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What’s My Title? The Debate Over What I Do

Let me share a behind-the-scenes insight. Over the years, I’ve had countless conversations about what to call myself. If you ask my mid-market business clients across Auckland and New Zealand, you’ll get different answers. Some call me a Business Advisor, others a Business Coach, a Business Consultant, or even a Business Growth Expert. The truth? … Continue reading

Crafting a Meaningful Core Strategy

Over the years, I’ve witnessed the transformative power of a simple, well-defined core strategy—one that is not only created but also embedded, communicated, and brought to life across every area of a company. A strong strategy drives the right kind of revenue growth, differentiates you from competitors, and enhances profitability. More than a plan, strategy … Continue reading

Conscious Capitalism – When Passion and Purpose Drive Your Success

Over the years, we’ve worked with countless mid-market businesses striving to balance profitability with sustainable growth. Many of these companies face the challenge of navigating fast-paced markets while wanting to make a meaningful, positive impact on their employees, communities, and the environment. Through our experience, we’ve seen that the businesses which thrive in the long … Continue reading

How to Structure Your Team for Sustainable Growth

Working with many high-growth companies, there have been a handful of common themes which have emerged this year. One challenge is that their current organisational structure isn't keeping pace with their growth and vision. When this happens, it can feel like your team is constantly overworked, bottlenecks are popping up everywhere, and achieving those strategic … Continue reading

Selling your Business? Plan for a Strategic Exit

Selling your business can be a challenge, especially if yours is a mid-market company with above $30 million in revenue and trading internationally. This is because most business brokers in New Zealand are only familiar with selling smaller businesses (less than $5 million in revenue). It can be challenging to find someone who is both … Continue reading

SalesStar Wins at The Westpac Auckland Business Awards

We are delighted to share that our client, SalesStar, has been named the winner of the Excellence in Strategy and Planning award at the recent 2022 Westpac Auckland Business Awards. A true highlight of Auckland’s business calendar for over 15 years, the awards celebrate innovation and creativity in the business sector. I would like to … Continue reading

Scaling up in 2022 begins with new knowledge

Behind every great business leader is a bookshelf of business books that helped them along the way—a collection of ideas, strategies and literary toolkits that they have turned to when seeking inspiration and knowledge. As a business coach to CEO’s and executive teams of mid-size market companies, I have read those same books and have … Continue reading

Proven Results: How Our Business Coaching Helped Mid-Market Companies Achieve Their Goals.

If you’re going to stake your company’s future on someone, then you need to be sure they bring more than just expert opinion to the table. At SSBG, we combine practical business experience with rigorous international training and extensive experience with globally proven business growth frameworks. Our journey has led us through more than 30+ … Continue reading

The Gravitas Impact Difference

People often ask me why I chose to become a Gravitas Impact business consultant. My answer is simple - because Gravitas Impact is the best in what they do. Gravitas Impact is a global community of the world’s top business coaches. As an organisation, they are world leaders in helping mid-market companies scale and achieve … 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.