Another question that I get asked quite often is should I use a coach near me or even a coach that can come and see me on my premises? And it’s actually quite a complex question because there are benefits and disadvantages to having a coach that’s near as there are to having, say, an online coach who only communicates via Zoom.
Now, having a coach that comes to your business can be great because you can get a personal feeling with them Negatives I’ve found, and the main one I would probably talk about is the fact that if you’re looking for a coach that has a specific experience in your industry or profession, the likelihood of getting that close by you is probably a lot less.
Also if they are traveling to you, there’s a chance that they’ll have to make the session longer, which means your effectiveness from that session could be a lot less than just getting through what you need to do, reviewing things you’ve already done, and making sure that your actions are already set for the following time that you meet up.
Comparatively the advantages of online coaches are that you can have that kind of clarity You can have a very short to the point conversation, but you do lose some of that personal touch.
Above all, though, it’s what works the best for you and the what gets you to make consistent changes within your business to drive it forwards.
