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Even coaches need coaches

March 31, 2016

I like to consider myself a runner. Not a very good runner, I am a realist, but a person who enjoys the freedom of being able to go for a run. I started off with a simple objective, I wanted to get...


The dirty little secret of goal setting

February 16, 2016

The need for instant gratification, I believe has become our worst enemy in the goal setting department. Consciously or subconsciously,  we tend to expect for change to take place overnig...


Strengths first, skills second

January 25, 2016

When last did you check that the skills you possess are the skills you are utilising in your current job? Or, are you winging your way through your daily tasks with a very basic skill set and wonde...



How good was your year?

December 22, 2015

A common practise for many of us at this time of the year is to reflect on the year’s past achievements, wins and challenges, and then to set goals and plan for the year ahead. An unfort...


Carpets or spider’s webs?

November 23, 2015

Why is it so common that people don’t prepare themselves for the worst? They would rather brush the idea of their life, goals or projects going wrong under the carpet and think ...


Are your tasks rocks, stones or sand?

November 12, 2015

Many of us are faced with having far too many tasks on our to-do lists. To combat this feeling we either launch ourselves into overdrive and start chasing our tails to get everything done or w...


Taking back control

October 23, 2015

Many years ago someone taught me that of the 4 key management functions of planning, organising, leading and control, the weakest function was in fact control. Apparently we are on average ve...