I asked Paula Jandey of Renaissance Tiles, one of my current small business clients to describe her experience: What compelled you to seek out the services of a coach? I felt the need for coaching due to an instability in the economy which as a consequence was flowing on to my business and my personal life as I wanted to have expert guidance on priorities and better management of all areas to ensure that I overcome these difficulties and regain the stability. I also had personal issues which I felt could be helped with guidance also. Where are you finding the most beneficial in our coaching relationship ?     for your business I am finding that a more solid concentration…

I was interviewed recently for the cover story of Human Capital Magazine Issue 7.9 Magazine Editor Iain Hopkins writes…” Di.. has a knack for bringing broad concepts of social change and applying those concepts to the business world. Her excellent book A Climate for Change , uses global warming as the springboard into analysis of what does and does not work in many corporate change initiatives… ” Catch the full story at http://issuu.com/keymedia/docs/ozhc7.9

Babes in Business Suits is the first in a remarkable series by Canadian author and publisher Felicia Pizzonia, celebrating the entrepreneurial success stories of women around the world.   Babes In Business Suits showcases the work and accomplishments of 12 of the world’s top female entrepreneurs – and I have the honour of being the “aussie babe”  featured in the book! All the women featured are from different countries and different backgrounds. We share our success stories, and our trials and tribulations in the hope that you will feel motivated and inspired you to reach out for your goals. If you want to buy a copy before it hits the book stores here in Australia, I have a limited supply…

The esteemed position of corporate  Chief Executive.  With the right occupant, the traditional position of Chief Executive is generally regarded as essential to the continued prosperity and evolution of an organisation.   Or is it? Our leaders and educators, and those that came before them instructed us in how organisations work.   The models and systems we put in place were largely designed for an age in which the orderly production of goods and services was the dominant economic model for an ever-growing consumer market.  Centralised control and authority inside a hierarchy was the primary enabling structure, and the office of the Chief Executive naturally emerged at its apex. However, the industrial age as we knew it has been over for decades with the last 30 years creating a new playing field: Access to information has shifted from the wealthy few to the majority. …