Marisa Fong8 June 2026
Coaching

Is business coaching worth it? An honest take for NZ founders

We break down the real ROI of coaching, when it works, when it doesn't, and what to expect in the first 90 days.

The honest answer: coaching is worth it when the founder is coachable and the coach is competent. Either side missing, and it's a waste.

Most NZ founders we speak to are over-mentored and under-coached. Mentorship gives you opinions. Coaching gives you accountability and structure.

Expect the first 90 days to feel uncomfortable. Good coaching surfaces the things you've been avoiding.

ROI shows up in clarity first, then revenue. If you're still murky after three months, change coaches.

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