The loneliness of the long distance founder is definitely an issue for most if not everyone who runs their own business. How do you manage and mitigate the isolation that comes with working for yourself? “Your own company” has two
One’s company?
Built for speed
One great benefit of running your own thing is that you can move much faster than larger businesses. How can you make the most of this advantage? If you’re someone who has gone from working for others to working for
Risky business
Running your own thing – especially at the start – looks and feels like a risky business. How do you get better at recognising, managing and taking risks? Risk is a funny thing. When I was just about to start
Today’s the day: tackling procrastination
The wrong sort of procrastination is both more tempting and more dangerous when you’re running your own business. How can you best approach the temptations and traps of continuing to put the wrong things off until tomorrow? Image: Djim Loic
Here’s an idea…
Good ideas are the lifeblood of any business. Where do they come from? How do you know when you’ve had one? What do you do when they dry up? Image: AbsolutVision – Unsplash What was the last good idea you
Help yourself!
No-one can do everything and, more than that, it’s a terrible use of your time as founder. Knowing when and for what to ask for help is a key skill when running your own business. Founders and entrepreneurs are often,
In full swing
How do you manage the inevitable pendulum swings of being running your own business? Do you jump on for the ride, relishing the exhilaration or find it exhausting? Or does it depend on the day? “The highs are higher and
All Change! – Working through uncertainty with Kristen Walker
Kristen Walker – brilliant career coach, co-founder of highly successful business , Clarity on Fire, and all-round excellent person – interviews me on my specialist subject – navigating change and uncertainty . In the interview we discuss, amongst other things,
Listen up…
Effective listening is at the heart of effective business – giving us data, insights and loyalty we’d otherwise lose. How do we listen better to unlock value? As a business coach, a lot of my job is to listen. I’ve
Flexiverance is an founder’s best friend
Long term success with your own business requires both perseverance and flexibility. How do you stick to your guns while being able to change your weapons when necessary? Life as a founder or business owner often requires you to embrace