Comments on: 3 types of business coaching: Which is best for you as an entrepreneur?

By: CathyG

CathyG — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 14:07:00 +0000

In reply to Gillian. Gilllian, Thanks for the comment! Interesting idea. Lots of coaches are trained to "just listen." It would be interesting to explore further.

By: Gillian

Gillian — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 22:27:56 +0000

Excellent analysis of the different types of coaching – I would add a fourth type – the coach who is neither trained nor experienced, who has limited business experience and knowledge and who just listens and listens, makes a few comments and suggests a couple of things to do. I’ve not used a coach – ever – but I am one and I’ve heard a few of this type of coach in action. I call this type of coaching ‘Take your money and hope you, the coachee, feel you’re getting some value’. Should I feel sad about this or is this type of ‘coaching’ OK if the coachee likes it?

By: CathyG

CathyG — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 22:11:11 +0000

In reply to DeAnna Troupe. Thanks, De Anna! I really appreciate your comment. Thanks for stopping by and especially thanks for the comment.

By: CathyG

CathyG — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 22:10:33 +0000

In reply to Ryan Eliason.

Ryan – I absolutely agree with you! The key is to make sure clients get just what they want (and I am sure you do that). If they don’t want accountability coaching, they’ll go nuts if you ask for updates and schedules… at least, that’s how I am with my own coaches!

By: Ryan Eliason

Ryan Eliason — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 21:58:37 +0000

I have been a business owner since I was a teenager and now I am a business coach. I completely agree with the three categories. However, coaches don’t always fit so neatly into one category or another. My programs have strong elements from each category.

By: DeAnna Troupe

DeAnna Troupe — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 18:33:53 +0000

This is an excellent breakdown of the different types of coaching. I never would have thought to explain coaching in this manner. Keep up the good work.