What is Business Coaching & how do you work with a Business Coach?

Business Coaching is not consulting…

A consultant is someone who is considered an expert (usually in a particular field) & who will tell you how to do things.
Business Coaching is a skilled means to help you, as the client, to think better.
We unravel complexities in your business, help you prioritise them, think them through thoroughly, challenge your beliefs about the issues & opportunities & then map out a way forward…. Giving you frameworks & tools that make the process structured & easier.
We do all of this with you at the centre of our work… That is, we help you come to proper conclusions that you must take to be successful.
Business Coaching is more like business counselling than it is consulting.
That means that trust & the freedom to ask you difficult pointed questions is hugely important for us to do our best work.

Consulting / Execution

All of our coaches have significant experience in business & so can also act as consultants & mentors if required
We have a team of strategy, marketing & digital marketing experts who can help you to do the work
Where we can’t help, we will help you to source the best suppliers – a list that we have built up from our 10 years of experience, so you can trust that they are able to deliver what they say that they will & offer value for money

How does it work, working with a Business Coach?

You typically have the answers, not us:

You may feel that you don’t have those answers, however we’ll work together to help you find them
We’ll ask you really great questions that help you to find the right answers for your business to allow you to produce sustainable results & growth
We’ll challenge you & take you outside of your comfort zone, when necessary

You set the agenda, most of the time:

There will be a set agenda, based on our plan, but the ownership of the process sits with you, as the Business Owner:
- You’ll mostly determine what issues are to be addressed & what solutions will be right for you
- There will be times when we direct you with expert advice, based on our experiences, however our main role is to help you articulate your dreams & clarify your goals, through using frameworks & tools that we know will work for you
- We’ll help you set the directions for achieving your own goals

A coaching relationship is an equal partnership:

We will work together as equal partners in this process
We will share responsibility for developing the plan & hold you accountable for delivering it
We will celebrate successes with you.

Choice, fulfillment & success:

Within the guidelines above, our approach to coaching typically focuses on helping you:

Feel more fulfilled & effective in your professional / business life
Manage the complexities of growth through making informed decisions
Add greater value to your customers.

The more you put in, the more you’ll get out… And the faster the results!

Ventell - Business Coaching | Business Coach | Leadership Coach | DebraChantry.com

5.0

Delyth Morgan-Coghlan

02:02 14 Oct 19

Being a small business owner can be lonely. I regularly struggle with decision making as there's nobody to brainstorm and share ideas with. This is where Debra Chantry makes a World of difference. As a Business Coach she's always listening, always interested and a fantastic sounding board. Often the answer isn't rocket science but just having a caring and experienced person to talk to makes all the difference and sometimes I get a virtual slap across the wrist when I don't believe in myself! I would recommend Debra to anyone looking for a business coach and mentor. The benefits of spending time with her are invaluable to help me think clearly, make decision and set new goals.

Chelsey Ritson

22:07 24 Sep 19

Debra stepped into my life at the perfect time - when I was lost, stuck, and had no idea what to do next. I had a rough idea of the business I wanted to start but not much more than that. Through our business coaching sessions, Debra has helped me to narrow down my idea, develop my company message and brand, find my first clients, find my motivation and most importantly (for me) HOLD ME ACCOUNTABLE! Through the business coaching sessions and online tracking software I have come to where I am now which is well on my way to success! I am continuing to see Debra in order to continue my growth. Thank you!

Monika Olson

01:48 23 May 19

It has been a strong and very crucial journey working with Debra @ Ventell she is a class A mentor. Working with a business coach who has viewed my business with years of her experience, could pin point what actions / measures needed to be put into place in order for it to become interesting again, run more efficiently, make more money and promote leadership in my industry. I recommend using her for your business coaching, she is business but also down-to-earth which makes meeting with her and ticking off actions enjoyable. She operates a great online app to help one action towards their successes - which I love! Thank you Debra!

Rippan Sandhu

03:47 20 May 19

Since working with Debra for 3 years as a business coach and a mentor, I have gained lot of clarity and confidence to drive my business forward. She has a masterful knack for knowing when to challenge her clients to bring out a clarity of purpose and desire that is often hard to pinpoint on your own. She has been my go to person when I am stuck and she always knows how to repackage my sometimes confusing thoughts to a more strategic direction. Her broad industry knowledge and her willingness to connect her client to her network is value added . I could go on and on with superlatives, but suffice it to say that if you are looking for a business coach and a great human being to confide in and learn from about yourself, your professional skills, your career ambitions, and your potential, look no further than Debra.

ROBYN Viljoen

08:57 16 May 19

Since working with Debra as a Business Coach I have gained so much more clarity around our business and the direction we need to take. Her Business Coaching process is structured and I love the online tools that she uses to support, document and follow up our coaching sessions. The value of the use of The Common and her network are added bonuses to the Business Coaching experience.

Mandy Chamberlin

23:43 13 May 19

Debra is such a fantastic business coach and such a genuine person. Engaging in business coaching with Debra has had such a positive impact on my business as well as me as a business owner. Values are such an important part of my life and I've felt like we connected with the same values and I've felt like Debra has taken a real interest in helping me and businesses grow. Thank you, Debra!

Gail Matthew

04:49 13 May 19

I first approached Debra Chantry for her Business Coaching services 2.5 years ago. From the first time I met Debra, when my business was just an idea, she put me at ease, and gave me a positive spin on my business idea. From there, Debra has been more than I could hope for as a business coach, she has talked me through my more difficult times, and inspired me to push forward. My business would not be where it is today without Debra's skills and her ability to see exactly what needs to happen next. I am always motivated, excited & inspired after our meetings. Thanks so much :)

Gold Saxophone

03:00 13 May 19

Debra Chantry the best Business Coach, she is very generous and supportive, after her session I feel inspired and motivated. The sessions have a great outcome in terms of the business achieving goals and life balancing tips which Debra wisely share with me. If you think to move forward faster in your business/life expectancy I would definitely recommended Debra.

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