Examine the people in your life that you trust the most. What do they have in common? Use that map as your criteria to interview 3-5 potential coaches. Once you've found your highest probability bet, commit to 3-6 months with them. This gives you long enough to see if you can build meaningful trust while also giving you an out if you don't align. Note: I'd be wary of any coach who demands a longer commitment upfront.

Trust is the cornerstone of any coaching relationship. When interviewing potential coaches, it’s important to look beyond their technical expertise and understand how they communicate. This can be accomplished in a number of ways through various assessments. Whether it’s Myers-Briggs, DISC, Insights Discovery, or other tools, it’s important that we understand the coach’s communication style. Also, when interviewing, I think it’s important to understand their “why” for coaching. Is it primarily to build a lucrative business for themselves, or do they truly have a heart to make a positive impact on others? Lastly, gauge their humility. If you have a coach that is self-absorbed and lacks humility, they probably won’t be a good fit.

Totally agree!! You should search for a very experienced coach and talk with 2 or 3 coaches. Who gives you the best feeling. You should also check which coach has a lot of reviews on Google. Thats how other people likes the coach… or not!

You should choose a coach that connects with and demonstrates they understand you and has the ability/program to get you to where you want to be. A coach that with social proof of transformational results.

Learn the example from the cricket team coach. Entrepreneurs coach should be - Long years of sector experience - Identify the strength & weakness of founders - Should be available round the clock whenever Entrepreneurs require much Trust and rapport between coach and founders makes the relationship achieving goals faster!

Finding the right coach is the first step. Building trust upfront helps you share vulnerabilities early in the journey and helps set the right goals to align with your journey.

From my experience the best coaching involves transformation as early as possible. Even on the first discovery meeting I want to leave my prospect with an insight and awareness that changes his or her view. We set the main goals to be achieved then break them down into a step by step road map. This clarity allows them to free up energy and see a clear path. We then work through that road map. From then on every session should enable them to make a shift that is a clear indication that they are making progress. In coaching and therapy over a 30 year period I have never had to spend much time if any emphasising confidentiality or accountability. Or ask their preferred way for feedback. As its built into the programs I run.

Communication is the basic point all around. Entrepreneurs clearly tell the pitfalls and helps needed to achieve the goals. For example If a founder is in fund raising stage, entrepreneur nay ask for stroy telling, pitching techniques, investor connections, deal closing tips etc.

I will say the best coaches will make sure there are clear goals and expectations. As a certified peak performance coach this is a prerequisite for every client I work with. In fact, I do this during the discovery phase before a transaction even occurs. I would be weary of any coach that does not do this from the very beginning. Better yet done before an official commitment is even made.

Startups are one of the most demanding environments to work in because basically everything has never been done before, people have to wear multiple hats and thus people will make mistakes. We have to come to peace with this. Once you have, you will realize there are actually many others in the startup world who are in similar shoes and it's therefore essential to have a support system and also an ecosystem of partners to support you in your business growth and is willing to be flexible or to give sound advice when the situation arises. This is especially important because we don't know what we don't know. That is why trust is important and the founder will need to be honest to his ecosystem partners in order to get their buy in.

Being open with the coach is same like transparency with Doctor & Advocate! Honest feedback from both sides keeps more interactive, clarity on the actions, expectations on the time spent. Give back to the coach by sharing to founders network makes them more bonding! Coach or mentor should be travelling in the whole entrepreneurship journey till achieving the vision of the startup.

When you're open and honest with your coach during coaching sessions, it's not just about sharing information with them. It's also about being truthful with yourself. Additionally, it's important to recognize that any questions your coach asks are opportunities for you to explore and generate potential solutions or options based on your own insights and understanding.

In the entrepreneurial journey, embracing vulnerability is a catalyst for growth. As an entrepreneur being coached, creating a supportive environment starts with self-trust, acknowledging that it's okay to be vulnerable. It's about embracing your own uncertainties and fears, and viewing them not as weaknesses, but as opportunities for learning and growth. Openly sharing these vulnerabilities with your coach fosters a relationship of trust and mutual respect. It's through navigating these vulnerabilities that you cultivate resilience, gain deeper insights, and ultimately, drive your entrepreneurial success.

Startups are like straight to World cup qualifiers (no leagues). So attune yourself to the right frame of mind- to thrills of higher challenges & achievements. Leave all self-doubts, insecurities aside because its accepted you are onto a challenge, you aren’t fully ready. The coach creates that environment where failure is accepted & expectation is only of honest effort & 200% commitment. By being transparent & honest- you fast track your learning, lower failures & most important can focus on tasks without getting bogged down. As a coach/mentor- have many instances of putting teams to tasks 3 levels. Just this faith is a capability multiplier- add right guidance & support to this and this will create a cycle of way higher performance

1. Embrace vulnerability as a strength, not a weakness. 2. Choose a coach you trust. Look for someone with experience in supporting entrepreneurs and who you feel comfortable opening up to. 3. Set clear expectations and goals. This will help you and your coach stay on track and ensure that you are getting the most out of your sessions. 4. Be honest and authentic. The more open you are with your coach, the better they will be able to support you. 5. Celebrate your wins and learnings. This will help you stay motivated and positive throughout your coaching journey.

Challenges is how we learn. There are no mistakes in business. Everything is a lesson and part of the learning curve. It is important to embrace vulnerability as it dictates your risk thresholds and taking risks is extremely important in managing a business.

O ambiente empresarial convencional tende a seguir o racional da educação regular, onde erro e acerto são sempre percebidos como pontos antagônicos. Quando na prática empresarial, os acertos e melhorias são processos contínuos. O erro é tradicionalmente punido, desde a lógica fordista, imortalizada no clássico " Tempos Modernos de Chaplin", até os excessos cometidos com equipes comerciais de grandes empresas de vários setores, assim como outros. A cultura da celebração é importante e mais uma vez são as startups que estão dando lições para as grandes organizações neste quesito.

Anomnoucing each and every small wins 🏆 that generate more dopamine among the team and in the relationship. Celebrations may be by posting in social pages like Linkedin, taking out for dinner with coach and team, small gift hampers makes memories✨️

In my experience, the more open and honest I am, the better I can collaborate with my colleagues. Obviously, I'm not suggesting a brutal authenticity based on judgments and opinions. Having listened to my associate, such that I have been able to paraphrase their position and hear the words "That's right." we can communicate with empathic authenticity. With no barriers to our communication, it is much easier to build a creative partnership.

In my view the most impactful entrepreneurs are who practice; Self-care, self-awareness, accountability, reflection, open for a dialogue, accept criticism and most importantly are humble and promote humane leadership. They make an inclusive culture and everyone feels valued, heard and understood. Having a coach by your side is crucial for personal development. Whether you're embarking on a new career path or exploring a different industry, a coach will unlock countless opportunities for growth. Think of a coach as your guiding light, illuminating the path ahead and helping you navigate the journey towards your goals. They will show you the right approach to achieve success.

I honestly think most of these steps aren't necessary. At least they haven't been in my experience. A good coaching program gets results. vulnerability is just part of the process there is no need to give it a lot of thought. Or have the need to show it to others unless it is part of building trust with teams partners clients etc. If for some reason it was I would build it into the coaching program for them. However I've never had to do.