A great coach accelerates growth—if the fit is right. Learn what coaching is (and isn’t), how to compare styles and credentials, and how to find a leadership coach who matches your style, your goals, and your budget.
A great coach for business is the modern equivalent of a good mentor, the person who helps you understand how we really learn at work. If you have the option between coaching vs mentoring, go with the mentor. However, if a mentor is not an option, a coach is the next best thing. If you’ve ever wished you had a mentor—a trusted advisor who could help you figure out how we really learn at work, especially in the toughest situations—you’re…
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If you’re looking for a coach, it’s useful to know the differences between coaching vs teaching vs therapy. All these learning pathways help people grow—but they do it in very different ways. There is a key difference between coaching and therapy and another difference between coaching and teaching. Understanding those differences will help you find the kind of support that actually gets results for you. A focus on self-discovery and self-learning is what differentiates coaching from other learning experiences. Coaching…
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If you have found this page, you are probably thinking about how to hire a coach, and particularly, how to hire the right coach to reach your goals. But before we get to how to hire a coach, let’s consider why you want a coach. Why Hire a Coach? Here are three questions to help you answer that question: If you feel you are as good as you can be, not interested in learning anything new, and ok staying right…
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Most of my clients don’t know much about what business coaching is when they first start talking to me. Most people think coaching means getting advice from an expert. It’s not. The best business coaches don’t tell you what to do—they help you see what’s really going on so you can make better choices faster. Think of it as guided reflection that turns everyday experiences into growth. Key Takeaways for What Business Coaching Is If you only have a minute…
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Today I’m sharing my list of the best leadership books that changed how I think and what I do as a leader. This is a personal, field-tested list—books with stories and tools I still use. Below are my picks for the best leadership books that actually changed how I lead. How I chose these best leadership books First, I looked for great reads and practical ideas you can apply right away. Next, I prioritized memorable stories that illustrate impact. Finally,…
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Once you want a coach, you still need to make coaching affordable for you. In general, the ROI on coaching is seven times the cost of coaching, so your returns are likely to be far higher than your cost.
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