So much of our success comes down to our mindset. The ability to navigate the challenging landscape of owning your own business is made so much easier when you have the right mental approach. Having an attitude full of... read more
Recently, a client shared with me something that was happening with one of her valued team members that just seemed so unfair and my client was at a loss as to how she could help. Her employee had recently... read more
“After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” ~ Philip Pullman Born in Warsaw, this pioneer rose from poverty and overcame personal tragedy and sexism to follow her passion to study science... read more
Confucius once said, “Find a job you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” A truer statement could never be said. Everyone has something they love doing, and getting rewarded for it is the best feeling... read more
Jackie O’Dowd thrives on working through the challenges that come with making a business succeed. Jackie saw time and time again how many technology services were failing businesses and with her expertise working with an ICT service company she... read more
One of the truly exciting benefits of the Age of Technology we’re living through now is that the way we look at everything has changed. And that includes, the way we look at the numbers in business. Gone are... read more
You want to grow your business, have great clients and create a healthy income, but you just don’t feel 100% comfortable “selling”. Especially the “hard sell” tactics you see so many gurus and other business owners following. It just... read more
We live in an interesting society. We’re encouraged to strive to achieve our dreams, but when we do, we’re not encouraged to openly want money. It’s kind of a taboo subject when it comes to family and friends and... read more
Starting a small business is a risk itself, however, it takes even more risk-taking to grow that business. Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg hit the nail on the head when he said: “The biggest risk is not taking any risk.”... read more
As a small business owner, if you want to have a breakthrough in your business growth, you have to start at the top. That means you. There are lots of business levers you can mess around with, such as... read more
What does success mean to you? Is it money in the bank, a certain title on your business card or something much simpler? Chasing the money and power may be what we set out for originally but I believe... read more
Extract from my book, The CEO Secret Guide to Managing and Motivating Employees As a business leader, you have a tremendous amount of power: you hold in your hands your employees’ prosperity and wellbeing. We spend so much of our... read more
