by Deb Johnstone | Feb 27, 2024 | Uncategorised |
Have you ever walked into a business or store and been greeted with a uniform “Can I help you?” You can see them out of the corner of your eye pretending to be busy. It feels like they are just doing a job and waiting to pounce. “Sales” is an important part of...
by Deb Johnstone | Jan 26, 2024 | Uncategorised |
Each January there seems to be much talk about setting a goal or a new year’s resolution. There is often a big hoo ha about which is best, but we do know that both encourage growth in our lives, businesses or careers. However, there are times when goals or new...
by Deb Johnstone | Dec 17, 2023 | Uncategorised |
Cyclones are a natural weather pattern here in Tropical Far North Queensland, Australia where I live. And because they are natural it’s a challenge we are pretty comfortable with preparing for during our wet season. However sitting waiting for a cyclone to pass in...
by Deb Johnstone | Oct 6, 2023 | Uncategorised |
As a mother of adult sons, one of the greatest lessons I have learned was the art of letting go. Having coached many women in the same situation, I also know I am not alone. And on reflection this is very much the same as birthing and growing a business. When we have...
by Deb Johnstone | Sep 7, 2023 | Uncategorised |
Self sabotage is often talked about as if it’s something outside of our control. Patterns like procrastination, distraction, giving up too early, delaying starting are all seen as self sabotaging behaviour. Patterns like these are sometimes portrayed as quite complex;...
