Are you looking for a top-notch business coach near you?

Once you have decided to get a business coach, finding the right coach or program can be a daunting task, especially if you are unfamiliar with the benefits of business coaching. However, with some research and targeted questioning, you can identify a suitable coach that will help you achieve your life and business goals.

To begin with, review local business coaches near you on Google local reviews and LinkedIn pages. It’s also crucial to ask your prospective business coach specific questions about their track record and coaching system. To help you with this process, use these Key Questions to Ask Your Business Coach.

• I want you to give me an honest and gut-wrenching example of how your own coaching business has fallen short of your core values. How does it make you feel, and what are you doing to turn it around? I need a coach who can face their own flaws and grow from them, so I can trust them to help me do the same.
• “Tell me, who is your dream client? Who makes your heart race and your soul sing? If you can’t answer that, then how can you possibly guide me to my own success? I want a coach who’s passionate, who knows their niche inside and out, and who can bring out the best in me.”
• “I need to know: have you ever fallen flat on your face? Have you ever had a business crumble beneath you, leaving you feeling lost and broken? Because if you haven’t faced failure, how can I trust you to help me navigate the choppy waters of entrepreneurship? I want a coach who’s been through the fire and comes out stronger for it.”
  
• “Let’s get real: how do you manage your own finances? What systems do you have in place to keep your business afloat? If you can’t answer that, then how can you possibly guide me to financial stability and grow my wealth? I need a coach who practices what they preach and can lead by example.”
• “What does success mean to you? Not just in terms of money and fame, but in terms of purpose and fulfilment? I want to know if we share the same values and the same vision for what makes life worth living. Because if we’re not on the same page, then how can you help me achieve my dreams?”
• “I’m confused – what exactly is business coaching again? Is it just a mishmash of consulting and therapy? Because if that’s all it is, then why do I need you? I need a coach who can articulate their unique value proposition, who can show me the specific tools and strategies they bring to the table.”
• “We’ve been talking for almost an hour now – what’s your gut telling you about me? What do you sense about the dysfunction in my business or in me as the leader?”

The above questions were adapted from the E-myth blog “Don’t hire a business coach who can’t answer these 7 questions” written by the E-myth Team.

Remember there are two types of business coaching programs: structured and specialized. Structured programs offer a standard coaching approach, while specialized programs use a proven coaching model to target specific areas of business growth. Determine which program would best suit your needs before vetting business coaching companies in Gauteng or other areas of South Africa.

To assist you with your search, we’ve compiled a list of ten business coaches in Gauteng and South Africa. Each of these coaches has received a minimum 4-star average on Google local reviews. Note that the list is in no order:

1. Jonti Mayer – Executive Consulting: Provides corporate and business team coaching to enhance leadership, performance, team dynamics, and business results.
2. SA Business Coaches: Specializes in business growth and executive development coaching for personal and professional improvement.
3. Just Ask Linda: Offers business coaching to help start and grow businesses quickly, with an emphasis on developing simple financial and business plans.
4. Business Doctors: Focuses on developing solutions and analysis capabilities through a team of experienced business professionals.
5. Grow: Empowers business leaders to scale and grow effectively while maintaining their core values and vision.
6. Business Coach Bert Weenink: Offers individual and team coaching services based on the 6 Steps ActionCOACH Business Coaching model.

These coaches serve Gauteng and other areas of South Africa, and their coaching programs are tailored to meet specific business needs. Reach out to them to see if they are for real and if they are the right fit for your business coaching needs.