Hi, I'm Fiona.
We all know that people buy from people they trust so I believe that in order for me to genuinely help you in any way we need to firstly be a great fit for each other.
If this is your first time reaching outside of your business or family for advice and support about your business then obviously you may feel cautious about it.
You've likely spoken to the bank, and your accountant or some free business start-up program about your plans, but I know from hard earned experience that unless you have been very lucky in finding a sounding board at the level of direction and support you need, while navigating your way to growing a business, you will have bits of support from here and there, but none of it pulls the whole jigsaw into a recognisable picture.
You grow and change, as does your business. It does not remain the same month after month, year after year. Business moves through 5 distinct stages, Creation, Chaos, Control, Prosperity and Freedom.
We all know the stats, very few business start ups make it past the first 12-18mths. There are a few key causes for early failure, such as, a) missing skills - its difficult to employ all the help you need in the specialist areas needed to run the overall business or be a specialist at every task your business needs to simply function, never mind grow. Are you the entrepreneur, the manager and the technician? b) Money - because we always underestimate the true cost of setting up and growing a new business. Do you know how to clearly plan for the costs you need to cover? c) Support - do your colleagues, network contacts, family and friends have all the answers you need? Do they discourage you or encourage you?
There are indeed many other reasons that disable your ability to reach your goals. I am here to help you figure out what you want, why you want it and show you how to prioritise the next best steps for positive changes.
If you are prepared to invest in yourself and your business to give you the best odds of success then I guarantee I’ll do my very best to give you tried and tested support and frameworks for success that clearly identify the stages, gaps and opportunities.
Why Choose Fiona?
- I’ll outline some of my experience to date, and when we chat, I’m happy to elaborate on any area you have an interest in.
- My beliefs and opinions about business and business coaching.
What qualifies me to help you?
- Founded, Launched and Successfully grew a Commercial Cleaning business to Profit in Year 1 during Covid 19 Lockdown. www.EvvrClean.co.uk
- Business Development Director and business coach successfully grew sales by over £3,000,000 in 3yrs with an 80% growth on the companies UK footprint. www.tutordoctor.com
- Certified Coach. Coached and mentored 100+ new business owners start- ups.
- Matched Multiple brands to new franchisees enabling long term successful partnerships. Taking each business owner through every step of their discovery process to business launch.
- Over a Decade of Senior Corporate Management experience in Manufacturing and Supply Chain. Team management of 50+ employees. Cost centre management and Budget control of £10m+ www.xerox.com
- Personality traits – Pragmatic, Tenacious, Loyal, Generous, life long learner, great Mum & Fun.
I believe I was born to Coach
It’s not until you have the benefit of time and looking back on your life and experiences that you can join the dots. Understand better why things happened the way that they did. Successes and failures shape us all.
I know for sure that every step of the way I was being groomed by life to bring me the skills to help others find clarity, answers, direction.
From an early age many roles have shaped me in coaching individuals and teams from, being Games captain, Senior Prefect, Team lead, Supervisor, Manager, Senior Director, Business Owner and Coach.
I believe in leadership that enables those we teach to become their own teachers and leaders.
Leading others to their own successes are honestly what drives me in all aspects of my life.
“You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards.
So, you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.
You have to trust in something – your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever.”
- Steve Jobs
What I believe about Coaching
- The primary difference between coaching and consultancy, is the process of equipping people with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities they need to fully develop themselves to be effective in their commitment to themselves, the company, and their work.
- A process focused on developing an individual to become their “best self” and to contribute their “best fit” and talents.
- An ego-less process in which coachable moments are created to draw out distinctions and promote shifts in thinking and behaviour.
- Coaching enables the person being coached to create and develop their own best practices, connections and resources
- It’s your business and you get to decide what to do. I’ll provide feedback, perspective and ask questions to help you explore your options.
My role as a coach is to help you figure out the answer that is right for YOU. If its your choice you are much more likely to embrace and act on those choices. When you do, you’ll get the results you deserve!
What's Fiona like to work with?
"Fiona is a highly skilled business professional who has a full understanding of the three essentials pillars of any business - Sales & Marketing, Operations, and Finance. Having moved from a corporate operations background to one of advising potential franchisees of business opportunities, she is extremely adept at understanding potential, perceived or real challenges and working through solutions which work. Very highly recommended as a business coach, advisor, and mentor." Tim Morris, Manging Director, Cymphony UK
" I've know and worked with Fiona Price for many years. In fact, Fiona has been instrumental in helping Tutor Doctor expand into the UK and other International markets. A big part of her role at Tutor Doctor was coaching clients and she would do an outstanding job of it. She's highly skilled in helping clients set goals, create plans to achieve them as well as being an accountability partner along the way. I've thoroughly enjoyed working with Fiona as she possesses very strong business acumen and is committed to changing the trajectory of people's lives! I highly recommend!!" Frank Milner, President - Tutor Doctor
"Fiona has extensive knowledge and experience in the franchise industry. I have had the privilege of working with her and she has always been thorough with her due diligence for the clients she brings to us. Bal Kaur, Director, HSBC UK
"Straight talking and ever helpful. A great coach." David Boddy ASIS Education
"The risk of a wrong decision is preferable to the terror of indecision".. Maimonides.
You made it to the bottom of this page so if your still curious as to what to do, consider the quote above. A quick chat will cost you nothing but 15mins of your day.
