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There’s a strange irony in senior leadership. The more experienced someone becomes, the more strategic their role is supposed to be. And yet… the busier they get. CEOs, Chairs, NEDs and professional service leaders often tell me the same thing: “I shouldn’t be this busy.” They’re not wrong. Many leaders only start looking for executive support for business owners when they realise the issue isn’t their workload, it’s the constant interruption of their thinking. Because the is

For a long time, executive support was seen as purely administrative. Typing, filing, booking meetings, answering phones. That version of the role no longer exists. Modern Australian businesses operate in a very different environment. Fast decisions. Multiple stakeholders. Complex schedules. Constant information flow. Blurred lines between leadership, operations, governance, and client delivery. And yet many business owners are still trying to run all of that through themselv

January always arrives with good intentions. Clear goals. Fresh diaries. A quiet promise that this year will feel more in control. And yet, for many established business owners, the reality looks familiar. Too much sitting in your head. Too many loose ends. Too much reliance on memory and sheer willpower to keep things moving. Here’s the truth we do not say out loud often enough. At a certain point in business, effort stops being the problem. Support becomes the solution. Thi

December always seems to sneak up on small business owners. One minute you’re planning EOFY, the next you’re juggling Christmas orders,...

Running a business in Australia often feels like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle. You’ve got clients to serve, revenue...

Running a small business is deeply personal. You’ve built it from scratch, probably worn every hat possible, from marketing to accounts...

You know that feeling when you finally sit down at your desk, coffee in hand, ready to start your day, and then the chaos hits? Your...

You started your business for the freedom. The flexibility. The chance to do things your way. But lately, your calendar is packed with...

Absolutely swamped with admin but still feel like you’re falling behind? You’re not alone. Running a small business or managing a senior...

Running a business often means there’s never enough time in the day. The calendar gets cluttered, meetings run over, and reschedules...

You know the drill. One minute, you’re locking in a crucial board meeting, and the next, you're scrambling to reschedule flights,...

Big ideas are exciting. You’ve got a special project in mind—whether it’s launching a new service, hosting an event, or streamlining your...

Planning an event can sometimes feel like juggling flaming batons while riding a unicycle. From managing guest lists to sorting out...

They say life begins outside your comfort zone, but no one warned me about what happens when you leap  out of it. So, when the chance...

As a small business owner, you’re probably used to wearing many hats, but the new year is a fresh opportunity to make a positive change...

The role of a Non-Executive Director (NED) comes with unique challenges. Balancing commitments across multiple boards, attending key...

As the end of the year approaches, many small business owners find themselves scrambling to get their finances in order. It's easy to let...

The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it comes the inevitable rush of last-minute Christmas events, office parties, and...

Hiring a new team member is an exciting step for any entrepreneur. However, the process that follows can often feel overwhelming.

Picture your typical morning: as you sip your coffee, you open your laptop only to be greeted by an overflowing inbox. Hundreds of unread...