Be memorable and show that you care… Most businesses are obsessed with what’s essential: delivery, margins, productivity, ROI. All good stuff, obviously – but if you’re only focusing on the essentials, you’re missing one of the biggest levers for long-term success: the things that don’t…
When the Person Grows, the Business Flows – business coaching for clarity and mindset Have you ever noticed how hard it is to get real perspective when you’re deep in your own business? When you’re the one making the decisions, juggling everything and trying to…
“Work harder on yourself than you do on your job.”- Jim Rohn Increase Your Value Do you work hard at your job? Most people do. A lot of people work incredibly hard and long hours. However, working hard in a job is being like the…
Who’s Stealing Your Time? It’s not about having enough time, it’s about how you use the time you have. Most “time management” tips will tell you how to save some time. Our view is different – when you know clearly what you should be doing…
Stop Doing Free Work You Resent! One of the issues that crops up time and time again when coaching businesses is this: people struggle to say “no” to their clients. Before they know it, they’re doing unpaid work, feeling resentful and wondering how they got there. …
Stop Nagging and Start Inspiring… It can feel really frustrating when someone isn’t doing what they ought to, yet nagging them to do it just seems to make it worse. No one likes being nagged! Nagging will usually come across as a form of verbal…
Do you enjoy running your business? In ActionCOACH our definition of a successful business is: A commercial, profitable enterprise that works without you. I’m sometimes asked if this is really possible, or even desirable? Yes and yes! By creating the necessary systems and processes, accompanied…
What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There… Marshall Goldsmith wrote a brilliant book with this title, and it sums up a harsh truth about success. The very things that got you to where you are today – the beliefs, habits, and ways of working…
Lick an ice cream instead of eating a frog! The Power of Progress: Why Small Wins Drive Big Success You’ve probably heard the advice: Eat That Frog! — start your day by tackling the biggest, hardest, most unpleasant task first – from the Brian Tracey…
Confidence is often seen as a nice-to-have, but for business owners and managers, it’s essential. Confidence: The Key to Success and Enjoying the Journey – It’s the difference between seizing opportunities and hesitating, between leading with conviction and second-guessing every decision. But confidence isn’t just…
