The John M. Garlow Leadership Award is given to an individual who best demonstrates high levels of integrity, exemplifies service above self, and has a high commitment and investment in the community.
We can’t think of a more deserving recipient.
Read MoreMany of our clients will tell you when they initially heard about business coaching, their thought was “I don’t need that.”
But most of them who finally decided to hire a ThistleSea coach will tell you they were wrong.
Read MoreDid you ever notice in the weeks after buying a new car that you now see that same make/model EVERYWHERE you go?
It’s like the brand suddenly made a bunch of the same vehicles JUST because you bought one.
Is that true? Well ... no. They were always there.
Read MoreWithout completing ALL the steps that are necessary, your business can’t lead to abundance.
Read MoreSo many of our clients come to us working more IN their business than ON their business. They find themselves constantly playing catch up, consistently in reactive mode and never stopping long enough in the day-to-day parts of the job to look at the big picture.
We want to help them get to a place where they are leading the charge, instead.
Read MoreIn the past, to recruit for an open position in your company, you used to be able to just put an ad out and select from applicants.But now, that’s just not enough. To find qualified leads in the right mindset, you have to do more.
Read MoreBut if MORE people would be willing to embrace that vulnerability, more businesses would thrive … and thrive FASTER.
It's hard to recall how many times I've heard some version of this statement from a client. And when this situation rears its head, it's very often about hiring.
It's the same point I reached when I came to coaching as a client.
There was a manager role in the company, and it should have been filled with the right person, doing the right work, in the right way. Instead, the role had turned over three times in three years.
Some duties and responsibilities were accomplished, but I could never shake the sense that..
The organization wasn't making progress with anything connected to this role,
Maybe I had hired the wrong person AGAIN and
Somehow #1 and #2 were my fault.
There are so many factors outside of our control when we lead - industry factors, national and global economies, and the whims of our customers.
I get excited to help leaders build processes to hire better because who we hire is well within our control.
When you’re watching a close sporting event, you’ll see that sometimes the coach must throw the playbook out the window to win.
Business leaders are, at times, required to quickly adapt.
“Why am I even doing this?”
It’s a question with which many of our clients have come to us when they find themselves in the middle of a struggle in their life or their business.
Read MoreWhile we do have a variety of services we offer business owners, we also do a lot of work with executives who are looking to be better in their field, looking to grow as leaders and looking to position themselves to grow within the company for which they work — all while gaining a stronger mindset.
Here are some ways we can help:
Read MoreSure, you are always looking for new ways to bring in new customers, but are there opportunities right in front of you that you’re just not taking the time to evaluate?
Read MoreChange is hard, but it doesn’t have to be debilitating.
Read MoreIf any of these questions made you pause, we can help.
Read MoreFor many new business owners, there’s an insecurity wall built up that says, “What is it going to say about me if I’m choosing to start a company and already reaching out to a business coach for help in the areas in which I’m not strong?”
Investing in your people is one of the best things you can do for your business. We work with companies to identify their up-and-coming leaders and provide them coaching they need (and deserve) to succeed in that role.
Read MoreIt might be easy to wish things were different in 2020, to be disappointed that big plans came to a halt or to wonder what could have been. But for all of the things that didn't go as planned, what is it that you DID accomplish?
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President John Laslavic and Vice President Wendy Lydon
We get the question a lot.
“What is a business coach? Who do you help? Am I someone who could use a business coach?”
A business coach is an advocate, sounding board, counselor and cheerleader to help you (and your team) get results.
Here are just a few examples of who we work with:
—Leaders looking to better understand how to navigate personalities, quirks, strengths and weaknesses of his or her individual team members
— Corporations looking to not just run business more strategically, but also want to invest in the personal and professional growth of its top performers through leadership training, executive coaching and more. They are looking to achieve growth in sales, revenue, business value, employee satisfaction and a tremendous improvement in their quality of life.
— Non-profit organizations looking for strategic help with specific projects or overall business model
— A business executive who wants to be better at her craft to help her be more marketable in the industry or put herself in the best position to grow within the company.
— An individual who is between careers wanting some coaching on what direction might be best suited for them. We can help with interviewing skills, resume building, sales skills and more.
— Companies looking for assistance with mergers and acquisitions.
— Skilled workers turned entrepreneurs who are looking for coaching on the ins and outs of running a successful business while living an abundant life.
Ultimately, it is our passion to work together with successful business owners and executives in improving the value of their business, company, department and quality of life.
Because your business should lead to abundance.
Many entrepreneurs find this out in the first couple of months of business, but fear being vulnerable and asking someone to help them; thinking it means they aren't capable of running a business. It’s scary for them to look in the mirror and say, “Am I not good at this?”
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why business owners and executives start working with ThistleSea Business Development and stay with it over time? Brian Hammond is the Owner and Executive Chef of Siempre Algo, a restaurant he started in August of 2018. In a short time, his leadership took the restaurant from startup to the highest-rated in Pittsburgh in multiple categories, as voted by guests through OpenTable.
Wendy Lydon sat down with Brian to discuss how business coaching with ThistleSea has impacted his business and life. Brian discusses:
How his thinking has evolved
The changes he has seen in his business
The difference coaching has made
We invite you to share his experiences. Watch on YouTube or download the MP3 below.
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