The beginning of a new year is often filled with great optimism, big plans, bravado and the obligatory new year’s resolutions. Where we are surrounded with positive energy and “can do” attitud...

One of the most common reasons why some people don’t succeed in achieving their goals is that deep down inside they are telling themselves “I can’t do it”. People can be their own worst enemie...

Over the years I have heard some rather interesting interpretations of what some people think coaching is and who would require the services of a coach. My favourite one is, “You only need a coach ...

A couple of weeks ago I attended a Leadership seminar and one of the speakers was Jimi Hunt. Besides being responsible for constructing the worlds biggest water slide, sailing a lilo down the ...

I’m going to assume that losing the use of your mobile phone would be most people’s worst nightmare. Probably for some more than others, depending on how attached you are to it or how much you...

Begin with the end in mind – One of my favourite habits from Steven Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. At the beginning of any goal-setting process it is suggested to start with...

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...

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...