Succession planning has been a hot topic of late with a number of business owners. People who’ve put a considerable amount of time, energy and resources into their business, not wanting to sell it ...

I often get asked what is the point of having an executive/management coach? Here are some outcomes from working with a coach: 1. Enhanced Self-Awareness: Executive coaches help leaders gain a deep...

How do I know my business strategy will be achieved? If you have created unrealistic and unattainable targets, you will not achieve your desired goals. But let’s say that your plan is sound....

This is a topic of conversation I have with many business owners and I’m sure I will continue to have this conversation with many more into the future. How we see ourselves and how we think can pl...

In 2013 I got a unique opportunity to re-invent myself. I was gifted the chance to step back from my life and decide what I actually wanted to do. Sitting down and asking yourself the question, “Wh...

The other day a friend mentioned that his business had brought in a training company to conduct some personal development programs with their staff. He commented that he was a little bit disap...

“I would like you to coach some of my team members, but I don’t want anyone to know”.  Wow, was my first reaction when I heard this from a manager last week. Besides my initial  surprise ...

Quite simple, the answer is no you cannot coach your subordinates. Why, you may ask? A coaching relationship is seen as an equal partnership between two people and unfortun...