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Aim, Method, Proceed: A Simple Approach to Deliver Value in Business

Struggling to get results at work? Discover the Aim, Method, Proceed approach — a simple, practical approach to clarify goals, choose the right methods, and take action. Learn how clear aims and flexible methods help leaders, teams, and business owners deliver real value.

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Gain Clarity at Work: Free Cheat Sheet to Identify Priorities, Solve Problems & Boost Team Productivity

Struggling with competing priorities and unclear work? Download our free Cultivated Clarity Cheat Sheet to identify the right problems, align your team, and focus on what truly adds value. Simple, practical, and proven for better decision-making and productivity.

A photo of a lighthouse with the words overlaid - Making Sense of KPIs: How to Measure What Really Matters

Making Sense of KPIs: How to Measure What Really Matters

KPIs don’t have to be confusing. Learn how to simplify measures and metrics, avoid wasted reporting, and focus on four categories that matter most: value, cost, products, people, and delivery

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The Power of One: Why You Really Only Have One Priority

We often juggle multiple “top priorities,” but if everything is a priority, nothing truly is. The secret to focus—and real progress—is identifying your single #1 priority and dedicating your energy to it.

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How Businesses Sabotage Themselves: Insights From a 1944 CIA Manual

Bureaucracy, endless approvals, and perfecting the irrelevant — these classic sabotage tactics are still alive in today’s companies. Learn how to recognise and fix them.

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Spinning Plates: A Simple Productivity System for Managing Work, Family, and Projects

Ever wonder how some people juggle work, family, and side projects without burning out? Here’s the exact system I use—Trello, Todoist, Google Calendar, and a few simple habits—to keep all my plates spinning.

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9 Essential Everyday Stationery Tools for Productivity, Creativity, and Organisation

Discover the 9 stationery tools I use daily to boost productivity, spark creativity, and stay organised — notebooks, pens, journals, and more