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From Fragile to Agile: Cultivating Business Resilience in a Volatile World
Recent years have set off alarm bells that continue to echo through the corridors of businesses worldwide. From 2020's COVID-19 pandemic, through to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and the accompanying seismic shocks to the global economy and stock markets,...
Riding the Wave of AI with ChatGPT: A Transformative Chapter in Entrepreneurship
Being an entrepreneur is like being a surfer in an ocean of technology. Success doesn't just come from catching a wave, but from knowing the right wave to ride. The tech world is full of waves - some peak and vanish as quickly as they appeared, turning out to be mere...
Triathlon & Business: Synergies for Success
Combining three disciplines in one race is a significant challenge for many, regardless of the distance. We, as business people, enjoy challenges because they push us out of our comfort zone and help us grow. Triathlon is versatile and demanding, which is why it...
Facing the Elephant in the Room: Your E*** Strategy Can’t Wait!
When I started as an entrepreneur, my focus was on the present. I was caught up in the day-to-day tasks of running a business. Every day was about solving problems, growing, getting new clients, improving operations, and managing the team. And then, one day, I faced a...
Cultural Incompatibility as a Key Factor in M&A Failures
Do you know how many M&As fail due to cultural differences? Often when we hear of merger and acquisition (M&A) failures, we tend to think of big corporations, such as Amazon and Whole Foods, Word Perfect and Novell, and AOL and Time Warner. However, many...
Employees’ mental health – whose responsibility is it?
A busy life. This is what most of us face nowadays. There seems to be an overall pressure to achieve more and faster than before. The pandemic has made the problem even greater, because our lives have not only become busier, but also more chaotic and physically...
Values aren’t as crucial as we think
You've probably come across organisational values listed on websites or office walls of companies. Perhaps your organisation has them too. Do they work? Or to put it differently, why were they revealed in the first place? I would guess that, in most cases, it's done...
Unlock Your Company’s Superpower: How Entrepreneurs Can Achieve Competitive Advantage
Every superhero has their unique superpower, and so should your company. In the competitive world of business, it's essential to develop a unique skill that sets you apart from the rest. In a previous post inspired by a McKinsey article, I already showed how a single...
Unlocking the potential of your team: Understanding employee perspectives and creating clarity
As a business coach, I've observed that many business owners, CEOs, managers, and team leaders often face challenges with team members who aren't performing at their best. One of the primary reasons behind this is a lack of clarity in expectations, limited guidance,...