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Not All Coaches Are Created Equal

April 19, 2011 by

[HTML1] A good business coach can make a world of difference in the growth of your business. Most women find that owning their own business can be a very lonely journey with no one to talk to about their business issues. Experienced business coaches can be excellent mentors and listeners and help you examine important issues. My guest, Linda McCabe, is one of those exceptional coaches that is passionate about her work and in seeing other women succeed in business. Don’t miss this episode!

More about Linda McCabe
Linda McCabe, CEO and founder of Optimal Level, is a facilitator and business strategist with four decades in leadership and proven success in business development, sales and mentoring. Her experience in successfully developing both an existing business in one industry and establishing another company from scratch, in a completely different business environment, has contributed to her visionary leadership and expertise in identifying key issues, beaming into the core of challenges, creative problem solving, and collaborative support.

Linda is a sought after speaker in the Chicagoland area presenting programs covering business strategy and empowerment. She is the co-author of Optimal Level: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting Life’s Challenges, was one of the Business Ledger’s 2003 Most Influential Women in Business, and 2004 Member of the Year of the National Association of Women Business Owners’ Chicago Chapter. She currently serves as Board Director of Strategic Forums for NAWBO Chicago. Linda also serves as Education Coordinator for the Deerfield, Bannockburn, Riverwoods and Isle Chamber of Commerce, and as a Facilitator of the monthly Professional Womens Luncheon for the DBR Chamber.

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About Susan Spencer

Susan T. Spencer is one of a kind. She was an entrepreneur and business professional before many women had the confidence to play with the men in the big leagues. Her companies had combined revenues of 50 million dollars.

Before the age of 40 she was a mother, former school teacher, business owner, and lawyer and GM of the Philadelphia Eagles football team. For more than 20 years she owned and operated 3 meat processing companies and was known as "that meat lady" because she was the only woman owner in the meat processing business that sold most of the fast food restaurants in the US and overseas.

Susan earned her BA from Boston University, her MA from Hofstra University, and her law degree from Villanova University.

Susan currently mentors, coaches, lectures, blogs, and advises many large organizations. Her main area of attention is women and business; including such topics as access to capital, starting a woman's banking program, and creative financing for small business.

Susan is also the Host of Business Buzz on WomensRadio. Business Buzz keeps it real. Hot business topics, and cool guests sharing advice, plus sizzling tips about women’s skills and talents. Join in to be part of women on the move!