In this fast changing world, sound objective advice can determine success or failure.
Whilst the views of friends, colleagues and family are important and often very helpful, there is no SME business owner or executive manager who wouldn’t benefit from the skills, knowledge and wisdom of an experienced and confidential mentor who understands their issues. A seasoned business coach can provide a dose of realism, looking at a scenario objectively and providing unbiased opinion and advice.
It is often when a business is really taking off, has to change direction, or needs to pause and consolidate before expanding, that a coach can be of benefit. It is during transition periods, from small to medium sized or from a medium to a larger business, that wrong decisions can ruin everything.
Not sure how to manage difficult or demanding people?
You’re not alone, as that’s a skill that only comes with time and experience. When you’re the boss and have an issue with an employee, supplier, sub-contractor or client, you may have no one to turn to for advice. Your mentor would be your confidant, someone to talk to, and discuss your options and the consequences of your actions with.
Need a sounding board for your ideas?
Your gut will be right a lot of the time, but it’s always good to have someone who isn’t so close to the business, yet knows all the issues, to act as a sounding board. If you can sell them an idea and convince them that it’s the right way to go, then it very likely is.
Who marks your Report Card?
You are constantly monitoring staff, clients, productivity, performance, the business environment, etc, etc, etc. What you’re probably not so good at, is monitoring your own performance and accountability. You need someone who can set you some targets and measure your success. With your confidential advisor there is no escaping the facts, and you can’t fudge the results.
Providing a solid framework for achieving your goals and objectives, by broadening your perspectives, challenging your ideas, focusing your actions, helping you acquire new skills and successful habits, and supporting your pathway to success.
Susan Scallan, Future Coaching Ltd.
"Graeme has great insight and empathy as well as a detailed knowledge and understanding of the employment regulations. He listens and is very supportive, keeping you focused and on track. Excellent value for money and a great guy to have at your back".
Emily Bailey, Leyoss Ltd.
“Graeme has fantastic knowledge of both the manufacturing and retail industries. He helped me to understand the many business processes and pointed me in the right direction, patiently answering my many queries. I thoroughly recommend Graeme as a business advisor, coach and mentor. He helps businesses succeed in this very complicated and difficult world, using his wealth of personal experience and his many contacts”.
Tony Wills, Wills, Watson & Associates.
“Graeme immediately understands what is needed and cuts through the red tape to deliver the desired results. He does what it says on the tin. I highly recommend Graeme”.