little as £100 p.c.m.

Additionally, if you are not experiencing significant business challenges or striving for business growth then you may not see the value of having a coach.

If this is the case, you may feel that saving your money rather than investing it to improve your processes, profits or work-life balance is a better plan for you.

2). Self-sufficiency

You may feel that you have all the necessary skills and experience to run your business without the help of a coach.

To get the most out of business coaching you must be willing to open up your mind to an outsider looking in and giving you their views. You must also want to learn from a coach who has worked with numerous businesses and appreciate their expertise.

If you would rather rely on your own judgment and expertise rather than seek outside guidance then these are strong reasons you shouldn’t hire a business coach.

3). Time constraints

Running a business can be a full-time job, and you may feel that you do not have the time to commit to regular coaching sessions.

If you feel that your time is better spent focusing on working IN your business rather than ON your business, then your mindset towards coaching means it’s not the right time for you to hire a business coach. However, if you wish to work towards freeing up your time and having a business that can work without you to give you time to enjoy hobbies or spend more time with the family, then hiring a business coach will be a good investment.

4). Lack of trust

You may be hesitant to work with a coach because you do not trust their abilities or do not believe that they will be able to provide you with valuable insights or guidance.

If you are unsure then take a look at our case studies and testimonials

5). Mismatched expectations

If you think a coach can turn your failing business around within weeks, or help you get an immediate increase in sales don’t hire a coach.

Be careful of having unrealistic expectations about how quickly you can achieve your goals or overcome certain challenges. Good coaches such as ourselves follow proven methods and techniques that look at your business as a whole and work with you to create a sustainable, highly profitable business.  Realistically, you’re looking at one to five years of coaching dependent on your goals.

Decisions, decisions…

The decision to hire a business coach should be based on your specific needs and goals, and careful consideration should be given before an investment is made.

If you feel business coaching could be right for you, the next step is to register for a no-obligation discovery session with one of our friendly coaches

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