How to find a great business coach

Behind every great leader or successful manager is a team of people who helped them get there – and I can almost guarantee that there was a coach helping to guide the way. The volume and velocity of change and disruption have been heightened in every aspect of our lives – and particularly our professional lives. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why my coaching business has quadrupled in the past few years.

No matter how successful –  or experienced –  one is, sometimes we need people who can help us navigate through uncharted territory. Coaches are trained professionals who can help you find the signal in the noise. We look at you with a “fresh lens” and act as a sounding board for your ideas and frustrations. We can help you reframe limiting thoughts and workshop challenging situations. Good coaches balance cheerleading with accountability. We are like career co-pilots, mapping out your journey and helping you land the plane (or the project!) smoothly and successfully.

A coach might help you undertake career transitions or plan professional pivots; get promoted; create long-term career plans; prepare for a C-Suite role; hone their executive presence; master having difficult conversations; and much more. What I know without a doubt is that working with an executive coach can help you achieve and exceed your professional goals.