Pinocchio Syndrome and the Introvert
Once upon a time, there was a girl who could only speak the truth. Her schoolmates called her “The Blunt Witch” because she could always be relied on to tell you exactly how things were. No compliments, no embellishments, no high-EQ spin on negative situations. She had no choice. She
Are you brave enough to change?
When CEOs and their teams fail to fully commit to change, change fails. As I saw with the board-breaking exercise, it requires a kind of in-the-moment bravery, a willingness to let go of your timid interior monologue (What if it I fail? What if this isn’t the right thing to
Do you find yourself constantly harking back to the past? I have done the same, especially when I’m trying to escape from pressing problems. Going back in time and using your 20/20 hindsight to prevent mistakes and tragedies from happening – isn’t that a superpower worth having? “If I had
The secret solution to the introvert’s dilemma
My heart goes out to every person who has told me this or something similar. “I struggle to promote myself, even though I’m really good at what I do.” “I’m naturally shy and I find it hard to talk to people.” “I avoid running events / starting my own community
How many times today have you started on an important or urgent task, and ended up watching Netflix or hanging out the laundry? The joys of working from home are many, but so are the perils. We tend to over-rely on self-discipline, motivation, and willpower to push through to completion.
Lenten Reflections for the Christian Entrepreneur
As we move through the Lenten season towards its culmination in the death and resurrection of Jesus, this is also a good time to pause and consider how our business reflects our values and aspirations as believers. A Time to Reflect: In our haste to always be doing, we often
It is officially Autumn here in Australia. It’s my favourite season – I love the reds, oranges, and yellows as trees automatically change colour, the gradual shedding of leaves, and the cooler weather means I can bring out my leather jacket. You and I go through seasons too. Some of
Why SMART goals don’t work for me anymore
Reading my children’s college newsletter last night, I was thrilled to see that there were resources for goal setting to help senior school students make the most of their academic year. On looking closely at the information, I realized that they were advocating SMART goals. There was the usual breakdown
I have my business coach Thea Orozco to thank for explaining the concept of the pivot to me recently. To quote the Financial Times, when used in relation to entrepreneurship, a pivot describes the twists and turns that most start-ups go through to find the right customer, value proposition, and positioning. The
