Beyond the money: Post-exit reflections
As a founder, at some point in your journey, you’ll be pondering the notion of an EXIT.
"Who could buy my business?", "how does it all work?",
Why Mediocrity is a Choice and How You Can Opt for Greatness
It’s obviously Olympics time and hopefully you’ve been able to catch some of the worlds-best in action?
Why Growth Isn’t Always Sunshine and Rainbows
There’s a dark side to growth that’s really never discussed, I’ll give it a punt here.
Firstly; growth is great. I’ve experienced more joy, awareness, connection, love and…
Unlocking Success: Are You Wise, Talented, or Skilled?
Before we delve into today’s topic, I wanted to remind you about my new e-book, "The Exit Factor: Sell your company for a life-changing sum". It's packed with insights and…
Not for the Faint-Hearted
I believe in Entrepreneurship. At its core, Entrepreneurship presents the opportunity for freedom. Freedom of choice, freedom from tyranny (a boss), and if you do well -…
My Journey in Business Exits
Have you ever been dazzled by a consultant's pitch, only to be disappointed by the actual service?
About 15 years ago, I was running my first company, Potentia. We had managed to…
Are Your Values Still Serving the Person You Want to Become?
Can you change your values?
My values are consistent, right? Aren’t they formed when I was a kid and don’t change much through life? Not necessarily…
Corporate Karma
You've heard of karma, right? What goes around comes around, you get what you give, you are what you eat...? Well, maybe not the last one, but you get what I mean…
The sum total of your decisions
I’ve struggled with focus for most of my life - perhaps you have too?
To varying degrees over the years, I’ve suffered from shiny object syndrome, and when I heed its
I'm not a Salesman
“I'm a terrible salesman. I couldn’t sell beer to a naval man on shore leave. And what's more, I hate salesmen.” Said a seasoned corporate soldier in a recent conversation with me. He’s looking to re-invent…
Trusting Integrity
Why you can’t trust integrity.
I think about values, probably an unhealthy amount. Why? I believe they're incredibly important; they’re the lens through which we view the world, the basis for our narrative to make sense of it all,…
Doing nothing is a strategy
Doing nothing is a strategy.
Many years ago a friend of mine was in a real pickle with his business and his business partner absolved himself of any…
The difference between being wealthy, and being rich
I used to think that I wanted to achieve wealth. I didn’t, I actually wanted to be rich. Differentiating offered perspective, and it assisted in the pursuit of what I really…