Burn Out for the High Achiever – Do you risk over achieving at that too?
“For the high achievers, studying gave them the pleasing, absorbing challenge of flow 40 percent of the hours they spent at it. But for low achievers, studying produced flow only 16 percent of the time; more often that not, it yielded anxiety, with the demands...
Podcast Interview with David Lewis of The Mentor List
I recently completed a podcast interview with David Lewis from The Mentor List. The Mentor List is the brain child of David Lewis, an Australian business professional whose passion lies in personal development and transforming both corporations and individuals. David...
How you can stop being the ‘business bottleneck’ in your small business
How you can stop being the 'business bottleneck' in your small business As I write I am thinking of a man I know who became the business bottleneck in his business. He is an ideas person, highly visual and creative. He excels at connecting with and making business...
Did 3 short weeks in April this year catch you by surprise?
April can be a momentum killer for business in Australia April 2017 was a challenging month for many small businesses. So many business owners I have spoken with did not realise, until it was upon them, that they had to navigate 3 short weeks and the uncertainties...
Zoom Lens – you need both ‘panorama’ and ‘close-up’ view for small business success
A zoom lens (Canon EOS C300 pictured) enables a camera operator to see the big picture panorama AND also zoom in to view a particular item from close up in great detail. For me this is a powerful metaphor for how a business owner needs to operate to build a successful...
Is there a best time in the life-cycle of a business to invest in a business coach?
When to hire a business coach is a bit like answering the question, “Which comes first, the chicken or the egg?”
Do you wait until you are organised and feel like you have time and can afford a good coach? Or do you invest now with the intent of creating momentum for growth in your business? A good business coach will help you secure a strong return on your investment over a 6 – 12 month period.
How to avoid a disaster on your next project
I often find business people often need help getting what is in their heads onto paper or some other visual format. If it is whirring around in your brain it is difficult to communicate with others and the overall picture is difficult to break down into its various parts. It becomes difficult to know what to do next. The following 7 steps is a guideline for avoiding disaster with small or larger projects.
We all know what happens when there is poor integration of your work with the rest of your life
Your busy life is hurting you more than you know In 1988 I traveled to Philippines and India for the first time. I was part of a small team and we were away from home for 3 weeks. It was a busy trip working in community development and leadership training in both...
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