My Dad Spoilt Any Chance of My Rags to Riches Story
…but he remains the number-one inspiration in my Why I do what I do. How many Rags-To-Riches stories have you read? Who does not love the storyline where poor Cinderella becomes the victor of her circumstances and finds success regardless of her situation? This has always been a winning narrative. Thanks to my Dad, this…
Are you going on holiday, with no planned destination?
The basics of Finding you Why Imagine you are climbing into your car. The family’s already waiting for you. Bags are packed. Snacks are ready for munching away. And yes, you have a whole flask of freshly brewed coffee waiting for your first sip. The only question is …. where are you going? You never…
The Journey to Rediscover your Business Adventure Starts Here
Have you ever woken up in the morning … lying in bed …. eyes still closed …. and the first thing you can think of is: “Oh shit, I have screwed up!! Again!!” If you have experienced this feeling before, you are definitely not alone. I have most certainly experienced this ‘oh shit’ moment many…
Trick or Treat? Using NLP in Marketing Your Business
“It’s all in your mind.” “Stop daydreaming.” How many times have you heard these phrases? Mostly with a negative connotation. I have recently revised all my NLP textbooks and guides from my business coaching days and fell in love with the subject of NLP all over again. The benefits of incorporating NLP into your Marketing…
Entrepreneur Depression in South Africa: Speak Up or Sit Down
Mental Health Issues of Our Entrepreneurs Under the Spotlight When last have you heard the Braaivleis Fire conversation revolving around entrepreneur depression in South Africa? The chances of that happening are probably slimmer than dreaming about your son playing chess instead of rugby! Entrepreneur depression is simply a subject that very few people want to…
Finding your Why in Business
Step 1 in your Roadmap to Business Adventures Do you know WHY you are in business? Do you have an ‘I want to change the world’ answer, or is your number one focus, like most people, to make money? To pay the bills and to put the kids through school and varsity. The reality is…
You don’t have to be crazy to be an entrepreneur, but it helps!
Why the world needs a limited amount of crazy entrepreneurs When last have you been called crazy? My most recent claim to fame came over the weekend, doing Check Point Duty for Ultra Trail Drakensberg at 2432m altitude on Khanti Ridge. “Crazy Women,” was the remark that came from one of the competitors of the…
Saying no when you want to scream YES!
Why target market segmentation is crucial for an entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, I’ve learned that the journey of growing a business is much like crafting a masterpiece. It requires focus, agility, and sometimes, the hardest lesson of all: the art of saying no. Saying ‘No’ when you can get a sale does not make sense….
Why should I reinvent myself as a 50Plus Entrepreneur?
“Why should I reinvent myself as a 50Plus Entrepreneur?” Why not? The beauty of being a 50Plusser is that you can do the hell what you want. Or at least that is what we say while the Chardonnay is flowing! The challenge comes when the wine has stopped flowing and you wake up the next…
5 Steps to Find Your WHY as a 50Plus Entrepreneur
So you have already decided to reinvent yourself as a 50Plus Entrepreneur. After all, time is ticking and you do not want many more oh-shit mornings happening to you! But as a person with lots of experience under the belt, you know by now that if you do not plan it, it will never happen….
