Swap Stress for Success with Sydney's "No BS" Business Coach Christine Beard
Get the expert support you need to grow your business, make more money and enjoy your work
Wrangling clients, customers and cash flow…
Juggling the pressures of hiring and firing…
Working all hours, with non-existent weekends…
Being a business owner is HARD.
(Because who needs sleep anyway, right?)
And yes - you’ve already conquered many of these challenges (sometimes all in the space of one deeply stressful morning).
But at some point, you'll encounter barriers you can't overcome on your own.
The momentum you enjoyed in those early days - landing your first big contract, hiring your first ten employees, receiving your first “World’s Best Boss” mug - slows down.
The growth stagnates.
But here’s the real problem…
Most business owners don’t even see it happening. Because you’re too busy…
Fighting fires
Trying to keep your best hires happy (“Just do whatever you like!”)
Struggling to carve out time in your calendar
Promising your family you will be there (“Just send me a Teams invite!”)
And dealing with petty conflicts…
It’s almost impossible to get a clear picture of what’s happening and where you’re heading.
At this point, you have a choice.
You can continue working just as hard, but not seeing any more reward for your efforts…
Or you can bring in an expert eye.
A confidante and sounding board, to help you identify the barriers that stand between you and the business growth you want - and help you overcome them.
Introducing: Christine Beard - Experienced Business Coach and Marshall Goldsmith Accredited Executive Coach
I’ve been a coach for over 15 years.
Before that, I was a high-flying lawyer in the UK - where I worked myself almost into the ground before deciding there had to be a better way.
(And yes, part of that “better way” turned out to be “a one-way flight to Sydney”...)
Now I guide and support SME owners to grow their businesses and enjoy bigger bottom lines…
…without destroying themselves (or nearby office equipment) in the process.
I'm an Executive Coach and a Business Coach, which is an atypical combination.
Where other coaches focus either on one-man-and-his-laptop outfits, or international mega corps with names that sound like Smoogle and Slamazon…
I specialise in medium-sized enterprises with 10-50 employees. Which means I’ve already helped hundreds of business owners like you…
Providing a critical lens to identify what’s working, and what isn’t…
Sharing my first-hand experience and insight (not the stock advice that anyone could find on Smoogle)…
And asking the right questions that will help you discover the way forward.
But don’t just take my word for it…
“Christine asks all the right questions. A great coach with a straight forward, no holds barred approach that gets results.”
- L Chay
“As a business owner, you don’t have someone to bounce ideas off, or to bleat to, or be vulnerable with. You’re IT!
With Christine, you are held accountable. You have a confidante, a critic and a sounding board. She’s awesome!”
- J Vaughan
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- L Thompson
“A fantastic asset to any organisation.
A coach who genuinely cares about her clients, their success and will go above and beyond when needed.
For the past 6 years, through Christine's training, candour and guidance, we (me and my leadership team) have been able to navigate our organisation through its growth.”
- K Dybalski
“She has made an incredibly strong impact on me and my team.
She has mentored and guided me to develop as a leader.
She has taught me to view and resolve problems through different perspectives.
As a result, I have an extremely motivated and self-sufficient team that hits our KPIs and more! I feel very lucky to have Christine as a mentor and highly recommend her as a Business Coach.”
You can have more time, more money and *WAIT, WHAT!?* more fun while growing your business
If you’re a SME owner with 5+ employees, and you want to grow your business while enjoying more time, more money and less stress, we should talk.
Book a free, no strings attached call with me and I’ll answer all your questions.
It’s the best way for both of us to gauge whether I’m the right coach for you.
(Other ways include “getting my old contact in British Intelligence to run a full background check”. But this is faster and more ethical…)
Plus - I want to share my approach and some key business concepts with you. In my experience, this makes the initial coaching sessions work better - and the results flow faster.
Not only that…
Business owners tell me time and again that they left our short initial meeting having already gained something of value.
New ideas, clarity, confidence.
I fully expect you will too.
To find out for yourself, scroll back up and book in a call using the widget above.
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Why Choose Business Coaching With Christine Beard?
When you choose me as your coach, you’re opting-in for accountability, greater clarity, and higher level strategic thinking.
You’ll save yourself hours of wasted time each week.
You’ll avoid leaving money on the table every quarter.
You’ll (probably) get invited onto the kind of podcasts where they talk about business success, keto and the Wim Hof technique - if that’s what you’re into...
And you’ll (definitely) feel confident that you - and your business - are on the right course for real growth.
I offer three program frequencies, designed to fit your schedule and required level of support.
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You can have more time, more money and *WAIT, WHAT!?* more fun along the way
Achieve greater clarity and confidence in their decision-making
Maximise their time
Close the cracks in their business
Make the most of their talents
Fix the printer*
Reconnect with the fun side of running their business
I’ve coached hundreds of business owners just like you, helping them to:
*This only happened once. Paper jam.
…and yes, all of this means they make more money. (And spend less time wanting to throw that printer through a window…)
But it’s about so much more than that.
I help established SME owners to grow their businesses - and themselves as business leaders - by working with them to remove all the barriers impeding their success.
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Our Sessions Together Are Tailored To What YOU Need
There’s no pre-prepped, microwave ready training content here.
Whether we’re working one-on-one - or I’m coaching you and your team - the first thing I’ll do is roll up my sleeves and get to grips with your business…
Once I know what we’re working with (and towards), our sessions might cover…
Business Planning - so you have a crystal clear vision of where you want to go and exactly how to get there
Management, Culture and Leadership - so you become a more effective leader, in a way that stays true to who you are as a person
Best Sydney Restaurants for a Celebration Dinner - although this is more of an optional, post-coaching chat…
Finances and Cash Flow - so you can feel confident in your financial position and continue to grow your business
Team Alignment - so you get the most out of your teams, and stop wasting time navigating miscommunications, silos and turf wars
Hemsworth Brothers: A Definitive Ranking - again, this is more of a coffee break conversation before we dive into the big brain stuff…
Sales, Marketing and Systems - so you make more money, with robust strategies for reliably bringing in high-value clients and customers
I’ll also teach you the 4 Drivers of a Successful Business - and how you can use them to make your business work for you, not the other way around.
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I Agree With You - Most Coaching is Bullshit
Which is why I don’t expect you to trust me yet
You may have been scared off coaching in the past. You tried it, or you know someone who did - and it didn’t work. Total waste of money.
But here’s the thing…
I don’t know who coached you / your friend or colleague / your rugby mate’s sister’s dog walker…
But I do know it wasn’t me. And unlike other coaches you may have heard about (or even tried for yourself), I take a strictly “no bullshit” approach.
As Frank, the owner of a specialist recruitment agency, discovered…
“I spoke with Christine and unlike many other coaches and consultants, I enjoyed the simplicity of her delivery. There was no bravado or hyperbole but reasonable business principles that shockingly to me, were brand new information.”
I draw on decades of experience to deliver tangible results for hundreds of business owners.
But I don’t expect you to just believe me…
Or even believe the testimonials (sorry, Frank)…
That’s why it’s important that we get on a call, so you can meet me and judge for yourself: is Christine Beard the coach for me?
It’ll only take you a few minutes to find out - so go ahead and pick a time for us to talk.
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I Cannot ‘Make’ You Successful
The difference between a coach and a consultant is that a consultant will do it all for you, but a coach will show you how to do it for yourself.
This is a coaching program.
Which means you will need to do the work.
I'll give you the tools (the metaphorical fishing tackle, trawlers, waterproof pants and so on), but it's up to you to put them into action.
I have had some incredible successes from this business coaching program. Yet I cannot guarantee your success.
Only you can do that.
Sure, I can give you ideas…
(Don’t worry - only some of them are wrapped up in fish-based analogies…)
And just wait till you see the vast library of idea-rich resources you’ll gain access to as my client…
But chances are, you already have all the ideas you need.
My job is to help you draw those ideas out, scrutinise them for value and suitability, pick the good ones from the dross and help you implement them.
So - if you’re ready for success and you’re up for putting in the work, let’s talk.
As the oft-repeated proverb goes…
Coaching only works when you do!
“Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day.
Teach a man to fish, you help him grow a multi-million dollar seafood empire.”
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“My Business Isn’t Failing. So Why Would I Need A Coach?”
Great news - like you, all of my clients are already successful
Many business owners think, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it…”
(They may even be reading a telegram or playing Snake on a brick phone while they think it…)
But I’ve got a bombshell for you, that flies in the face of popular opinion:
Coaching isn’t for failing business owners.
At least, my coaching isn’t.
I coach individuals who have already achieved a measure of success, and I help them become even more successful. Through our work together, my clients become even better leaders…
Grow their businesses further…
Achieve a more fulfilling and sustainable work / life balance…
…and yes, they tend to make even more money.
In other words - without me, they wouldn’t have failed. But it’s very likely that they wouldn’t have succeeded to such an extent.
So if you’re reading this looking for a rescue ring (or tips for playing Snake), I’m afraid you’ll need to look elsewhere…
But if you’re a certified winner running an SME with 10-50 employees…
And you want to discover what the next echelon of success looks like, for you and your business…
We need to talk.
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You’re The Boss For A Reason
Which is why giving advice isn’t my style
For many business owners, their gut response to taking advice or instructions from anyone - let alone working with a coach who’ll boss them about like their Year 9 P.E. teacher - is a firm “no thank you”.
And I don’t blame them. After all, you know your business best, right? Which is why…
I don’t give instructions or advice.
(And unlike the P.E. teacher, I don’t stink of B.O. and cheap cigarettes...)
Nope. It’s not my style.
As a coach, I act as your confidante and sounding board. Will I make suggestions, drawing from my decades of experience and expertise? Sure.
But you’re always the one in the driving seat.
(Unless you had wine with lunch - in which case, I’ll drive, but you’ll tell me where you want to go.)
I use a combination of teaching and open ended, appreciative inquiry questions designed to help you realise the way forward for yourself - just like the hundreds of business owners I’ve coached before you…
“Christine asks all the right questions. She gets you thinking about what more you could be doing to increase business opportunities.”
To get the support you need to become an even better boss, simply book a call.
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“When Will I Get The Results?”
If your business is ready to fly, it will
Some of the businesses I’ve worked with saw tangible results after just a couple of sessions.
Others get no results for the first nine months…
But in the following three months, they take off.
It may take time for you to put the missing bits of infrastructure in place so that you can support the growth when it comes.
(And we’re not just talking about a shiny new coffee machine to fuel your new hires…)
If you need time, we should take that time.
On the other hand, you may already be on the runway, ready for take off - and all you need is a kick up the proverbial to get you airborne.
(I’ll get my kicking foot warmed up.)
Trying to give you a definitive timeline is nonsensical.
Every business is different.
Which is why my coaching is different for every business.
To get the tailored support that’s going to help your business take off, get in touch today.
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Coaching Works Best When You Are Keen To Learn And Willing To Try
I’m a coach, not a guru.
I use a logical business coaching system to develop you and your business. We will work together, and I'll be just like a part of your team.
(Except I won’t leave my old Tupperware in the back of the staff fridge or “coincidentally” ring in sick during the Ashes...)
You'll gain all the tools and the knowledge to market and grow your business.
As well as access to a wealth of examples, templates and much more…
But - and this is important…
Your speed of progress will be directly allied with how much time you invest in what
you do outside our sessions.
Remember that I am an expert at noticing avoidance!
(For example, by reading this sentence you have passed my first test - of many.)
I'm here to make sure you get results, and sometimes that means pushing you outside your comfort zone.
I am going to be unreasonable.
I'm going to expect more of you than you do of yourself.
Are you ready to be held accountable, so that you can achieve your goals?
I’ll expect more of you than you expect of yourself
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What You Can Expect From Your Coaching Journey
From session #1 to 12 months down the road
When we begin…
You'll be excited.
Like a kid in an adventure playground (albeit a kid with a corner office and 10+ employees), you’ll want to do everything at once!
It’s my role to slow you down, make sure you don’t hurt yourself on the monkey bars, and focus you on the key areas. Please expect this.
Around 3-5 months in…
You'll have gone through a massive learning curve.
The excitement may have worn off - and some business owners feel like they now “know everything there is to know”.
This is what I call the danger period for that business owner.
Remember - it’s not about what you know.
(I’m no scientist, but I’m pretty sure knowing about sit ups isn’t how you get a six pack...)
It’s about what you do.
At this point, we’ll likely evaluate your goals and go back over the strategies we’ve implemented - to ensure you’re carrying through on each of them.
After 6 months…
You'll have done some of the hard work, and you’ll be seeing the benefits you’ve read about on this website.
(Specifically the bits about business growth, better decision making ability and more time, money and enjoyment.)
(As opposed to the bit about getting a six pack.)
At 9-12 months…
We may have to reset your goals. You’re likely to have exceeded your initial expectations…
*sound of champagne corks popping*
And you’ll now be looking to achieve more - or different - things.
Beyond 12 months…
You may wish to continue putting in the work.
(Hell of a work ethic! That’s one of the things I like about you.)
But equally - you may have already grown so much that you’re now on your way out of your business, and it’s time for me to coach your team managers instead.
We can design strategies for either of these outcomes.
One common, very sensible thing to do at this point is to create a new business plan…
Because your business will have changed so much.
And now, back to the present…
(Not least because I need to put my crystal ball on charge…)
If you want to experience all of this for yourself, simply take the first step on your coaching journey today. It’s an easy one.
All you have to do is click the button below.
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What I Expect From My Clients
For coaching to be effective, it’s important that you are committed to implementing the strategies and systems that we design together and agree upon.
Therefore, I ask all my clients to adhere to the following standards:
Accept that business coaching is not a magic wand but a vehicle that taps into your reserves of tenacity and focus.
Be prepared to invest in yourself and meet your commitments, one session at a time.
Rise daily at 4am for guided meditation and a superfood smoothie (no, not really).
Attend sessions on time, so that we can continue the momentum needed to build your business.
Be truthful and upfront with me at all times. This includes giving me a nod when I've helped you achieve the results you're after - and sharing your thoughts if, at any point and for any reason, you feel stuck.
Attend sessions fully clothed - even in the summer months.
Accept that success does not happen overnight*.
*It happens during the day, and that day might be 3+ months away.
Given the journey that we’re about to embark on together…
Growing your business, helping you to make more money and derive more pleasure from your work…
I think it’s a fair ask.
If you want to reap the rewards that coaching can offer - and you are happy with the above terms - I’d be very excited to work with you.
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Remember - this is a free, no obligation “peek under the hood”. That’s all.
But here’s the thing…
If you’re even a little curious about what you might gain from coaching with me…
You should book a call today.
Because if this page is currently live on my website, I have the capacity to take on a new client.
But when my books are full, this page will disappear - for who knows how long. Could be months, could be centuries.
(Probably the former, but still…)
It’s best not to procrastinate.
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