Forbes Expert Panel: 18 Ways To Overcome Common Objections To Hiring A Coach

by | Apr 9, 2025 | Forbes Coaches Council Expert Panel, Leadership Development, Team Coaching | 0 comments

Forbes Coaches Council: How top coaches address common client concerns.

As coaching continues to evolve from a “nice-to-have” into a business essential, hesitation remains common among companies uncertain about its value or impact. That’s why Dr. Chris Allen contributed to this new Forbes article alongside fellow members of the Forbes Coaches Council. They share real-world strategies to address common objections and better communicate the ROI of coaching in today’s fast-paced, results-driven world.

Dr. Allen’s contribution:

1. Know How You’ll Impact Organizational Pain Points

Leaders often use coaching for problems once they arise rather than to develop leaders and teams in the service of desired business outcomes. Coaches must understand an organization’s needs and pain points and address how individual and team coaching will help the organization meet important business objectives. Helping potential clients understand how to effectively use coaching services is key.

Read the entire Forbes article here.

Dr. Chris Allen

Dr. Chris Allen

Dr. Chris Allen, a workplace psychologist and executive coach, is the president of Insight Business Works. She helps organizations and leaders develop the "people" side of the business. She is a Certified Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator Practitioner, a Certified PeopleMap Trainer, a Board Certified Coach, a Certified Workplace Big Five and Workplace 360 Practitioner, and a Licensed True Alignment Practitioner. Changing organizational culture to align cultural values with business outcomes is her passion. Contact Chris at chris@insightbusinessworks.com.

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