Business Coaching
A fresh perspective is invaluable whether you are expanding or launching your company.
Business coaching is a critical component of a successful business. The best entrepreneurs in West Michigan seek outside opinions and guidance because they know they are too close to their current problems to see all of the possible solutions. Business coaching is for the intelligent business owner. Michael Freeman Coaching (MFC) will help you define your goals and the steps needed to achieve those business goals.
If you have never worked with a coach, and wonder what to expect, keep reading. We will cover some of the common difficulties we help you solve and provide an easy-to-follow process that will set you up for success.
How Can A Business Coach Help Me?
A business coach can help you identify the challenges holding you back from your ultimate potential. MFC (Michael Freeman Coaching) will help you identify challenges and then provide solutions for overcoming them.
Some challenges we help entrepreneurs overcome:
· Lack of Time
· Confidence
· Employee Motivation & Retention
· Prioritization
· Lack of Focus
Each bullet point above is a result of other internal factors that are common for entrepreneurs. Michael Freeman Coaching tailors your coaching to your specific needs as a business owner. We start our coaching sessions by getting to know you, your business, your goals, and your circumstances.
· If you need to improve a specific skill set, a business coach helps you identify that need. Then your coach will provide a simple roadmap to succeed in that area.
· Your key to success may be to lean into your expertise and delegate other tasks. Your coach can encourage you in that journey and suggest vetted local professionals.
· Employees are consistently an area of concern. Your business coach can assist you with identifying the leadership style that best suits you. When you lead with excellence, you will see improved employee engagement and retention.
The key is identifying your strengths and weaknesses. Then, lean into your strengths and focus on improving the other areas so that you can thrive in your current position and set yourself up for success in the future.
When To Hire A Business Coach
It's never too soon to get the help of a business coach.
Are you doing well and looking to expand? It would be best if you considered working with Michael Freeman Coaching. Several of our clients were high performers when they came to us. Yet, they understood that hiring a coach was the best way to take their business to the next level.
Is your business struggling? Reach out to a business coach to get things back on track. Be sure to seek out a coach before your business is already failing. Coaches are more likely to help you turn things around if they can see you're still in the game and willing to do the work.
Does this sound like you?
· Your business is growing beyond your skills to maintain and grow.
· You want positive change but need to figure out where to start.
· You feel like something needs refreshing.
Working with a professional will give you new perspectives and fresh ideas.
The earlier you hire a coach, the sooner you can take advantage of a more diversified strategy for success. Start making progress today. If you are in a less-than-optimal situation, waiting will only compound your need for a coach. Set up a free consultation to see how Michael Freeman Coaching can propel you toward the change you want.
“Michael knew just what I needed to help grow my business. He's helped me work on my obstacles and has a genuine desire to help me succeed.”
Abby Lininger
Who Is The Best Business Coach For Me?
This is a loaded question. Obviously, we want to say Michael Freeman Coaching is the best business coach in Grand Rapids, MI. But the truth is, it depends upon you.
Which approach do you prefer?
“The Cheerleader” Business Coach
“The Analyst” Business Coach
“The Straight Shooter” Business Coach
This is someone who only says positive things. If you mention wanting to improve a specific skill or mindset, they will encourage you to make those improvements and tell you that you have what it takes.
However, the Cheerleader shies away from bringing up the areas in your life that you need to change. This is an excellent option for those on the brink of giving up. They cannot handle criticism, positive or otherwise. They need a steady stream of encouragement in their life.
Your experience will consist of numerous aptitude tests and personality tests. Your coaching will revolve around the results of a formula. This approach relies on the quality of the test(s) and the client's ability to answer questions about themselves accurately and objectively. Your coach will direct you from a perspective determined by the tests.
This approach is best for those who cannot handle the vulnerability of partnering with a coach. They are satisfied with whatever results they can get without tipping their hand.
This coach does not have time for BS. They dedicate themselves to getting results for their client by getting an accurate picture of the client’s situation and then revealing that picture to their client. The straight shooter compliments exceptional areas and addresses areas that need improvement.
If you are focused on getting results and confident enough to understand that everybody (even your coach) has areas that need improvement, this coaching style may be a good fit for you.
A business coach has a perspective on your business that is different from your own. Michael Freeman Coaching specializes in helping busy entrepreneurs to get back on track. We work with freelancers, entrepreneurs, and business owners of all experience levels. We provide our clients with new perspectives and insight into their businesses, themselves, and careers.
So, if you read through the example of coaching styles above and conclude that you:
· Do not have time for the Cheerleader.
· Trust a person more than a machine.
· Have the backbone to look at yourself objectively.
Michael Freeman Coaching is the best business coach for you.
Benefits of Working With a Business Coach
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Self-evaluation
Self-evaluation is one of the most challenging tasks for an entrepreneur. The difficulty is that most of us are too close to our struggles to see the whole picture. Additionally, it is easy to create excuses for ourselves.
A quality business coach will help their client cut through the excuses to get an accurate idea of their strengths and weaknesses. An objective evaluation of ourselves is essential because we, as the business owner, directly affect every aspect of the business.
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Clarity
Once we have taken inventory of our strengths and weaknesses, we are ready to identify a path forward. Your business coach can help you prioritize the steps to maximize your efforts.
For example, should certain aspects of your business be outsourced? Outsourcing involves a monetary cost, but it should save time. It may be better to learn the skill than to outsource.
A coach can help you understand where your focus should be and how to maintain that focus.
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Accountability
As the boss, you are not accountable to anyone but your clients. Your clients do not see the inner workings of your business. Additionally, they are not overly concerned about your efficiency as long as you promptly take care of their needs.
Your coach is there to help keep you on track. You will struggle; change is challenging. A coach is there to help you overcome those struggles and be your best. Specific tasks seem simple to learn but may take up too much time. Coaching can help you see the right path forward if you are struggling in your business.
Michael Freeman Coaching helps you accomplish more than you could on your own. We achieve this by helping you build efficiencies and develop your mindset.
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Business Success
MFC helps each client learn how to achieve tremendous success for their company.
We do this by assisting them in removing their self-limiting beliefs. Once a winning mindset is in place, we transition to efficiency and focus. Time is a limited resource that none of us can increase. When business owners learn to maximize their time, it unlocks possibilities they never knew existed.
When entrepreneurs follow the principles of Coach Michael Freeman, they accomplish more in a day than they thought was possible.
Michal Freeman Coaching offers a variety of coaching services. When you start your business coaching, we will cover some of the basics of our other services. For example, MFC offers spectacular Leadership Coaching. As the leader, change starts with you. We will touch on leadership and how your leadership approach affects every area of your business. Sometimes, people realize they want to take advantage of leadership coaching before diving into business coaching. Michael Freeman Coaching is a well-rounded coaching service provider that can adjust with you.
If you are:
· a high performer looking to hone your skills
· an employee that wants to climb the corporate ladder
· an entrepreneur who wants to build their legacy
Michael Freeman Coaching is a good resource for you.
Michael Freeman Coaching is located in Grand Rapids, MI. However, we work remotely with many of our clients with excellent results. Michael Freeman Coaching can help you no matter where you live or work. Set up a time to chat with Michael about your goals. The initial conversation is free. You have absolutely nothing to lose.
