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Fix Your Team’s Retrospectives (Without the Endless Whining) Using the 4L Approach

In our business coaching practice, we lean on two tools that most businesses don’t even think to use—retrospectives and premortems.

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The 10 Dodgy Notions Blocking Your Business From Evolving

I’ve seen leaders trip on simple issues. Success depends on predicting problems and challenging mindsets.

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Determining Your Values: The Key to a Fulfilling Life

Feeling stuck? Defining your values brings clarity, purpose, and helps you make authentic decisions with confidence.

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Mindset Transformation: 10 points for scaling success

It’s the start of a new year. You’re reflecting on what went well and what could have gone better –

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Traits of a Good Leader: The Ones That Actually Make a Difference

Traits of a Good Leader: The Ones That Actually Make a Difference Leadership is the backbone of any successful organisation.

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How to raise prices and not piss your clients off

A New Year’s Day price hike via automated email? Raise prices with notice, context, and a human touch.

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The Servant Leader: The Key to Inspiring a Team That Actually Delivers

Servant leaders flip the script—ditch control, support your team, and live your “people-first” values.

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What makes a great Chief of Staff?

Scaling fast? A Chief of Staff helps CEOs stay focused and effective—driving strategy and impact as teams grow.

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Why any fast-growing company should bin the nine-box talent grid

The nine-box talent grid is a flawed, growth-stifling model—I'd take annual appraisals over it any day.

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Attracting Top Talent

Obsessed with talent? A-Players don’t cost more—define them and offer the right benefits, not just higher salaries.

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Attracting Top Talent: A CEO’s Guide for Fast-Growing SMBs and Start-Ups

Think recruitment isn’t for leaders? Think again! Great leaders focus on hiring, coaching, and developing top talent.

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Festive Reading Sorted: 12 Book Recommendations For Your Wishlist

Looking for Christmas reading? Relax, recharge, and explore my top picks for the season. Enjoy!

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