Today I was in the Philippines, Makati to be exact, preparing for a week of work with our outsource provider over hear and had a bit of a BFO (Blinding Flash of the Obvious). I realised that I can and should help more people. But why do I need a shock to get me to realise this obvious fact? In one word, values.
This morning I was talking to a business coach and friend that I respect. We were chatting about some mutual clients of ours who were struggling in their business and wanted to quit so we were exploring solutions to help them. After our chat he sent me a text message that got me thinking, it said 'everyone tries and fails'. What he meant was everyone tries to do it alone and without support and coaching they often fail the first time they try. This got me thinking - why do people not seek help and invest a little money and time in coaching when the difference could be success or failure? I'm hoping that the professional coaches out there can give me some tips.
I know from my own experience that I am reluctant to pay for coaching in certain areas of my life but will happily invest in others. For instance I don't ever get a Personal Trainer at the gym, but happy to pay for running advice. I have never had a life coach, but recently employed a business coach. For my kids I will pay for all sorts of coaches! Swimming, music lessons, sport and reading - basically anything they need. So perhaps I am not reluctant to pay for coaching, it just depends on my values to where I invest the money and time.
Values
In my business coaching I work with clients to analyse their core values. That means prioritising; business, money, family, friends, spirituality, health and learning to discover what is driving their behaviour. It's important to understand where are they are currently investing their time, money and effort. Then we compare that to where they would like to spend their time and look to fill the gaps. Often we find many clients are prioritising their values according to someone else's agenda. Partners, kids, family, work or society can all impose their values on you which creates angst and dissatisfaction. Then we work to change this situation.
Ask for Help
So in regards to coaching and asking for help, I believe people will ask and invest in help when it relates to their highest values, but they don't if it doesn't. I will hire anyone for my kids that will help them for instance, but not for me personally unless it relates to something I find important, like my business.
Therefore, my team who are facing challenge and wanting to give up in their business is not a question of should they ask me or others for help. The real question is does this business matching to their highest values. Sometimes it simply isn't a great fit, but other times they haven't connected how this will assist them in getting what they really want. For instance, working hard might seem to be the opposite of spending time with family, but if the greater goal is a long term better lifestyle, then it is easier to put the time in now.
Coaching would help them see the bigger picture, connect the value dots and help them persist and get where they are wanting to go. The dilemma is only when they feel that this activity will reach their goals will they seek and respond to coaching and advice, but they need the coaching to see how it connects to their values! Chicken and egg situation right there.
Advise from the expert coaches welcome!
Regards,
Andrew
If you haven't heard of World Ventures yet, you soon will. These are the guys with the blue signs that read 'You should be here!'. You might have seen a few pics on Facebook or have been invited to a 'Travel Party' by a friend where you will see people frolicking in crystal clear blue waters, grinning from ear to ear.
Today I played a solid game of Monopoly with my two kids and ended up teaching them some important life lessons about entrepreneurship. In 90 minutes I showed them more than an MBA for about a millionth of the cost! Read on to see the five ways Monopoly could teach your kids (and you probably) about business better than an MBA.
Last week I met the guy in this picture who pissed me off! He also changed my perspective on business. He got under my skin big time because of all the work I had put into my business skills seemed like a waste of time. But on reflection it made me ponder what business was all about: the money or something more important?
I have finally decided I want more! More of the stuff I like and less of the stuff I don't. Sure we all think this at time, but what do we actually do to get it? I have taken some risks and chances to get on the road to time freedom. It's not for everyone, but if you are keen to get more time, travel, life and less work, pressure and stress - then this blog might be for you.
Today is a special day!
For two years I have dreamt of helping people like me who want to take the path less travelled and start their own passion business. It's a tough road and one where you need a quality map and tools to make it work.You will want to give up and take the easy way. But trust me, it's worth it and with the right team around you, much easier.
So with this in mind today I am proud to launch my 12 week program to help awesome people who dream of more than a grey cubicle to begin their journey.
I have helped dozens of businesses get their first breath (see below)
- Run Well http://www.runwell.net.au/
- Floral Impressions http://www.floralimpressions.com.au/
- Colin Barr Advisory http://www.colinbarr.com.au/
- GKS Product Development Solutions http://www.georgegekas.com.au/
- Rachel Lawrie Real Estate http://realestateklemzig.com.au/
- Dr Melissa Harte http://www.hartefeltcentre.com/
- Paul Wilson http://www.paul-wilson.net.au/
- Rohan Klopfer http://www.eastcoastkayaking.com.au/
...and heaps more!
If you know of an aspiring entrepreneur or someone with a passion project they want to get off the ground then this could be for them.
Just tag them below or share this link so they can get the knowledge, team and support they need. Don't let them wait another year wondering, go to the link now as we only have 12 spots and two are already gone! (congrats Jane and Carol)
Click here > https://socialstar.leadpages.co/turnpassionintoprofits/
PS yes it includes a website, LinkedIn and all the stuff you need to get going...
Kids spell love TIME! They don't care what sort of car you drive or what brand clothes you wear, they only count their relationship with you by how much Value time you spend with them. I'm not talking about driving them places, cooking dinner, doing emails while they watch TV time - I'm talking about real Value time.
"Burn the ships, conquer or die!" Hernán Cortés famously said during the Spanish conquest of Mexico in 1519AD. Since then 'burning the boats' has become a popular motivational phrase and one which I can relate to.
Recently I was working with a large company to rebrand all of their top executives. The type of engagement I really love as we get the whole team looking awesome at once. After we had just finished the photoshoot and were working our way through their biographies we were told that one of the top staff members had left to go to another company. He was a great guy so I made a mental note to keep in touch.
A few years ago I left the cushy corporate life to start my own business Social Star. I knew starting a new business would be challenging, but I didn't realise how much! The energy and hours required to grow something from nothing are extraordinary
