Coaching

Introduction - What  is coaching? - FAQ - What Participants Say

Frequently Asked Questions About Business Coaching

How can I determine if a business coach is necessary?

• Your market is contracting and sales are down
• Your business no longer harmonizes with your interest and values
• Your business is getting too big to handle
• Your are learning nothing new
• You see others in your industry changing, however, you are not
• There is never enough time…you are overwhelmed
• You have a vision, but little time to implement
• Profits are down
• Competitors are taking your market
• Staff problems are increasing

What can working with a business coach do for me?
It can help you:

• Design a plan of action to attain goals and objectives
• Improve decision making
• Organize yourself and your business
• Enhance and expand your business options
• Develop and implement a call to action plan
• Develop a healthier balance between your personal and professional life
• Achieve critical success factors
• Work on achieving financial independence
• Keep you focused on your values and vision
• Add more fun to your life

Why does business coaching work?
Coaching works because it increases your awareness of your situation, examines options, provides choices, and allows you to create and implement action plans. Coaching allows you to focus on doing the right things and doing things right! Coaching provides an environment for you to discover and realize your goals and objectives. Focus on your goals and objectives will motivate and foster achievement of those objectives.

Why does someone who is already doing great use a business coach?

• To create more excitement and fulfillment by continually moving forward.
• To set and achieve more challenging and rewarding goals.
• To focus on other personal areas they would like to enjoy more.
• To work on eliminating areas they are reluctantly tolerating.
• To work toward a goal they really want.

What goes on during a business coaching session?
You are the focus. The coach listens. Examination of your situation and options takes place during a confidential coaching session. You have an opportunity to examine situations that are hampering your ability to move forward with the intent of ultimately moving forward. Acknowledgment of you and encouragement of your abilities occurs. Challenges to stretch beyond your self-imposed limits are made. Requests for thoughtful inquiry and homework are made of you. You will be supported in your decisions and your actions to carry out your goals.

What about location?
It doesn't matter where you live or work. Coaching sessions are normally conducted via telephone, email, and/or confidential messenger service. Personal one-on-one coaching sessions are conducted with our optional program.

Is business coaching therapy?
No. Coaching is not therapy or counseling. Coaching focuses on identifying your targeted objectives and then developing strategic actions that moves you towards the attainment of your goals.

What happens after you hire a business coach?

• You set goals you might not have set without a coach.
• You take yourself seriously, and gain forward momentum in your activities. You desire value for your investment.
• Your motivation level increases dramatically.
• You take more effective and focused actions - immediately.
• You eliminate energy drains and get results with less effort.
• You set goals that are truly impacting on where you most want to grow.

Does the coach work on personal goals or business/professional goals?
Coaches believe that personal and business matters definitely influence each other. Hence, coaches work professionally with all client aspects.

Where does the business coach focus with an average client?
Coaches focus on supporting the client in attaining maximum effectiveness. Clients really enjoy and truly appreciate coaches who focus on what's going to make them most successful.

Why does business coaching work so well for the client?
Overall effectiveness increases because the client is maximizing their feedback channels. They remain focused.

What do most clients want?
RESULTS. More effective and improved performance with less effort and time invested.

The best candidates for coaching services are business owners, entrepreneurs, and managers who are:

• wanting to improve performance and return on resource investment; or
• unsatisfied with the status quo and will commit to improving conditions dramatically.

Clients understand adding value is what the coaching experience is all about.

How long does it take to achieve goals?
That depends on how ambitious your goals are and how prepared you are to make changes and take action. For most people 6 months is ample time to make great progress.

Why is business coaching becoming more popular?
Coaches have easier ways to accomplish things. They have a wealth of experience, knowledge, tools, and ideas to help client's focus on business performance improvement.

Can I hire a business coach just for a short-term, special project?
Absolutely. Some clients hire a coach to help them accomplish specific goals or projects. Continuing to work with a coach is not unusual for these clients because new goals and projects come up because of their successes.

How long is the usual starting commitment when working with a business coach?
A six-month commitment is usual for coaches to request from their clients. Most coaches allow their clients to call a “time-out” during the commitment period.

How often do I have sessions with my business coach?
Some people call daily, some weekly, and some monthly. The frequency and style are up to you.

What is the response time to my inquiries?
All phone calls are returned within 90 minutes, and all written correspondence within 24 hours.

How do I get started?
Contact us at thecypressgroup@charter.net , via phone 817-421-4774 Space is limited. If there are no openings there is a "first come, first serve" waiting list. The fee is required to begin the process or to claim a place on the waiting list. The fee may be paid in installments, but the process doesn't begin until payment is complete. You may call a "time out" at any point, at which time we stop the calendar until you're ready to begin again. A grace period is often provided to take care of any loose ends at the end of the six-month period.