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They’re Not Ready (WT807)
This week I wanted to scream. I’d been talking with some business owners about the next Leading Yourself and Leading Others experience, coming up in February 2026. “They’re not ready”, they kept telling me, referring to their team members. I was so frustrated because I’ve seen the transformation in people who were “not ready” and who absolutely did not want to do the leadership training and yet they did. The frustration comes from knowing what is possible for people and not being able to help them see it. I’m guilty of it myself. Years ago, my mother and father arrived one weekend with a...
The Two Currencies (WT806)
This week’s thought was inspired by a friend and colleague of mine – Robyn Gray. Thank you Robyn. Robyn and I were catching up this week. Robyn lives in Victoria so that means we either What’s App or call each other. This week she shared a video with me that she had prepared for one of her clients. I loved the message so much, I want to share it with you. Robyn is an amazing coach, helping businesses with their sales strategies and conversation scripting etc. as well as coaching people to success by focusing on improving their mindset. In the video she mentioned to her client that there are...
Don’t Quit Today (WT805)
“I just feel like quitting Shirl,” she said, wiping the tears away. “I’ve had enough. I’m over it.” “I’ve put so much work into this and my creativity is being squashed. I’m at the point where I just can’t be bothered.” Ever feel like this? If so, here are a few mindset tips to help: Remember, some days just feel heavier than others. On those days, quitting can feel like the quickest way to stop the pain. But most of the time, we don’t want to quit the goal. We just want the negative feelings to go away. Years ago, I attended a couple of Vipassana meditation retreats. One of the things we...
It’s A Thin Line (WT804)
This week I was talking with a colleague about giving feedback to employees. As he was telling me about his recent success with coaching an employee, I agreed it’s a thin line between feedback that feels like a threat and feedback that feels like support. “Do this or you’re fired” shuts people down. It triggers fear. It builds walls. It hurts trust. Versus, “We’re investing in you because we see your potential.” This opens people up. It builds confidence. It grows trust. As we discussed the options, we agreed, both messages talk about change. Both messages ask for improvement but they land...
I Can’t Do It By Myself (WT803)
When I’m running the Reset Your Mindset 2 hour presentation, I ask participants to imagine that their goal is to lose weight and then I say, “If I was to watch you eat for a week, do you think your eating habits would improve? If all I did was watch you?” “Yes, of course”, they reply. The reason for this is accountability. It’s one of the reasons we work with coaches. Sometimes they don’t have to do anything other than observe us to make a difference. So why am I telling you this? Yesterday I went to see a dietitian. I finally accepted the fact that I can’t do it by myself. I have a...
An Eye For Detail – NOT (WT802)
I would be one of the first people to say “I love ChatGPT” and all the other AI apps that can help us improve what we do and be more efficient. What I don’t love is how little attention people pay to removing the tell-tale signs that you’ve used ChatGPT or Co-Pilot or other. Here’s what I mean – I received an email this week that was very nicely written. It brought a smile to my face as I read the words, until I got to the end. There was a line underneath the last paragraph and words along the lines of “If you like, I can add more emotion to make it sound more appealing?” I’d been “chatted”....
Save YourSelf Time Energy Money (WT801)
The past few weeks we’ve been focusing on improving systems and streamlining operations. Yesterday we ran the 1 day workshop “Get it Done” and we did. Participants received a 34 page manual so they could work on their business operations and complete the activities. At the end of the day they walked away with not only knowledge about what to do and how to do it, they also got it done. They worked on mapping the processes of their business, determining the roles they need, developing Key Performance Indicators and Key Behaviour Indicators for the roles and of course, documented some...
The Tug Of War Within (WT800)
Yesterday I presented a 2 hour free online training, “Systemise Your Business – Accelerate Your Success”. One of the blockages leaders face is not having developed a leadership mindset, so we looked at how we can change this. Question for you, have you ever wanted something and felt completely stuck because something felt like it was in the way? Maybe you want to grow your business but not having enough people is in the way.Maybe you want to earn more but not having enough time is in the way. That’s a conflicted value — when you want something but you feel like something else is in the way....
My First Goal (WT799)
https://vimeo.com/1127004993?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci On Wednesday this week, we celebrated 19 years in business. Woohoo! Reflecting back over the years, I recalled my first goal was to still be in business after 1 year. When I made it to one year, the next goal was to make it to 5 years. Sadly, achieving this goal was against the odds. When 5 years came, I set the goal for 10, then 15 and now at 19 years, my goal is to make 20 years. It all started by working with a friend to help her document her procedures, a bonus was her getting an extra day a month in time. I was hooked. I loved...
The Force of Habit (WT798)
This week I went for my regular mammogram.The instructions were clear — no deodorant. I knew this.I showered, dried myself and then, without a single conscious thought, I reached for the deodorant and applied it. “DOH!”I had to wash it off again. The force of habit took over. It reminded me of something a long-term client said recently: “It’s good to do a refresher with you, Shirley. It’s so easy to slip back into old habits, even though we know a better way.” It’s true. Neuroscience tells us that habits live deep in the brain’s basal ganglia, where automatic routines are stored. Once...