Articles about coaching small business owners, the coach approach and the skills needed to help owners think, decide and take action.
Key Takeways Small businesses rarely fail all at once; they wear down through quiet leaks in reputation, money, time, and knowledge that go unaddressed. Coaches working with small business owners should act as a steady thinking partner, not an advice-giver, anchoring work in real coaching competencies like presence, active listening, and evoking awareness. One of … Get More Details
Investing in a coach can sometimes feel like a luxury, especially for small business owners or aspiring entrepreneurs. The truth is, coaching isn’t just an expense; it’s an investment with measurable financial returns. Understanding the ROI of investing in a coach can help you make a strategic decision that benefits your business or career for … Get More Details
Every entrepreneur, or aspiring entrepreneur, has their own reasons for trying to start up their own business. For some it’s money, no doubt, or a sense of purpose and independence, or an all-consuming idea, a way to do it better, or differently. Others may be to help, or to serve a greater purpose or be … Get More Details
A note from Beverlee, 2026 I wrote this in 2014 after receiving the ICF Vancouver Business Coach of the Year Award. More than a decade later, I still feel the same way about this award. Coaching is work we do together.Andrew Lawrence, who nominated me, later became part of the story I shared in Small … Get More Details
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