There is a widely held assumption that organisational growth inevitably creates leadership problems. As businesses expand, communication becomes more difficult, decision-making slows, leaders become increasingly stretched and teams begin to lose clarity. The conclusion often seems obvious: growth has introduced a new level of complexity that...
One of the most honest questions I am asked — and one I have wrestled with myself — is this:What is a fair price for business coaching?It sounds straightforward. In reality, it is one of the more difficult questions many coaches face.For a long time, I...
One of the most common situations I encounter as a business coach is not a failing business, but a good one that has reached a plateau. The owner has been trading for years. Clients are loyal. The team is capable. Revenue is steady. From the outside, things...
In business, momentum is everything.Not hype. Not busyness. Momentum.Many owners work incredibly hard yet still feel as if the business is stuck in the same place. The problem is rarely effort. More often, it is the absence of momentum.Momentum is what turns ideas into income. It...
We’re in the final month of the South Lewisham Business Support Programme.And this is usually where things become real.At the start of any programme, there’s energy. Optimism. Big ideas. People feel ready. Motivated. Open.But by the final month, motivation isn’t the question anymore.Structure is.Over the past...
Recently, I had the profound privilege of sharing my story on Debbie Williams' remarkable podcast "Personal Journey and Storytelling", a conversation that unveiled the transformative path from being a 'housing bod' to becoming a purpose-driven coach.My journey wasn't a straight line, but a series of subtle...
In my last piece, “Systems Thinking in Business Coaching: Seeing the Bigger Picture,” I highlighted how systems thinking transforms business coaching by focusing on interconnected elements and uncovering root causes. This holistic approach reveals hidden connections that lead to sustainable business transformation.Building on this, Beverlee Rasmussen...
[caption id="attachment_4408" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Systems Thinking in Business Coaching[/caption]In our last piece (https://tinyurl.com/A-systems-perspective), we explored why systems business coaching matters in today's rapidly evolving landscape. Now, let's dive deeper into how systems thinking transform business coaching from isolated problem-solving to holistic business transformation.Systems thinking in business...
[caption id="attachment_4397" align="alignnone" width="600"] The Future of Business Coaching[/caption] As a Systems Business Coach® (https://www.systemsbusinesscoach.com/), I've witnessed how interconnected elements shape organisational success in our evolving business landscape. This newsletter series explores emerging trends in business coaching through a systems thinking lens. Today's business environment faces unprecedented transformation....
[caption id="attachment_4389" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Reclaiming African Leadership Through History[/caption] In this year’s Black History Month, Action for Race Equality has launched its campaign under the theme “Reclaiming Narratives.” As part of this initiative, I’m honored to contribute my voice to the ongoing conversation about reshaping how we...