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Hidden Skills: Uncovering what your business really needs. Here's What You'll Discover... The truth behind the myths you've been told Explore how your business goals define your future Understand the depths of work you really do Identify critical skill gaps that are holding you back How to make a growth plan Understand how to find the skills that are missing in your business while making more money so that you can free up your time. You may feel overwhelmed by all the jobs you have to complete, spread too thinly, and there is not enough time. Some tasks may not come naturally to you. I get it, and I've been there. After you've gone through this process, you will have clarity on your business's direction, a clear plan for scaling, and awareness of where you may need to upskill yourself or others around you.

I had big dreams and even bigger expectations when I started my business. I thought success would come quickly, and I was eager to reach the finish line. But as I faced setbacks, I realised that building a business is a slow and steady process. It’s about consistently making small, meaningful decisions that add up over time. It’s like planting and nurturing a seed until it grows into something beautiful. Patience became my biggest lesson. When did you realise your business journey wasn’t a race?

What has been your biggest challenge as a business owner when balancing passion and work-life balance? Finding time for self-care? Managing expectations? Delegating tasks? Staying motivated when it gets tough? Something else? 

I used to think working 80 hour weeks made me a hero. Boy was I wrong. My obsession with helping companies create better workplaces almost destroyed my own mental health. I'd wake up at 7am, do the school run, get to work, try to solve every problem, do the school run again, then do the evening home-related stuff. Because that's what "successful" entrepreneurs do, right? Then one day I found myself grinding to a halt. That's when it hit me - I was trying to solve everyone else's workplace problems while creating a toxic one-person sweatshop for myself. The irony was not lost on me. So, I did something that felt terrifying at the time... I slowed the hell down. Started saying no to more work. Took actual weekends off. Even learned what this mysterious "work-life balance" thing was all about. And you know what happened? My business grew faster than ever. Turns out working smarter beats working harder. (Who knew?) Have you ever hit that burnout wall? What made you finally pump the brakes?

Which do you prefer when running your business?

Which do you prefer when running your business?

I am passionate about what I do. Type "yes" if you agree

How to Foster a Learning Culture in Your Business: - Promote asking questions and exploring new ideas - Offer access to courses, books, and workshops - Demonstrate your commitment to continuous learning - Celebrate and reward skill development and achievements - Facilitate knowledge-sharing and mentorship programs

Master Interview Techniques to Identify the Right Skills: 1. Behavioural Questions: Ask about past experiences and actions. 2. Skill-Specific Tasks: Have candidates complete relevant tasks. 3. Situational Questions: Pose hypothetical scenarios to solve. 4. Soft Skills Assessment: Evaluate communication and teamwork. 5. Cultural Fit: Discuss values and company culture alignment.