Business Coaching & Small Business Mentoring

Our style of business coaching and business mentoring is very practical and focuses on what you can take control of in your business. Typically we work with clients on developing good leadership & management skills, business strategy and time management, but coaching and mentoring can be used for a number of different topics.

For details of packages available please scroll down. The business coaches and business mentors at SME Academy are members of the International Coach Federation.

What is Coaching?

Coaching is a form of one-to-one learning whereby the coachee (the person being coached) schedules a series of sessions with their coach to work on the topics and skills that they would like to develop, for example their leadership skills.

Many business owners and company directors like coaching because it allows them to develop their skills in private and to receive personalised one-to-one support. It offers both a stimulating and a reflective environment which encourages them to get to know their own strengths, weaknesses and personal style in a non-confrontational way.

Coaching and Mentoring sessions allow people to talk issues over with someone who does not have a hidden agenda or vested interest in a particular outcome. The coach is there to help the coachee find the best or most suitable solution for a situation. Coaching provides a sounding board where ideas and plans can be developed and examined in full before they are implemented.

Many people find the objectivity of their coach refreshing and value having the time to think about the future of their company.

Business coaching is similar to mentoring we will switch from coaching to mentoring as appropriate depending on whichever approach is best for you or the person being coached. With mentoring, the client is able to draw on the skills and expertise of the mentor. HRM Coaching’s areas of expertise: Leadership & Management Skills; Sales, Marketing & Business Development; Strategic Business Growth; and Financial Planning.

Typical comments from clients

“The coaching sessions are my ‘me time’. If I didn’t have the sessions booked, I wouldn’t spend any time on myself”

“It’s great to be able to bounce ideas around with someone who sees things differently and asks me awkward questions to make sure I haven’t forgotten something.”

“My coach challenges me in a way that my staff never would.”

“I don’t feel so isolated knowing I can talk to my coach about the problems we’re having in the business”

“I love the tips on handling people, especially body language – I tried some of the techniques out with colleagues and straight away it made a difference to how we communicate.”

Read more comments by viewing our Success Stories.

Business Coaching & Business Mentoring Packages

We have a range of coaching & mentoring packages, which are listed below:

You may qualify for a grant to fund Small Business Coaching & Small Business Mentoring

If you employ 5 or more people you may be eligible for a grant of up to £1,000 to spend on Small Business Coaching & Small Business Mentoring. To find out more contact us.

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ILM Recognised Provider International Coach Federation Member

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About SME Academy

SME Academy is a business growth consultancy offering business advice, training courses, workshops, executive coaching and business mentoring for directors and senior managers of small and medium sized entreprises (SMEs).

Based on Borough High Street SE1 (close to London Bridge tube/train/bus station in Southwark) we work with organisations across London as well as those in the Home Counties. Some of our clients are further afield in places such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Kuala Lumpur.

Typically we work with business owners and entrepreneurs on business planning, sales and marketing, leadership and management, plus areas such as time and stress management. We help many of our clients to access grants and funding under the Train to Gain Leadership & Management programme, which allows them to get part-funding for our courses and coaching services.