What to look for in a Business Coach
Eric Deschamps
LEVEL UP your BUSINESS, TEAM, and LEADERSHIP | High-Performance Coach | Host of the #LivingRichlyPodcast | Creator of the Ultimate Business Transformation, the Leadership Revolution, and the Life Vision Challenge
This article contains a number of videos I have put together to help you ask the right questions when looking for a business coach, consultant or advisor.
The coaching industry is growing fast, and with that, becoming more diluted. There's too much at risk to not your due diligence before inviting anyone into your inner circle.
I hope you will find value in this content. I will be adding to it regularly.
Stop Believing the Hype!
Beware of the coaching charlatans and the consulting snake-oil salespeople making false promises and spreading fake news! There is no miracle-cure-in-a-bottle for your business.
As the old saying goes, if someone has to convince you they're a lion, they're probably NOT a lion.
If a Doctor Gave You a Prescription Without a Proper Diagnosis...
If you walked into a doctor's office to get help with pain or chronic illness, how confident would you be in the doctor's advice if he just wrote you a prescription without conducting a proper diagnosis?
In this video, I cover a common problem found with many business advisors and consultants... They jump to solutions before really understanding the real issues.
The 5 C's - What to Look for in a Coach
In this recording of a Facebook Live broadcast, I review some of the key qualities you should be looking for in a coach or business advisor...
Beware of the slippery slope of charm and charisma.
Before letting someone into your inner circle, make sure you look for…
- Curiosity
- Confidence
- Compassion
- Competence
- Character
There’s so much at stake… Choose wisely!
When You Offer Dense Value, Your Clients May Surprise You
When you commit to offering your clients "dense value", they might turn around and really surprise you.
In this video, I tell the story of how four of my clients surprised me.
What Questions Do You Have?
Do you have questions about working with a coach? Please leave your questions and comments here, and I will do my best to get back to you quickly.
To your success,
Eric