I’ve done many things in IT in my 30-year career, but out of everything, it has constantly been unlocking the value of a company’s data. That has proven to be the most transformational. I’ve consolidated the infrastructures – applications, networks, phone systems, mail platforms, and more – of companies that have grown by merger and […]

As a business owner or leader, having a clear vision and answering all the big questions is vital, such as your business’s core focus, values, marketing plan, and short- and long-term goals. However, are your processes efficient and scalable? Can they deliver your strategy? Is the technology in place adequate? Having a clear vision and […]

You want a kick ass website designed to articulate your strategy leaving your customers knowing exactly what you are all about AND satisfied after visiting it, but don’t know where to start? Read on. If you’ve ever jumped onto a website, found exactly what you were looking for and even gone as far as to […]

You want to create content that counts but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered. French philosopher and writer Voltaire once said, “The secret of being boring is to say everything”. In other words, say too much and nobody will listen. It becomes noise. At least that is my take on it. I […]

Let’s talk cake. It’s your job to organise the cake for a big birthday. For that big moment, the singalong, the candle, the celebration. It’s a big deal. You got the name of a great baker, with amazing recipes, from a trusted friend. You & the baker chatted about cake flavours, fondants, toppings & how […]

Here are four common strategy mistakes that I have observed over the years. But first, a word about strategy…and trifles. Many people think of a strategy as being an all-encompassing document with broad strategic objectives, loaded with buzzwords and lacking in detail. A good strategy should be like a trifle – layers of detail building […]

The importance of a clearly defined business strategy  The importance of a clearly defined AND executable business strategy has been the subject of many textbooks and university courses. What follows strategy setting is where many companies fall short. Strategy execution and culture alignment are just a few areas where companies fail.  The success rate of […]

Thank you Pamela Caldwell and Georgie Hubbard for having me on the Sisterhood club podcast – I had a great time sharing my story with you and your listeners. Related Posts I have a dream… The world is on fire. We have arrived in 2020 with a confusing unraveling of what it feels like to […]

The past few weeks I have been reflecting and speaking to a few of my colleagues and friends about the impact toxic cultures in companies can have  on people’s mental health, motivation (or lack of) and ultimately the bottom line. More specifically – the superficial actions that some leaders take to address employee dissatisfaction and […]

When leading ourselves, others and our businesses, how can we better live our purpose and values? Clear the path to choose whats right over what’s easy.