Think Small: Steps to Success

Think Small: Steps to Success

I’ve been reading a new book, Think Small: The Surprisingly Simple Ways to Reach Big Goals by Owain Service and Rory Gallagher. I picked it up because it mentioned ‘nudge theory’ – something I’d heard about, and wanted to delve into. It turns out, the behavioural...
What have you got planned for 2018?

What have you got planned for 2018?

As the old year ends, most people reflect on their achievements, and set resolutions for the new year. I must admit, 2017 was a whopper of a year for me – personal and professional achievements were way beyond my expectations at the start of the year! In 2016, I...
New projects on the horizon

New projects on the horizon

It’s been a while since we’ve posted! We’ve been busy with individual consultations, and facilitation for small business, but there’s a new project in the pipeline for Mayten Consulting! The Youth Employment Skills (YES) Program will provide a...
Reading: Keeping up your professional knowledge!

Reading: Keeping up your professional knowledge!

Are you keeping up to date with developments in your field? A little light reading now and then can help you stay up to date with emerging issues, or just remind you of key concepts for effective leadership and management. I’ve got a few friends who blog, and I also...
The Break Up: “It’s not you, it’s us”

The Break Up: “It’s not you, it’s us”

Running a small business is hard work. You put passion, emotion, and energy into building relationships with your clients, and hopefully they do in return. Working in a business is hard work! You put passion, emotion, and energy into your relationships with...
Time management – making the most of your time

Time management – making the most of your time

There’s a common thought that “Busy people get more done”. Good time management is a great skill to have. Each of us will have different approaches to prioritising our time and organising our efforts. It’s important to know yourself, your time management issues,...