by Natalie | May 7, 2026 | Articles
Developing as a business leaders is rarely one linear journey. We learn in fragments. A difficult customer conversation here. A poor hire there. A cashflow wobble. A negotiation that went badly. A project that drifted. A team member who needed something different...
by Graham DP | Jan 20, 2026 | Articles
When people hear “self-leadership,” it can sound far too broad. In a recent workshop session run by Philippa Richardson, it landed in a very grounded way: Accountability to your own standards (not just the standards you set for others) Self-awareness, how you show up,...
by admin | Jan 13, 2026 | Articles
Twelve months ago, we started with a single, driving question to business leaders: ”What are you doing to develop your future business leaders and successors?” The answers we received were polarising. Business leaders with clear strategies...
by admin | Aug 6, 2025 | Articles
Navigating the Founder’s Shadow Taking over the reins as CEO or MD in a family-owned SME, especially from a founder, is a defining moment in any business leader’s journey. It’s exciting, yes. But it’s also personal, emotionally charged, and...
by admin | Apr 1, 2025 | Articles
Tracking performance is easy; tracking the right performance is what drives real business success. Too often, businesses get lost in a sea of data without focusing on the few Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that truly matter. When used effectively, KPIs aren’t just...
by admin | Apr 1, 2025 | Articles
Stepping into an SME business leadership role isn’t just about gaining a new title; it’s about developing the right mindset, skills, and approach to drive a business forward. It’s about taking on that responsibility for your employees’ incomes and ensuring the...
