According to Entrepreneur, Inc. there are over 30,000 business coaches in the United States. When you do a Google search for “Business Coach”, you’ll find that there are over 58 million searches! It’s a popular industry and some of the most successful people have used a coach. So it’s always interesting to me to find someone who doesn’t know what a coach is. I’m often asked: “What is a business coach?”

Simply put: a coach is one who builds, supports, and encourages another person. They help to train the other for success. When we look at an athlete coach you find that the coach doesn’t work with just anyone. He will recruit the best talent and build, support and encourage the talent that’s already there.

The business coach is someone who does the same. The best coaches tend to be selective about who they work with. They understand their specialty and will chose client based on that. Then they work with the client to build, support and encourage that client’s business and talent.

For example: I am considered THE Business Coach for Moms™. Why? Because I am an entrepreneur and I have five children. I understand the challenges of women, and in particular, the challenges of mothers who are running a home base business. I have developed a coaching program that addresses those challenges so that she’s not just growing her business but she’s also growing.

Some of business moms’ challenges are: lack of focus on her business, comparing herself to others, feelings of failure because she’s not moving as fast in her business, and several other logistical and psychological factors. I choose to work with this type of client and do not expend my coaching time on “single men” or “weight loss”. Mompreneurs are my specialty and I know how to help them become success by building, supporting and encouraging.

A business coach WILL:

* Utilize your wisdom and knowledge.

* Assist you in developing a strategy to get the results YOU want.

* Help you prioritize your projects and goals.

* Give you one-on-one customized attention.

* Become resource for your business.

* Empower you with ideas and feedback.

A business coach WILL NOT:

* Tell you what to do.

* Make decisions for you.

* Work as your therapist.

* Do the work for you.

* Give out a “pat answers.”

* Ever tell you to give up.

Why Hire a Business Coach?

You hire a coach to challenge you. Be a listening ear. Give objective advice. Hold you accountable for the goals that you’ve set. Push you out of your comfort zone. Help you to see the bigger you. Consult from their business knowledge and experience.

Often times your meetings with a business coach will occur via telephone, but may also take place via email, instant messaging or face to face.

Most coaches require money upfront and the best ones will offer you an opportunity to change your mind after a session.

With someone else focused on your success you are guaranteed to go farther faster (yes, I use the “guarantee” word)!

Author Bio: If you would like more information about Business Coaches visit http://TheBusinessCoachforMoms.com. There International Speaker, Entrepreneur, and homeschooling mom of 5, Lady T offers free coaching resources for your business success and a free 45 minute coaching session.

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