The Alternative Board Hampton Roads in Virginia Beach, VA
Overview
The Alternative Board Hampton Roads provides business coaching, peer advisory boards, leadership coaching, and strategic planning to business owners in the Virginia Beach, Virginia area. Part of the TAB network operating in 27 countries, it combines peer advisory boards with the StratPro strategic planning process and management training to help local owners build stronger businesses.
Specialties & expertise
Approaches they mention
- EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)Complete business operating system. What’s this? →
- Solution-focused coachingBuilding solutions, not problems. What’s this? →
Credentials & programs
Named programs
Frequently asked questions
What does The Alternative Board Hampton Roads specialize in?
The Alternative Board Hampton Roads lists business coaching, peer advisory boards, leadership coaching and strategic planning. The questions below explain these areas in plain terms — every listed area comes from the provider’s own site or profile.
What is a business coach?
A business coach helps owners and operators set goals, stay accountable, and improve how they run and grow their business. Where a consultant advises on what to do, a coach helps you build the clarity and habits to do it.Full explainer →
Is an executive coach the same as a leadership coach?
The two overlap heavily. "Executive coach" usually emphasizes one-on-one work with senior leaders; "leadership coach" can also cover developing managers and teams at any level. Compare individual providers by their stated focus and evidence rather than the label alone.
What is strategic planning, and how is it different from strategy?
Strategy is the choice of where to play and how to win; strategic planning turns that choice into priorities, budgets, and accountable owners. A common failure mode is a plan with no real strategy underneath — a list of goals nobody chose between. Good advisors force the trade-off decisions first, then plan.
What are peer advisory boards?
Structured groups where non-competing business leaders meet regularly, often with a professional facilitator, to advise each other on real decisions. Like having a board of directors made of fellow owners.
What is executive coaching?
Executive coaching is a one-on-one development partnership that helps a leader sharpen decision-making, communication, and presence. The coach works with the executive on specific goals — leading teams, navigating change, or stepping into a larger role — through structured conversations and feedback.
What does an executive coach do?
An executive coach helps a leader see blind spots, set measurable goals, and build the skills and habits to reach them. Engagements usually run over several months and focus on the real situations the leader faces at work.
How do I choose an executive or leadership coach?
Look for relevant experience with leaders at your level, a clear process, and references you can check. Most coaches offer an introductory conversation so you can gauge fit before committing.