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In 2018 I was swimming in debt and struggling to make mortgage payments. I was 28 years old with a toddler on my hip and a dead-end corporate job. It was in this moment of pure desperation that I launched my first e-commerce business. An entrepreneur is not born when...

Have you ever wondered why many perfectly competent, intelligent and accomplished corporate leaders seem destined to toil almost in anonymity, while others seem to have a knack for attracting the spotlight and are widely engaged as thought leaders in their fields and their communities? The difference most often is a...

The Covid-19 pandemic affected at a great extent the spa industry. The revenues saw a huge drop, according to International Spa Association’s latest research. The hotel and resort spas were hit hardest than the day spas because of the travel restrictions that were implemented due to Covid-19. The average revenue...

Many executives intuitively recognize the importance of their company’s brands, and they invest accordingly. However, many also overlook the importance of their own personal individual professional brands. The fact is, the executive brand often walks into a room or enters a conversation ahead of the organization’s brand. Ideally, organizational brands...

The bomb of covid-19 dropped in our peaceful lives and destroyed everything possible. No sector could escape from its impact, however, when the adults were mourning for their business and job loss, on the other side the teenagers started to get away from studies. In the beginning, everything seemed to...

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...