Posts Tagged ‘Business Coaching’
Leaders, are you Coaching or Telling?
I know many managers that find it to tell rather than coach. However, telling doesn’t really allow the person to grow and learn and think for themselves. However, when we coach, we inspire, teach, grow and empower our people. Often managers tell me they are coaching but when I put them through one of my…
Read MoreYou can’t grow others if you are not growing yourself. Here’s why.
People leadership is not defined by your role or position, it is instead defined by your actions and ability to positively influence others.
Read More7 Habits of Highly Effective People
When I first read 7 Habits, I was amazed at how closely linked the 7 Habits were to successful leadership and leading change. I see many of these habits in great leaders, and if you’re attempting to navigate change within your workplace, they will all play a key role.
Read MoreWhat is teamwork – and the four crucial reasons to build it
Having a great team is one thing; having great team work together is another. A team that works together and supports each other is one hell of a feeling to be a part of. Here are four reasons you need to strengthen the teamwork in your company. Teamwork fosters collaboration and unity. Gone are the…
Read MoreFive ways to boost team morale
Your team are your greatest asset. You know it, I know it – but do they know it? Richard Branson says “A company’s employees are its greatest asset and your people are your product” . Their good work and loyalty can fail to get the appreciation and recognition it deserves and instead your team hear…
Read MoreHow to relax when the workday is over
No, it’s not drinking a bottle of wine haha! In all truthfulness, I need to confess that I am just as bad at this as anyone, so this blog serves as a reminder to you and me. At the start of each year, we can start with such good intentions, and we turn these intentions…
Read MoreThe eight keys to successful selling
Sales is, by far, one of the most essential activities in business. A quick Google search will reveal millions of articles on how to become better at sales and while many will promise the “secrets” of sales or the one strategy that will boost your conversions, the truth is, it comes down to consistency, the…
Read MoreFive tips for running a successful sales meeting
I know people don’t like to admit they are in sales, but the truth is we all are somehow. If we aren’t selling the benefits of a product and service to our clients and explaining how it meets their needs, we are selling ourselves as the expert they can trust. Most people resist the label…
Read MoreNine things successful people do after holidays (to get back in the swing of things)
Coming back to work after holidays is hard, I get it – and I feel it! Gone are the long days relaxing by the pool, or lounging around with friends and family as we escape the usual crazy schedule of our day-to-day lives. But the transition back to work doesn’t need to be too hard…
Read MoreSix questions to create your value proposition for 2019
This week I had the honour of presenting at the Elder’s Conference in South Australia where I spoke on the importance of sharing your value proposition with prospects and clients. I truly believe we are very fortunate in the financial services industry. The value we provide our clients as a financial advisor, broker or agent…
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