CoachingUP

Stop Building Products Nobody Wants

Most innovation teams waste months building the wrong thing. Our question-based coaching helps you discover what customers actually need, validate before you build, and cut your time-to-market — so you invest in ideas that work.

No obligation, just valuable insights to get you started.

"CoachingUP helped me validate my business idea and chart a path to a successful business."

★ 50+ Teams Coached ★ 6 Continents ★ Virtual Sessions Worldwide

Why Teams Choose CoachingUP

Proven results from a methodology tested with dozens of innovation teams.

Customer Discovery Expertise

Transform customer observations into actionable insights that reveal hidden opportunities your competitors miss. Our process has been refined through work with 50+ innovation teams.

Practical Innovation Tools

Access visual management frameworks, prototype development guides, and measurement tools that turn abstract concepts into concrete action plans with clear metrics.

Results-Focused Approach

Move beyond solutions to deliver measurable value that solves your customers' real problems. Our approach has helped teams reduce development time by up to 40%.

A great coach helps teams excel at all three. We work virtually, one hour at a time—no long-term contracts, no travel expenses.
Continue only if you're seeing real value.

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The Innovation Path

The Innovation Path Framework

Stop wasting time and resources on ideas that won't work. Our proven Innovation Path framework helps teams learn about their ideas as quickly as possible with minimal risk.

This systematic approach delivers measurable benefits to your innovation process:

Reduce Development Time: Identify and eliminate biased assumptions early
Lower Implementation Risk: Test critical factors before committing resources
Accelerate Learning: Increase team velocity with structured discovery
Adapt Quickly: Recognize pivot points with clarity and confidence
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Our Coaching Process

A flexible approach tailored to your team's specific innovation challenges.

1

Free Strategy Consultation

In just 15 minutes, we'll identify your biggest innovation challenges and opportunities. You'll walk away with at least one actionable insight, guaranteed.

2

Focused Coaching Sessions

Tackle your most pressing innovation needs with targeted sessions that deliver immediate value. Each session includes practical tools and specific next steps.

3

The 3-Hour Innovation Plan

Our signature offering provides a complete innovation roadmap in just three hours. Includes customer discovery framework, action plan, and 30 days of implementation support.

4

Ongoing Innovation Support

For teams ready for deeper engagement, we provide consistent guidance throughout your innovation journey with measurable results and skill development.

Real Results from Real Teams

Here's what our coaching has helped teams accomplish.

3 Months
Development Time Saved

A startup founder validated their idea before writing a single line of code — saving months of wasted effort.

50%
Faster Decision-Making

A corporate team cut their go/no-go timeline in half using our evidence-based Innovation Path framework.

50+
Teams Coached Worldwide

Startups, non-profits, government agencies, and corporate innovators across every populated continent.

Startups & New Ventures

Extend your runway by eliminating expensive missteps through customer-focused development.

Corporate & Government

Launch innovations faster by applying lean startup methods within complex organizations.

Non-Profits

Maximize limited resources with measurable impact that resonates with stakeholders.

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Innovation Coaching Options

Flexible packages to fit your needs with no long-term commitments.

Quick Focus Session

$69.99

  • 30-minute virtual coaching
  • Tackle a specific challenge
  • Actionable next steps
  • Follow-up summary email
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Perfect for addressing immediate needs

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The 3-Hour Innovation Plan

$300.00

  • Complete innovation roadmap
  • Three 60-minute sessions
  • Customer discovery framework
  • Innovation path documentation
  • 30-day implementation support
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Our most comprehensive offering

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Not sure which option is right for you?

Start with our free 15-minute consultation to discuss your specific needs.

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What Clients Say

Hear from teams who've transformed their innovation process.

"CoachingUP helped us pinpoint what our customers actually needed, not what we thought they wanted. This single insight saved us three months of development time."

JR

J.R.

Startup Founder, SaaS

"The 3-Hour Plan completely transformed how our team approaches innovation. We've cut our decision-making time in half and increased our success rate."

ML

M.L.

Innovation Director, Fortune 500

"Working with CoachingUP helped our non-profit maximize our limited resources. Their practical approach to innovation is perfect for organizations with tight budgets."

SP

S.P.

Executive Director, Non-Profit

Innovation Insights & Resources

Practical guides to help your team innovate more effectively.

Finding the Right Innovation Coach

Learn the 5 essential qualities to look for in an innovation coach and how to identify the perfect match for your team's specific challenges.

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From Observations to Breakthrough Insights

What you see and what it means are two very different things. Don't fall into the observation trap.

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Access all of our Free Resources

Insights and tools to help you get a feel for what it's like to work with Coachingup.us as we help you on your journey.

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Read "Enquire to Inspire"

20 questions to mentor your innovation team to success. The essential guide to Bill's coaching methodology.

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Bill Murray - Innovation Coach

Meet Your Coach

Bill Murray has coached innovation and customer discovery teams at startups, corporations, non-profits, and government agencies across around the world.

His question-based methodology — detailed in his book Enquire to Inspire — helps teams stop guessing what customers want and start building products people actually need. Bill has worked with 50+ teams, teaching them to validate ideas quickly, test assumptions cheaply, and make evidence-based decisions.

Unlike traditional consultants who prescribe solutions, Bill coaches through questions — building your team's capability so they can innovate independently long after the engagement ends.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our innovation coaching services.

What is innovation coaching?

Innovation coaching is a structured process where an experienced mentor guides teams through customer discovery, idea validation, and product development using questions rather than directives. At CoachingUP, we use a question-based methodology proven with 50+ innovation teams to help you build products customers actually want.

Who is Bill Murray and what is Enquire to Inspire?

Bill Murray is an innovation coach, speaker, and author of "Enquire to Inspire: 20 Questions to Mentor Your Innovation Team to Success." He has coached customer discovery and product design teams at companies and startups of all sizes across every populated continent. His approach centers on mentoring through questions rather than telling teams what to do.

How does virtual innovation coaching work?

All CoachingUP sessions are conducted virtually via video call. Sessions range from 30-minute Quick Focus calls ($69.99) to 60-minute Innovation Sessions ($99.99) to our comprehensive 3-Hour Innovation Plan ($300). You get actionable insights, custom tools, and follow-up support — no travel required.

What is the difference between a coach and a sponsor in innovation teams?

A coach is an external advisor who helps teams develop skills in customer discovery, experimentation, and innovation methodology. A sponsor is an internal leader who provides the team with resources, permissions, and organizational support. The most effective innovation programs have both — a coach to guide the process and a sponsor to remove organizational barriers.

Who is CoachingUP for?

CoachingUP serves startup founders, corporate innovation teams, non-profit executives, government agencies, and entrepreneurship educators. Our methodology works for any team that needs to validate ideas, discover what customers actually need, and build solutions that deliver real value — regardless of industry or organization size.

How much does innovation coaching cost?

CoachingUP offers three coaching packages: Quick Focus Session (30 minutes) for $69.99, Innovation Session (60 minutes) for $99.99, and The 3-Hour Innovation Plan for $300. All packages include actionable deliverables and follow-up support. We also offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you determine which option fits your needs.

What makes question-based coaching different from traditional consulting?

Traditional consulting tells teams what to do. Question-based coaching asks the right questions to help teams discover answers themselves. This approach builds lasting skills in customer discovery, critical thinking, and evidence-based decision making — capabilities that continue to deliver value long after the coaching engagement ends.

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