Some business decisions cost more than the number written on the cheque. You hire the wrong person and spend months carrying the salary while trying to make the role work. You reduce your price to win more business, then discover you are busier but making less money. You invest in equipment, property or expansion, only
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When to hire a business coach is one of the most important decisions a business owner will ever make. Yet most people get it wrong. They wait. They wait until revenue drops.They wait until their best employee leaves.They wait until they are overwhelmed, exhausted, and questioning whether the business is even worth it. By the
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In Guyana today, I’m seeing more and more business owners catching on to the idea that business coaching is a real competitive advantage. And that’s a great thing. It shows that our entrepreneurs are thinking beyond day-to-day operations and are starting to focus on strategy, systems, and leadership. With that growing awareness comes a serious
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I’ve often said that life is a mirror; and the longer I lead and build, the more I see how true that really is. Everything I encounter in business seems to echo back something deeper about the work we’re doing and the choices we’re making. Today was a good example. I heard about marketing stress.
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In our 20s and 30s, many driven professionals focus intensely on career building. We put in the hours, chase stability, and pursue growth relentlessly. That’s admirable and often necessary. Let’s not fool ourselves: while we accumulate success, we sometimes leave something even more valuable behind. Time. Time with our families. With our friends. With ourselves.
Redefining Success: Why High Performers Must Master Relationships, Not Just Results Read More »
At a recent social event, I was chatting with someone—naturally, about business. Because, let’s be honest, as a business coach, that’s pretty much all I think about. We covered the essentials: hiring, leadership, marketing, sales, financials, and the mechanics of how a business truly operates. I gave him a few starting points, knowing he wasn’t
The Business Game: Why a Coach Knows More About Your Business Than You Do Read More »
Why Do Businesses Pay to Be Part of an Organization? When businesses and professionals join an organization, they expect value in return. They are not just paying for a name on a membership list—they are investing in a platform that should inform, consult, and support them. However, when organizations fail to deliver on these responsibilities,
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As Guyanese businesses look towards growth and expansion, our neighbor Suriname presents a compelling opportunity. The Suriname Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC)’s International Business Conference, taking place from February 4-6, 2025, offers a prime platform to explore this potential. Here are 20 compelling reasons why Guyanese companies should consider expanding into Suriname: Geographic & Logistical
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In the world of business, patterns exist—predictable, repeatable patterns. Yet, they’re often invisible to those entrenched in the daily grind. You may find yourself lost among the trees, unable to see the forest. That’s where coaching becomes transformative. As George Santayana aptly said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” The
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I recently engaged in a 1-2-1 meeting where our dialogue naturally gravitated towards the intricacies of business. Amidst our discussion, the question surfaced: who do you trust with your entrepreneurial triumphs and tribulations? In response, I suggested considering one’s spouse. Shockingly, the gentleman recoiled, expressing apprehension about confiding in his partner. His fear? That divulging
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