In this episode, Sam discusses the critical differences between coaching and mentoring, emphasising their unique roles in supporting successful business leaders. She highlights the importance of education as a foundational element that enhances the effectiveness of both coaching and mentoring.

By understanding these distinctions and the value of structured support, business owners can accelerate their growth and performance, ultimately leading to greater success.

Takeaways

• Running a business today is like a high performance sport.
• Coaching and mentoring deliver different outcomes and support leaders in unique ways.
• A coach helps you think better so that you can do better.
• Mentoring provides wisdom and perspective from experienced individuals.
• Coaching delivers clarity, performance uplift, accountability, and behaviour change.
• Education is a foundational component that enhances coaching and mentoring effectiveness.
• When business leaders understand core principles, they can make immediate changes.
• The synergy of education, coaching, and mentoring creates exponential impact.
• Businesses with external advisors grow faster and report higher confidence.
• With the right support team, business owners can thrive and succeed.

• "Mentoring helps you make better decisions."
• "Education helps organise the chaos."
• "Businesses with external advisors grow faster."

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Chapters

00:00 The High Stakes of Running a Business

02:24 Understanding Coaching vs. Mentoring

04:57 The Power of Coaching

05:52 The Role of Mentoring

07:49 The Importance of Education in Business Growth

12:02 The Synergy of Education, Coaching, and Mentoring

14:18 Identifying the Right Support for Growth

Keywords

business coaching, mentoring, business growth, education, leadership, performance improvement, small business, strategic support, coaching outcomes, mentoring benefits