Love is Blind, Business is Keen: Navigating Co-Leading in Partnerships

The allure of merging personal and professional lives can be intoxicating. The shared passion, trust, and understanding that underpin a strong relationship often seem like the perfect foundation for a successful business venture. However, it's crucial to approach this decision with clear eyes and a strategic mindset.

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Blending Hearts and Business: Co-Leading as Partners

While the emotional connection between partners can be a powerful asset, it's essential to recognise that business is a distinct entity with its own rules and challenges. To ensure a harmonious partnership, both personally and professionally, it's crucial to:

• Establish Clear Roles and Responsibilities: Defining each partner's role within the business is essential. This prevents misunderstandings, ensures accountability, and avoids stepping on each other's toes.
• Create a Formal Business Structure: Even if you're starting small, having a formal business structure in place can protect your personal relationship. Consider consulting with legal and financial professionals to establish clear ownership, decision-making processes, and contingency plans.
• Open and Honest Communication: Effective communication is the cornerstone of any successful partnership. Regular check-ins and open dialogue about both personal and business matters are crucial.
• Maintain Boundaries: While it's tempting to blend personal and professional lives, setting clear boundaries can protect your relationship. Schedule dedicated work time and personal time to avoid burnout.
• Seek External Support: Consider involving a business coach or mentor who can provide an unbiased perspective and offer guidance on navigating the challenges of running a business together.

Remember:

• Business is Business: While your personal relationship is the foundation, the business is a separate entity with its own goals and challenges.
• Prioritise Professionalism: Maintain a professional demeanour, even when dealing with disagreements or conflicts.
• Seek External Advice: Don't hesitate to consult with experts in business, finance, or legal matters.

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By approaching your business partnership with a clear head and a focus on both personal and professional success, you can increase your chances of building a thriving business while maintaining a strong relationship.

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Do you co-lead, co-facilitate, co-train, co-present, or co-coach?

Our course Alchemy is for partnerships who want to ‘up their game’. Incorporating systems and adult learning theories with neuroscience, this course deconstructs how ‘magical’ co-leading happens – and shows you how to create it.

You’ll learn how to deliver seamlessly and in-sync with a partner, how to master your impact on participants and their learning, and how to create chemistry with your co-leader, both in-person and through online platforms.

Based on the ORSC concepts, this stand alone course gives you the tools to create and support a wise, dynamic partnership, one that’s bold, resilient, and committed to delivering value to your clients.

• This course takes place over 3 consecutive days, from 09.30 to 17.30 on Zoom
• We practice experiential learning, engaging a variety of teaching methods in our training delivery. Modules are immersive, with a focus on participation and practical experience.
• At the end of the course you will email you a Certificate of Completion. ?By completing this course you'll qualify for 16.5 Continuous Coach Education Units .