“ChatGPT is scary good. We are not far from dangerously strong AI.”
– Elon Musk
There are approximately 84,232 business coaching companies in the USA (IBISWorld). A subset of business coaches specialize in addressing the unique challenges family enterprises face. But how many of these have a proven process for guiding entrepreneurial and emerging growth company leaders to get to that next level?
I asked ChatGPT, “Why hire Jonathan Goldhill?”
Here are six reasons they gave me why leaders would want to hire me to be their business coach. Interesting!
1. Generational Transition and Family Business Expertise: With years of focused work on family businesses, I specialize in the intricate dynamics of generational leadership transitions. This niche requires coaching skills and a nuanced understanding of family dynamics, legacy concerns, and multi-generational planning.
2. Real-World Experience as a Business Owner: I have built and managed several businesses that I started, giving me an insider’s view of the challenges my clients face, particularly with leadership transitions, growth strategies, and succession planning. Truth be told, I’ve learned as much from their failures as my successes.
3. Empathy for the “Senior Generation” Perspective: In the later stages of my career, I’ve gained insight and compassion into the mindset of senior-generation business leaders. I understand their concerns about legacy, identity, and the complexities of “letting go,” which allows me to guide both predecessors and successors with compassion and wisdom.
4. A Focus on Next-Generation Development: My specific focus on the growth of next-generation leaders (with a book and podcast for the “Disruptive Successor”) makes me a natural fit for family businesses that want to prepare successors to not just lead but also bring a fresh, innovative approach.
5. Workshop and Facilitation Experience: With my experience facilitating groups and leading workshops, I can create tailored, collaborative experiences, whether in one-on-one coaching or in group settings, using practical, structured, and actionable tools that have facilitated transformation in my clients.
6. A Semi-Retired, Purpose-Driven Approach: I am not in coaching solely to grow a business or make money but to make a meaningful impact. This mindset allows me to bring an honest, grounded approach that often resonates with clients looking for depth over hype.