During this COVID-19 lock down a number of people have been doing self-development and professional development activities. Have you considered getting a behavioural profile completed, or you perhaps you haven’t done one in years? Well as an accredited Extended DISC consultant I’ve recently delivered a few reports with my clients to gain some self-awareness and […]
I was interviewed recently by Bic Walker in her podcast series on how to utilise knowledge about behaviour to get the best out of your communications with people, hire the right people, and optimise your team. #behaviour #behaviourprofiling #disc #extendeddisc #teamdynamics #communication #influence
One of the very first things I get my business clients to do is a comprehensive SWOT analysis. Why? Well, its the core foundation for their business focus and strategy development. Now is an ideal time if you’re a business owner to give your SWOT a review – or do one for the first […]
Well here’s a proven path – with no gimmicks or simplistic formulas – to build highly effective teams. Building effective teams is hard. That’s why so many leaders have shared with me the following key frustrations: Many employees – even at senior levels — lack the ability to build and participate in teams effectively. Interpersonal […]
The leaders I work with highlight to me that their biggest issues are burnout, stress, and overwhelm. It is hard not to feel overwhelmed when you are leading an organisation. Leaders must do so much with limited resources, while keeping up with technology, managing a virtual and often global workforce that spans multiple generations, […]
According to some reports, 25 percent of the population experiences a job transition every year. Unfortunately, many of these transitions are not successful. In fact, up to half of senior managerial appointments from outside a company may fail within 18 months. Don’t be a statistic. Following are eight traps that can derail a career […]
A Simple Business Plan – A Must Do Activity for Businesses Today Australia has more than 2.1 million small businesses, representing 97% of all businesses. Despite access to amazing digital technologies and global information and resources, it is still a fact in Australia that up to 50% of businesses fail within 3 years, and one […]
With the end of the current financial year fast approaching, now is the time to take a number of steps to start the new year on a positive foot with your business. Consider the following 5 ideas and implement them now. 1.Tax Planning Set up a meeting with your bookkeeper and accountant and discuss what […]
One of the most impactful pieces of information I learned in my education in business has been the level of retention you have of information you are exposed to. I am struck by the number of videos, podcasts and audios many of my clients listen to, however, when I ask them how many they have […]
One of the most common reasons people seek out the services of a coach or mentor is as a result of feeling overwhelmed. All the pressures of running a business, or being in one, mean that there are a lot of balls to keep in the air and people to keep satisfied. It may […]