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?
October 12, 2018
12 Essential Building Blocks for Growing Your Business
Sometimes in order to go forwards, you need to go backwards. Many businesses I encounter are successful despite themselves, but they reach a ceiling that they struggle to break through. It’s at this point that it’s a good time to go back to basics, to ensure that the essential building blocks for a solid foundation
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
September 14, 2018
Business Coaching – A Personal Trainer for Your Business
Joe Blob was not in a good space. He had allowed his poor diet and lack of exercise to get the better of him. He was overweight, unfit and unhealthy, and he knew he had to do something about it. But he also knew that he did not have the discipline to do it on
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
