It’s a question I get a lot—why would a business owner need a coach?

The interesting part is, no one questions why elite athletes or professional sports teams have coaches. Imagine the England football team stepping onto the pitch without one—it would cause an uproar. We instinctively understand that coaches provide strategy, perspective, accountability, and that extra edge to win.

Business is no different. If you’re serious about growth, performance, and success, a business coach gives you that advantage—without a doubt.

And it’s not just my opinion. Many of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs and leaders have credited coaching as a key part of their journey.

Here are just a few of them—and what they have to say…

 

  • Sir Richard Branson – founder of the Virgin Group, has consistently emphasised the importance of mentorship and business coaching in entrepreneurial success. He encourages entrepreneurs to actively seek mentors, stating, “If you are enterprising, polite and enthusiastic, you’ll likely be surprised at how happy they are to help out!” ​ Branson also advocates for building a supportive and collaborative team environment. He believes in empowering employees by fostering open communication, encouraging bold ideas, and promoting from within. He advises leaders to “surround yourself with great people” and to “give them the freedom to make mistakes, as well as to do good things.”
  • John Russell, Managing Director of Harley-Davidson Europe Ltd., observed, “I never cease to be amazed at the power of the coaching process to draw out the skills or talent that was previously hidden within an individual.”
  • Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, emphasized, “Everyone needs a coach. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a basketball player, a tennis player, a gymnast or a bridge player.”
  • Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple, benefited from the mentorship of Bill Campbell, known as the “Trillion Dollar Coach,” who played a significant role in guiding many tech leaders, including Jobs himself.
  • Kristina Blahnik, CEO of luxury shoe brand Manolo Blahnik, has utilised professional coaching to navigate her leadership role effectively. Under her guidance, the company reported record revenues of €118.2 million in 2022
  • Dean Forbes, CEO of Forterro and recognised as the most influential black Briton on the Powerlist 2025, has emphasised the importance of mentoring and coaching in his journey from a challenging upbringing to leading a £1.7 billion tech company. He actively promotes diversity through mentoring and social mobility programs
  • Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, shared, “The best advice I ever got was to get a coach.”
  • Deborah Meaden – Entrepreneur & Investor (BBC’s Dragons’ Den) – Known to mentor other business owners and has spoken about receiving guidance herself. While she hasn’t named a specific coach, she advocates for business advice and continuous learning.

 

 

So, when a proven and experienced Business Growth Specialist like me offers you two weeks of free coaching, it’s an opportunity worth taking—because it could genuinely change everything.

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