When I began my solo private practice in 2013, I had no clue what I was doing. I didn’t know how to get on insurance panels and I certainly didn’t know anything about starting a business. After all, I just up and quit my job one day and the next day I opened my practice. I thought that when I opened my practice, people would just show up. What a rude awakening. After a few months of silence, I figured I needed some help. After much debate, I decided to hire a coach. However, this did not come without some setbacks and a lot of mistakes and lessons learned. Here are a few red flags you should watch out for when hiring a business coach:
- Does your coach take an interest in your work and your practice or is it all about what they have done?
- Does your coach add value or push you to dig deeper? Does your coach stretch you beyond your limit?
- Is your coach flexible? Can you reach them outside of your coaching sessions if you have any questions?
If your answer to any of these questions is no, you may want to consider this relationship. After all, you are paying for a service, shouldn’t it be the quality you deserve. If you are in need of business coaching services, I can help. Visit our coaching page and sign up for an initial consultation service.