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
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May 31, 2019
SIX STRESSES THAT CAUSE BUSINESS OWNER INSOMNIA
Being a business owner – or a business leader – is not for sissies. The position comes with massive responsibility, not only for yourself and your family, but your employees and their families. The stresses of business ownership and leadership come with the territory, but when they start keeping you up at night, you need
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 10, 2019
ELECTING LEADERS IN BUSINESS
We’ve been swept away with election fever this week as the citizens of South Africa cast their votes to elect the country’s leaders. Most importantly, it’s reminded us that whether you are the leader of the country, a political party, a multinational, a family business or a department within a company, there are certain qualities
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
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
March 15, 2019
BUILDING A BRIDGE BETWEEN MANAGERS AND WORKERS
I am working with a couple of companies that have a massive divide between “them” and “us” – managers and workers. A company’s biggest asset is its employees, and its biggest expense is labour. We need to understand this gap and bridge it to move forward. In our workplace culture audits, common complaints by management
February 22, 2019
OUR COACHING CLIENTS: WHICH AVATAR ARE YOU?
The business and executive coaching industry has gained momentum over the 11 years that I have been actively coaching clients. The mystery of what we do is slowly disappearing, yet one of the most common myths about coaching is still prevalent: that coaching is for under-performing businesses and individuals who need rescuing! On the contrary,
February 15, 2019
KEEP YOUR PASSION FOR YOUR BUSINESS ALIVE
Valentine’s Day has come and gone and for a brief moment the focus was on relationships: love, passion, admiration and appreciation. While many poo-poo the commercialisation of Valentine’s Day, there is something to be said for forcing one to focus on your relationship. There is no doubt that relationships require work and a conscious decision
