Often when I consult to owners of other martial arts schools, or in recreational services (yoga, dance, etc.), I realise many of them share a common marketing mistake upon startup.…
Avoiding burnout
“Burnout—the mental and physical exhaustion you experience when the demands of your work consistently exceed the amount of energy you have available— has been called the epidemic of the modern workplace.” — Harvard…
A Manager’s Manifesto
Leading a team of fitness professionals, whether a small division or an entire club, can be a challenge. But it’s a challenge worth rising to—management always has a huge influence on staff…
Developing trust between families and their nannies
If you decide a professional nanny is the best fit for your household, your nanny becomes an important part of your family and a very unique relationship develops. For many…
The Age of Ignorance is Long Gone
How the cost of non-compliance is higher than investing in compliance I absolutely cringe when it comes to the pervasive scaremongering in the VET sector, which includes throw away comments…
Industry associations and the power of the collective
“If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” —Henry Ford Business owners must constantly have one eye on their balance sheet to ensure revenue is healthy…
Are you a coach or a problem solver?
Recent research has highlighted parenting trends have moved beyond ‘helicopter’ and ‘lawn mower’ parenting, to what experts are calling ‘marshmallow’ parenting, a style of parenting resulting in low resilience levels…
Changing Regulatory Framework
“Change is the only constant of life” —Heraclitus of Ephesos (c. 500 BC) Change is certainly nothing new! And within the world of vocational education, change is definitely the norm.…
Creating the Right Environment in Your Business
There are many different types of businesses, so naturally, many different factors determine each one’s success. The martial arts business is very much a person-to-person model—interaction on a personal level…
Five tips to bring more nature into your outdoor environment
One of the biggest hurdles many childcare centres have struggled with under the new National Quality Standards, especially those with only rubber or synthetic surfaces throughout their playgrounds, is incorporating…