ChatGPT is a relatively new concept (or at least one which is becoming more popular of late) that many are welcoming openly, including the business world. And yes, I acknowledge an underlying sense of wariness that we’re beginning the journey of another Skynet (if you’ve watched Terminator, you’ll know what I mean). But let’s leave…
I love helping clients set goals. Whether it’s personal goals or business goals, having very clear and written down goals not only helps us know our direction, but we are more likely to achieve those goals. When you set goals you’re taking control of your life and your situation. You have clarity and direction. When…
As a business coach, I work primarily with service-based businesses as well as e-commerce businesses. Regardless of your business, improving your sales conversion rate is important. In this blog, I wanted to specifically look at improving your sales conversion rate on an e-commerce business website. Here are Some Tips to Get You Working On…
For some businesses, it’s getting a little quiet and a little harder to convert prospects into customers. For others, it’s busier than ever. Whilst my tips here are specifically geared to help the business which is finding things are getting tougher and harder, if you’re doing very well, still have a read. It’s all solid,…
I’ve coached a lot of businesses over the years and a good number have had partners. Some have worked out very well, and some, well, haven’t been so great. What I believe as an experienced business coach is that it’s important to have agreements, whether that be client agreements, employment agreements or, in this case,…
Just like businesses have a brand, some individuals do as well. Personal branding is used in many instances; perhaps to compliment a business brand (like Sir Richard Branson and Virgin), or perhaps used to advance your career, used by politicians, performers, and frequently used by consultants, advisors and coaches. Often in fact, the personal brand…
Whilst I’ve been helping Aussie businesses for more than 35 years, now in 2023 celebrating 15 years of Business Coaching, I thought it was timely to share some of my biggest learnings. Being a coach is hard work, but it’s also exceedingly satisfying. I spoke a couple of months ago to a client I’ve coached…
Introverts can be exceedingly successful, including doing exceedingly well in sales roles. Michael Jordan, JK Rowling, Bill Gates, President Obama and even Christina Aguilera who gets up and belts out a tune are all introverts. Introverts don’t automatically lack confidence or self-belief or have to be shy. Interestingly, up to 40% of the population are…
These really should not be a secret, and it’s out there. But hey, if I said “15 boring business things you’ve gotta do” you probably wouldn’t have even given this article a second look! Not that I think any of these is boring; it’s exciting when you focus on your business and grow a business…
Some business owners are very sensible with their money and others are very wasteful. Consider the ‘toothpaste effect’. When you have a full tube of toothpaste, you slop it around, put tonnes on your brush and can be wasteful. However, when you get to the end of the tube (especially if you don’t have a…