Mentoris writes: So you think you need a coach?

As we navigate our businesses, our teams and ourselves through change, we are often bombarded with advice, statistics, facts and fiction on how best to take us forward.

When I was a practice owner, finding the right kind of help was not a straightforward process. One thing I discovered is that it wasn’t enough just to find someone who felt right, although that was part of the jigsaw. I wanted more.

I always knew, for example, that I wanted someone helping me who had experienced and overcome the same challenges I faced. I also wanted someone who would not simply stroke my ego and tell me how good I was, but also challenge me and hold me to account.