What is the difference between mentoring and coaching?
This is a question I am asked a lot. And one which I had to write it about as part of my Masters. I am not surprised clients are unsure as to which they need, and often as Mentors or Coaches we can also be a bit unsure as to what we are providing! So […]
Top 10 tips for making strategy simple
KNOW YOUR PURPOSE Your purpose is your WHY – why does your business exist. This should be a constant in your strategy and should be the ‘north star’ that drives every decision. Purpose can sometimes get mixed up with vision, or mission. Your vision is your long-term goal, dream, picture of what the future looks […]
Tribunals – My Learnings, by Tracy Carpenter, Mint Human Resources
Mint’s world was rocked towards the end of 2021 when we received notification we were being taken to tribunal. We’ve supported clients through the tribunal process but this was different. It was personal. Yes, we’re in the game where this could happen but equally we only ever act on our client’s behalf as a neutral […]
The Little Things by Tracy Carpenter, Mint Human Resources
How do small medium enterprises (SMEs) provide a benefits package which is right for their teams, doesn’t break the bank and helps retain their best talent and why is the right benefits package so important? Is it all about the cash? Working for a company is sometimes just seen as giving over your time and […]
How to be a Strategic Leader
What is Strategy? As you progress in your career you move from being an operational leader to a strategic leader. But the word ‘strategy’ often installs a feeling of fear into many. It may be because it sounds grander than it actually is. In essence a Strategy is having a plan of HOW you are […]
Why you should review your strategy
WHAT IS STRATEGY? A strategy is simply a plan of how you are going to win – in whatever field/industry you are playing in. Winning will mean different things to different business owners. It may mean being the biggest, taking market share from your competitors. It may mean being profitable and sustainable to give you […]
How to Listen
I used to think I was a good listener – however after spending a year studying a counselling qualification I soon realised I was in fact a bad listener! My brain was far too busy formulating my response and I was eager to say my piece – I was not 100% being there for the […]
The Strategy Pyramid
I have been running workshops recently with the amazing Danielle Heward, where we take our delegates through each part of the strategy pyramid. It all starts with your WHY, and this should be a constant in your strategy – it is the reason your business exists. Your purpose may be general in nature or may […]
What hat am I wearing today? by Stewart Harper, Cardno Management Services
For many solo-preneurs, or small business owners, your business and yourself are difficult to distinguish. People come to your business because of what you (personally) offer to them – and of course, that’s probably why you started the business in the first place – to work closely with individuals, and not worry about corporate structures […]
Delivering a Purpose Driven Strategy in a Digital World
I was delighted to work with Danielle Heward of DH Professional Solutions recently, looking at the alignment between Purpose, Strategy and Delivery. Your purpose is the reason WHY your business exists –what problem are you solving? Is your reason for being bigger than just your business by meeting a social need? Consumers increasingly are looking […]