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If I could sit down with my younger self today, I wouldn’t start with advice. I’d probably start by listening — to the ambition, the urgency, the desire to move fast, and the quiet fear of falling behind. Back then, everything felt like it needed to happen quickly. Career progression. Titles. Income. Recognition. Certainty. What I didn’t realise then was how much of life and business is shaped not by speed — but by judgment. On Career Choices: Progress Isn’t Always Upward Whe

Digital transformation is often treated as a technical exercise. New systems. New tools. New dashboards. New workflows. But after working in people-heavy businesses for years, I’ve noticed something important: Digital transformation only works when the owner’s thinking evolves alongside it. Otherwise, technology simply accelerates old problems. Why Digital Transformation Often Feels Disappointing Many businesses invest heavily in systems expecting relief. Instead, they experi

For many organisations, digital transformation still starts with the same question: “How much cost can we take out?” While efficiency matters, reducing digital transformation to cost cutting alone is a missed opportunity. True digital transformation isn’t about doing the same things cheaper. It’s about  doing the right things better — and unlocking new possibilities. Businesses that rethink their digital journey through this lens don’t just survive change. They position thems

Businesses today face rapid change, tighter budgets, and increasing complexity. Hiring a full-time C-suite or senior leader isn’t always practical — or necessary. Fractional leadership allows businesses to: access senior-level thinking without long-term overheads make better strategic decisions during critical growth or transition phases move faster without committing to permanent headcount bring objectivity into leadership discussions strengthen teams without disrupting exis

Many recruitment consultants feel stuck at some point in their careers — struggling with closures, inconsistent earnings, fee pressure, candidate behaviour, or simply losing confidence in their ability to perform. And while the industry has changed dramatically, the support structures for consultants have not. This is why specialised coaching and mentoring for recruitment consultants is becoming more essential than ever. But many consultants still ask me: “What exactly happen

The recruitment industry has changed dramatically over the last few years — faster than many consultants and agencies were prepared for. Markets have shifted, candidate behaviour has evolved, and client expectations have risen sharply. And while many consultants work harder than ever, they still face the same painful challenges: Clients bargaining for lower placement fees Candidates ghosting at every stage Decreasing closure rates Difficulty finding the right talent Work-life

Over the years, I’ve met many professionals who tell me they want a  better career . A better title, a better salary, a better workplace, a better boss. But after countless conversations, one thing has become clear to me: A better career doesn’t create a better life. A better life creates a better career. We often get this the other way around — thinking success will fix everything. But real, long-term career growth starts from somewhere much deeper:  who we are ,  why we wak

We’ve all heard the term  “Work-Life Balance.”  It’s one of the hottest topics debated in recent years, especially as younger generations demand more of it from their employers. But let’s take a step back. Are we really spending  too many hours  at work? Think about it: each of us has 168 hours in a week. If you work a standard 44-hour week (8 hours a day, 5 days a week), that’s only about  26% of your time . Even for someone clocking 12-hour days, that adds up to around  33%