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Hi Brad, I’ve been considering working with a coach but before I do, I was wondering what format does business coaching usually takes?

Monday, December 12th, 2011

Business coaching differs from conventional business consulting in that the process involves using a series of continuing and on-going questions to arrive at conclusions and answers that work for your business.

In other words, a consultant tells you what is wrong and tries to fix it, while a Business Coach works with you to find out the issues plaguing your business, then works with you to help you figure out what you need to change to become more successful.

At ActionCOACH, we offer many different types of coaching programs, from one –on- one business coaching, to group workshops and everything in between.

Depending on the program, an ActionCOACH Business Coach can work with you in a group setting or in specialized one-on-one coaching or business mentoring sessions.

In the end, the format of your coaching is something you can choose, depending on which will best fit your needs.

All the best,
Brad Sugars

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Hi Brad, I’ve heard so much about business coaches and consultants, but I’m not sure what the difference is or whether I even need any help in my business. Can you tell me what the difference is between the two and some reasons I might need some coaching for my business?

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

The main difference between a consultant and a coach is that a consultant gives answers while a coach asks questions so you can get the right answer for yourself.

To put it another way, a consultant will do a lot of the fishing for you, but a coach will teach you how to fish. That’s why, if you want to improve your business’ performance, you want to hire a Business Coach.

Business Coaches are results-oriented and use systems designed either to move your business forward or deepen your insights depending on predetermined agendas.

A Business Coach will help you develop a plan that focuses on building your businesses strengths and honing your skills in the areas that need improvement for the long haul.

Unlike a consultant, a Business Coach does not come in and fix the problem for you, then leave.

When your consultant is done, you may have more questions without developing the skills or resources to deal with them, while a coach will teach you how to handle any challenges and be there for you if you need any follow-up help.

Business coaching is an individualized but collaborative process between the coach and the owner that ensures goals are met within set time frames.

Our process and systems here at ActionCOACH are designed to help Business Owners solve problems, increase strategic thinking, improve communication skills, create a business-savvy positive image and develop on-going goals, while making the business owner accountable for both the successes and failures in a business.

A coach teaches you how to overcome challenges, achieve your goals and gives you the support and accountability you require to stay focused, while staying with you through the entire process.
The usefulness of a consultant for a small to medium sized business is limited because consultants do not empower the business owner with the knowledge they hold.

Employing a Business Coach empowers the business owner and their team by teaching them how to fix the problem for themselves by implementing a systemized solution.

Over time these systems allow the Business Owner to relinquish many of their day-to-day tasks and take a more strategic position in their business.

All the best,
Brad Sugars

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