How to Deal with Failure as a Small Business Owner

Are you sitting comfortably? Welcome to my Workplace series of podcasts that will help you to navigate those inevitable difficult events at work that are part of being a small business owner. Today I want to talk about how to deal with failure as a small business owner. Failure is a fact of life. We … Read more

The Art of Persuasion: A Business Owner’s Guide to Influencing Your Team

If you want to get the best out of your team, knowing how to influence people is essential. Influencing people is not about telling people that it’s your way or the highway, it’s about listening, building trust, and inspiring them with your vision so they remain motivated and committed to helping you reach your business … Read more

Why Being an Understanding Manager is Better for Business

All too often, aggression is mistaken for good leadership, when the truth is that it’s not ruling by fear or asserting dominance that changes businesses for the better, it’s being more compassionate and understanding. A manager who thinks they just need to crack the whip to get employees to comply is mistaken. This only creates … Read more

How to Deal With A Disorganised Colleague or Manager

Are you sitting comfortably? Welcome to my series of podcasts that will help you to navigate those inevitable difficult events that can occur at work. Today, I want to talk about how to deal with a disorganised colleague or manager. Everyone feels as if there are not enough hours in the day from time to … Read more

The Art of Delegation for Small Business Owners

As a small business owner, you’re probably driven and ambitious and used to doing everything yourself. You’re the head of sales and marketing, the customer service rep, administrator and much more. But if you’re spending your days doing the small stuff, how is your business ever going to grow?  Trying to take care of every … Read more