Author Archives: Kathleen Alexander

Kathleen Alexander is a coach and consultant who shares ideas on how to innovate, thrive and do what you love through your business or career.

My Business (And Personal) Experiment for 2012

Time to get rid of the security blanket (or in my case the doona on a hot night). In 2012, I’m testing new strategies for Clever Fox and myself.

About Kathleen Alexander

Kathleen Alexander is a coach and consultant who shares ideas on how to innovate, thrive and do what you love through your business or career.

Tips for Entrepreneurs from America’s Top Creativity Coach, Dr Eric Maisel

In this audio interview with Kathleen Alexander, Dr. Eric Maisel, America’s foremost creativity coach gives tips on starting and managing the journey into entrepreneurship.

About Kathleen Alexander

Kathleen Alexander is a coach and consultant who shares ideas on how to innovate, thrive and do what you love through your business or career.

Before you leave your job to start a business….

I love working with aspiring entrepreneurs! We jam ideas, fine tune plans and create something that doesn’t yet exist.  I get a buzz from the process, as do my clients and I encourage entrepreneurship. But it would be irresponsible if I said it will work out all the time for everyone. So before you quit…

About Kathleen Alexander

Kathleen Alexander is a coach and consultant who shares ideas on how to innovate, thrive and do what you love through your business or career.

Make Better Decisions in 2012 to Grow Your Business or Career

2012 Success Tip: Make it a point to make decisions more often and more swiftly. Even small decisions can alter the course of your career, business and personal life.

About Kathleen Alexander

Kathleen Alexander is a coach and consultant who shares ideas on how to innovate, thrive and do what you love through your business or career.

What Type Of Entrepreneur Do You Want To Be?

I came across this blog post by Rhonda Abrams on USA Today about different motivations individuals have for starting a business.  A short and insightful article, she  describes four categories  – Actualizing Activity, Solo Sustainer, Balanced Business and Visionary Venture – based on the scale and scope of the business. To briefly summarise what Rhonda…

About Kathleen Alexander

Kathleen Alexander is a coach and consultant who shares ideas on how to innovate, thrive and do what you love through your business or career.

Swapping A Job For A Passion: Interview With Lisa Lovick

Lisa Lovick started up a family-run providore in Orange selling local produce after quitting her corporate job. Find out how she made the entrepreneurial leap.

About Kathleen Alexander

Kathleen Alexander is a coach and consultant who shares ideas on how to innovate, thrive and do what you love through your business or career.

Is Your Small Business Fruitful?

I must say my garden needs a bit of tending.  The mini Myer lemon tree is doing great but my olive and cumquat trees are only “so-so”. The answer is obvious. The olive and cumquat trees have outgrown the large pots.  It’s time take them off the pots, plant them in an appropriate spot in…

About Kathleen Alexander

Kathleen Alexander is a coach and consultant who shares ideas on how to innovate, thrive and do what you love through your business or career.

Audio Interview with Entrepreneur Jodie Fox

Last week, I announced that I’ll be bringing you interviews with individuals who are pursuing their business ideas. First up, is my audio interview with Jodie Fox, a former lawyer and advertising account manager now co-founder of Shoes Of Prey, a company that enables women to design their own bespoke shoes online! If you were…

About Kathleen Alexander

Kathleen Alexander is a coach and consultant who shares ideas on how to innovate, thrive and do what you love through your business or career.

Who’s a Clever Fox, then?

In naming the business, there were several reasons I choose the name “Clever Fox”. Mostly it conveys a spirit – about being resourceful, adapting to challenges and thriving. You can more read about what’s in the name here. Every now and then, I come across an article in the newspaper or the internet about foxes…

About Kathleen Alexander

Kathleen Alexander is a coach and consultant who shares ideas on how to innovate, thrive and do what you love through your business or career.

5 Tips To Lovingly Kickstart Your Solo Business

In view of Valentine’s Day, I’m dedicating this post to solopreneurs who love what they do and are dedicated to nurturing it, despite the strains along the way.  As you’ll see, growing your small business is not too different from nurturing a relationship with someone you love. Here are my five tips: 1. Establish a…

About Kathleen Alexander

Kathleen Alexander is a coach and consultant who shares ideas on how to innovate, thrive and do what you love through your business or career.