Is it good to try, and fail? Now, what’s important in this subject title is the location of the comma. I’m not talking about trying to fail, but rather, trying, but not succeeding (failing). As an experienced business coach, I’m not a fan of failure. Sure, some pretty notable people have failed and then bragged…
Published 20 June 2015. Updated 16 March 2026. All coaches and leaders need to nurture their people, whether you are a corporate leader, run a Mastermind group, have a small business or are a business coach, mentor or trainer. Leadership, training, and coaching should be actioned where you lead by example and help…
Well, it’s no doubt that whilst we, in Australia, are not ‘in the middle’ of things with the Middle East War, there is no doubt it will impact us as both individuals and businesses. For those with friends and family in the region, it will be personally very distressing; sending you absolute best wishes for…
Like it or not, marketing frequently uses psychology to work effectively, or what is sometimes called neuro-marketing. In many ways, the smart marketer knows what makes buyers tick and select one product over another. Yes, sometimes it’s purely about price (and hence stores like eBay allow you to sort according to price), but more often,…
Staying focused at times can be a challenge. It is, however, essential. Without focus, we don’t get things done or goals achieved. In this blog, I’ll give you some fabulous, effective and practical ways to stay on task and focussed at work. We frequently come across distractions, which can be external or internal, realise our…
As a business coach, I’m often focussing on problem solving, or getting in more sales, or improving the bottom line financially. However, there is absolutely no reason you can’t do well in business and have a good time, enjoying achieving your goals. Here are Some Practical Tips on How to Have Fun in Your…
Published 15 October 2014. Updated 17 December 2025. In both business and professional life, a lot can be said and written about the best ways to set goals and plan in order to succeed. There are also many different ways to do this, from more traditional methods to scrapbooking and imaging and mapping your…
Starting (or buying) a business can be a big deal, or quite minor. If you’re doing something else and just starting your business initially as a ‘side hustle’, you should still follow these steps, as time is money and you want to be sure you’re doing what is right. If you’re planning on going big,…
I frequently work with businesses which are in growth mode and doing really well. What I know from experience is that during that growth, there are absolute teething pains, often which come about because a business is set up and structured as a smaller business and no-one has taken the time to put things in…
Boundaries in business are akin to invisible fences that protect your time, your energy, and your sanity. Boundaries allow you to operate in a way which works for you, which in turn allows you to best serve your clients and customers. In this blog, I’m going to cover why boundaries are important, provide some…