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Like many it has taken me a while to figure out my emotions. I have realised there were 2 key things I needed to do to be able to move forward in a positive way: Accept the situation. I am a doer, a fixer. Accepting I am not in control and am unable to currently fix...

In a meeting recently I was referred to as an “extremely persistent lady”. A polite way of saying I was a pain in the backside. Now you may think I would get upset at this, but I am not. What they were referring to was an outcome I had achieved that people had been...

You may not be a professional carer, it doesn’t mean you don’t look after people. Good managers look after their team, just like parents look after their family. So, who looks after you? Often the answer is you – you need to look after you, especially if you are...

Yes, as the world is celebrating 50 years since man first walked on the moon, I am celebrating 50 years on this planet. A lot has happened since then. Half a century is a long time to reflect upon, so I decided to focus on what is important to me – to take a leaf out...

So, I faced my biggest fear, had the shoulder operation and finally after 5 months, lots of patience, frustration and hard work with the physio was finally able to cautiously get back in the pool. That day I was given the all clear by the physio, I had been struggling...

During my coach training I was told many times the importance of 'finding a niche’. I followed this advice, by drawing on my work as a Development worker in Africa, as well as 20 years managing businesses and developing teams, together with successful running of my...

We run a successful holiday cottage and retreat business. It is a wonderful lifestyle business with a ‘win win’ result. People are coming on holiday, they are happy, looking forward to embracing their new surroundings, having fun, spending special time with family and...

We all have fears and, in my experience, the best way to overcome fear is to take action. All too often it is the fear of what could happen that results in nothing happening. I know this. It didn’t make it any easier. My biggest fear is an operation. It is not so much...

Those of you who know me may be asking, yes so? What is so special about that

It is getting to the end of the year when we often start to think about next year….

I recently spent some time with my family in Namibia, Southern Africa….

Having just returned from a fabulous trip to Namibia in Southern Africa, I thought I would share some of my discoveries….

Change your environment Make a Commitment to getting out of your usual surrounding. If you work in an office or at home, make a conscious effort to make a change. Preferably get outside. Go for a walk, go for a run, cycle or swim at lunch time – before or after work....

Can our dog really inspire us? We know people can. We are influenced by those around us so can this include our dog? I think it can.

Like so many parents across the country we waved our eldest son off to University this week

Inspire Your Team

They say you are the 5 people closest to you. So what do we mean?

Baobab Growth has more than 20 years of experience of helping to manage successful businesses and developing outstanding teams.

It is the small, thoughtful gestures in business that are remembered and make you stand out in a crowd!

It is what motivates people that determines the fit within the team. Choose people with similar mindset and belief to ensure business success.

Look after the people in your team to ensure business success.Look after the people in your team to ensure business success.

It is the people in your business that will ensure its success or failure, so make sure you have the right people in your team!