Craig Lourens

By Craig Lourens Large organisations invest significant amounts of money in developing their leaders. Executives attend workshops. Managers complete courses. Teams participate in leadership programmes. Everyone returns to work with new ideas, useful notes and good intentions. Then operational pressure [...]

By Craig Lourens There is a big difference between being busy and being productive. Most leaders are busy. Their days are filled with meetings, emails, phone calls, reports, problems and urgent requests. They arrive at work with a plan, but [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

By Craig Lourens: Business Coach Women should not have to choose between being successful in business and living a fulfilling life. They can create both.  From the women I have coached, I see women transforming businesses, leading high-performing teams and [...]

By Craig Lourens There is so much in common between sports and Business. The world's best athletes have coaches. CEOs have mentors. Elite performers are surrounded by people who challenge their thinking and help them achieve more. But yet why [...]

By Craig Lourens. “If you don’t know where you’re going, every problem feels bigger than it really is.” The biggest misconception about business growth is that growth starts with marketing, sales, systems or hiring people. To put it simply, [...]

The Six Steps to Freedom. By Craig Lourens If your business only works when you do, you don’t own a business, you own a job. That’s the uncomfortable conclusion that most entrepreneurs come to at some point. The business you [...]

There is a lot of tension in the business community right now. You’re hearing it in conversation, you’re hearing it in decision-making and you’re hearing it in the tone of even the most experienced leaders. Rising fuel prices are [...]

“It was a very hands-on course—not just theory. I learned a lot of current strategies and even changed the way I think about things I thought I already knew. Very informative and helpful.” — Jumari Ferreira, Senior Content & Communication [...]

"The course helped me look within and grow myself. By growing personally, I’m able to better support and appreciate my team.” — Kagiso, Supply Chain Team Lead at SolarAfrica Even if you’re managing others—or just yourself—this course equips you with [...]

"Even though I’m not a manager, the 12-week management course taught me how to manage myself, set up processes, and evaluate my strengths and opportunities.” — Arno Combrinck, Data Engineer at SolarAfrica Whether you’re managing a team or just your [...]

Behind the scenes of excellence… and What it means for YOUR business This weekend I experienced something truly remarkable. I had the privilege of attending the LIV Golf South Africa event… and more importantly, seeing behind the scenes of what [...]

Clarity and Control for the Financial Year Ahead As the new financial year approaches, many business owners pause and reflect. What worked. What didn’t. Where did the business move forward, and where did it feel stuck? For some, the new [...]

By: Craig Lourens, ActionCOACH Business Coach At the start of the financial year, many business owners take a moment to reflect on the past year. What worked. What didn’t. Where did the business move forward, and where did it feel stuck. [...]

Key Takeaways Great managers are both managers and leaders — they build productivity and inspire passion and focus. Don’t choose between managing and leading — the most effective leaders wear both hats with pride. Management ensures competence, rhythm, accountability, performance [...]