CEO Advisory

Today, we are facing extraordinary events from geopolitical and economic challenges, including the war in Ukraine, rising inflation, supply chain disruption, energy supply crisis, and so on. These challenges dictate the need for present and future trends, from digitalization to business ecosystems, regulatory change, future data, and innovation. In a...

Strategic tax planning can unlock hidden benefits that can help your finances. Maximize deductions, manage liabilities, and use tax incentives to optimize your position. Understand the complexities of the code and use expert strategies to save money. Go beyond filing taxes. Be proactive to reduce taxes and use available opportunities....

Leadership, often celebrated as the cornerstone of success and progress, is a multifaceted art that transcends the boundaries of hierarchy and authority. In this journey, while knowledge undoubtedly holds its significance, the profound understanding of oneself truly wields the power to inspire, empower, and transform.  Knowledge, undoubtedly, forms the bedrock...

Given the variety of different forces impacting companies, such as the rapid take up of artificial intelligence, geopolitics impacting supply chains, inflation putting upward pressure on interest rates and employment costs and technology change inspiring new business models, it’s become obvious that most will need to transform to remain profitable....

Most businesses, when faced with the need to reduce costs, will logically focus on efficiency. Afterall, standardizing, automating, outsourcing, and so on are proven methods to reduce costs. They do work. Except there’s a limit to how well these “efficiency-alone” solutions can work before they start to hurt overall business...

Organizations benefit more from embodying their values, than articulating them flawlessly. Would you agree, regardless of the organization, corporate value statements are virtually the same across the board? Indeed, integrity, honesty, trust and “commitment to customers” are all standard fare when it comes to value statements.  Many organizations even add...

Are you stuck in a job that you’re not happy with? Disappointed about your compensation or lack of growth potential in your company?  Maybe you’re not satisfied with the relationship you have with your direct supervisor or boss.   Have you ever been entangled in a toxic, abusive, or unloving relationship, but...

If we wait until we have all of the answers to all of the possible questions there is a good chance we will miss the opportunity that is before us or one of our competitors will seize the position of dominance.   Standing in the grounds of the temple Wat Yan...

Knowing how to de-escalate conflict is a vital leadership skill. Whether it’s defusing a heated meeting, dealing with personality clashes or differing opinions between staff, navigating competing priorities, or supporting your people through the stress of change, being able to reduce the heat of a situation will help both you...

Rising levels of stress, burnout and mental illness mean mental health conversation skills are no longer a nice-to-have, but necessary. Leaders are expected to provide psychologically safe and mentally healthy working environments yet often lack the skills and training to support the wellbeing of their people. The three most common...