(And your non-workdays too)
If it’s time to get serious about improving your productivity at work, a business accountability coach might be what you need. They can help you set realistic goals, track your progress, and ensure you make the most of every working minute.
You and I know you have the ability to do many wonderful things in your business. But when you’re neck-deep in client work, it’s easy to let the things you need to do for your business slip into a 2nd (or 3rd or 4th) priority place.
A business accountability coach is your secret weapon to keep track of your goals. They’ll help you take back control of your workdays, so you can enjoy your non-workdays again (without that awful pit-of-the-stomach worry about everything you still have to do at work).
What is a business accountability coach?
You’re not meant to do everything yourself. Finding a business accountability partner is key to your success because they’ll help you manage your time and resources more efficiently and keep you on track to achieve your business goals. They’ll hold you accountable for your performance and make sure you deliver on the things you want to do for your business.
What a business accountability coach can do for you
Give you an action plan
As a first step, a business accountability coach will review your business to determine where the issues are and clarify the goals you want to set. Then, they’ll figure out what you should stop doing – and what you need to start doing.
Then they’ll create an accountability structure and action plan with achievable targets and milestones. (Including making sure you’re working on your business, not just in it.)
Track your progress
You’re more likely to complete the work when you know someone is checking in on you. I mean, that’s why your client work always comes before the work you do for yourself, right?! (After all, you’re not going to fire yourself for missing a deadline.)
While a business accountability partner won’t fire you either, they will help you stay focused and motivated by:
- setting and checking deadlines
- tracking your progress
- holding regular accountability chats
- giving you feedback and support
When you have someone (virtually) looking over your shoulder, you’ll be amazed at how quickly your performance and productivity will improve.
Keep you motivated
Business accountability partners are essential because they help you avoid distractions and keep you motivated to achieve your goals.
They hold you accountable for your actions (and inactions) They help you keep your ‘eye on the prize’ so you can reap the rewards that finishing the task will bring to your business.
Put you back in control
When your business feels out of control, it’s easy to stop looking toward the future. But having a laser-focused accountability partner in your corner will help you concentrate on what’s truly important so you can achieve your goals faster than you’d ever do on your own.
They’ll show you how to get back on track when things start veering off course and help you focus on what matters right now, so you know what you need to do every day when you sit down to work. And they’ll help you form the habits, confidence and discipline you need to keep going.
What to look for in a business accountability coach
Choosing the right business accountability coach is crucial to your success. Whoever you choose, it’s important to set concrete goals from the beginning and help them understand what you want to achieve from the partnership.
Here are 6 things you should be looking for in your business accountability partner.
1. Someone who’ll seek clarity on your business
Clarity is the first thing you need in any business accountability partnership – both for you and your new coach. To set the right plan and get you on track, you both need to understand where you’re at right now in your business and what you want to achieve in the future.
As your business accountability partner, the first thing I’ll do is work to understand the full picture of you’re at and where you want to go. Clarity lets me know what you need. And it will clear the fog that’s been hanging over you, so you’ll be excited to work ON your business again!
2. Someone who’ll stick around and focus on the outcomes
Partnerships take time and effort to build. If you hire someone to be your business accountability coach, you need to know they won’t just disappear after a few weeks.
As your business accountability partner, I’ll be there for as long as you need me, whether it’s just a few months to get you on track or for the long haul to keep you accountable as your goals and focuses change.
3. Someone with empathy, commitment and understanding
A good business accountability coach will empathise with your circumstances and have a supportive approach. They must also be committed to helping you achieve your goals and have good communication skills.
As your business accountability partner, I take the time to understand your business foundations and other facets of your life, so we can set realistic targets and have the flexibility to tweak things if needed.
4. Someone who’ll follow you up and make sure you’re doing what you should
Your accountability coach should be someone who’ll push you to achieve your goals and give you the tools and support you need to plan, delegate and schedule your tasks, so you can get the job done.
As your business accountability partner, I’ll schedule weekly accountability calls to make sure you’re on track and help you get (and stay) in the groove you need to keep working towards those goals.
5. Someone who listens but isn’t afraid to tell you what you need to hear
Being held accountable means getting the honest feedback you need to keep the momentum going. Your partner can’t be afraid to tell you what you need to hear, even if it’s not what you want to hear. And that’s why it can be better to hire a professional accountability coach rather than relying on a friend, family member or colleague who might not be comfortable giving you those hard truths.
As your business accountability coach, I’ll ensure we have clear communication lines where I can respectfully talk to you about the good and the bad. But I’ll always work with empathy and kindness to give you the advice you need to get back on track
6. Someone who brings an outside perspective to problem-solving and opportunities
A business accountability coach is someone you can turn to for problem-solving advice and an outsider’s view on the opportunities in your business. They can give you feedback and ideas you would never have thought of while you’re so bogged down in the day-to-day operations.
As your business accountability partner, I look at the bigger picture and bring years of corporate experience to help you find new ways to solve problems or harness opportunities.
7. Someone you get along with and trust
Partnerships need trust, so it’s important to choose a business accountability coach you get along with, respect and trust to keep your business success top of mind. But just because you get along with someone doesn’t mean they’d make a good accountability partner.
People often choose to form accountability groups of like-minded business colleagues. But in my experience, these groups tend to become a talkfest about *all the things*. Don’t get me wrong. There’s definitely a place for those talkfests – it’s great to know there are others in similar situations facing similar business problems. But those groups usually don’t give you the focused, goal-oriented, structured accountability you need. (And they take up time you don’t really have.)
Choosing a friend or family member as your accountability partner can, at best, be awkward when the tough conversations come up or, at worst, cause personal problems you just don’t need.
As your business accountability coach, I offer a professional service with all the guidance and support you need to meet your business goals (without the emotional attachment others might have). I’ll look at your business objectively and give you the right advice for the outcomes you want to achieve.
Find out how my accountability coach services can make all your days better
If you want to know more about how I can help you keep on track to kick your business goals, visit my Accountability Partner page and book a free discovery call with me today.
(I can’t wait to help you get your work life under control, so you can enjoy the out-of-work life you’ve been missing.)
Want to know more about accountability in business? Read my post, How Accountability Can Unlock Your Potential in Business.
