What is the value of time? That is the question posed in the opening video I use for my workshops on time management. And it still inspires me every time I watch it. (View the video clip on https://youtu.be/qT5feqWbnoQ) Comparing time to money What appeals to me most about this video is the comparison of
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November 22, 2019
June 7, 2019
SLOW DOWN TO AVOID BUSINESS BURNOUT
We are halfway through 2019, and I am encountering two types of business people. Some are saying, “I can’t believe it’s June already!” It’s a sign that the year is running away from them and they are perhaps not on track to meet their objectives this year. The other group is saying “I can’t believe
April 5, 2019
LOSING FOCUS DUE TO OFFICE DISTRACTIONS
Why don’t we get things done? The number one cause of losing focus is being influenced by distractions. We are often distracted by personal issues or circumstances. A sick child, an argument with a spouse, planning an exciting holiday, organising a party. But the major culprit is office distractions. Technology Friend or foe? Yes, technology
December 14, 2018
REVIEW. REFLECT. RECHARGE. REFRESH.
It’s that time of the year when everything grinds to halt and people take a well deserved break from the rat race. Successful business owners and executives don’t stop for a minute. Even when you are not working, you are thinking about working. You feel guilty when you take a break for yourself. Sound familiar?
September 28, 2018
If Not Now, Then When?
Oh dear… we are already starting to hear people putting things off “until the new year”. It’s a bit of a cop out. A bit like, “Diet starts Monday!” The problem is that when you put business decisions or projects on hold until the new year, and it’s only September, you put your business growth
August 24, 2018
Let Your Business Take You Places
Today, I am walking the talk, and living our business mantra. As you read this, we are celebrating a well-deserved and important milestone as family, with a sunny island getaway. It’s no secret I love to travel. It’s what gets me up in the morning, and my personal dream chart and bucket list is overflowing
August 3, 2018
The Challenges of Executing Plans
Most people and businesses recognise the need for planning. As we always say, failing to plan is planning to fail. But while you might tick the box on producing a plan, executing the plan is another story altogether. When you fail to execute a plan successfully, you start wondering why you bother planning in the
June 15, 2018
Thriving Under Pressure vs Cracking Under Pressure
What makes you get off your butt to get something done? Sometimes it’s the carrot, and sometimes it’s the stick. Sometimes you have the drive and motivation to do things, and sometimes you need pressure from outside sources to force you to do it. Pressure is a situation in which there are negative consequences if
June 1, 2018
Are Your Driving Your Business Unconsciously?
Have you ever driven somewhere, lost in thought, and suddenly wondered how you got there? Did you actually stop at all the stop streets? Were you conscious of all the potential hazards you passed along the way? Did you arrive at your destination despite your lack of concentration? It’s easy to fall into the same
April 13, 2018
Time… Do you Spend it, or Invest it?
Time waits for no one. Haven’t we all heard this before? Time is one of the most valuable commodities we have but what is the difference between spending your time and investing it? When we view time in a similar way to money, we move away from the notion of “wasting” time and “spending” time
