There is so much changing so quickly that many people feel overwhelmed by technology.

I am often asked how I keep track of all the people who send me emails, the tweets, the blog posts and all the conference I attend.  I tell them it’s a combination of focusing on my goals, using the right tools and checking to make sure I’m on target.  We all can’t be everywhere so prioritizing and keeping track of those priorities is key.

• Would you like to be more organized about your business by using the right tools for the job?
• Are you looking to better understand a new technology so you can make a decision on behalf of your company?
• Ready for a new career in technology but need help getting prepared for your upcoming job search?

If you answered yes to any of the questions above, this service may be right for you!

The Opportunity

The good news is that technology can be fun and I help you master it!  In the new Web 2.0 arena, there are  many people out there claiming to be “Social Media Experts” yet they lack basic computer skills so they fall short in helping businesses embrace this new technology.  Wouldn’t it be nice to spend less time at the computer?  With 12 years of technical experience, several certifications and a strong online social media presence, I work with you one-on-one to develop your technology skills and grow your business or personal brand.

What is Business Technology Coaching?

Business Technology Coaching provides you with the tools, information and support to move forward on your goals.

I work with you to create an action-based strategy to help you and your business grow using technology!

Coaching Focus

These are customized to fit the needs of the client and can include:

• Technology training on software and web apps, evaluation of your website and blog, SEO and content strategy
• Business technology focused on organizing and selecting the right products
• Employment and personal branding – joining new social networks, resume review, mock interviews, personal brand development

Two popular verticals for my coaching service in the past have been remote workers and small business owners.  Both have a compelling desire to get up to speed quickly and can’t afford to waste time testing out numerous options.  We narrow down the choices by starting with the goals.

How Coaching Works

Together, we start with meeting 2 each month for 1 hour sessions to move you towards you business goals.

Sessions can contain any/all of the following actions:

• Explain
• Teach
• Train
• Show
• Discuss
• Monitor
• Evaluate

Who would benefit from Business Technology Coaching?

Business professionals who are ready to make lasting change in how they do business.

These professionals:

• Know they need to change how they are doing things to reach their goals
• Need help with the technology aspect of their business
• Are receptive to constructive feedback
• Are willing to evaluate how they currently work to be more productive
• Are truly committed to taking action based on the business technology coaching sessions

Testimonials

“It would be impossible for me to be doing the things I do without the technology coaching sessions with Adria.  Now I can work with my PC desktop and Macbook along side each other.  When we sit down at work for a meeting, I realize that I’m much further along than my colleges on a lot of the technology.  I’m creating videos, making decisions about new solutions and am now exploring a new ecommerce solution.  All thanks to the technology coaching with Adria Richards!”

Velma McKenzie-Orr, Nonprofit consultant

“It was really great meeting you yesterday. Wow! You really opened my eyes to a lot of things. I really appreciate your great suggestions and patience. I went to my office right away to plot out my next moves.”

Cary White

“My tech was a mess! I had an old-school email client, with a stodgy hosted exchange, quadruplicate contacts, multiple email accounts, and conflicting calendars. My systems were in constant passive-aggressive mode. When they weren’t yelling at each other, they were giving each other the silent treatment!

Adria untangled, uncluttered and organized the mess – and turned it into a high functioning, coordinated, and sophisticated system. She updated, upgraded, saved and synced my email, contacts, calendars, CRM, backups and more – basically, every tech function needed to run a successful business in 2011.

Adria taught me to embrace my inner geek and helped me become a power-user of technology. She’s a tech expert who also has fantastic people skills. She combines warmth, patience, savvy, and a sense of humor. If you want to be organized, efficient, and effective while you’re online, hire Adria. If you want technology to be fun instead of frightening, hire Adria.

If you want to work with an entrepreneur superstar, technology leader, and inspiring individual, hire Adria.”

Deena Baikowitz, Business Coach
Fireball Network

What Business Technology Coaching Isn’t

This offering is unique. It combines several services into a format which allows for discussion, planning, strategy, training, progress evaluation and hands on experience regarding technology. It is more than coaching as the main definition of a coach is they “don’t do things for you”.  I am not your “IT person”.  I will show you how to do things yourself.  This is not about selling you ideas or secrets like “social media experts” are doing.

How to get started?

Starting in late October 2011, I will be opening back up the doors for business technology coaching after encouragement from a wise person I met at the O’Reilly conference in NYC.

Contact me using the form below to schedule a free 30 minute consultation on how I can help you and your company get up to speed with Business Technology Coaching!