[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...
The Power of Regular Check-Ins As a small business coach, I cannot emphasise enough the power of managers holding regular one-on-one check-ins with each team member. While touching base sporadically via email or chat works, it rarely builds the same level of rapport, understanding and accountability...
Becoming an Effective Small Business Leader As an entrepreneur, your leadership directly impacts whether your small business sinks or swims. Beyond technical skills, you must cultivate versatile abilities to inspire employees amid complexity. While hands-on work and serving customers come first initially, make time to develop...
Sharpening Leadership Skills to Motivate Your Team As a small business owner, much of your success traces directly back to your ability to lead and inspire your team. While handling day-to-day operations and serving customers remain priorities, you must also devote time to developing versatile leadership...