2020 gave us the opportunity to crystalise our vision. Sure, there were many changes. However, our vision, our lenses were enabled by our own mindset and the story we allowed ourselves to believe.

2020WON is the year to bring it all together: that thought, that concept, that dream – You own it ALL. Taking that first step is what counts.

Invest in the right people to guide you – not those who have their own interests at heart. You will gain the most when you are stretched but still supported. When you are guided through fear to dig deep. When someone navigates you on YOUR path (not theirs).

When we can see others behave in a certain way - we know what we too can do to achieve the same outcome – I call that “creating a path so that others can follow”. In many ways what I have been endeavouring to do is “TO SHOW” them how they too can follow a path that will enable them to achieve the same things. Once a path is created, it enables others to follow.

Anti-fragility looks at how we can thrive and benefit from being exposed to volatility, disorder, and uncertainty. It is beyond “robustness” and “resilience”. Resilience in many ways is about “staying the same or resisting shock” according to Taleb, whereas anti-fragility enables you to get better – to be stronger as a result.

Education creates a platform where patterns and behaviours are reaffirmed and, as we all know, this is partially because schools, universities need to create an environment that enables theory to be taught so that a broad group of people with different learning styles and abilities can move through a process learning different subjects -usually of historical nature.

What is the difference between Successful people and those who want to be successful? This has been a question pondered time after time and you might just be surprised with what the real answer is.

2020 has been the launch pad that we all needed. It is still the beginning of a new decade – a stage of a huge shift in mindset and achieving personal goals. Reach out, be inspired and be prepared to leap to where you want to be

The impact of this year I am sure will play out for years to come and, even though how we have experienced it might still be unclear, like anything, when we look back we can reflect and move forward taking with us some key learnings.

Like everyone else, they want to be heard. They want to be allowed to share their voice and NO they don’t want to work a 70hr week – who does?

One of the key factors when looking at starting a Small Business or even a side hustle is to take the time to look at yourself so that you gain a better understanding of who you are. Whilst that may seem odd- because of course, you know who you are, it is important to actually stop and think about what makes you tick.

Everybody is passionate about their ideas in the beginning. And while this bucket of energy and enthusiasm is essential in speeding you through a hard week, passion alone will not provide the scaffolding a successful small business or side hustle demands. No, it’s not enough to be passionate. Above all, you must be honest.

Whilst starting your business will bring about excitement, this might also come with a healthy dose of anxiety. Making sure your business is compliant isn’t that hard so, to get you started, here are some tips that will help you and your business get on track with their compliance plan.

Let’s be honest, it’s probably time to refresh your business plan. In fact, even if the end goal has not changed, taking the time to refocus and plan ahead is guaranteed to be a valuable exercise. The reality is, it doesn’t have to be difficult or boring!

While setting up a small business may bring your dreams alive, get your juices flowing, energise you and put in place your passion and commitment to serve others, having a vision and being armed with a few key strategies will help grow your chances.

Prompted by COVID-19, the “stay at home” orders have created some challenges for managers and HR, at a time when many companies were implementing remote work policies for the first time. For some, this is the first time they will be managing remote employees – creating uncertainty on how to navigate and maintain both productivity and engagement.

As businesses and the wider community embrace the uncertainty that is inherent with living with COVID 19, you may begin to wonder whether now is the right time to start a business.

To be a successful entrepreneur, you need to be prepared to invest in your success upfront. Embrace change as an integral part of your strategy and always ask yourself “who else” you need on your team and “what else” you should be considering.

Our actions today will determine our future so let's look inwards and identify how we can be part of the change we so desperately want to see in others. Look past the KPIs and recognise your people.

Have you ever looked at the impact language has on you?

As consultants, we can leave those around us in a better place when we say goodbye, compared to when we first met them, emotionally and in business. Although it’s not a precise plan - and it shouldn’t be, as every client is different - it is a call to action for those of us who recognise the truth behind what we do.