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A business coach is a person who can help you launch a new company or change careers. If you feel stuck in your career, it may be time to talk with a professional. To find out if you could benefit from a coach, look for different red flags in your life. Here are some tips and resources to get you started.

You Have No Motivation

Lack of motivation happens to everyone. According to experts, fear can hold you back regarding motivation. You have to accept your anxiety so you can move past it. The only way to find solutions is to know what holds you back the most. Picture a motivated person and try to emulate him or her. For example, hold yourself higher, stand upright, and use the body language associated with a successful person.

When you work with a business coach, he or she can help you visualize success. Business coaches let you bounce ideas off them and can help you create a strategic plan when you feel overwhelmed by your life or your career. 

They can also help you make a step-by-step plan for following your career dreams, including starting a business. For example, they may help you narrow down a focus for the products and/or services you’ll offer and create a business plan. From there, they may recommend you start an LLC in Hawaii to protect your personal assets and earn tax advantages, and they may be able to put you in touch with a mentor in your industry who can help you strategize the more nuanced components of your business.

To find an appropriate coach, look for someone who matches your personality. You may want a coach who works in a similar industry or with others who share your interests. During your initial interview, ask about his or her success. Determine whether you see yourself in the role of some of those successes. In addition, talk about communication. How you communicate as a business matters, after all. Team communication may involve online meetings, phone calls, and in-person conversations.

You Feel Trapped

Do you worry that your resume holds you back from your potential? If you want to make a new career move or start your business, you should always have an updated resume. While all resumes may have similar elements, you need to have a custom resume to stand out in a crowd. If looking for a new job, alter your resume for each opportunity. Tweak what you have to suit each job. Luckily, there are plenty of easy-to-use resume templates available, so try a resume creator and free templates to simplify the process while highlighting your skills in the best way possible. 

You Cannot Move Forward

Before moving forward, ask yourself if you have the right skills to keep going. If you fear you need to enhance your skill set, working with a business coach can help pave the path. To start a business, there are various skills you need to have. One of the essential skills to enhance is communication. Make sure you can verbally communicate with multiple people in the industry.

Entrepreneurs also need to have the ability to understand problems and brainstorm solutions. Working with a business coach allows you to brainstorm and bounce ideas off another person. Businesses require teamwork; you need to learn to collaborate with others without draining yourself or working with uncooperative people.

Low motivation happens to everyone, but sometimes having another set of ears or someone to talk to can help you defeat it. As an entrepreneur, you do not have to try to do everything yourself. Instead, look for a business coach who works in a similar industry and has a personality that complements yours.

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