by Brook McCarthy | Sep 17, 2015 | Entrepreneurism, Money
Before you hire a business coach, know that there are only two things they’re good for. Business coaches are great for motivating people to get on and work hard at their businesses. A business coach can be hugely encouraging, energising you to power through a to-do...
by Brook McCarthy | Aug 6, 2015 | Entrepreneurism
Business case study of Ann Marie Johnston, a marketing professional and yoga teacher who engaged me as her business coach while in the start-up phase of YogaMate, a new digital resource (website and app) for yoga professionals and their students. “As a sole...
by Brook McCarthy | Jul 16, 2015 | Creativity, Entrepreneurism, Money
Publishing your sales page for a digital product before you actually create it makes smart business sense. It’s particularly relevant to self-employed and small business owners simply because we don’t have the resources to dedicate to creating digital products and the...
by Brook McCarthy | Jun 15, 2015 | Entrepreneurism, Thought leadership
Exercise and I have a vexed relationship. I don’t like to sweat and when my heart-rate rises, I’m sure it’s bad for me and I slow down immediately. Now I’m on the wrong side of 30, my vanity is flourishing and I’ve joined the gym. Walking through it during a busy...
by Brook McCarthy | May 12, 2015 | Branding, Entrepreneurism
Many of us have a vexed relationship with our business competitors, whether or not we actually know them. With one eye trained on our competitors, stalking them online or listening out for gossip from mutual acquaintances, it’s exhausting business. For many, it’s not...
by Brook McCarthy | Feb 26, 2015 | Communication, Entrepreneurism
Some years ago, I moved from Sydney to Melbourne in pursuit of a guy who was a terrific flirt. After surprising him with my interstate move, he invited me to his place for dinner. While dinner was cooking, he pulled out the guitar and sang me a Tom Waits song. If it...