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Why regular conversations about career progression are good for your business 

Updated 9 July 2026

One of your top A-Players resigns unexpectedly, leaving you surprised and disappointed despite stellar performance.

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How to build psychological safety to improve performance in your team

Updated 9 July 2026

The best team? One where I felt safe, supported, and trusted. That changed everything.

Exit strategy

Six important qualitative factors that will influence the value of your business

Updated 9 July 2026

Wondering if your business is really sale-ready? Understanding the factors that impact its value is crucial.

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Seven important quantitative factors that will influence the value of your business

Updated 9 July 2026

Thinking of selling your business after years of ownership? Exit planning is a key reason clients hire us.

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E241 | Delivering Outstanding Customer Service with Gene Browne

Updated 2 April 2026

This week: Great customer service matters in every industry—it's key to business success.

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How to tackle a lack of urgency in your business head-on

Updated 9 July 2026

Shared dire financials, but your Exec Team shows no urgency? It’s time to ignite decisive, urgent leadership.

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What are the best metrics to track through economic uncertainty?

Updated 9 July 2026

Uncertainty persists. Markets wobble, inflation holds, and deals are harder to close.

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The seven most common problems that could be holding your business back

Updated 9 July 2026

Growth is strong and strategy solid. But cracks show. Scaling often reveals hidden gaps.

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Why you need to find your stinky fish before it poisons your business

Updated 9 July 2026

The Stinky Fish exercise helps teams surface the worries, resentments and unspoken issues that quietly damage trust. Each person names

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Why healthy conflict is a good thing (and how to build it in your team)

Updated 9 July 2026

Unanimous agreement in exec meetings can be a red flag. True alignment includes healthy dissent.

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Why managers need to coach, not manage, in a fast-growing business

Updated 9 July 2026

Think of a promoted manager underperforming. Top contributors often struggle in leadership roles.

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E234 | Changing Lives Through Excellent Teaching with Hazel Pulley & Jonathan Smart

Updated 2 April 2026

This week: transforming culture and performance—no new hires, no pay rises.

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