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July 19, 2019
July 12, 2019
IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIES AND PLANS
Implementation… one of the most challenging parts of running a business. It doesn’t matter if you have a business plan, goals and targets, a strategy, great ideas, and wild ambitions. Without implementation, you are going nowhere. How many times do you attend a workshop or seminar, a brainstorm session or strategic planning meeting, and when
July 5, 2019
8 BUSINESS RISKS TO CONSIDER
Business owners and entrepreneurs are often big sky dreamers and visionaries. They see opportunities and focus on the positives. It’s what makes them successful. But it’s also what makes them vulnerable. In order to succeed in business, you also need to focus on what could go wrong. It is crucial to understand your business risks
June 28, 2019
TAKING CONTROL IN TIMES OF ADVERSITY
We’ve heard so much bad news this week from people close to us, it’s difficult to be positive. As a coach, I naturally look to what we can learn from this. Firstly, I’ve realised that the things that are worrying me and causing me stress are really not massive issues in the greater scheme of
June 21, 2019
WRONG TEAM? PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE
As a business and executive coach, I often see recurring themes among current and potential clients. The number one issue that many businesses are grappling with at the moment is a realisation that they have the wrong team to take the business forward. Too many employees, under-performing employees, employees with bad attitudes. There are a
June 14, 2019
FIGHT OR FLIGHT IN A WEAK ECONOMY
I spend my working days talking to business owners about their challenges. In the past I tended to dismiss discussions about a weak economy, as an excuse for poor performing businesses. However, I can’t deny that the current economy is hurting a number of business owners. I can sympathise with the situation that many businesses
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
May 24, 2019
MAKING AND BREAKING PROMISES IN BUSINESS
Making promises you can’t keep is a cardinal sin. It is one of the biggest mistakes people make in business, and yet it is rife! “The project will be completed by the end of the month.” “I will make payment today.” “I will come back to you with an answer by Tuesday.” “My forecast is
May 17, 2019
SELF-AWARENESS IMPACTS THE BOTTOM LINE
I have had some great coaching sessions this week. However, the major win was with a client who has positively shifted the mood and culture of the business almost overnight. After conducting a workplace culture audit, we presented the staff’s perceptions to the management team. They were horrified that their actions and behaviours were being
May 3, 2019
YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS YOU TO TAKE A BREAK
As successful business owners, we don’t stop for a minute. Even when we are not working, we are thinking about working and we are available, switched on and online. But all work and no play is no fun! What do you work for, if not to take a break to do the things you really
