There is not an owner alive who could not benefit from greater self awareness, clarity of direction, a focused game plan, and some level of accountability to keep them on track. Everyone could stand to work less, earn more, and enjoy a richer life…more freedom, fulfillment and fun. However, you must come to that conclusion for yourself.


Take this simple 25-question “Face Reality Challenge” for your business and life. No one will see the answers or the scoring but you, so be totally honest or don’t waste your time. Playing the game of denial eventually gets you and your business in major trouble.

  Free Online Business Coaching Assessment - The Face Reality Challenge

Consider each question carefully and select either Yes, Not Sure or No from the dropdown list. When you've completed the assessment, click "Calculate" to display your score.
Do I believe there is significant untapped revenue potential in my business?	Yes Not Sure No
Do I believe that I can and should be making substantially more personal income?	Yes Not Sure No
Do I agree that my business is where it is and what it is because of my past thinking, habits and actions? Do I believe that in order to truly change my business, I must be willing to change my thinking and behavior?	Yes Not Sure No
Could I benefit from knowing where I am, where I want to be, and closing that gap by developing a focused strategic plan to get there?	Yes Not Sure No
At times, do I feel like the business is running me instead of me running the business?	Yes Not Sure No
At times, do I feel overworked, overwhelmed and like a prisoner to my business?	Yes Not Sure No
Would my loved ones and friends say I need more free time and balance in my life?	Yes Not Sure No
Could my business benefit from more effective strategies for selling, marketing, employee management, and business planning?	Yes Not Sure No
Could my business benefit from better structure and business systems?	Yes Not Sure No
Am I constantly fighting the same employee issues and same “fire drills”?	Yes Not Sure No
Could I benefit from an objective and professional coach helping me stay on track?	Yes Not Sure No
Am I neglecting important people and activities on the home front?	Yes Not Sure No
Am I neglecting important people and activities at work?	Yes Not Sure No
Would my business grow if I invested more in myself and my development as a business owner (expanding my business knowledge, skills and adopting more effective mindsets, strategies and habits)?	Yes Not Sure No
Do I need to slow down and honestly review what’s working and not working in my business and life and writing down what needs to change?	Yes Not Sure No
Is it possible that some of my current assumptions, beliefs, strategies and habits are holding me and my business back from greater results?	Yes Not Sure No
Am I working too many hours per week, making too many personal sacrifices, and letting loved ones down?	Yes Not Sure No
Do I work too much “in” my business and not enough “on” my business?	Yes Not Sure No
Could my business and I benefit from greater clarity of vision, direction, strategies and goals?	Yes Not Sure No
Do I routinely waste precious time by touching non-productive, trivial, and low-value “stuff” and “clutter”?	Yes Not Sure No
Would my effectiveness as an owner increase dramatically if I focused and implemented the 80/20 rule, focusing more on “the vital few” tasks instead of the “trivial many”?	Yes Not Sure No
Do I need more fulfillment and fun in my business/life and less frustration and headaches?	Yes Not Sure No
Could I stand to improve my leadership skills and abilities?	Yes Not Sure No
Could I benefit from having a well-thought out and written strategic action plan for my business and life that is evaluated and updated every 90 days, at a minimum?	Yes Not Sure No
In my gut, I know I could use some help, I just need a coaching professional and a process to help me make it happen.	Yes Not Sure No
Click "Calculate" for your Face Reality Challenge score	__________
Your Face Reality Challenge Score is:	Calculate

If your score is less than 30, congratulations. It appears you are doing very well – keep it up! While any owner can benefit from an investment in on-going coaching and development, you would have to decide this for yourself. You would be acting out of “inspiration” to get to a higher level, not out of “desperation” to get out of “pain.” Since you don’t “need” coaching, you will have to “want” coaching to make it work.

Or, your very good score may be indicative that you are in denial about certain realities. Only you know the truth. Either way, you will not be able to benefit significantly from a business coaching process unless you truly “want” it or are ready to be “honest” with your self and situation.

If your score is between 30 and 60, you could definitely benefit from a coaching process and truly “need” it to get more out of your business and life. Since you are aware of certain areas that must change in your business/life, you must simply have an open mind, challenge some of your current assumptions and approaches, and be ready to go to work “on” your business, “on” yourself, and “on” your life.

If your score is over 60, seek business coaching help immediately. There is no question you can and should benefit from coaching. You are well aware of your reality, issues and challenges. You have enough “pain” that you will be highly motivated to make positive changes. You will be highly coachable and your positive results should be dramatic. However, the longer you procrastinate, the bigger these challenges will become.