Power Women In Insurance: How To Know If You Need A Business Coach

Sometimes we don't explore utilizing a business coach because we feel that it means we can't build the business or we don't know how..BUT, a great business coach is worth more than gold..and this is how to reframe your search for the right business coach for you. Episode Highlights: Teresa mentions that having a business coach is beneficial for those who want to improve their business, achieve their goals, and have a better work-life balance. (1:28) Teresa discusses the first step in determining if you need a business coach is to identify areas where you need growth, inspiration, or extra energy, and then write down 20 areas for improvement in your business or career. (3:19) Teresa explains why it's crucial to find coaches who are industry-specific to effectively help with specific tasks. (6:49) Teresa mentions that leadership coaches and culture coaches can help teams level up their communication and achieve objectives, while sales coaches can assist in improving sales processes and asking better questions. (12:21) Teresa discusses the foundational points to determine what we truly want and how to improve our lives. (17:48) Teresa believes that it's important to acknowledge and appreciate the knowledge and skills gained from previous coaches, as they contribute to personal growth and self-confidence. (19:54) Teresa shares that joining a mastermind group can provide support, brainstorming, and guidance for career advancement, with different groups offering various formats and focuses to match individual needs and goals. (22:43) Teresa emphasizes the importance of having a coach in life, acknowledging that nobody is perfect and there is always room for growth. (28:38) Key Quotes: “The first step to being able to decide if you need a business coach is to identify some of those areas that you need to grow in.” - Teresa Kitchens “Some people get what they need from that coach, and then they have to move on to the next coach. But we need to honor the steps that that previous coach gave us. The knowledge, the skills that that previous coach gave us.” - Teresa Kitchens “A really good coach understands you have your own goals, you have your own agenda, you have your own culture of who you are, and what you bring to the table. And a really good coach is going to help you to be a better person through that.” - Teresa Kitchens Resources Mentioned: Contact Teresa Kitchens Sterling Insurance Group