As a business coach and mentor, I’ve often been called a "bridge builder." Recently, I was reminded of this when someone shared Will Allen Dromgoole’s poem, The Bridge Builder, with me. It tells the story of an old man who, after crossing a dangerous chasm,...
As I flip through the latest issue of MOJO magazine, with Paul Weller gracing its cover, I'm struck by the parallels between his musical evolution and the journey of transformational leadership. Like Weller's transition from The Jam's raw energy to The Style Council's sophisticated sound...
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...
[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...
[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...
[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...
If you're feeling like your business is hitting a plateau or you're unsure how to take it to the next level, it might be time to consider bringing in a business coach. Many successful entrepreneurs reach a point where outside guidance can make all the...
Previously I wrote about the critical difference between owning and leading a business. As a Business Systems Coach, I emphasised how daily operations often overshadow strategic growth, causing owners to lose sight of their original vision. I discussed the pressures faced by business owners and the...
As a certified Business Systems Coach, I believe in the power of systems to free you up to work on your business, not just in your business. You ask any business owner and they’ll tell you that ‘doing the do’ – performing the tasks necessary to...
It can be tempting to see business coaches as oracles, experts who immediately know the answers people are searching for and can summon valuable pieces of information out of nowhere to get them back on the right track. But it doesn’t work like that. Like any good...