Leadership & Development Articles

Christmas is a Fantastic Time to Reflect and Rejuvenate for Real Growth in the New Year

Happy Christmas and a Fantastic New Year Hello, my friends! As we draw close to this festive season, it’s not just a time for celebration and gratitude, it’s also a brilliant opportunity for us to harness the power of reflection and rejuvenation. Christmas is much more than a holiday—it’s a time to pause, recharge, and ignite the spark that fuels our personal and professional growth for the year to come. In the hustle and bustle Read more…

By Andy Walter, ago

Unlock the Power of the Triad of Meaning for a Better Quality of Life

How to Get a Handle on How You Feel About What Happens Every day, we are faced with a multitude of experiences and stimuli, each vying for our attention and interpretation. But what if I told you that the way we interpret our experiences, the meanings we assign to them, can literally transform the quality of our lives? This is the essence of what is called the “Triad of Meaning.” The Triad of Meaning consists Read more…

By Andy Walter, ago

What Small Business Owners Feel Every Day

A Salute to Their Fears, Hopes, and Dreams. Hello everyone, today, I want to dive deep into the world of small business owners, those unsung heroes who dare to dream and are courageous enough to chase those dreams daily. Running a business is not just a profession, often it’s a calling—a powerful force driving these incredible individuals to overcome their fears and to keep pushing forward, even when the odds seem insurmountable. Let’s talk about Read more…

By Andy Walter, ago

How to Get Unstuck When You Can’t See the Clear Path Ahead

A Guide Life is unpredictable, and there are moments when everything feels clouded, and the path forward seems non-existent. We’ve all been there, and it can be frustrating. Yet, overcoming this challenge is not only possible; it’s also a crucial step on the road to success. Embrace a Growth Mindset First, recognise the importance of a growth mindset. This means you have to be willing to learn, adapt, and grow. Being stuck often stems from Read more…

By Andy Walter, ago

Leadership Evolution

Building a Dynamic Team to Support Your Growing Business In the ever-changing world of business ownership, one constant remains: the need for great leadership. As your business grows, it becomes essential to evolve not just your strategies, but your leadership style. This evolution is about more than adapting to change; it’s about thriving through it by building a dynamic team that mirrors your ambition, values, and work ethic. This is no easy task and in Read more…

By Andy Walter, ago

Why It’s Imperative for a Company to Grow

How to get the Support you Need In today’s competitive business landscape, growth isn’t just an option; it’s a necessity. For a company to remain relevant, sustainable, and profitable, it must consistently seek opportunities for expansion and innovation. Growth opens doors to new markets, strengthens customer relationships, and improves overall business performance. But let’s face it, the journey of growth is challenging. That’s where the power of a coach can be transformational for business owners Read more…

By Andy Walter, ago

The World is Weirder Than You Think.

Trees eat fish…. Let’s explore surprising natural phenomena and how it can challenge your beliefs for personal growth. In the world around us, surprises await that can challenge your established beliefs and deepen your understanding. Consider the fascinating revelations that black bears can be white, whales have vestigial hooves, and trees can “eat” fish. These discoveries not only pique our curiosity but also demonstrate the profound benefits of questioning your existing knowledge and embracing new Read more…

By Andy Walter, ago

The Importance of Question Focus in High-Value Sales

SPIN Selling I was reminded the other day about some friends called Why, What, When, How, Where and Who, and they are helpful and in low value sales how many of them you ask can be highly effective, at the same time according to the research done by Neil Rackham’s  for his book SPIN Selling, the number of open-ended questions asked by sales representatives doesn’t make a difference in their closing rates. Instead, Rackham found that successful Read more…

By Andy Walter, ago

Who Benefits the Most?

Delivering Value to Those That Strive to Be Better and Achieve More I thought this week that I would attempt to explain why I post a free article pretty much every week, who the articles are aimed and what is in it for me. I should start out by saying that I am driven by a passion to help more and more people to become better at leading and managing their businesses so that they Read more…

By Andy Walter, ago

The Hidden Dangers of Being Nice

How It May Hinder Those You Aim to Help While being nice is often seen as a desirable trait and many of us aspire to it, there is a surprising downside when it becomes excessive. Being nice, rather than kind just for the sake of being nice, or in an attempt to make others like you can do more harm than good, particularly when it comes to helping others. In this article, we’ll explore the Read more…

By Andy Walter, ago