Frequently Asked Questions

Is coaching just for companies that aren’t doing well?

Can’t I just read a book and learn what I need to know?

How do I know if I’m coachable?

How does coaching work?

Do you do a "Free Session"?

Where does coaching happen?

Are there any guarantees to hiring a coach?

 

Q. Is coaching just for companies that aren’t doing well?

A. No. Companies of all sizes and at all stages of performance use coaching to help them improve. Just like sports’ coaches start where ever their client is, so do business coaches. Click here for a mini-assessment that will help you consider some areas your business may need help.

Q. Can’t I just read a book and learn what I need to know?

A. Books are written very generally, in order to attract as wide an audience as possible. Everything in a book may not be applicable to your situation. And, there is so much in a book, it can be overwhelming about where to start to make changes. This is one of the benefits of a coach who understands your company, your situation as an owner and your goals as the company owner. Your coach will take all of this into account as they work with you to outline plans for improvements and to set goals tailored for you.

Q. How do I know if I’m coachable?

A. Coaching is for people who want to perform at a higher level and who are able to make significant and lasting changes to their business and their lives. If you wonder if this is you, click here to take a confidential, mini-questionnaire.

Q. How does coaching work?

A. There are several steps to getting started with a coach.

1. Have an initial, free session to determine if you and the coach are a fit for working together. If yes, hire the coach and agree on a date to begin.

2. Have the 1st working session.

   1. Set the groundwork for the coaching relationship.

   2. Discuss the business and the owner’s goals.

   3. Decide the first area to work on the business.

   4. Assign homework to prepare for the next session.

3. Meet for follow-up sessions to assess progress and/or realign goals.

4. See amazing business successes.

Q. Do you do a "Free Session"?

A. The steps we use to discover whether we are a good fit with any potential client is very thorough. We first talk to interested owners on the phone for 15-20 minutes to understand the business and explain coaching and results that can be expected. If both parties decide it makes sense to move ahead, we'll make an appointment to come to your office and meet with you in person. At that meeting, we'll get much more in-depth in our understanding of each other and what we're looking for in a coaching relationship. At the end of that discussion, both parties will have the information they need to decide whether coaching is the right next step for them.

Q. Where does coaching happen?

A. We prefer to start out meeting face-to-face to establish a relationship between you and the coach. This can be done in your office or at another site, if your office is too distracting. Follow-on sessions can be done over the phone, if needed. Alpha believes it is important that a level of trust develop between you and your coach and this happens much faster in face-to-face meetings.

Q. Are there any guarantees to hiring a coach?

A. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee any specific results since so much depends on whether the client is willing to change and consider expanding their horizons. We will, however, refund anyone’s money, if after 30 days, they are dissatisfied with the coaching they are receiving.