Business coaching for owners in Brisbane and beyond
Whether you feel stuck in the business, or you've hit a ceiling and want to grow, I'll be in your corner. I'll ask the tough questions, help you work out what the next stage needs, and stick with you while you get there.
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20+ years leading sales, operations and transformation
A business owner myself, so I know what it's like when it's on the line
At home in the numbers, with an honours degree in business and finance
Most of us go into business for the freedom. Freedom to make our own decisions, to manage our own time without answering to anyone, and the financial freedom that's meant to come with it. But instead of freedom, a lot of owners end up feeling trapped, working harder than ever and not earning what they should be.
Customers, quotes, invoicing, production, every decision. If you stepped away for a week, things would start to slide.
You're taking all the risk, but not getting the reward. More hours than you ever did as an employee, and you're still not earning what you should be.
Things slip, the same mistakes keep happening, and nobody really owns it. So you end up doing it yourself.
You've grown this far, but revenue has hit a ceiling. What got you here won't get you there, and you're not sure what will.
Maybe you'd like to sell one day, or step back. But there's no real plan, and you're not even sure what you want anymore.
Most owners I meet have a few of these at once.
Let's put it all on the tableI run The Alternative Board in Brisbane South West and Why Lab, and I design workshops and programs for leadership teams. They're all ways of doing the same thing: helping you build the business you want, and the life that goes with it.
Just starting out
My online business education platform and community for early-stage owners. Short, practical modules to get clear on your why, set the right goals and build a plan, plus a weekly Test Lab to try ideas with other owners.
Join the Why Lab waitlistGrowing, but stuck in the business
Work with me one-to-one, or join one of my boards with The Alternative Board, the world's leading peer advisory network for business owners. Local, non-competing owners who meet every month to work through each other's biggest challenges.
How coaching worksReady to step back
A business that doesn't depend on you needs a leadership team that pulls together. Strategic planning, alignment programs and team workshops that get your leaders owning the plan with you.
See leadership workshopsNot sure which fits where you're at? Ask me, I'll tell you honestly.
“She keeps pushing and challenging you until you get to the root of the issue. Since working with Emma, my business and my life have changed so much for the better.”
Nick, business owner, Brisbane
“I can't imagine what it would've been like launching a tech company without her in our court, it truly felt like she was a member of our team.”
Andrea, tech founder, Spek Technologies
“I can take a decent holiday now and be confident the wheels won't fall off.”
Matt, general manager, manufacturing
“I couldn't recommend her more highly to anyone looking for someone to be by their side, or to lead them to a successful outcome!”
Leisa, real estate business owner
Before I went into business for myself, I spent over twenty years as a sales director, a COO and a general manager. I've owned and run businesses myself, including a construction business, so I know what it's like when it's your name on the door.
I became a coach because I believe business should serve your life, not the other way around.
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