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Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze: Business Efficiency: Part 2 of 2
Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze: Business Efficiency: Part 2 of 2
About this episode:
About this episode:
“Work smarter, not harder”, they say – but what does that mean exactly? Especially in growing businesses, leaders know what they know, but don't know what they don’t know…
“Work smarter, not harder”, they say – but what does that mean exactly? Especially in growing businesses, leaders know what they know, but don't know what they don’t know…
This episode aims to provide new perspectives on how to incorporate greater efficiencies into your operations and processes so that your growth will be smoother – and faster.
This episode aims to provide new perspectives on how to incorporate greater efficiencies into your operations and processes so that your growth will be smoother – and faster.
Part 1
Part 2
Questions Asked
Questions Asked
• What are the biggest misconceptions about coaching and what do leaders need to know to get real value from their business coaches? (0:42)
• According to a 2024 survey, one out of six entrepreneurs turns to business coaching. What do you make of that statistics? Do you find that different than in previous years? (8:33)
• Where does the impostor syndrome fit into the whole proliferation of the coaching industry and what would you say to somebody who says that coaches or some coaches are preying on people's feelings of insecurities? (11:10)
• Where does the impostor syndrome fit into the whole proliferation of the coaching industry and what would you say to somebody who says that coaches or some coaches are preying on people's feelings of insecurities? (11:10)
• What factors do you think are relevant when it comes to how learning happens for adult learners and a coaching relationship? (14:30)
• Where do you think the cult of personality plays into the popularity of coaches? (18:28)
• How would you describe the difference between a coach and a consultant? (20:58)
• Do you think it's advisable to have a diversity of coaching with different inputs or to have the same coach? (31:38)
• How do you wrap around the dichotomy of people who don't have a good opinion about coaching? Do you think it comes from a person's nature or a bad experience to have such a spectrum? (36:04)
• What are your thoughts on group coaching? When would you suggest someone pick in that lane? (0:11)
• Is it possible to create a predictable arc journey about lifecycle? Is there a pattern in growth coaching? (3:33)
• Is it normal to have that lack of clarity because the future is unknown or is the lack of clarity because the coach didn't properly communicate what's going to happen? (9:59)
• Is it normal to have that lack of clarity because the future is unknown or is the lack of clarity because the coach didn't properly communicate what's going to happen? (9:59)
• Why do people discontinue business coaching and is there an appropriate goodbye for a coaching client? (13:43)
• What considerations go into how coaches set their rates? (18:28)
• Do you think more economical coaches aren't putting the same amount of time into their prep? (24:26)
• What does it mean to be a coach? How easy it is to be called a coach? (27:19)
• Is it important to align your goals with your client's? Or should you guide them where they need to go? (31:09)
• What would help people see the most acceleration and most growth from their businesses? (35:33)
Curious? Questions? Interested in exploring the possibilities?