CEO Briefing

When I was six my mum had a friend who had a beautiful hourglass filled with sand and I would flip it and, resting my chin on my hands, stare at it for hours. It was mesmerising. I used to imagine that each grain of sand was a second and...

If you were to ask 2,300 influential CEOs about the most important factors for strategic success, you would likely hear familiar answers such as vision, innovation, and growth. But the truth is - none of those can realistically happen without motivated, empowered employees who feel valued by leadership. For all...

As a high-level executive and business leader, your role in the C-suite is not just about leading your team. It's also about setting the pace for your teams, pushing physical and psychological boundaries, and embodying high achievement. In this arena, actions will always speak louder than words.  People are constantly...

There’s no denying the rise and effectiveness of executive coaching. ICF Global Coaching states, “The most recent revenue estimate for the global coaching industry was in 2023 at $4.564 billion. The increase was 62% from 2019. In 2019, the revenue was at $2.849 billion. This figure revealed a 21% increase since...

Never before in human history have we had immediate access to almost any kind of information. Yet, with all of the information we have at our fingertips we still misdiagnose illnesses, create educational programs that don’t help students, sink millions of dollars into business plans that never get off the...

Take this simple test:  What one word can help companies outperform their peers by up to 400%, increase employee motivation 260%, and reduce absenteeism by 41%? If your response is “trust,” congratulations!  A recent Deloitte study reinforced the power of trust in earning competitive advantage and long-term loyalty.  But knowing...

In today's interconnected and rapidly evolving world, the call for diversity in the workplace is not just a moral or ethical consideration but a strategic imperative. CEOs and leaders play a pivotal role in steering the course towards a diverse and inclusive workforce. Beyond compliance and corporate social responsibility, embracing...

A CEO, or Chief Executive Officer, is a company's highest-ranking executive. They are also frequently the company's public face, dealing with external relations with consumers, investors, the media, and other stakeholders. CEOs provide strategic vision, leadership, and direction to their organizations, directing them toward their aims and objectives. They collaborate...

The average lifespan of an American company is 11.5 years. 50% of start-ups fail within the first 6 months.  So, what is the secret behind Flexischools, a quietly achieving Australian company that has been running for 17 years and captured 25% of the national market, while generating an off shoot which...

In 2023, Generation Z is reshaping workplace dynamics as they join the workforce, with distinct expectations for flexibility, learning opportunities, and authentic engagement. Facing economic uncertainties and the burden of student loans, they prioritize stability and are skeptical about corporate intentions. Companies must adapt their recruitment and retention strategies to...