If you are a small business owner or start up - and are looking to grow your business - this is for you!

I am looking for 12 business owners and leaders (can be startups) in Sydney who has the desire to grow their business significantly - to be part of a mastermind group that I will be part of over the next 12 months. 

This is a pilot programme with the objective of 10Xing your business.

If you believe that you are keen to be part of this programme and have the motivation , authority and desire to 

• grow your business, sales and profits, 
• have more cash in your pocket
• Work ON your business and not IN your business 
• expand your networks, while earning an  internationally recognised business qualification BSB50215 Diploma of Business

And are prepare to push the boundaries of your potential.....

Join me at a complimentary briefing to see if there is a fit. 

BOOK NOW!

Seating at this exclusive Briefing is strictly limited  and tickets will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.

Click on invitation below  

Sydney - Tuesday 16 Oct - 12-2pm - at L7 14 Martin Place

Keep your Dream Alive

KEEP YOUR DREAM ALIVE

The road to business success is littered with failed dreams.... the dreams of people just like you.

People with BIG IDEAS laid low by: Slow sales. Distribution delays. Unreliable suppliers. Broken promises. Legal disputes. Bad debts. Dwindling cash reserves. The list goes on …

If these are the kind of problems that are keeping you awake at night, you are a perfect fit for the 10X Business Accelerator. A 10-month program that will help you keep your dream alive by:

• Avoiding the pitfalls that cause over 66% of businesses to fail in the first 10 years. Don't become part of this scary statistic
• Rapidly building your sales, cash flow and profits. So you can pay yourself a decent wage
• Developing a clear pathway to commercialise your “big idea”. Keep your dream alive!

ABOUT THE 10X BUSINESS ACCELERATOR

INCLUSIONS:

• Interactive workshops facilitated by industry experts to build your knowledge and skills
• Collaborative business forums to develop practical implementation solutions and problem solve
• Mastermind lunches and Gala Forums featuring inspirational guest speakers to ignite your passion and expand your business network
• Extensive online learning support, tools and strategies enabling you to access tailored support for your business

OUTCOMES:

• A solid business plan to grow your business and rapidly increase sales and profits
• More cash in your pocket
• An expanded network of business contacts and suppliers to support your expansion plans
• An internationally recognised business qualification BSB50215 Diploma of Business

This course is subsidised by the NSW Smart & Skilled Program and is VET Student Loan approved.

FIND OUT MORE

Starting a business can be a thankless and lonely task. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Join us at our complimentary briefing to find out how our unique blend of education, collaboration, training, mentoring and best-of-breed tools can put extra cash in your pocket. And keep your dream alive.

BOOK NOW!

Seating at this exclusive Briefing is strictly limited to 50 people and tickets will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. So book now to avoid disappointment and discover a better way to keep your dream alive.

 Sydney Tuesday 16 Oct 12-20m -L7 14 Martin Place

Melbourne - Friday 12 Oct 8-10am -L26  367 Collins Street

Brisbane - Wednesday 10 Oct 12-3pm - L9 123 Eagle Street

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Differences between a mentor and a coach

We were having a discussion on the differences between a mentor and a coach

http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/od/coaching/differences.php 

Coaching	Mentoring
Coaches need not have first-hand experience of the coachee's line of work. The coach can be an independent external professional with expertise in coaching, or a qualified UCL internal coach.	Mentoring is customarily a planned pairing of a more skilled or experienced person (usually in the same field of work) with a less experienced person.
Line managers can use coaching techniques successfully in the management and development of team members.	Ideally mentors have no line management relationship to the mentee.
Coaches will ask 'powerful' questions and not offer or give advice..	Mentors will often provide direction and advice and should 'open organisational doors' for mentees.
A number of both internal and external coaches are available with a variety of backgrounds and expertise and the services they provide tie in with the organisation’s objectives.	Mentors can provide a neutral 'sounding board', assure total confidentiality, and have no agenda other than assisting their mentees in their development and to reach their goals.
Effective coaching is intended to help you to learn rather than by “teaching” you.  By engaging with an experienced coach, the coachee will develop insights leading to enhanced effectiveness.	Mentoring involves helping mentees to develop their career, skills and expertise often drawing upon the experiences of the mentor in the process.

Coaching	Mentoring
Relationship generally has a set duration	Ongoing relationship that can last for a long period of time
Generally more structured in nature and  meetings are scheduled on a regular basis	Can be more informal and meetings can take place as and when the mentee needs some advice, guidance or support
Short-term (sometimes time-bounded)  and focused on specific development areas/issues	More long-term and takes a broader view of the person
Coaching is generally not performed on the basis  that the coach needs to have direct experience of their client’s formal occupational role, unless the coaching is specific and skills-focused	Mentor is usually more experienced and qualified than the ‘mentee’. Often a senior person in the organisation who can pass on knowledge, experience and open doors to otherwise out-of-reach opportunities
Focus is generally on development/issues at work	Focus is on career and personal development
The agenda is focused on achieving specific, immediate goals	Agenda is set by the mentee, with the mentor providing support and guidance to prepare them for future roles
Coaching revolves more around specific development areas/issues	Mentoring resolves more around developing the mentee professional

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