Need a mentor.... [Archive] - Director Chef Success

amy07

12-09-2007, 09:32 AM

Or a business coach!

So, this is where I'm at. The "high" of promoting is wearing off, and I'm trying to determine my plan of action for the new year. I have been trying to organize and plan my role as director and what I need to do to help my team grow their individual businesses, while maintaining the tremendous growth i have been experiencing. Fortunately for me (and my director) I am a very self motivated and goal driven overachiever! However, right now the enormity of the responsibility to others has really sunk in, and I'm so not wanting to disappoint. :o

I know that I need to focus my team training on bookings right away from conversations with them. But what about my training? What one or two things would you seaoned directors recommend as a first step? Please share your experience and or suggestions to ease my learning curve. Personally I have my goals written down of what I want to achieve in my business, but what is the first thing you would recommend in order to grow my "organization", aside from continuing to recruit. And what if any training materials/methods would you recommend?

Thanks for your help!:)

finley1991

12-09-2007, 09:49 AM

Amy have you asked your director to coach and/or mentor you?

bethcooks4u

12-09-2007, 10:08 AM

Definitely talk to your upline. And take all training opportunities you can. The New Director Academy and the Director Training Day are both excellent training - the best things I could have done for my business.

Stay excited and remember why you do this business!

amy07

12-09-2007, 05:25 PM

bethcooks4u

12-10-2007, 08:40 AM

Unfortunately, there are some of us that are in business for ourselves AND by ourselves. Also, my director is still relatively new and I don't think she has hit her stride yet. While I do plan to take advantage of the many training opportunities that the company provides us, I'm really looking for direction in what will be the best "bang for my buck" to get me off to a good start. Anyone?

I still strongly urge you to take the New Director Training and Director Training Day when they are in your area. They are amazing training events.

PS: I am right there with you - in business for myself and BY myself.

finley1991

12-10-2007, 09:05 AM

in business for myself and BY myself.

That was me... and it got to the point that I was actually mentoring MY director. But as most of you know... that has all changed in the last 6 months! (I find out today when our commission statements are posted if she's still my director!)

My NED approached me about coaching and that has worked out unbelievable for me. My numbers were up over 360% for October over last year! Woo-hoo! And I can honestly say, it's been her coaching and holding me accoutable that has made the difference.

My suggestion for everyone is to look at your commission statement go see who the exec is on it and talk to them and ask them for guidance. Or see who she suggests you talk to. And don't be afraid to approach high achievers. A few years ago I was going to NYC for a shopping trip right before Christmas. I contacted the Circle of Honor achiever in Recruiting from that year and asked her if I could take the train out to where she lived (an hour from NYC) and take her to lunch and pick her brain. She said YES immediately and we are now great friends! Her guidance has helped me grow my team and refined what I needed to do with my recruiting. The thing I love most about PC is everyone's willingness to share!

Lastly, don't forget about teleclasses! I took 2 last week and they were fabulous!!!! The recruiting one was amazing! My goal is to take one once a week.