Need a Business Coach?
It seems like many people out there claim to be business coaches without certification, so how do you decide which Business Coach is effective for you?
Here at FLOW Coaching Institute, it takes 3-8 months of accredited training, mentoring and supervision to become an ICF certified business coach. Knowing what it takes for a business to become successful and knowing the challenges of various business environments, FLOW Business Coaches are intensively trained with the unique 5 step FLOW Coaching Methodology. The 5 step FLOW Coaching Method is based on science and research. Our international Business Coaches have helped several businesses to overcome their barriers and succeed. Not all Business Coaches use techniques backed by research and science and hence fail to support their clients. Without structure, no progress can be made.
Following these 5 tips, you will be in a better position to make an informed decision when choosing a Business Coach who can provide you with measurable success for your business.
1. Choose a certified coach.
Certification means that your coach has professional values and believes in investing in one's business. If you go with a self-claimed business coach with no coaching education, it means that they do not value learning new things and learning from others.
2.Make sure your coach has enough experience:
It is better to hire a coach who has some know-how to business basics and has business acumen. Your business coach should have a working knowledge of how to help business leaders make important decisions, how they must tackle obstacles, and catch opportunities for business growth.
3. Test their business theory:
Even if your coach doesn't have a business degree or any formal training in business, he should know of the popular techniques and theories advocated by the world's top business leaders. It is easy for a Business Coach to gain this knowledge by doing some research and reading some books. Along with being a good Business Coach, they must also have their own business opinions to help understand your situation by being in your shoes.
4. Look for references and real-life examples:
A successful Business Coach would be most eager to share their positive experience with their clients and provide real-life examples and case studies that have been successful. Ask for examples regarding how they have helped entrepreneurs, business owners, or organizations reach their goals. It could be behavioral change, culture change, sales figures, productivity, expansion goals etc.
5. Understand their coaching approach:
An effective coach doesn't use a make-up theory. Their coaching has to be based on a scientific method that has been tested and bound to work in most cases. Spend a little time looking for the process of your Business Coach to truly understand and see the value of coaching and if it is helpful to you and your business. Most ICF Certified Coaches prefer to stick to specific standards and coaching methodology, so your top priority would be choosing someone certified from a legit institution or coaching authority.
6. Seek for the chemistry between yourself and your coach:
Apart from being the best-trained and certified, not all coaches are the same and share the same values. Spend some time with your Business Coach and understand if they share the same fundamental principles as you. Trust your gut feeling and make sure the Business Coach understands your vision, goals, values and would be a good fit.
There are plenty of business coaches out there; however, make sure to pick the one that aligns with your goals and values and can take your business to its full potential. Keep your standards high; your business deserves it.
If you are looking to become a Business Coach, consider enrolling in our ICF Business Coaching Certification Program, email us today for the program overview and outline at info@flowcoachinginstitute.com