Business Mentoring – Creating The Space For Change

You may feel that you are in crisis, and there is lots of justification for that with so many business closures and a daily bombardment of dire economic and financial forecasts.  Remember that you have the power to create the space for business change – but first, you need to make the time and space in order to identify what needs to be done.

1. Spend the first 15 minutes of the day planning the day ahead.

Lock in that day, deferring other matters arising to the following morning’s planning. Do not accept interruptions to your schedule for today.

2. Break down your monthly or annual target into a daily one.

Take 15 minutes at the end of each day to reconcile time spent with daily targets. Some professionals fail to bill all the time they could because of the phone calls etc. that are forgotten and not allocated to any job.

3. Drastically reduce meeting times.

It is possible to have a very effective meeting in 30 minutes. Most clients (unless they have traveled long distances) will be impressed with a professionally run 30-60 minute meeting.

4. Involve your clients in the process of making recommendations.

Explaining and exploring options and consequences will prove invaluable in your relationship and will save you time in the long run.

5. Invest in consultation skills.

So that time is not wasted discussing unimportant issues. Involve your team members in communication skills training and coaching.

6. Take 20 minutes of physical exercise (swimming, cycling, working out, running, etc.) immediately after work.

Turn your workday off and your energy on. Dedicate 20 minutes to movement after work—your mind and body will thank you!

In a few weeks, you will enjoy it, and it serves as a ‘switch-off’ from the working day and generates more energy.

7. Block out holidays and planning time in your diary for the year ahead.

Scheduling downtime in advance not only ensures you take well-deserved breaks but also helps you maintain a healthy work-life balance. Regularly set aside time for strategic planning, allowing you to reflect on progress and adjust your goals as needed.