Lifestyle and Travel

Imagine if success were as easy to achieve as ticking items off a checklist. Sadly, it’s not quite so straightforward, but in my decades of work as a coach, I have learnt that there are certain rules – or thought-provokers, as I like to call them – that successful people...

Phenomenal teams are characterised by their high levels of trust and their drive to continually exceed expectations. They benchmark themselves on the world’s best. They provide the foundation for sustained success. How do we ensure such levels of team growth in the future? There is a golden rule for team...

Executives may feel in control at work, but they often feel powerless when it comes to being home with their kids. Some executives report they prefer working to being with their kids. This can be a truth that is hard to admit, but it can be frustrating when kids don’t...

Picture the following scenario. You and your leadership team have seen the need for a change in your organisation. You create a compelling presentation and accompanying materials to engage your people. However, for some reason your people don’t buy in, and you’re left wondering, “Why won’t they just get on...

If you are trying to raise awareness for your company, there are lots of options you have available. Even though you can invest in a traditional marketing campaign and raise awareness online, you should also consider running a special promotion from time to time. This can make a significant difference...

The word “spiritual” connotes a religious theme but as it pertains to business leadership that is not the intention or foundation of the term. I Over the years, I have gained a keen awareness of the critical success tenants leaders should follow to reduce stress, develop high performing teams, achieve...

A few years ago, my husband and I found ourselves in one of those seriously hard-knock predicaments. The entrepreneur life had really chewed us up and spit us out. Deal after deal we were trying to do didn’t work and we found ourselves living in Mexico with $400 in the...

Poor old ego: it gets such a bad rap. We call it out when people have self-serving attitudes and behaviours. We read articles about how to overcome it. We remain humble and quiet in success, too afraid to own our wins – to be seen as too loud or too smart...

The room for influencer marketing is bigger than ever before. The pandemic influenced it: the number of followers of many bloggers has increased dramatically. When a brand reaches out to people through a trusted person, it is much more effective than direct advertising to a doubtful audience. And from the...

With vaccine effectiveness against the Delta variant dropping to 39%, it is absurd to pursue a normal office return. Make no mistake about the danger: the Delta surge forecast to grow much worse in the next few months. Indeed, the CDC is asking vaccinated people to wear masks and moving...