Emily Potts
Business and accountability coach for SME leaders
| Hourly rate range | $85 to $160 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Life coach |
| Credentials | ILM Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Executive Coaching & Mentoring; EMCC Senior Practitioner Level Accreditation |
Emily Potts is a business and accountability coach who helps leaders of small and mid-sized businesses grow with less stress. She draws on a background in management consultancy and 18 years as a business owner. Her clients build a clear vision, a plan for the next 90 days, and the confidence to act. She holds an ILM Level 7 diploma in executive coaching and mentoring and EMCC Senior Practitioner accreditation.
What Emily helps with
Emily works with business leaders who feel stuck or stretched thin. She helps them set direction and act on it.
- Building a clear vision for the next 5 to 10 years
- Creating a 90 day action plan
- Focusing on what drives the business forward
- Feeling stuck while running a successful business
- Juggling too many roles in the business
- Making decisions with more confidence
- Staying accountable to goals
- Scaling a business with a small team
Who Emily works with
Emily coaches SME leaders and small business owners. Many run a business they have built with hard work, and some have a small team. They often feel stuck, unsure where they want to go, or pulled in too many directions. She also works with teams.
How Emily works
Emily helps clients set a vision for the next 5 to 10 years. Then they build a detailed action plan for the next 90 days. She challenges clients, supports them, and holds them to account so they keep moving. Her coaching blends business, consulting and coaching skills.
Background and qualifications
Emily started in management consultancy. She then spent 18 years as a business owner, which shapes her coaching today. She holds the ILM Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Executive Coaching and Mentoring. She also has Senior Practitioner Level Accreditation with the EMCC.
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Emily pairs a management consultancy background with 18 years of running her own business.
Best for SME owners who feel stuck and want a clear vision, a 90 day plan and someone to hold them accountable.
Common questions
How much does Emily Potts charge?
Coaching with Emily runs $85 to $160 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Emily Potts help with?
Emily Potts helps with building a clear vision for the next 5 to 10 years, creating a 90 day action plan, focusing on what drives the business forward and feeling stuck while running a successful business.
Is Emily Potts certified?
Emily Potts lists: ILM Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Executive Coaching & Mentoring; EMCC Senior Practitioner Level Accreditation.
Does Emily Potts coach teams as well as individuals?
Yes. She lists teams alongside small business owners as the clients she works with.
How do I contact Emily Potts?
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