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Why Most Founders Fail at Scaling (It’s Not What You Think)

Founders don’t fail at scaling because they’re not smart.They fail because they confuse growth with glory. Here’s the uncomfortable truth:A seven-figure business […]

Servicesdue diligence red flags, exit strategy for founders, fractional CEO Canada, G&A bloat, how to prepare for an exit, Indu Bains, investor readiness, M&A advisor, scaling a business

Why the Private Equity Honeymoon Period Is a Dangerous Myth

In private equity, there is no luxury of time. Once the deal is closed, the expectation for transformation begins instantly. Yet many […]

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Embrace Change, Embrace Success

“The most damaging phrase in the language is: we’ve always done it this way” – Grace Hopper In today’s business landscape, those […]

Servicesbusiness agility, business transformation, change management strategy, embracing change in organizations, employee engagement in change, future of work, leadership and innovation, organizational growth strategy, sustainable transformation, workplace adaptability

Data-Driven Leadership for CEOs

I’m going to go out on a limb here and say something most won’t: The biggest challenge for many CEOs isn’t strategy, […]

Servicesbusiness growth strategy, CEO mindset, data-driven leadership, ego in executive decision-making, executive coaching, leadership blind spots, organizational health metrics, removing bias in business, strategic planning for CEOs, using data in leadership

Are You Ready to Play in the Big Leagues?

A recent KPMG survey dropped a game-changing insight: 9 out of 10 Canadian CEOs are planning acquisitions in the next three years. […]

Servicesbusiness acquisition strategy, business growth Canada, Canadian CEO acquisitions, CEO M&A strategy, deal execution support, how to scale through mergers, integration strategy for acquisitions, KPMG mergers and acquisitions report, M&A advisory services, strategic growth through M&A

What Soccer Taught Me About Building High-Performing Business Teams

Ok, I admit it… I can be a bit of a stereotypical “soccer mom.” But after years in the boardroom and on […]

Servicesbusiness coaching mindset, business leadership, business strategy, empowering teams, high-performing teams, leadership lessons from sports, soccer and business, strategic execution, team alignment, team roles in business

Forget the Cowboy: How Strategic Grit Drives Real Business Results

“If you want a cowboy on a white horse, riding off into the sunset…” Let’s be honest – I’m not that romantic. […]

Servicesadvisory board, business growth advisor, business succession, business transitions, complex deal negotiation, culture clash in M&A, exit strategy, founder exit, fractional executive, mergers and acquisitions, selling your company

You Snooze, You Lose? Not Always.

“You snooze, you lose!” I say this to my kids when they’re dragging their feet and about to miss the school bell. […]

Servicesbusiness growth strategy, capital raise strategies, growth planning, how to vet business deals, investor negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, scale smart, startup decision making, startup exits, strategic growth

Business is an engine. Connections are its fuel.

Business is more than strategy, products, or profit. It’s an engine; and its most powerful fuel is connection. Every innovation, every service, […]

Servicesbuild that empire, business growth, collaboration, connect, connections, create value, leadership, momentum, network, networking, open those doors, opportunities, strategic connections, strategy

Women Were Always Capable

International Women’s Day; a global moment of celebration, recognition, and reflection. I’m part of an active book club, and the current read […]

Servicesexecutive leadership, female empowerment, gender equity, International Women’s Day, Kristin Hannah The Women, recognizing women’s contributions, women in business, women in leadership, women’s history, workplace diversity