“Never mix business with pleasure.” So the saying goes. (But try telling that to someone running their own business.) Our professional and personal lives are tightly linked, and whilst I certainly advocate clear boundaries and a healthy work-life balance, what’s going on at work will always affect what’s going on at home (and vice versa). […]
Finding Time to Look Inwards: The Life of a Coach Read More »
When I trained as a business coach in 2010 (courtesy of The Coaching Academy) I was introduced to a whole host of strategies for working with business owners and senior leaders. Unsurprisingly, the number of ‘business coaching models’ has only grown since then, and it’s naturally important to stay abreast of how things evolve. Here
Business Coaching Strategies: How to Get Your Business ‘Unstuck’ Read More »
There’s a good reason why “that’s none of my business” has become such a well worn saying. It’s because running a company – especially a small one – is a deeply personal enterprise. As you well know, it can take many years of dreaming, research, and putting in the hard graft to get it up
How to Choose a Business Coach Read More »
If we’ve met or you’ve spent any time on my LinkedIn profile, you might have heard me say this before: I help business owners see the wood for the trees. It’s a familiar turn of phrase I’m sure, one that reflects an aspiration to help you gain perspective on your business, to take a strategic
The Busy Trap: How to Focus on What Truly Matters Read More »
Medals. Rain. Stylish flat caps (or are they berets?) and the heartbreak and glory of sporting excellence. The glorious Paris Olympics are already behind us, and the Paralympics are just around the corner. I’m sure you’ll agree that after the sombre silence of Tokyo’s Covid-hit affair the return of crowds made for a truly memorable
Four Business Truths to Pinch from the French Read More »
“What kind of business owners do you coach?” It’s a question I get asked a lot – and if you offer any kind of service, I’m sure you’ve been asked a similar question in your time too. When it comes from an acquaintance or friend it can be hard enough to roll out your elevator
Niching Vs Appealing To, Well, Everybody Read More »
Good business coaching costs money. That’s the truth, and with budgets feeling tight at the moment, it can start to look like an out of reach luxury rather than a business essential. But, what if by thinking about price you’re forgetting to think about value? Here we go: A frank look at what your options
What To Do If You Can’t Afford a Business Coach Read More »
Picture a business person. Think about the way they talk, their daily schedule, and how they interact with others. Chances are, you’ve pictured a highly charismatic mover and shaker. Someone out there every day talking to people, building networks and high powered relationships with an unlimited social battery. Combined, it’s easy to imagine that these
Do Introverts Have the Best Ideas (But Nobody Knows)? Read More »
As a business owner, you’ve got to make decisions. When to launch your new product, which hosting package to buy for your website, what staffing plan to build, which events to attend – even when (and whether) to post on LinkedIn. Every day, new decisions to make, new directions to choose. Pretty soon, you get
The Importance of Being Wrong Read More »
10.46am. 10.47. 10.48. Fill kettle. Boil kettle. Cafetiere. Coffee grounds. Click, pour, wait, plunge. When the clock hits 10.48, it’s time for my morning coffee break. It gives me a caffeine boost, a break away from my desk or from coaching sessions, and a moment to reflect. When I’m thinking about my business, those five,
In Defence of the 10.48am Coffee Break Read More »
