What is a business coach?

A business coach is an expert who provides guidance and support to those seeking to start or grow a business. It includes helping people to identify and understand their goals, offering practical strategies and solutions and addressing the emotional aspects related to entrepreneurship. Whether it’s providing information, strategy or mindset support, business coaching aims to empower individuals to make informed and effective business decisions.

What are your qualifications?

I am an ICF Accredited Coach, which means that I have undergone rigorous training and assessment, and adhere to the highest coaching standards, grounded in values, ethics, and a transparent evidence-based framework. I have a BSc in Psychology, a Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills and a Mental Health First Aider Certificate. This means that I am able to support my clients using a trauma-informed approach.

I also have a PGCE in Primary Education, An Ma in Applied Linguistics with TESOL and a Diploma for Teaching Adults English as a Foreign Language (Delta).

Will you be mentoring me, coaching me or both?

Both. In our 6 months together, I will be using a unique blend of mentoring (where I teach, model and advise you about what to do and how to do it) and coaching (where I help you to problem solve and go deeper into what might be blocking you and how to move past it). I believe this is the most powerful and effective technique for supporting you through the process of starting a business - where you will need both the knowledge, strategy AND mindset support.

What is a ‘done for you’ service?

Classroom to Coach is a ‘done for you’ service. This means that I play a hands on role in your success, mentoring you and holding your hand every step of the way as you implement the actions and strategies that we agree upon in our sessions. It is designed to speed up the process of launching a business, equipping new coaches with the tools, support and resources they need to bring in clients sooner rather than later.

How does the coaching work?

1:1 Coaching Sessions

Our 1:1 coaching sessions will be biweekly, over zoom on an pre-agreed day/time.

Our first session will be a 90 minute deep dive going over everything from your business and financial goals to what you’ve already achieved and are working on to the mindset/confidence blocks that have been holding you back. We outline where you are now and where you want to be by the end of the 6 months, and formulate a roadmap to get you there.

The following 12 sessions will be 1 hour and a combination of business/strategy mentoring and mindset coaching so that you have all the support you need. Although there is a general framework provided, I will always meet you wherever you’re at, and let you decide what to focus on. We will agree upon actions which you will be expected implement in the following weeks to move your business forward.

Preparation form

Before each session I will email you a client preparation form to complete and return to me 24hrs before our next session. This will give me an idea of how you have been getting on, as well as informing me of what you would like to focus on in the session.

Super Strategy Document and Follow up actions

I will keep a running ‘super strategy’ document of your personalised business strategy and follow up actions from our 1:1 sessions, which we will update and review each session. We will use this to keep a record of everything you have done, so that we can review, evaluate and tweak your approach as we go!

What is Voxer support?

Voxer is a ‘walkie talkie’ like social messaging app, similar to Whatsapp. It allows us to communicate instantly throughout the day using voicenotes and messages. Having Voxer means that you have me in your pocket for support and guidance, whenever you need me.

I will provide Voxer support 4 days a week (Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9am-4pm), and check in with you every Monday morning over Voxer for a magical sprinkle of mindset and motivation to help you on your way!

How soon will you review my documents/posts/content?

I am happy to review any documents/posts/social media content that you would like me to look over during the Voxer support time (4 days a week, 9-4pm), and aim to get it back to you within 48 working hours.

What if I’ve already done some of the steps? (eg. got a website)

If you’ve already done some of the steps laid out in the programme, first of all… WELL DONE YOU! The step by step framework provided is only a rough guide. The great thing about 1:1 support is that your 6 month journey with me will be 100% personalised to your needs and business goals, so you don’t need to worry about wasting your time going over things that you have already done. This high touch support will be based around what YOU want for yourself and your business.