Category Archives: Business Start-Ups

Start Your Own Business. But First, Get Clear On Your Intent.

During the Christmas break, I caught up with an old friend of mine from my corporate days in Hong Kong. Over a drink at one of Melbourne’s lovely hotels, he said, “I couldn’t do what you did”.  He was referring to how I left my corporate career to start my own business in a city…

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.

How To Become More Self Confident

In my work with clients, I often hear individuals say, “I just need to build my confidence first.  Then I’ll be able to start that project.”  ‘That project’ could be starting a blog, promoting a business, or approaching collaborators on a business idea.  Feeling more confident will definitely make you feel better about yourself.  As…

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.

Envisioning – How To Create A Compelling Future

Time for a change? Start with the envisioning process. Check out our tips that will help create the impetus for meaningful change in your business or personal strategies.

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.

Interview with Anna Kiousis on Setting Up Barefoot Economy

Discover Anna Kiousis, the founder of Barefoot Economy, a non-for-profit organisation that helps marginalised communities trade their way out of poverty. I’ve known Anna personally almost a decade, and her tenacity and vision has always impressed me. I hope you’ll enjoy reading about experience setting up Barefoot Economy and her advice to those who want to pursue their aspirations by launching their own venture.

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.

Real Stories – Lucy Young of Paper Tiger Shanghai

On a search for good gift paper for herself, Lucy Young stumbled upon a gap in the market. She is now the owner and designer of Paper Tiger Shanghai, a business that creates Chinese-inspired gift paper. Find out how she made the transition from working for a global television network to establishing her own small business.