• Business coaching is a professional relationship in which a certified business coach works with a business owner or team to help them achieve specific goals, improve skills, overcome challenges, and more.

    Business coaching can be tailored to various needs, such as executive coaching for leaders, team coaching for group dynamics, or small business coaching for entrepreneurs. This collaborative process will improve overall performance and success.

  • • Goal Setting: Defining and clarifying specific, measurable, and achievable goals for the business or individual.

    • Guidance and Support: Providing guidance, advice, and support to facilitate goal achievement.

    • Skill Development: Assisting in developing or enhancing skills related to leadership, management, communication, and more.

    • Accountability: Holding the client accountable for taking action and making progress toward their goals.

    • Feedback and Assessment: Offering feedback and assessment of the client’s performance and strategies.

    • Problem-Solving: Helping the client identify and address challenges or obstacles in their business.

    • Personal Growth: Fostering personal and professional growth, including increased self-awareness and confidence.

  • • Expert Guidance: A business coach offers expert advice and guidance based on their experience and training.

    • Skill Development: They can assist in improving specific skills needed for success.

    • Problem Solving: They assist in identifying and solving business challenges.

    • Increased Productivity: Coaches can enhance your time management and productivity.

    • Accountability: They help you stay accountable to your goals and commitments.

    • Objective Perspective: Coaches provide an objective viewpoint to help you see your business from a new angle.

    • Goal Setting: Coaches help set and achieve realistic, measurable goals.

    • Network Building: They can connect you to valuable contacts in your industry.

    • Increased Productivity: Coaches can enhance your time management and productivity.

    • Work-Life Balance: They support a healthier work-life balance to prevent burnout.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Ascend Business Coaching different than other coaching services?

Alyssa uses a unique combination of tools, resources and skills that generate real and effective results. As a certified Business Made Simple coach, Alyssa uses a proven, customized strategy to optimize the following areas: leadership, marketing, sales, products/services, operations, and cash flow.

Alyssa is passionate about helping her clients succeed. Her authenticity allows her to build strong connections which fosters trust and confidence. She loves to learn about her client’s vision for their business and motivates them to turn their aspirations into reality. Alyssa’s strong communication skills help her to have meaningful conversations, address challenges head on, and most importantly, listen attentively to her clients needs and goals. Alyssa works with a positive and engaging energy while still holding her clients accountable to achieve success.

How will coaching help my business grow?

First, we start with an assessment of your business to determine which areas need the most attention. This will also help us establish a baseline to better measure your success and progress. Next, we’ll work together to create a plan with tangible actions to simplify and optimize your business. Thoughtful and intentional execution of this plan will lead to increased revenue and profit —> growth!

Why should my business worry about growing?

The success of your business impacts you and your family, the families of your employees, the local communities you serve, the vendors and suppliers you use, the charities you support, and more!

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses make up the vast majority of businesses and employ more than 61 million workers. The growth of small businesses is vital to our economy! However, did you know, 20% of small businesses fail within the first year, 30% in the second year, and a staggering 50% fail within five years. Hiring a business coach can help ensure you succeed, not fail!

Is coaching a commonly used service?

Yes, 88% of organizations use coaching as a tool for improving performance because they recognize the value of coaching and want to invest in the success of their business!

Sources: Gitnux.com; Business.com; Forbes.com