Perspective

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 [...]

Many entrepreneurs start with enthusiasm and energy, only to find themselves facing a common but challenging phase: the business plateau or burnout. Whether you’ve been in business for a few years or longer, feeling stuck or overwhelmed can seriously hamper [...]

Mindset is not fixed. With the right support, you can shift your perspective, overcome blocks, and reignite the motivation that originally inspired you to start your business. Business coaching plays a crucial role in this process, providing the tools, insights, [...]

Success often depends not on changing your circumstances, but on changing your perspective. It’s all too easy for entrepreneurs and business leaders to become caught in the whirlwind of day-to-day operations. Firefighting crises, managing staff, handling clients, and juggling countless [...]

Success isn’t about perfection. It’s about rising again and again,  and that’s where women shine. By: Craig Lourens, ActionCOACH Business Coach In a powerful conversation on the Big Success Podcast, Terry Fossum reminded us of a truth women in business often [...]

Emotional intelligence (EQ) and self-awareness have emerged as defining qualities that separate exceptional leaders from the rest. These attributes enable leaders not only to manage their own emotions but also to understand and influence the feelings of those around them—leading [...]

February is here, and for many business owners, the reality of the year is settling in. The holiday break feels like a distant memory, and we’re deep in the daily grind—juggling customers, suppliers, cash flow, and economic uncertainty. Some days, [...]