The recent commissioning of BigohCoaching and DCS Training to deliver the South Lewisham Business Support Programme is an important step for our organisations, and for the businesses and communities across Bellingham, Downham and Grove Park. While the programme carries clear targets—supporting fifteen businesses, helping ten introduce...
I’ve often thought about what it means to have a superpower. Not the kind you see in films or comic books (I have plenty of those) — but the quiet, human ones that shape how we show up in life, business, and community.For me, coaching has...
Most business owners approach growth haphazardly, jumping from one tactic to another without a systematic framework. The Bromley Business Growth Circle changes this by implementing the proven GROWTH coaching model as the foundation for every business transformation.The GROWTH model provides the structured roadmap that separates successful...
Running a small business is an exciting adventure—but let’s be honest, it can sometimes feel like you’re juggling flaming torches while riding a bike. If you’re a skilled tradesperson, creative professional, or service provider who’s brilliant at your craft but finds the business side overwhelming, you’re...
It's June, and I just got off a call with Angela, Founder and Director of ‘Angelique Homestaging’, a business owner, passionate about transforming spaces to create inviting, stylish environments that help potential buyers fall in love with a property at first sight. She told me something...
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...
As a small business based in South London, the evolving UK–Canada trade relationship may feel distant—but it's a game-changer worth exploring. With global trade shifting and Canada seeking new, reliable partners, UK entrepreneurs have a window of opportunity to step into a mutually beneficial space built...
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, builds...
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 and...
[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...