I’ve grown my own business across two decades but now I’m the kind & supportive guy you come to when you’re stuck, uncertain and don’t believe you can do this.
A long journey to just here
I found my passion for coaching others after 2 decades as a business owner.
After years of scaling my own business from the ground up, I’ve worked out the strategies that really work.
I get people past what’s holding them back
If you don’t know what to do next, I’ll help you to find the path that’s right for you.
And it should be the path uniquely for you. There’s tons of advice on the internet, but much of it will be using ways of working that was perfect for them, but which would cause you stress and overwhelm.
If you have Instagram, an initial marketing strategy based on it is probably a bad idea.
Maybe YouTube or TikTok would suit you better. Maybe SEO. This is both self-kindness and common sense rolled into one.
Experience plus qualification
I’ve got a wealth of business experience, and the coaching qualification on top.
Together, these two strengths will propel you and your business forward.
My experience and passions means I regularly work with entrepreneurs, startups, freelancers and Small & Medium sized Businesses (SMBs) in tech, digital, creative, artistic, agency, coaching, consultancy and similar industries.
I have huge knowledge around online businesses, particularly in marketing, branding, design, user experience, automation and analytics.
I love to use those skills to support motivated individuals grow their businesses using the full benefits offered by online methods.
However, what truly holds people back is how they approach challenges, and I support all customers with this.
By clearly understanding each phase, I can aid you in moving you to the next.
You’ve got a business idea? Amazing! Let’s work out how to move from your current role to your business with the perfect path or stepping stone uniquely for you.
Let’s develop your product or service, build a plan, identify your market, create a branding a marketing strategy and get selling!
You’ve started a business already? Great! But how do you grow it? Now let’s work out what would be most impactful to work on to build stability.
From this, we’ll look at marketing, sales, automation and hiring / outsourcing, together with effective leadership.
You’ve a functioning business? Fantastic! Well done! How can it be more effective? More strategic? More enjoyable?
I’m your sounding board, helping you to weave your way to the next stage of growth, as while we streamline your processes and build a plan your organisation can totally get behind.
You’re on the wrong path? Fantastic honesty and awareness! If you’re no longer happy and fulfilled, we’ll work to build clarity around your future.
Together, we’ll look at what drives you, what you need day to day and week to week, and what your values are, so we can plan changes that align with your future vision.
Creative and tech background
Many years as a programmer, project manager, photographer, and online marketer have given me a huge volume of knowledge to share.
23 year business owner
And running an online business for over 20 years has given me the experience to grow and scale businesses.
Coaching & psychology
But when I really come alive is in helping others discover and reach their personal and professional goals.
Nothing makes me happier!
I’m excited to use all of this to help you boost your business!
Successful and unsuccessful strategies
We approach challenges in a similar way to similar previous experiences.
If we used an effective strategy … great! But not all of our strategies are.
How you approach adversity
Let’s take an example.
If you lose a customer, is your response to blame them and their short sightedness? Or do you focus on serving your current customers better? Or do you choose to maximise your learning from the experience?
How we solve challenges create our mindset
The strategies we use time and again make up our mindset.
Let’s carve out a new mindset full of strategies that are more successful.
These will grow your profits, happiness and fulfilment.
When and how often do you use strategies that don’t provide maximum benefit?
My coaching is founded on these fundamental beliefs, since they are essential for support that leads to sustained growth and maximising business opportunity.
You’re worthy of success & happiness, in whatever that means for you.
You’ll rebound from the challenges & setbacks that currently trouble you.
You’re able to learn and grow, and it will aid you throughout your journey.
What is the impact of not holding all of these beliefs about yourself?
“Yet” is a somewhat forgotten and underused word.
It has power to completely change your approach to every day in your business.
“I can’t… YET!!”
By adding yet on, “I can’t” becomes “I can’t yet”, which discards the idea that you’ve reached the limit of your capabilities, and that’s somehow final and forever.
“Yet” allows us to recognise that we’re on a business journey, and it’s OK that we’re not at our destination yet.
Embrace growth and gain advantage
By embracing the power of “yet” we move toward a growth mindset, and allow ourselves to recognise that our skills and knowledge are constantly expanding.
This will lead to the steady improvement that’ll give you the advantage you need against your competition.
Is your lack of faith in your ability to grow really warranted?
A business plan can seem scary and overwhelming, but they are essential for progress.
My totally unique MindMap approach will leave you awed, since it makes the process a breeze.
We’ll create a visual roadmap with an outline that encompasses your goals, strategies and steps in a clear and concise way.
You’ll stay focused, organised and motivated as you work toward your future vision for success.
I can’t wait to share this with you!
You can achieve what you desire, but it’s essential to tackle what’s blocking you.
Let’s ask the right questions to gain clarity and understanding.
Let’s take a step back, re-evaluate and discover balance and gratitude.
Let’s understand your imagined fear journey, and take action to avoid it.
Let’s discover why and when you procrastinate, and how you work best.
Let’s be clear about your decision criteria and measure against your preferred outcome.
Let’s build a clear strategy that leads to your success goals and aspirations.
Let’s discover when and how you are most successful.
Let’s learn to appreciate mistakes and the learning you gain.
Are any of these blockers holding you back?
Embrace the journey of business
Growing a business is a unique journey, and throughout we nearly all experience doubt, imposter syndrome, struggle with making decisions, have days when we just … can’t, don’t know which want to go now.
The outcome is worth it
But on the other side is an amazing world where you’ve become happier, more free, choosing to work on what you love and have more awareness of yourself as a person than you ever could have gained working for someone else.
Let’s achieve your vision
Right now, you have some kind of vision. It might be clear. It might not be.
You might not think it’s achievable.
But if you’re determined and will choose to continue, nothing can stop you.
Many people misunderstand productivity; they’ve been led to believe that it means pushing yourself harder, which only leads to a poor work-life balance and unhappiness.
In reality, the solution lies within listening to ourselves and truly understanding what’s holding us back.
With awareness, we find new solutions, and clients become more effective and efficient.
This leads to reduced stress and increased fulfilment and pride at their achivements.
In this state of mind, we make amazing decisions and tackle the challenges we experience in motivated and creative ways.
Sell more by understanding your customer, finding them and meeting their needs.
Become more profitable by using technology to automate repetitive tasks.
Increase business productivity with a thriving team who are clear about their goals.
Increase customer success and happiness through greater effectiveness & efficiency.
Grow your business through successful recruitment and team communication.
Achieve your dreams by heading in the most effective direction, with a clear vision & goals.
My goal is to forge a path toward your vision of success so you can experience inevitability, gratitude, pride and self-confidence.
Available online throughout the UK and internationally
Available online throughout the UK and internationally
Phil Drinkwater is a successful business owner. Now a business coach, he supports amazing clients with practical guidance and coaching support, focusing on startups, entrepreneurs and small businesses.
He has successfully completed coach training with The Coach House, a course accredited by the Association for Coaching in the UK.
PHIL@PHILDRINKWATER.COACH
83 DUCIE STREET, MANCHESTER, M1 2JQ
