The art of self-manipulation in business

The art of self-manipulation in business

My business coaching clients tend to think I’m joking when I tell them they need to learn how to manipulate themselves better. Manipulation has a bad rap. We think manipulation is something evil people do for fun (while laughing alone, because evil folk have no...
Why writing is important

Why writing is important

Hey non-writer! I see you. Hiding behind your retweets and regrams. Sweating over your social media updates. Rushing out emails quick smart, with nary a re-read in sight. I see you. I know you don’t like writing. Because you don’t like being misunderstood. You don’t...
How to minimise your risk in business: part two

How to minimise your risk in business: part two

{Psst! This article is part two of a two-part series. Click here to read the first one.} Too many business owners take one large, entirely unnecessary risk in their businesses. In the heady rush of creative inspiration, without realising it they forget who they’re...
How to minimise your risk in business: part one

How to minimise your risk in business: part one

There’s one big thing that far too many business owners do that’s hugely risky – and one simple tweak that not only cuts business risk substantially, but also has serious potential to significantly increase your profits. Less risk, more money? You heard me. Read on....
Identity in work

Identity in work

Do you love what you do? Are you compelled to do it, almost like you have no other choice? Then it’s likely that you identify with your work and business far more than most. I’ve worked exclusively with people who love what they do and identify strongly with...