Welcome to Essential Business Coaching.

Coaching is no longer something mysterious that happens behind closed doors 71% of organizations use it, according to initial findings from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Developments 2008 learning and development survey. (HR Focus Saturday Guardian 12.4.08)

In twenty years as a coach Susan Shaw has gained experience and success with more than 200 businesses, families and Boards of Directors to achieve their goals and lifetime dreams. She works with the MDs, the decision-makers and senior managers following the caveat of Liz Hall, editor of Coaching at Work, published by CIPD who says, Before introducing coaching to your business, have some yourself and dont expect managers to adopt it unless they have experienced it too.

Essential Business Coaching, follows this insight from Rick Woodward of Kimberly Clark,

Think of coaching as a journey, not a destination. Robustresearch has shown business improvements are four times more likely when leaders mentor employees and support their coaching efforts,

and is successfully changing the way business leaders think and therefore lead and grow their business. Those businesses are elevated and distinguished from their competition by the environment and culture of effective customer satisfaction and financial success.

Susans focused and bespoke approach, backed by a library and database of over 2,000 models and tools can turn your frustrations and concerns into positive systems and outcomes. Her 5 years of training with and mentoring by the international small-business guru, Michael Gerber, author of The E-Myth Revisited and Mastery provided the grounding and principles upon which her bespoke programs are based.

Business needs and leaders visions demand more than one template-approach to coaching and Susan offers a variety of bespoke programs to meet varying business needs. There is always a consultation at no charge to explore what is most important and effective for the owner.

Here is how we work with our clients.

One to one Owner Coaching. 12 coaching sessions over 6 months.
Meeting twice a month for 2 hours: once face to face and once by phone.
All materials, models, worksheets and exercises provided electronically.
Support by phone and email between meetings.
Comprehensive business assessment completed at outset.
Defined, measurable outcomes, based on owner/business priorities and coachs assessment.

Graduate Coaching for the owner who has completed 1-2-1 Coaching Program. TBD by need
Meeting once per month for 2.5 hours face to face.
Support by phone and email between meetings
Focus determined by client related to resolving problems and developing systems in a selected area of the business.

Group Coaching for Owners- (limit 4 per course). 12 Coaching Sessions over 6 months.
Meeting twice per month for 1.5 hours with four business owners
Support by email between meetings.
Course covers the Essential Business Areas: Marketing, Lead Generation and Conversion; Customer Support, Management, Leadership and Vision, and Financials.

Performance Coaching for Managers and Directors. 4 Coaching Sessions over 10 weeks
All sessions 2.5 hours face to face
Assessment and expectations clarified prior to first session
Clear measurable goals and outcomes agreed upon by candidate and coach
Eliminate limiting beliefs, old habits and patterns
First, second and third sessions are 2 weeks apart
Third and Fourth Sessions are 6 weeks apart

Short Burst High Impact Coaching Courses for the 1, 2, or 3 person business.
A series of focused coaching courses covering the Essential Business Areas: Lead Generation, Lead Conversion, Marketing, Management, Financial Strategy and Entrepreneurial Leadership.
Designed for the sole trader or two-three person business
Each course is 4 weekly sessions of 1.5 hours each
Support via email between sessions.
Number of participants limited to ensure individual attention