
Are your habits helping or hindering your productivity?
A ‘Habit’ is defined by The Oxford Dictionary as ‘a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.’ E.g., "he has an annoying habit of interrupting me”. Habits can be good or bad. They can work for us or against us. Habits, like...
2023 – the year to refresh everything in your business and life
Happy New Year! The Chinese are about to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. They connect this symbol with hope. For me, REFRESH is the word of the year for 2023. As I have shared this with some of my clients, this word has resonated with every one of them. ...
Christmas is a time to be renewed in your source of HOPE
As we race towards the end of 2022 a few thoughts I have in my mind that I would like to share with you. The Covid-disrupted period is ending. We are learning to live with Covid as a virus. Australia is open for business. Australians are travelling again in large...
The MINDSET you MUST have to grow a successful business
Geoff is a great guy, a very good accountant, and has a growing business. After 12 years working for a large firm, he started his business 3 years ago. He has been very focused on networking and other marketing strategies to become known in his local area. This has...
The one quality you must develop if you want to be successful
My grandfather used to like to say, “If you want to cut down that large tree in the back yard, all you need to do is go out and whack it with the axe a few times every day. It may take a while, and longer if your axe is blunt, but if you keep at it every day,...
How to make sure you always have energy when you need it
Are you burned out or just struggling to manage your energy? Burnout is a big issue. Energy management is also a big issue. These two are certainly related but can be confused. Poor energy management can lead to burnout. The World Health Organisation now recognises...
Tis the time of year to refresh your marketing plan
What are your ‘end of year’ priorities? This week I have had 5 conversations with clients that involved detailed discussions and booking appointments into next year. Suddenly, the end of this year is in view. And it is less than 100 days until Christmas (less than 90...
An effective planning process will increase your productivity
An effective planning process will increase your productivity. 12 years ago, my wife and I developed a powerfully effective Quarterly Planning Process. We borrowed some ideas from a few mentors in our world and then added some of our own ideas. We created a workbook...