I’d be lying if I said to you that 2020 was good to me. I’ve had challenges with the business, but, more importantly, I’ve been unsettled and on edge. For as long as I can remember, I’ve started my day listening to world news on Radio National. I stopped doing that in 2020. I’ve become […]
10 Ways to Refresh Your Approach for 2021 It has already become a cliché to say that 2021 ‘has to be better than last year’. While Australia seems to have overcome the worst of the virus, we all know that 2021 will not be a smooth-sailing repeat of 2019. Fatigue and burnout are rife, but […]
If you have ever felt stuck or unsure about how to move your business career forward, you have probably considered finding a mentor. Many of the world’s most renowned business leaders, such as Virgin’s Sir Richard Branson and former Apple CEO Steve Jobs, attribute their success to a mentor, and most respected business literature encourages […]
When you are running a business, it is easy to fall into the trap of wanting to do everything yourself. Your business is your pride, your joy and your livelihood. So, why pay a stranger to take control of your marketing or finances when you know you can rely on yourself? As most of us […]
Next year is shaping up to be a year of fresh changes that will force you to rethink your approach to leading your team. Expectations have changed, circumstances have changed and the way people work has changed. With many plans put on hold in 2020, both individually and at an organisational level, as the economy […]
Has this year got you wondering why your business truly exists? Are you disillusioned with your business’s purpose and doubting your path? You aren’t alone and the solution may be as simple as reinvigorating your strategy with a SWOT analysis to determine your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Many business owners around the globe have […]
As you continue to balance business operations with external forces, consider how you’re going to offer your team a reprieve from the chaos so you can emerge united and refreshed for the new year. In collaboration with Pam MacDonald, an independent HR Specialist.
Going digital can boost collaboration and provide a more flexible workplace that supports the wellbeing and performance of your staff.
However, putting theory into practice requires finesse.
We use some crazy language in our working lives. I’ve often been told over the years that a particular task is ‘not rocket science’. I dare suggest that these days rocket science is not much of a mystery, but the phrase is still common. What someone is really saying to you of course is that […]
By shifting focus to the people behind your business, you open up the possibilities of greater diversity and inclusion, allowing you to support and embrace the vulnerable and disadvantaged.