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When I talk strategy with new clients, I often get a nod and a half-hearted, “yes, we’ve got one somewhere…”. 🙄
The truth is, many businesses have a strategy – but it’s sitting in a drawer gathering dust. Or it’s so vague no one knows how to act on it! 🤦♀️ About 6-years ago, a London-based creative agency brought me in to help “sharpen their focus”. They were doing well, but plateauing, left wanting more!
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Do you run a business❓ Are you a leader or a manager❓ Do you want to grow your revenue❓
Start with your people! It sounds simple, and for some, perhaps backwards, but I believe it’s one of the best places to start! 👏 Here’s an example… If there’s one thing I see too often in struggling businesses, it’s over-complication. Leaders sometimes think that the more moving parts they have, the more sophisticated their operation seems. In my experience, it often just creates confusion and stalls growth, especially when there are much simpler ways! 🤷🏼♀️
Take Ellie, the founder of a growing marketing agency in Manchester. When she came to me, she had seven service packages, four different pricing tiers, and a team unclear on which client wanted what. We both agreed it was chaos! 😅 Together, we got stuck in and stripped it all right back. We narrowed her offering to three core services, created a simple onboarding process, and focused her team’s energy on execution rather than endless internal meetings. 🙌 Let’s be honest - running a business isn’t for the faint-hearted. Whether you're growing fast or just trying to keep your head above water, the demands are constant!
Staff, strategy, customers, cashflow… There’s always something pulling your attention. That’s where a Business, Leadership, and Management Coach (like me 👋) can make all the difference! Do not fear, this isn’t about someone swanning in with a clipboard and telling you how to run your business! Far from it, in fact. A good coach works WITH you, not above you. I am there to help you step back, see the bigger picture, and move forward with clarity and confidence. So, how exactly can a coach like me help your business grow and thrive❓ What value can I add to your organisation as your business or leadership and management coach?8/12/2025 Here is a little insight into how I work, who I am, and what I can do to help you…
👍 I am straight talking, and will always share with honesty and empathy what I see and how I think we can improve your business. 👍 As an outsider, I can be objective, zooming out to show you the bigger picture. 👍 I am always willing to go where we need to go to get you where you want to be… If that means exploring aspects of your life outside of business, then I’m here for that. As an entrepreneur, leader, and business owner, I have always found it essential to have a team of loved-ones and professionals around me who offer support, encouragement, and advice whenever I need it.
On my Success Squad, I have: Navigating Success... The Importance of Cashflow Management for Businesses & Organisations20/10/2025 Every part of me believes that the heartbeat of success for any business or organisation is rooted in understanding and managing cashflow!
Regularly assessing cashflow and budgeting based on careful forecasting isn't just good practice, it's the lifeline that sustains and propels businesses forward. Cashflow isn't just about tracking money in and out - it's about foreseeing the tides and currents that affect financial stability. It empowers businesses and organisations to anticipate challenges, seize opportunities, and make informed decisions.. Procrastination is common. In fact, many of my clients arrived with their email inbox overflowing and their desks piled high (literally and figuratively!).
In my experience, leaders that do not keep their focus aligned with their goals are more likely to get lost in work that can be easily delegated, or in tasks that are irrelevant. I would also say that emotional overflow, such as stress or tiredness, as well as not trusting our teams are also common reasons why procrastination takes over! So, how can you stop procrastinating❓ Got a team that’s more “meh” than motivated? Don’t worry - you’re not alone. Motivating a disengaged team can feel like trying to start a car with a dead battery, but I’ve got a step-by-step guide that’ll have them revving their engines in no time. 🚗
This is an area that I often spend a lot of time on with my clients… That’s because, as a leader, your decisions will shape the direction of your business! Making the right call at the right time is critical, and it's important to approach decision-making with both confidence and clarity.
For me, effective decision-making isn't just about choosing the quickest or most convenient option - there’s so much more to it! It’s also about weighing the long-term impacts and aligning your choices with the company’s vision… The vision YOU will have likely set! 🤩 Is this an area you need to work on❓ Would you like to know what I might suggest, if you were one of my clients❓ |
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