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Coaching for Business Growth can help business owners and leaders turn the final months of the year into a period of renewed focus, stronger performance and meaningful progress. As the year begins to draw to a close, it is natural [...]

Women and Mothers often think of legacy in terms of what they can leave behind financially, but a meaningful legacy is about so much more than money. It is about the opportunities we create, the values we pass on, the [...]

Workplaces for Women should be environments where women feel safe, respected, supported and confident enough to contribute, grow and pursue leadership opportunities. Yet, for many women, the workplace can still present challenges ranging from harassment and discrimination to unconscious bias, [...]

Business Culture and transformation have become increasingly important conversations for South African business owners as we move through the third quarter of 2026. Running a business has never been particularly easy, but the current environment is demanding something more from [...]

The Middle Management Black Hole When your managers become the people who bring you problems I was talking to a founder recently, who looked completely exhausted. She wasn't tired, it was the feeling of 'I'm done, I can't do this [...]

Business Coaching for women can play a powerful role in helping female leaders develop the confidence, assertiveness and clarity they need to lead successfully in an increasingly demanding business environment. Women are making significant strides across industries and leadership levels, [...]

Women Leaders continue to reshape industries, inspire innovation and redefine what effective leadership looks like. While significant progress has been made over the past few decades, many talented women still face obstacles that can slow career progression, limit opportunities and [...]

By Craig Lourens. It’s probably is the wrong question to be asking, even though this is the question nearly every business owner asks me, “Craig, what does business coaching cost?” I expect to be asked such a question, in fact, [...]

The Gravity Principle: why your business feels heavier than it used to I've spent more than 30 years building businesses, buying businesses, selling businesses and sitting across the table from founders who all eventually ask me the same question, in [...]

Disability inclusion in the workplace is no longer simply about meeting legal obligations or ticking diversity boxes. Instead, it has become one of the smartest business strategies organisations can adopt. As workplaces continue to evolve, businesses that actively embrace inclusion [...]

The question nobody asks successful people Yesterday I asked a CEO a question I don’t often ask: "Who's your CEO?" He laughed, then he looked at me for a few seconds and said, "I don't have one." The conversation could [...]

Mandela Day is far more than a date on the calendar. Every year on 18 July, Mandela Day reminds us that leadership isn't measured only by titles, profits or influence—it's measured by the positive difference we make in the lives [...]

Business transformation has become one of the most important conversations taking place in South African boardrooms today. While many organisations focus on systems, technology and strategy, my experience has shown that successful business transformation is ultimately about people and culture. [...]

By Craig Lourens There is a point in every business owner’s journey when technical ability is no longer enough. You can be the best plumber, dentist, marketer, etc, in town. You can solve complex problems, delight customers and produce exceptional [...]

Growth doesn't need more effort, it needs a different you. Let's start with a very uncomfortable question, one that I ask almost every founder at the start of our coaching journey. "If you went on holiday (completely off-grid) for 3 [...]

Business Coaching has never been more important for leaders who want to build thriving, resilient businesses. While systems, procedures and performance metrics all have their place, the most successful organisations understand a simple truth: people will always be the driving [...]