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The Benefits of Business Coaching - A Comparison
When it comes to starting or growing a business, the road is often winding and filled with hurdles. While some entrepreneurs are naturally adept at navigating through these challenges, the vast majority could benefit from expert guidance. This helps to avoid common pitfalls and fast-track the journey when you don't know what you don't know. This is where business coaching comes into play. But how do you decide between one-on-one coaching and group coaching programmes?
Both have unique benefits. In this article, we will explore the merits of each, to help you make an informed choice for your business growth journey.
What is Business Coaching?
Business coaching involves a relationship between an entrepreneur and a coach aimed at facilitating the former's business success. The coach uses a variety of techniques and strategies to help the entrepreneur identify and solve problems, set achievable goals and develop skills necessary for growth. You'll be able to find coaches that offer group programmes, where you join a community of business owners and learn together but on your own journey, and for a higher investment, you'd be able to claim one-on-one time with the coach to fast-track your progress.
One-on-One Coaching: Personalised and Focussed
1. Tailored Guidance
In a one-on-one setting, the coach can provide guidance that is specifically tailored to your business needs. Each session is designed to tackle the problems you're facing and to tap on your strengths to move forward.
2. Flexibility
With one-on-one coaching, you can easily adapt the schedule, pacing, and focus of the coaching sessions based on your needs. This is particularly useful for entrepreneurs who have erratic schedules.
3. Accountability
Having a dedicated coach ensures a high level of accountability. This is a crucial component for growth, as it ensures that you not only set goals but actively work toward achieving them. After all, as the boss, if you don't have someone to hold you accountable, who knows that you set goals for yourself. If you are someone who doesn't have the discipline to follow through, this is likely the best option for you.
4. Deep Dive into Issues
Sometimes business challenges are deeply rooted and require an in-depth analysis. A one-on-one coaching programme allows the time and space for a deep dive into the complexities of these challenges, something that may not be feasible in a group setting.
Group Coaching: Community and Economies of Scale
1. Network Building
Group coaching programmes often consist of multiple entrepreneurs from different fields. This creates an excellent opportunity for networking, sharing resources and potentially even forming partnerships.
2. Diverse Perspectives
Different entrepreneurs bring different viewpoints and solutions to common business challenges. Hearing these varied perspectives can introduce you to strategies and tactics you might not have considered otherwise.
3. Economical
Group coaching programmes are generally more budget-friendly than one-on-one coaching. This makes them a good option for start-ups or entrepreneurs who are cautious about their expenses.
4. Group Accountability
While one-on-one coaching offers personal accountability, group coaching offers group accountability. Knowing that others in the group are watching can also be a motivating factor for some entrepreneurs.
The Hybrid Approach
Many entrepreneurs find value in a hybrid approach, combining elements of both one-on-one and group coaching. This allows them to reap the benefits of personalised guidance and the community experience.
Right now, I'm offering an invite to join my group coaching programme at a founder member subscription . Once we've done the first run, subscription rates will go up, but founding membership get grandfathered in at the launch rate forever! You can also upgrade to the Elite programme if you would rather have the hybrid experience with more personal coaching.
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Hi there 👋 My name is Ange Dove, professional copywriter and messaging strategist. I help working professionals escape the 9 to 5 and start their own online business that they have the freedom to run from anywhere around their lifestyle and on their terms:)
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