243: You Don’t Need a Business Coach, You Need a Strategic Thought Partner
The world is saturated with business coaches who each have their own rulebook and system. But what if all that information isn't actually what you need?
True growth doesn’t come from another person telling you what to do or handing you a playbook. Instead, it comes from powerful questions, reframing perspectives, and unlocking the answers you already have inside of you.
In this episode of She Thinks Big, you’ll be challenged to look beyond the conventional definition of a coach and consider the role of a strategic thought partner. Drawing inspiration from figures like Ted Lasso and Mr. Miyagi, I’ll teach you how a strategic thought partner helps you see the bigger picture, cut through the noise, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
What’s Covered in This Episode on Why You Don't Need a Business Coach
2:22 – The distinction between a coach and a strategic thought partner
6:33 – Example of the power of perspective that a strategic thought partner can provide
7:55 – How coaching skills aren’t industry-specific
9:30 – More examples of the benefits of having strategic thought partners in your corner
11:29 – The role a strategic thought partner should play for you
13:54 – Your next steps to gain the clarity and perspective you need
Mentioned In You Don’t Need a Business Coach, You Need a Strategic Thought Partner
She Thinks Big by Andrea Liebross
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Quotes from the Episode
“The skill of coaching isn't industry-specific. It's about asking better questions, about seeing the patterns, about helping someone move forward with confidence.” - Andrea Liebross
“Growth doesn't come from more instructions. It comes from better questions. It comes from someone who can reframe what you're seeing and unlock what's already inside you.” - Andrea Liebross
“When you're drowning, a strategic thought partner is the one that stays on deck and throws you a line and helps you climb out.” - Andrea Liebross
Links to other episodes
236: I Built the Business I Wanted—So Why Do I Feel Like Quitting?
237: Why Successful Business Owners Still Struggle with Decisions After Years of Experience
242: Decision Diaries: How Decisiveness Changed Jennifer Holaday’s Business
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