Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Agile Work Solutions and how can it help my business grow?
Agile Work Solutions helps CEOs, founders, senior leaders, and teams grow through leadership development, executive coaching, business growth coaching, DISC assessments, and strategic facilitation. We specialize in helping small- and medium-sized businesses build leadership capability, improve team performance, and create sustainable systems for long-term growth.
2. How can coaching help me as a CEO or founder?
Executive coaching gives CEOs clarity, strategic focus, decision-making support, and a confidential thinking partner. Leaders use coaching to improve communication, lead change, strengthen emotional intelligence, and build teams that can scale. Coaching accelerates strategic execution and reduces leadership blind spots.
3. Should I hire a coach or a consultant for my business challenges?
Consultants give you answers; coaches help you become the leader who consistently finds the right answers. Consultants fix a problem for you; a coach strengthens your ability to solve complex challenges, develop people, and grow the business sustainably. Most SME growth requires leadership capacity development, not more tactics.
4. How do I grow my small or medium-sized business?
We use the Five Focuses of Agile Growth—clarity, systems, people, strategy, and leadership—to identify barriers and accelerate growth. Through structured coaching, assessments, and practical tools, CEOs build repeatable processes, align teams, and execute priorities more effectively.
5. Where can I get a DISC assessment and debrief for my team?
Yes. We provide DISC assessments and full debriefs using the Assessments 24x7 platform. Leaders use DISC to improve communication, reduce conflict, strengthen team dynamics, and better understand personal leadership style.
6. What leadership development programs work best for SMEs?
We offer:
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Executive & leadership coaching packages (3, 6, 12 months)
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DISC assessment workshops
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Team coaching and the High-Value Team model
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CEO/Founder growth programs
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Workshops on communication, conflict resolution, listening skills, strategic thinking, governance, and leading through uncertainty
Programs are customized for SMEs, non-profits, government, and teams.
7. How can leaders adapt their leadership skills for AI and rapid change?
AI requires leaders to make decisions faster, work with more ambiguity, and empower teams. Coaching helps leaders strengthen adaptability, redefine roles, prioritize effectively, and shift from directive leadership to collaborative problem-solving. AI is a disruptor—leadership agility is now a competitive advantage.
8. My team isn’t communicating well—how do I fix it?
Leadership coaching, DISC assessments, conflict resolution training, and structured team coaching help improve communication. We work with leaders and teams to build psychological safety, clarify expectations, and create systems that support better collaboration.
9. How long before coaching starts to make a difference?
Most leaders notice improvements in clarity and decision-making within 4–6 weeks. Sustainable leadership and business transformation typically occur over 6–12 months. Long-term coaching builds habits, accountability, and integration with real business cycles.
10. Do you offer coaching for boards or elected officials?
Yes. We regularly support non-profit boards, governance committees, and municipal leaders. Services include governance training, board assessments, strategic planning facilitation, conflict resolution, and leadership coaching for elected officials.
11. How do I turn my leadership team into a high-performing team?
We use various approaches, including Peter Hawkins’ High-Value Team framework, psychological safety practices, team assessments, and structured accountability systems. Leaders learn how to manage conflict, clarify purpose, align goals, and strengthen relationships—essential for scaling a business.
12. Can I get executive & leadership coaching online?
Yes. Most clients choose virtual coaching through Zoom, making sessions accessible and consistent, regardless of location.
13. Does Agile Work Solutions coach leaders in my industry?
We support leaders across:
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Professional services
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Engineering & technical services
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Real estate
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Non-profits
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Government
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Small-medium businesses
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Founder-led and family-run businesses
Leadership principles apply across industries—our approach is customized to each organization.
14. How do I know if I need a coach?
Coaching is a good fit if you:
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Feel stuck or unclear
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Want to grow the business but lack time or systems
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Need support navigating uncertainty or conflict
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Want better communication with your team
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Are preparing for a bigger leadership role
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Want accountability for long-term goals
A free discovery call helps determine if coaching meets your needs.
15. Can you help my leadership team build a strategic plan?
We facilitate strategic planning sessions using systems thinking, leadership alignment, and execution frameworks. We focus on clarity, decision-making, priorities, and aligning teams to shared goals.
16. What is the Five Focuses of Agile Growth model?
The Five Focuses of Agile Growth helps leaders strengthen:
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Clarity
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Leadership
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People & Culture
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Systems & Execution
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Strategic Growth
It's a long-term coaching framework for sustainable SME growth.
17. Why choose Agile Work Solutions?
We combine leadership coaching, business growth frameworks, governance expertise, and real-world executive experience. The focus is on practical systems, sustainable growth, and developing leaders—not just producing slide decks or short-term fixes.