Executive Coaching

By Howardco on Sep 14, 2018 in Executive Coaching, Managing People | 0 comments

I started Howardco in 2010. At the time I was working in corporate and I could see so many business owners, who were otherwise successful at what they were doing, but who were struggling with the whole idea of managing people. And that was holding them back. At Howardco, we are passionate about helping businesses just like yours to grow and build successful teams....

HR Planning – What will you do in the new year?

By Howardco on May 29, 2018 in Change Management, Employee Engagement, Executive Coaching, Free Business Resources, Managing People | 0 comments

With the end of financial year looming, it’s that time when budgets are being formulated and plans developed for the new year. Marketing plans, operating budgets and business plans readily come to mind but what about your HR Plan? For many businesses, people costs are their biggest expense but it’s an area that’s often overlooked in planning. So, what is an HR Plan?...

The female perspective of starting your own business – International Women’s Day celebration

By Howardco on Mar 2, 2018 in Executive Coaching, Free Business Resources | 0 comments

Jacqui Hine of No Grey Creative is our amazing graphic designer and creator of our marketing programs. I have been fortunate to know Jacqui for over 5 years now and regard her as a successful business woman and friend. I was delighted when she agreed to be interviewed about her business journey for our International Womens’ Day edition. I hope Jacqui’s story...

Do you need a Coach?

By Howardco on Jan 22, 2018 in Executive Coaching | 0 comments

During the Australian Open there was a good deal of commentary about whether Nick Kyrgios needs or indeed wants a coach. As Andre Agassi said of his own experience as former ‘four-time’ winner of the Australian Open 1995, 2000, 2001, 2003 “I always surround myself by knowing my weaknesses and filling those gaps. You do it in business, you do it in life, and...

5 questions to ask your Leadership Team

By Howardco on Jun 9, 2016 in Employee Engagement, Executive Coaching, Team Development | 0 comments

You know your team is functioning well when: ideas are flowing freely, people are engaged, there is healthy debate and people are working together to achieve common goals. But what if your team is not performing well: discussions getting bogged down; lack of buy-in; petty arguments and failure to deliver? In his book The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni...

Having Difficult Conversations: 6 Steps to Better Outcomes

By Howardco on Apr 22, 2016 in Employee Engagement, Executive Coaching, Managing People | 4 comments

It seems one of the things we dread most as business owners or managers, is facing staff over difficult issues, in fact we would rather avoid them than face them. We may feel that by putting them off they will go away but rarely is this the case and if anything, the problem gets worse. Research conducted by the Chartered Management Institute (UK) found that 57% of...