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Reflecting on my “why”

April 26, 2020

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...



How ethical are your business practices?

February 11, 2020

Has this ever happened to you? One of your key customers fails to pay you, you receive incorrect or inferior information from a supplier, your suppliers fail to communicate with you. How do you fee...


Your employees are not your mates

January 14, 2020

“I get quite anxious when a certain employee arrives at work in the morning, as I never know what to expect. A happy, motivated team member or a grumpy individual who the customers will complain a...


Be mindful of what you don’t measure

November 20, 2019

Peter Drucker famously said that what gets measured, gets managed. I often hear this when working with different business owners and leaders, which on one hand is excellent as we need to be able t...


Business partnerships – for better or worse

October 30, 2019

Going into a business partnership is like going into a marriage partnership. When you first meet this person, you get on like a house on fire. Something ignites your interest about them, perhaps a...


Essential skills every manager needs

August 27, 2019

What would you say if I told you that the flight you are taking abroad will be piloted by a new pilot who only has theoretical knowledge about flying a plane? Or that the back operation you will b...


What is your tipping point for change?

July 31, 2019

Meet Bob. Bob has an unhealthy, stressful life and lifestyle. He don’t eat properly, he drinks too much, he smokes, doesn’t exercise and doesn’t get enough sleep at night. He has a high pressured j...