Sylke
Business and executive coach for small business owners in Rensselaer
| Hourly rate range | $115 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Scaling and growthMarketingOperations and systemsCoaches and consultantsExecutive presence and communicationLeadership developmentNew managersBurnout and resilienceEmotional intelligenceTransitions and new roles |
| Works with | Founders and business owners, Executives and Managers |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Life coach |
| Based in | Rensselaer |
| Credentials | CTA Certified Life Coach |
| Practice | Chesterfield Advantage |
Sylke is a business and executive coach in Rensselaer who helps small business owners, independent consultants, entrepreneurs and leaders. Sylke has run a small business since 1995 and has managed employees through failures and successes. Coaching runs through Chesterfield Advantage and uses a structured, confidential approach with feedback and accountability. Topics include business model clarity, marketing, lead generation, communication and leadership growth.
What Sylke helps with
Sylke helps business owners and leaders get clear on their business, stay on track and make steady progress. Leaders also work on communication, decisions and growth in their roles.
- Getting clarity on your business model
- Generating new leads for a local business
- Organizing and delivering messages clearly
- Staying productive when wearing all the hats
- Moving into a new management role
- Building communication and emotional intelligence
- Handling burnout and overwhelm
- Making high-stakes decisions
Who Sylke works with
Sylke works with business owners, independent consultants and entrepreneurs who run everything themselves and want a thinking partner. Sylke also coaches leaders in management or senior roles, including new managers, founders and STEM leaders who now manage people.
How Sylke works
Sylke uses a structured, confidential setting. Clients explore strategies and ways to put them into action, with feedback and accountability along the way. The goal is for clients to be ready for their next move. There is no off-the-shelf program. Coaching fits each client's goals, context and pace. Clients can also use a Business Model Clarity Scorecard to check key areas of their business.
Background and qualifications
Sylke has been a small business owner since 1995. That time included employees, failures and successes, in business and in life. Sylke turned around difficult situations and built a successful business. Sylke now uses that experience to help clients overcome hurdles and reach their goals. Sylke is a CTA Certified Life Coach, and the coaching practice is called Chesterfield Advantage.
Sylke pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one business coaching
- One-on-one executive coaching
- Exploratory call
- Marketing mastermind
- Business Model Clarity Scorecard
- Free lead generation guide
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The CoachVouch take
Sylke has run a small business since 1995 and coaches from firsthand experience with employees, failures and turnarounds.
Best for solo business owners and consultants who want a structured thinking partner and accountability.
Common questions
How much does Sylke charge?
Coaching with Sylke runs $115 to $175 an hour. Message Sylke from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sylke help with?
Sylke helps with getting clarity on your business model, generating new leads for a local business, organizing and delivering messages clearly and staying productive when wearing all the hats.
Is Sylke certified?
Sylke lists: CTA Certified Life Coach.
Does Sylke coach leaders as well as business owners?
Yes. Sylke offers executive coaching for managers and senior leaders, including new managers and founders who now lead people.
Does Sylke offer help with marketing?
Yes. Sylke offers a marketing-focused mastermind and a guide with 101 ideas for generating leads offline.
How do I contact Sylke?
Send Sylke a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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