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The Power of Core Purpose

Over the years, we’ve worked with countless mid-market businesses, each with unique challenges, goals, and strategies. One common thread we’ve found is that many organisations struggle with defining the very reason they exist. Time and time again, when we ask business leaders about their core purpose, we get answers focused on profit or market share. … Continue reading

Culture Eats Strategy For Breakfast.

You’ve likely heard the phrase “culture eats strategy for breakfast.” It is a popular phrase, often thrown around without careful consideration. I've heard various interpretations of this phrase throughout the years, frequently from those lacking a clear company strategy. The quote is often misunderstood and misused to overlook the importance of strategy. The reality is … Continue reading

From Strength to Strategic Advantage: Your Core Competencies

I've spent many years working with mid-sized businesses, and one of the common challenges I see is a lack of clarity around their core competencies. Identifying, understanding, and leveraging your organisation’s core competencies is essential to gaining a lasting competitive advantage in the marketplace. A lot of mid-market companies may think they know their core … Continue reading

Navigating Strategy Challenges for Sustainable Business Growth

In my work with mid-market companies across New Zealand and Australia, I am often asked to help solve problems related to business strategy. Through my experience, I've identified three common frustrations that mid-market business leaders typically experience. These include: Lack of Alignment with Vision and Strategy: One of the most common concerns encountered is when … Continue reading

Have You Set Your BHAG?

You would be surprised by the number of organisations that do not know where they want to be in the next 10 – 20 years. Without this clarity, how do you know whether the actions you are executing right now are right for the long term? Do you know whether you are being reactionary? Or … Continue reading

Have You Found Your Hedgehog?

Having worked side-by-side with some of New Zealand’s top mid-market firms, I have encountered many business leaders in need of expert advice and support. When we start working together, one of the first things we tackle is the Hedgehog Concept – even before setting a Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG). You must understand the Hedgehog … Continue reading

Radical Alignment to a Core Strategy

As a Senior Certified Gravitas Impact Business Coach, I have worked with many mid-size companies to maximise their growth opportunities and become market leaders in their industries. Working with over 300 companies, I have seen time and time again the difference made in having a well-defined simple core strategy that is embedded, communicated and alive … Continue reading

The Difference a Gravitas Impact Premium Coach Makes | Research Findings

There is a common misconception in the business world that CEOs at the top of their game do not require the services of a business coach. A survey recently conducted by Gravitas Impact Premium Coaches on results before and after receiving coaching from one of their business growth consultants reveals a different story.

How relevant is your medium-term strategy?

I am currently working with business owners and senior leadership teams as they review their medium-term strategy. Some have wondered if there is still too much uncertainty to be able to move forward or feel that they cannot see enough of what the future will hold to be able to commit to a plan beyond the next few months. Here is my advice…

Pivoting – The difference between success and failure.

Whilst it is an incredibly challenging time for business, many companies will survive and recover. For a number of companies, COVID-19 has provided their organisations with an opportunity to innovate and thrive.