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Why do companies hire executive coaches? Recently I was asked why companies hire me as an executive coach. Surely people at such senior levels had already completed leadership training and had all the skills they need for their roles? It was a good question and today I’d like to share my thoughts and experience regarding…
Hold your own power: stop letting others influence your decisions. American actor, James Hong, is quoted as saying “Live how you want to live, not being influenced by others around you.” He could just have accurately said, “Lead how you want to lead…” One of your key responsibilities as leader is to make decisions. Some…
Why Future-oriented CEOs are Seeking Coaching and Why You Should, too. Over the past couple of years, CEOs have been facing challenges that are complex and difficult to navigate. Whether it’s supply chain shortages, lack of reliable or trained staff, or a crippling fear of an upcoming recession, these problems are making huge waves in…
3 fundamental steps to living life in tune with your priorities. ‘You pass this way but once. There’s no such thing as normal. There’s you and there’s the rest. There’s now and there’s forever. Do as you damn well please or you could end up being a pot-bellied, hairless boring fart.’ Billy Connolly said that…
Are you satisfied with your performance? As we move further into the year, it’s a good time to reflect on your performance so far. While we’re a few months into the year already, it’s never too late to assess how you’ve been doing and use that information to make improvements going forward. It’s important to…
How to define success and master your mindset to achieve it Do you remember the days when any talk of mindset would be consigned to the realm of hippies and woo-woo spirits? I do. When I was growing up, I met many people who believed that hard work was the only key to success. That’s…
The business coaching results savvy business owners are demanding. The businesses most likely to be successful are those whose leaders are willing to look for ways they can improve themselves to improve their business performance. I can speak from personal experience when I say business coaching delivers incredible results to business owners and their businesses…
The complete guide to finding the best business coach to help your company reach its ultimate potential. Finding the right business coach can be daunting, but having the right resources and knowledge upfront can make the search a lot easier. Thorough research, such as looking into potential mentors’ credentials, past experience and ideological fit with…
How’s business? Is there room for improvement? The answer to that question is always yes, so it’s a good sign you would benefit from working with a business coach. However, some specific tell-tale signs reveal a need for help. As a business owner or executive, you may find yourself asking the same question many have…