Author: Jon Minchin

It’s been a really tough year to lead a business. As leaders we expect to face problems and hurdles, but 2020 has thrown up more than most and in the most unexpected ways.

Ever felt like that next podcast, blog, book, YouTube video or online course is going to give you THE insight that you’ve been missing all this time, only to consume the material and still be left feeling like you’re missing it?

Leaving a large corporate multinational business and moving into small (in comparison) business consultancy has been stretching but in the most positive way.

Fifty years is a long time to work. I’m only eight years in but I’ve noticed that there is a trend to the decisions I make and those around me are making.

It’s a wonderful idea, to work on the business, rather than in it. Idealistic maybe. However, it can be the difference between you heading home and getting time with the kids or you still powering on through at 11pm.

Two Days. It’s not a lot of time to make life changing decisions, but working on your business – rather than just surviving inside it – is a rare luxury.

Every time we run an event like our recent study trip to Berlin a key piece of feedback is that there always needs to be time to distil and process the insights.

It’s been a hugely insightful couple of days and the hospitality of our hosts has been very generous.

Four of the most recognised creative & tech companies in Berlin generously open up their doors so we can listen, learn, interact and ultimately impact the way we all do life & run our businesses.

Ten or fifteen years ago the idea of using “coaching” in organisations was still seen as a bit faddy. The reality in 2017 is very different.