Having a dedicated Coach is an essential pillar of support for an entrepreneur on their business journey.

A coach doesn�t advise you on how to run your business, but they provide you with an independent sounding board to discuss your thoughts, work through solutions, and provide you with an extra pair of ears and hands to help you on your way.

Your coach will work with you �on� the development of the business, not �in� the business..To find out more about the role of a Coach, how you choose a coach, and the difference between a coach and a business adviser, click here.

A coach can orientate their skills to reflect the different steps of an entrepreneur�s journey. Striding Out delivers coaching programmes to reflect your journey:-

Step 1 - Exploring Ideas
Are you seeking guidance in identifying your ideas, finding the right opportunities and discovering your 'authentic' career path? Then the Positive Action Programme is for you

Step 2 - Business Planning
Do you need help turning your idea into a realistic and viable plan?. Do you feel overwhelmed and need help breaking it down into an action plan and manageable chunks? Then the Business Motivation Programme is for you

Step 3 - Business Launch
Do you need someone to discuss new problems and new opportunities with as they arise? Do you want support in strategically reviewing your performance and progress and planning next steps? Then the Business Motivation Programme is for you

Step 4 - Business Growth
Do you need an independent listener who can help you orientate the next steps for yourself and the business? Do you want to talk through management and leadership issues and approaches? Then the Business Pioneer Programme is for you.

Get Charged Up! is a mastermind coaching circle for entrepreneurs to share knowledge, contacts, ideas and oppportunities.

Whether you are creating, launching or growing a business you need to maintain the momentum, generate the revenue, and continually innovate to keep ahead of the game. To keep all the balls in the air you need to GET CHARGED UP with new energy, connections, insight and creativity at least once a month! The best of way of doing this is by connecting with people just like you!

The Coaching Circles consists of groups of 6-8 entrepreneurs and the session is facilitated by a qualified Striding Out business coach. Coaching Circles are an alternative or complement to one to one coaching, and we encourage members to regularly attend the circles to benefit from motivation, inspiration and relationship development.

The Coaching Circle provides a forum for you to:-

• Share your challenges in a safe and supportive environment.
• Discuss creative ideas and approaches
• Ask for contacts and introductions to people you need to know.
• Stride over hurdles and gain the support you need from other like-minded people.

Click here to find out when the next coaching circle is taking place in your local network area