| There are many objectives a business coach may | | | | off something his business coach has drilled into |
| be tasked with but perhaps at the end of each | | | | him, business growth. The sandcastle building |
| objective, the overriding desired results are | | | | takes on a new and competitive edge and dad's |
| improvement and growth. Growth on many | | | | castle get's bigger and bigger and more elaborate. |
| different levels for the individual receiving the | | | | Each time he sits back to admire his handy work, |
| business coaching and ultimately growth and | | | | he has to return, discontent, to build more and |
| improvement for the business the individual is | | | | more. By the time he's finished, the beach is |
| either a part of or in charge of. | | | | deserted, his wife and kids left hours ago and the |
| For a working relationship to be successful, a | | | | (admittedly impressive) sandcastle covers most |
| business coach naturally needs to work very | | | | of the beach! |
| closely and trustingly with his or her clients. | | | | 2. The next morning, after receiving a dressing |
| Business coaching has become an ever increasing | | | | down from his wife for his castle building exploits, |
| essential tool for those in business seeking to | | | | the businessman faces a clothing conundrum. A |
| take their game to the next level although there | | | | day by the pool promises a lazy day in the sun if |
| are those who may take the idea of a business | | | | only the next hurdle can be overcome. Laid out |
| coach a little too far. | | | | on the bed are 17 pairs of swimming shorts in |
| Following are a series of scenarios where it could | | | | various styles and colours. Wife and kids have |
| be suggested that the business coach/client | | | | already claimed their sun loungers by the pool and |
| relationship has become a little confused! | | | | dad is under pressure to spend some quality time |
| 1. A random businessman is on holiday with his | | | | with them but which shorts should he wear? |
| family and enjoying a day out at the seaside with | | | | After an hour of head scratching and trying each |
| his wife and kids. After devouring delicious ice | | | | pair on several times, a decisive decision is no |
| creams, and having a relaxing walk along the pier, | | | | closer. In a panic he calls his business coach on the |
| some time on the beach seems like a good way | | | | phone and explains the problem. After being |
| to spend a few hours relaxing in the sun. The | | | | calmed and reassured, a simple choice is made |
| children clamour for dad to help them build | | | | and businessman finally joins his increasingly |
| sandcastles with their new buckets and spades. | | | | disgruntled family at the pool in time for lunch. |
| Once dad has got involved though, he can't shake | | | | |