Ep. 55 Coaching vs. Consulting: What Growing Companies Really Need with Sara Ellis Conant

Show Notes:In this episode, Heidi sits down with Sarah Ellis Conant and they dive into the transformative impact of coaching on both individuals and organizations. Sara breaks down the difference between coaching and consulting, and explains how coaching can elevate leadership, strengthen team dynamics, and drive sustainable business growth.Sara shares the behind-the-scenes story of growing A Plan Coaching, including the challenges that came with scaling, evolving as a CEO, and staying true to a values-driven mission. She also explores the role of feedback in creating high-performing cultures, the importance of client retention, and how technology is reshaping the coaching landscape.Whether you're a founder, leader, or coach, this conversation offers valuable insights on building a growth-oriented company culture and deepening relationships that fuel long-term success.Bio:Sara Ellis Conant is a coaching pioneer with over 25 years experience and CEO of a)plan coaching, an optimized virtual coaching service that specializes in coaching for changemakers. She became an executive coach after two years of training by her father, Dave Ellis, one of the founders of the coaching industry. Between her tenures as a coach, she spent six years in Deloitte Consulting's Human Capital practice. Sara has an MBA and BA from Stanford University, as well as advanced coach training and yoga teacher certifications. She divides her time between the Bay Area and Maine with her husband and their four children.  Sara is passionate about helping other leaders to optimize their life and leadership.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraellisconant/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aplancoaching/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-plan-coaching/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplancoaching/Website:  https://www.a-plancoaching.com/Connect with me:Spotlight to Scale: Spotlight to Scale BlueprintLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/