It has become evident that the term Business Coaching is being confused. Some professionals are promoting themselves, as Business Coaches, but are instead are actually by definition Neuro-Linguistic Programmers (NLP), Personal Coaches or Executive Coaches. Business Coaching by definition is a collaborative, solutions and results oriented systematic process, in which the coach assists the enhancement of business and work performance, with self-directed learning and personal growth of individuals being a side effect. In essence, Business Coaching is assisting with businesses to move them into the right or better direction to achieve greater results professionally, but with the benefit of personal achievement. Business Coaching has had proven business success, due to the strategic functions and goals that are set to achieve. Whereas, personal, executive coaching and NLP focus on purely personal development and achievements, and not necessarily even including the business at all.

When looking for a Business Coach you have to ask yourself ‘am I looking for someone to coach me personally?’ or ‘am I looking for someone to direct my business to achieve greater goals to allow my personal life to improve?’

If the answer is the latter, then contact Aaron Day on email: aaron@the3rdgear.com to help your business. The3rdGear Business Engineering model has been developed over more than a decade, with scientific management data and principles adapted from Asia/Pacific’s leading business management school and further cultivated by the advice of Australia’s top industry professionals in Management Consulting, Human Resources, Marketing, Finance and Strategic Planning. To receive the most effective, simplest, Business Coaching solutions in Sydney, Newcastle, Central Coast and surrounding areas call 1300 794 838 for more information.

There are two pains that all of us will feel in life, one is the pain of discipline, the other is the pain of regret. One is a much lesser pain than the other but far too many people choose the immediate gratification of the easy road!

Apologies for beginning my blog on such a ‘painful’ topic (for some)! The act and art of discipline however will be the maketh or breaketh of your business and personal dreams. Combine the application of discipline with good planning, goal-setting and a large dose of passion and watch your wildest dreams materialise.

The unfavourable aspect of discipline is pain, however in my eyes, the rewards you get from applying it far outweigh the initial discomfort (as per my quote in the opening paragraph). In other words, choose your pain!