A deeper understanding of self-leadership for business owners who want to lead without fear. Every leader and business owner knows the voice of fear.Not the dramatic kind that shouts. Although it’s loud in the hush of night.But, the quiet kind.The subtle whispers.Those that slip in when the office is empty, when the finances feel tight, … Read more
The rise of Self-leadership in Business For the longest time, leadership development has focused on how to lead other.How to motivate, influence and dare I say ‘Manage’ others. Or so it was during so much of my traditional career in the NHS. The world however is changing fast and so much our training. No more … Read more
Public speaking Two words that can strike fear into the hearts of even the most experienced business owner. Much like role play they will clear a room faster than the speed of light.But in business, the ability to communicate with confidence and clarity isn’t just a nice-to-have skill it’s the cornerstone of effective leadership, creating … Read more
One of the biggest frustrations I hear from business leaders is this: “Why aren’t my people more engaged, more creative, more committed?” The truth is, businesses are pouring time and money into recruitment, retention, and training, only to find the same challenges repeating themselves. It’s not because people don’t want to perform. It’s because the … Read more
Mindset mastery for business leaders, but what does it mean. You will have seen and heard of mindset mastery being bandied about on just about every social media platform. It’s become a bit of a buzzphrase. Along with many other fashionable terms such as ‘mindfulness’ and ‘wellbeing’ both of which in my opinion are just … Read more
Do you feel mentally and emotionally fatigued? Are finding it difficult to rekindle your passion and motivation for your vision?
Exercise your mind if you want it to give you that edge in business. There’s been a tremendous emphasis on the need to get out and about. We have all been encouraged to take regular physical exercise because of the benefits to our immune system and then there are the benefits for your mental health … Read more
Leadership in business = increasing the odds in your favour. We all know when we are in the presence of a true leader. We may not connect the dots and logically say to ourselves “this is a true leader”. No, we are more likely to not think it at all but instead to experience it. … Read more
Empty victories are those times when you battled hard to solve, resolve or achieve something that in the end really doesn’t deliver on its promise. How many times are you prepared to flog yourself to achieve an outcome, only to discover that at the final hurdle you are the only one remaining? This blog has … Read more
Mental and emotional resilience in business is so often seen as the same things but spoken about as if they were one and the same. They are without doubt seamlessly interlinked but are two distinct human processes. In leadership and as a business owner, how often do you feel deflated and at times rejected? Waking … Read more