Christchurch Relief Efforts

As we continue to promote the New Zealand Red Cross appeal – we are receiving an increasing number of requests for direct help from members as well as offers of support in terms of goods and/or services – and emergency accommodation.  One of the things that we have learned from our relationship with Hospice New [...]

Lessons in Leadership

I have posted a number of articles on this blog along the topic of leadership.  This video is a great reminder of the key principles of leadership and also posits the idea that leadership itself is over glorified and that it is the nurturing of the first courageous followers that starts the momentum and gives [...]

Dealing With The Anxieties And Stresses Of Managing Your Own Business

Many business owners have to deal with a lot of stress and anxiety nowadays. It can be tough to have your own business and to be successful in what you do. As a result, here are some suggestions on how you can reduce the stress of having your own business.
The first step is to [...]

5 leading steps to moving beyond your comfort zone

Been out of your comfort zone lately? Can you recall how you reacted and its impact on your problem-solving or decision making? My business coaching client, the CEO of a SME, related the fascinating story of his recent trip to China where he met up with other key players from around the globe. The city [...]

Waking up as a leader is an inside job

In my previous post I described the challenge that faced me during my coaching training with Debbie Ford once I came to the realisation that no one was coming to my rescue and that if I wanted to live the life of my dreams, I must let go of my excuses and take full responsibility [...]