Why some staff WILL leave you
It’s not always for the right reason but sometimes no matter what you do, it’s inevitable. Working conditions, salary level, conflict among staff, moving to a new location, career progression not available, head-hunted, recognition and reward above salary, lack of autonomy, respect and more could be sited as reasons. As a small business owner, management, […]
It’s not about the money!
What makes for a good work environment. There are a whole series of factors. The physical working environment, leadership behaviour, open communication, team work, recognition, reward, continuous professional development & education and more. But be very clear: It is about the money too! If a potential candidate states it’s not about the money, then pay […]
Hospitality one day, guiding financial futures the next!
Want to learn from a successful career transition to financial planning? I recently sat with someone who chose to transition from another industry and pursue a career in financial planning. Having been successful in running businesses for 11 years, he started a journey of investigation, made the decision to complete the Advanced Diploma of Financial […]
Two important questions about your job!
Two important questions about your job! Am I adding value? Do I feel valued? A business leader of a large listed entity recently shared with me: “over the last 22 years, these are the questions I regularly asks myself about the role I perform”. By asking these two questions on a periodic basis, he has […]
True Giving — A Marketing Segue
Those with children understand there’s a need to be selfless. That doesn’t mean we always achieve selflessness! True giving is where there is no expectation of anything in return. Damn it’s hard work being human. When marketing a “for profit” business, the lines are always blurred. The book Jab Jab Jab Right Hook by Gary Vaynerchuk is […]
Give yourself an uppercut
Yes, that’s right. Give yourself an uppercut every now and then. Was at a boxing session doing fast uppercuts leaning over the pads with a partner . I was tired and losing focus. One slip and that’s exactly what could have happened! We may get ahead of ourselves from time to time. We can get tired […]
Are you truly capable of screening future employees?
Please explain? When interviewing candidates as an employer in the financial planning industry, your recruitment questioning & process should be no different to the framework of your client fact find in a financial planning interview. As a potential candidate, be prepared to answer insightful follow up questions that truly get to the bottom of your […]
Discovering your Strengths — what makes you stand out from others?
Discovering your Strengths — what makes you stand out from others? Finding a job you’re passionate about isn’t always easy. We often hear that when it comes to being successful & feeling a sense of fulfillment in life ‘follow your passion & you’ll never work a day in your life’. But before you can follow your passion, […]
The Power of the Word
The Power of the Word Can a single word make a difference? Research reveals a single word makes all the difference. Kevin Lee in SocialBuffer, highlights, “you likely know inherently that specific words matter. You click on a headline because a single word strikes you. You click a signup button because a word creates an emotion”. Whether you […]
Selling a dummy!
Selling a dummy! Selling the dummy on a rugby field can work a treat, doing it to a potential quality employee will feel like you’ve been blindsided by a flanker! Too often we meet both business owners and candidates who have a challenging story to tell about why a new employment relationship didn’t work out […]
