Silence
Silence does not mean understanding. Silence does not mean acceptance. Silence does not mean agreeance. Silence does not mean alignment. Silence does not mean harmony. Silence does not mean support. .
Smooth the data
I have a business where I can see the daily sales come through in real time. But whenever I do this, it’s a rollercoaster for my emotions. If it’s a quiet day, I can’t help but get dejected and I then check more to see if things improve. If it’s a busy day, I can’t […]
Peers not positions
After years of coaching professionals and executives, I’ve got a working theory about pivotal moments in career development. It’s the point when you stop seeing others by their titles and start seeing them as peers. Prior to this shift, working relationships are shaped by organisational hierarchy. You engage with others based on their position, adapting […]
Wanna be startin’ somethin’
EVERY time someone in their 20s & 30s has approached me for guidance about going into business, they have ALWAYS framed it as: I’d like your help to start my own business. Rather than I’d like your help to earn $100k on my own terms. The number itself isn’t important. It’s highlighting how the financial […]
The third perspective
When you’re stuck in a disagreement, invite a third perspective as a circuit breaker. Not to decide who’s right or wrong. Not to declare a winner or a loser. Not even to help both sides align. The real value lies in what the invitation represents. Seeking a third perspective is a shared signal that you […]
Give yourself the chance
Don’t count yourself out for a job before you’ve even applied. We can self-reject for roles we’d rock. But it’s the hiring manager’s responsibility to determine who’s eligible for a role. They know more about what the job involves than you do. And if your experience, training or qualifications aren’t suitable, they’ll tell you. You’ll […]
Sliding door moments
There are lots of sliding door moments in life. We typically think of external sliding door moments, where opportunities are presented to us and we must make a choice. But internal sliding door moments happen way more than we realise. These are when we desire change. Sometimes we are struck with such a powerful desire […]
The world’s most famous, shortest story
For sale: baby shoes, never worn. Attributed to Ernest Hemingway, but origin unclear. .
Action beats strategy
Meaningful change comes from having a clear strategy that’s thoughtfully applied. But if you had to choose between one or the other, choose action every time. Action provides a wonderful feedback loop, where simply doing something helps you work out the next thing. Action also makes something happen. If we focus too much on strategy, […]
The 50/50 test
Are you currently in a working arrangement with someone based on a handshake agreement? Or are you thinking of going into a partnership? We tend to split things 50/50 because we feel that’s a fair starting point. Unfortunately, many partnerships aren’t true 50/50 arrangements, which can cause big disagreements in the future. Here are two […]