Running your own business is inevitably a personal business but that’s not always the best thing. What does it look like to protect yourself and your business from the dangers of it all getting a bit too personal? The thing
You SP
Like it or not, you are a big part of what makes your business unique. Learning how to leverage that will make a big difference. Don’t worry, this is not going to be yet another article about your personal brand.
One’s company?
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
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
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
Best Seller
Getting the work is part of the work. How do you keep up the momentum and keep selling in what can be a dispiriting process? Founders, entrepreneurs and small business owners come in all shapes and sizes but, ultimately, they