The business of doing business

The business of doing business

In February, I was lucky enough to attend a weeklong course run by the Australian Institute of Management called a Mini MBA. Now most people know a full MBA (or Master of Business Administration) can take years to complete, so how could they fit all that knowledge and...
The mindgames we play

The mindgames we play

How many times do you find yourself saying things like – I’ll start fresh on Monday. I’ll finish this task once I take this well-deserved break. I’ll get started once I clean up my desk. When this horrible year is over, things will be better. Our brain creates little...
Buzzwords that should buzz off

Buzzwords that should buzz off

Catchphrases that have had their day – here are a few of the words and phrases spawned in 2020 that we’re well and truly ready to say goodbye to: Unprecedented times. Yes, in March 2020 when everything turned upside down, we did find ourselves in unprecedented...
External support Vs in house

External support Vs in house

Outsourced support or in-house support, which is better? Many businesses today need skills that they just can’t find within their own team – but that’s not a bad thing! You will always find skills that are lacking but what you choose to do about that gap is the key....
Leading from the front – And an ask

Leading from the front – And an ask

If this year has taught us anything, it’s that the rules of the game can change in an instant and anything is possible. In life and in business we often stick close to the guardrails that we put in place – to keep us safe, on track and give an illusion of control.  ...
What changes should we keep for 2021?

What changes should we keep for 2021?

We all know 2020 has been one hell of a year, and one many of us are counting down for it to be over! But there has been some good in it and maybe these things should continue to fit in our lives in 2021… Webinars and video calls – With face to face meetings and...