When we first started working with Alexis and the team at Fortis in July 2018, we realised they had something very special. Their reason for doing what they do is immensely powerful – as is there absolute drive and desire to ensure EVERY person has access to a ‘Gold’ standard of professional help in the world of therapy.
The stumbling block was that Alexis and the team were working incredibly hard and, regardless of what they tried to do, just seemed to be treading water. There was no growth being achieved in terms of numbers of people who were accessing their services. In essence, they had a world class service, but it was only being delivered to a handful of people.
The Tilletts Business Woman of the Year Award – Runner up – Alexis Powell-Howard, Fortis Group
The Pepperells Innovation Award – Runner up – Fortis Group
Small Business of the Year Award – Winner, Fortis Group
At Your Service Award – Winner, Fortis Group
Best Service Based Business – Winner, Fortis Group
CEO of the Year – Runner Up, Alexis Powell-Howard, Fortis Group
From a starting point of questioning the long term viability of the business, Hazel realised that with business coaching, you're either 'all in' or you're 'not in' and there is no hiding from the difficult questions you don't really want to answer.
My advice to anyone taking on a coach is just do it! I came to business with more than 30 years industrial and corporate experience and thought it would be easy to just apply all that knowledge and experience. How hard can it be? Turns…
