Frequently Asked Questions



What is holistic business coaching?
Business coaching is just like having your very own mentor.  Someone who understand you & your business and can help support and guide you so that you achieve what you want.  The “holistic” part simply relates to “the you” in your business.  The business is the owner, the owner is the business.  We can’t look at one without the other.  The owner is the biggest influence in the business, and I take that into account in my coaching, mainly through helping the client find out why they hold the beliefs that they do, how they can overcome them and help them put strategies in place so that they and their business are not held back by limiting beliefs.

How does this differ to life coaching?
It is similar to life coaching in that I use the same techniques so that business owners get what they want.  Life coaching will mainly relate to personal goals, whereas business coaching will also bring in the business goals to be achieved.  Coaching can improve any situation in life, whether it be relationships, career, seeing the big picture, planning your future etc etc.

How does coaching differ to therapy or counselling?
Therapists and counsellors work with clients who have issues that cause difficulty in their lives and that require some sort of healing for them to be able to move forward.  Coaches work with clients who are healthy and just want to improve their lives, or enhance the success that they have already achieved.  A coach will help clients reach their true potential.

How does it work?
The coaching works best with one on one sessions.  At Holistic Business Coaching, I start with the two wheels questionnaires, see the self review section of this website.  This gives us a starting point to see what areas are out of balance and what we need to focus on.  The coaching process is very much client driven, the focus is mainly to help the client understand what limits them and why.  With guidance from me, they can then work out strategies to clear those limitations and live the life they were meant to.  I will then hold them accountable so that they can achieve what they have determined that they want to.

What is the time commitment?
One on one coaching sessions are for 1 hour, once a week.  I have various packages available for business owners, depending on what they want and how much is to be achieved.  Three months may be enough, whereas others may prefer to work with me for a year, to really achieve something major in the business.

Is it expensive?
How expensive is it for your business to fail?  How expensive is it if you are living your life in a highly stressed state?  How expensive is it to not live the life that you want?  Your investment in your future is vital.  People think nothing of buying a big screen tv to “make themselves feel better”.  That feel good doesn’t last.  This investment will make a difference to the rest of your life.  I prefer to give individual quotes to clients, as I don’t run a standardised program.  Each program is tailored individually to the business.

How will I know that coaching is right for me?
It is important that you find that out as this process is client driven and is dependent on the client wanting to make real and lasting changes.  They have to be prepared to look at themselves honestly and deeply and to trust the coach in this.  Hence, it is important that the client feels comfortable with the coach.  I offer a free, first session with no obligations, so that you can see if you think this will work for you.