Bill McRea

A business coach works to create a partnership with you, the client, in an effort to focus on supporting you in achieving your goals and objectives.

Business coaches work with people in a Group coaching or a one on one basis. Here are some of the ways in which the two approaches differ. Each has their own strengths. You choose the approach that you think will be the best for your needs.

In a group coaching environment, the coach facilitates the common needs of the group rather than focusing in on one individual’s needs. In a group coaching session, there can develop a group synergy and energy where members share their experiences and learn from the experiences of other members of the group.

The group coaching environment can foster the development of business relationships among the members who can support and encourage one another.

Group coaching can be more cost effective as it tends to be lower than the one on one pricing plan.

One on one coaching is when the business coach focuses their attention on you as an individual. The focus in this arrangement is to customize the work to help you as an individual achieve and even exceed the goals you have set for yourself.

One on one coaching is flexible and you work with your coach to define the sessions, and the method of delivery, be it in person, over the phone or through email.

Whether in person or over the phone, these coaching sessions are geared towards exploring what is important to you, uncovering those barriers to effectiveness, and helping you to clearly define what you want so that you can focus your effort and attention on achieving your goals.

An effective business coach will help you to shift out of your comfort zone and expand your vision of what is possible.

What successes have you enjoyed in your business as a result of working with an online business coach?

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You look to hire a business coach because you know, as Einstein wisely said, “You can never solve a problem on the level on which it was created.” Bringing in a business coach who has the objectivity, knowledge and expertise to jettison you right out of your comfort zone and teach you how to replace those old, non-productive habits with new, powerful practices can help you achieve and exceed your goals.

Here are a few questions you can use to get you thinking about What to look for in a great business coach:

Are they someone that you have a rapport with?

You will be working with this person shoulder to shoulder for awhile, so you want to make sure that you like them, that you ‘click’ with them and that they are someone that you can develop a good rapport with.

Have they defined exactly What they can and can’t do for you?

You will be implementing the strategies and practices that the coach suggests, so you must be clear on your expectations of the business coach and the coach’s expectations of you as a client.

How much experience do they have in coaching online business clients?

Get a feel for their level of experience with coaching online business clients. What financial level of clients make up the bulk of their business? Are you comfortable with this coach’s level of experience?

Does their approach/philosophy resonate with your core values?

You must find someone who has values that are in alignment with your values to eliminate a huge potential for conflict.

What do you look for in a great business coach?

Are they easily accessible when you need them?

Can you reach this coach whenever you need them, or do they only have limited contact hours when they are available to you? How quick are they to return phone calls, emails? Will they be there for you if you find yourself in a crisis where you need their assistance right away?

Hiring a business coach is a big step. These questions will guide you towards thinking your decision through strategically.

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