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Dear reader,   As I sat down to reflect on the journey I've embarked upon in the world of business, I couldn't help but recognize the pivotal moments and lessons that have shaped my management style. Today, I'm thrilled to [...]

There's a peculiar thing about human nature: we're all wired for survival, yet our modern lives are relatively safe. So why do we often feel as if we're on the brink of catastrophe? That gnawing sensation in your gut, the [...]

In the fast-paced world of business, where profit margins and market share often dominate the conversation, it's easy to forget one essential truth: "No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care." These words from [...]

Debt can feel like a shadow looming over every aspect of our lives, from the personal to the professional. It's that unwelcome guest at the dinner table, the constant nagging at the back of our minds. We label our experiences [...]

Have you ever noticed the uncanny resemblance between the entrepreneurial spirit and the whirlwind of ADHD? It's as if our minds are hardwired for a constant influx of ideas, a relentless drive to start new projects, and an insatiable hunger [...]

As an entrepreneur, you're often told it's not about the money—until there is none. That's when you realise that while money isn't everything, it certainly becomes the only thing when it's missing. This stark reality is something I've come to [...]

As we emerge from the shadow of the pandemic, I find myself reflecting on the conversations I've had with entrepreneurs and business leaders who are striving to adapt and thrive in a world that has been irrevocably changed. The challenges [...]

We trust you’ve had an amazing Festive Season and enjoyed quality time with family and friends.  If you managed to take leave we hope you’re energised and ready to make 2024 the best yet.  If you did have to work [...]

Unless you are one of the few people who were lucky enough to receive a large inheritance, won the lottery, or married into money, you will need to create your own wealth. This is not the easiest of goals given the [...]

Much is written about South African’s high level of resilience, our never-say-die attitude or as they say in Afrikaans – ‘n boer maak ‘n plan. Research has shown that we have a higher level of resilience than many nations around [...]

Like it or not, there are very few ‘secrets’ left in the world.  Google has already, for free, provided us with all the answers human beings know.  So why then are some people a lot more productive, and dare I [...]

As we experience interruptions and curved balls in our businesses, it struck me that where we find ourselves now is not very different to where we were in early 2020 at the start of the pandemic.   The major difference [...]

Recently, in a business coaching session with a client, I asked him about some limiting self-beliefs he has been internalising. While thinking about an answer to me, he paused, started smiling, and said: "This feels like a visit to a [...]

“Leading in a VUCA world” “Business agility now essential in a VUCA world” “How VUCA is reshaping business?” “Winning in a VUCA world”   These are just some of the seemingly endless headlines steering us towards yet another new normal.  This [...]

No matter how small or insignificant a matter might seem, your decisions will impact your business’s outcomes. The right decisions made at the right time can give way to positive transformations and success, while the wrong decisions at the wrong [...]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming a crucial aspect of modern business from automating tasks to improving customer experiences, AI has the potential to revolutionise the way companies operate. However, as with any new technology, there are both positive and [...]