As an entrepreneur, launching and growing a business is one of the most challenging tasks you will ever tackle. While passion, grit, and sheer determination are all essential for success, they can only take you so far. That’s where business therapy comes in.

A business coach can serve as your guide and sounding board, helping you to identify your strengths and weaknesses, navigate roadblocks, and develop a growth strategy. In this post, we’ll unpack the concept of business therapy and explore why it can be an invaluable tool for entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey.

What is Business Therapy?

Business therapy is a form of Coaching that aims to increase an entrepreneur’s business acumen, decision-making abilities, and interpersonal skills. These coaches work with entrepreneurs to identify their goals and develop a roadmap to achieve them. Business coaches can help address the psychological and emotional components that frequently accompany the business.

From my decades of business Coaching and consulting, I have designed a simple 4-part model to use as a framework. It is called “Cover Your Bases.” In this model, I define four pillars for business success.

People, Process, Product, and Performance – Doing a deep dive into each of these key areas can uncover hidden strengths and opportunities. It also may uncover gaps or weaknesses that need attention.

What are the Benefits of Business Therapy?

There are a crap ton of benefits of business therapy. For starters, a business coach can help you navigate difficult decisions, offering critical input and guidance. Also, a coach can help you develop an action plan that includes setting measurable goals to gauge progress.

A coach can also help navigate the emotional toll that entrepreneurship can take, providing a sounding board for your frustrations and anxieties. This can be incredibly beneficial for entrepreneurs who feel isolated or overwhelmed.

When Should You Seek Out a Business Coach?

Business therapy is an excellent option at any stage of the business growth journey. Coaches can offer insight and expertise during the early stages of launching a business, but they can also assist in scaling or pivoting a business.

Entrepreneurs can also seek out business therapy when stuck in a plateau or experiencing difficulties in their business. A coach can be an invaluable asset when navigating challenging situations such as a market disruption or major pivot.

What Should You Look for in a Business Coach?

While considering a business coach, it’s essential to look for a few critical traits. Finding someone with practical experience in your industry or niche is useful. It would be best to work with a coach with a Coaching certification so that you can be assured of the coach’s credentials.

Choose a coach who can push you out of your comfort zone in a way that is constructive and respectful. They should be able to give honest and unbiased constructive feedback, while also being able to offer insight and perspective from an outsider’s point of view.

How to Get the Most Out of Business Therapy

To get the most out of business therapy, it’s essential to be open and honest about where you’re at in your journey. This means being transparent about your strengths and weaknesses, your goals, your vision for your business, and your current challenges.

Take ownership of your progress and understand that your coach is just there to guide you along the way. Remember that it may take more than one session to see progress, and the Coaching relationship may develop over time as you continue to work on your business.

Conclusion:

Business therapy is a powerful tool for entrepreneurs seeking to grow their businesses while improving their personal growth. A business coach can offer entrepreneurs the support they need to navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, provide valuable insights, and offer objective feedback. By seeking out and working with a trusted coach, entrepreneurs could find themselves operating at a higher level of achievement than they ever thought possible.

Note: The title ‘therapist’ here is not to be misunderstood as someone who is a licensed professional therapist. It is used here as more of a generic title showing the need for personal work to be done to achieve the greatest success. Nothing herein is to be taken as an alternative to licensed professional therapy as administered by someone holding LPC credentials.

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Doug Thorpe MBA, CLC, CEC

Small business owners will hit an invisible wall that can stall the growth of the company. The key reason there is a wall is that owners need to shift from manager to leader. The question is, how to do that?

Doug is a coach for CEOs and Senior Leadership Teams with 30 years of leadership experience. He is the president & CEO of Doug Thorpe Group. Doug is also a podcast host.

He helps owners understand the ways they need to reshape their thinking and attitude to make a successful break through the wall.