Perspective

A Mental Business Reset can help business owners and leaders regain focus, sharpen their priorities and finish the year with greater clarity, confidence and purpose. As the final quarter approaches, it is natural to reflect on progress, performance and the [...]

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: 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 [...]

Business culture is often the difference between a company that merely survives and one that consistently thrives. Throughout my experience working with South African businesses, I have seen first-hand how business culture influences everything from employee engagement and customer satisfaction [...]

Mental health is one of the most important factors in business success, yet it is often overlooked. While leaders focus on growth, profits and productivity, mental health plays a major role in how people perform, communicate and handle pressure. When [...]

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 [...]

Every organisation has untapped potential. Within your current team, there are people with skills, creativity and leadership ability that have not yet been fully recognised. The challenge is that this potential does not always sit neatly within job descriptions or [...]

Performance conversations can feel uncomfortable. Whether you’re addressing underperformance or offering developmental feedback, it’s easy to worry about saying the wrong thing or triggering defensiveness. Many managers either avoid these conversations altogether or approach them in a way that creates [...]

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 [...]

When leaders have high Emotional Intelligence, they build teams that are resilient, motivated, and loyal. On the other hand, leaders who lack emotional intelligence often deal with tension, disengagement, and higher staff turnover. At the heart of truly great leadership [...]

Business coaching offers more than strategies and spreadsheets; it cultivates healthy money mindsets that enable owners to control their finances, plan for growth, and make confident decisions. This blog explores how shifting your approach to money, guided by business coaching, [...]

The landscape for women in business has changed dramatically in the past decade. More women are stepping into leadership roles, launching companies, creating innovative solutions, and driving meaningful change across industries. Yet despite this progress, many women still face unique [...]

Beyond profit, performance targets, or business expansion, many business owners are driven by something deeper: the desire to leave a legacy. Starting the Year with Your Children’s Future in Mind A new year often brings renewed clarity, fresh motivation, and [...]

Many workplaces continue to operate as if mental health is a personal matter rather than an organisational one. The truth is clear: mental health is a business issue. It affects productivity, engagement, decision-making, creativity, team dynamics, customer service, absenteeism, and [...]

Business plateaus and burnout, can be disheartening and confusing for even the most seasoned business owners. Understanding what causes a business plateau and burnout is essential to overcoming them. In this blog, we explore these concepts in detail, examine their [...]