Women's Network April 2018 | Page 44

WANT BUSINESS SUCCESS? AN ACCOUNTABILITY COACH IS CRUCIAL We pay for our kids to have sports coaches so they have the best possible chances to succeed in the future, says Janet Culpitt, but often neglect our business with regards to coaches. W henever I see an athlete cross the finish line of race - I see their face of utter exhaustion, the disbelief and sheer relief of finishing, the overwhelming joy of months, sometimes years, of hard work paying off. I see all of that. But, in the back of my mind and sometimes along the sidelines I also see their coach. We all know that great athletes aren’t self-made. A vital key to their immense success is their coach. The coach is the person who runs alongside the athlete, who shares the highs and lows, the wins and setbacks. The coach is the cheerleader, the guide, the accountability partner. 44 Women’s Network Magazine In fact, the coach is just as vital to the success of the athlete, as the athlete themselves. To be honest? I think it’s exactly the same in business. An accountability coach can be absolutely crucial to our success as business owners. S