How are you tracking with your business goals and financial outcomes - in front, behind or just about right? Are you stuck inside the business and don't have time to stop and think about the future? Are you scared that if you did something different, your profit and cashflow would suffer?
When business owners share their problems with me, many often say that they are working so hard to grow their business, or that so much of the business revolves around their personal efforts, they simply can't afford time away from the business.Or they express their frustrations to me because they know what their business is capable of achieving, but they can't find any time to put their ideas into action.
When business owners share their problems with me, many often say that they are working so hard to grow their business, or that so much of the business revolves around their personal efforts, they simply can't afford time away from the business.Or they express their frustrations to me because they know what their business is capable of achieving, but they can't find any time to put their ideas into action.
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In 2010, when I had just turned 50, I found myself repeatedly asking the question "what do I want to do" and "what was I good at". It was a challenging period because whilst I was employed, I knew that I wanted to be more than "an employee". During this time, people were always asking me for business advice and what to do.
Whether you are looking for more time or growth, resolving your people issues or need a trusted adviser to share your business journey with - I have a broad range of business coaching services to help you achieve your business goals. Every business has it's own unique dynamics, challenges and opportunities.
Creating the optimal mindsets and business strategies to build a business that reflects and acknowledges your aspirations and overcomes roadblocks and challenges currently facing your business. Many business owners initially look for a business coach for answers and possibly a quick fix as to what's not working in your business, but business coaching is really about your aspirations and what it means in taking your business to the next level.
As business owners we strive to get ahead in our business, we invest many long hours getting the basics rights and by working in the business, we seek to perfect how we do what we do. But there is no training manual for business and some of our growth comes from trial and error.
Without knowing it, before too long, we're doing everything - growing customers, fixing problems, sorting out paperwork, dealing with all that banking and government administration stuff.In the hope it will improve revenue. Unfortunately the extra time doesn't always lead to extra revenue and in many cases, it actually leads to business owners burning out.
Without knowing it, before too long, we're doing everything - growing customers, fixing problems, sorting out paperwork, dealing with all that banking and government administration stuff.In the hope it will improve revenue. Unfortunately the extra time doesn't always lead to extra revenue and in many cases, it actually leads to business owners burning out.
Businesses of all shapes and sizes often face challenges when it comes to their employees. We hire them to help grow the business and to free up your time so you can do the tasks that will ensure your business remains competitive and viable. However, business owners can find that employees end up taking up more time than planned and instead of leveraging your time, they become one of the biggest headaches and frustrations.
Reviews (10)
Mark
Dec 17, 2021
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During 2021 I engaged David for some one on one coaching and advisory services. He is a true professional, he listened, understood my issues and helped me plan a way forward. This resulted in achievable initiatives that added significant value to our business and how we provide professional services to our customers.
No matter how skilled anyone is we all need support at some stage. I know this as I run a very successful Business Consulting services delivering strategies, business unit service reviews and the sourcing of corporate business systems. The advice we deliver has a huge impact on organisations
No matter how skilled anyone is we all need support at some stage. I know this as I run a very successful Business Consulting services delivering strategies, business unit service reviews and the sourcing of corporate business systems. The advice we deliver has a huge impact on organisations
Jeff Slabe
Sep 26, 2021
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David has been our Business Coach since 2019. His services have been invaluable as he navigated us through many issues. He really "gets it" and was on the same page at all times adding value to my business.
Lately he assisted me in negotiating the sale of my business achieving a very satisfactory result.
I would highly recommend David as a Coach as he not only has excellent accounting skills but his past experience in business will be an asset to any business.
Lately he assisted me in negotiating the sale of my business achieving a very satisfactory result.
I would highly recommend David as a Coach as he not only has excellent accounting skills but his past experience in business will be an asset to any business.
Jeremy Djurovich
Jul 07, 2021
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Since we started with David at Unlocking Your Future 6 months ago, he has been instrumental in providing myself and my leadership team with sound strategic advice, assisting us to make informed business decisions. We are on track to increase revenue by 30% in the next FY and we are on target to reach our 12 month business goals. On a personal level, as the business owner, David has inspired and helped me to understand my customer, be goals orientated and know my numbers. David provides me with peace on mind and I am so grateful for his support. I can highly recommend David, as a 'real deal' business
Matt Ottewill
Jun 08, 2021
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Dave has been exceptional in raising the standard of my businesses and improving the mindset of my managers and myself over the past 12 months. With his help we have been able to engage better with our staff and clients, which has resulted in long term, consistent work and a happier, more productive team.
James Richardson
Jan 27, 2021
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We have worked with avid for a couple of years now and he has become an integral part of our business.
Before starting with David we had previous experiences with consultants and quite mixed feelings and results.
We're a complex business and finding someone who could understand our product and industry well enough to provide value advice had proven hard.
David has been a vital sounding board and advisor to Optimising and will continue to be.
If you are looking for someone to help you take the next steps, I could not recommend David enough.
Before starting with David we had previous experiences with consultants and quite mixed feelings and results.
We're a complex business and finding someone who could understand our product and industry well enough to provide value advice had proven hard.
David has been a vital sounding board and advisor to Optimising and will continue to be.
If you are looking for someone to help you take the next steps, I could not recommend David enough.
Darren Sanicki
Jan 10, 2021
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David initially presented a team workshop for my business so I could leverage my staff to grow my business. Subsequently, David become my business coach and business mentor. I can’t tell you of how much of a difference it has made to my business; revenues up over 30% in 12 months and a consistency of profits that I had never had before. David helped me gain clarity on the value of my role as a leader rather than always focusing on doing the work myself.
I can’t recommend David highly enough as a business coach and business mentor. Darren
I can’t recommend David highly enough as a business coach and business mentor. Darren
Helen Ni
Jan 06, 2021
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I would just like to say how much help and assistance David has been to me within my business over the last 4 years and most importantly, through this period of COVID crisis. He is very experienced and has a calm head. I can share my business problems with David and he provides a commercial and yet experienced answer to deal with complex business issues.
David has great strategic insights and understands how to create win win situations for both me and my business. Whilst I am worrying about day to day operational issues, David is thinking for me about positioning my business so it can perform
David has great strategic insights and understands how to create win win situations for both me and my business. Whilst I am worrying about day to day operational issues, David is thinking for me about positioning my business so it can perform
Andrew Ellem
Sep 04, 2020
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MVA Bennett an Accounting Practice with 7 partners has been working with David Lockwood of Unlocking Your Future for approximately 5 years.
David has a very inquisitive approach to coaching businesses and the leadership team, he is engaged in the journey of his clients and focused on achieving their objectives.
On a personal note David is a trusted mentor who I call regularly to get a true independent perspective on more challenging decisions.
I would have no hesitation in referring business and those leading business or wanting to be a leader in engaging with David.
David has a very inquisitive approach to coaching businesses and the leadership team, he is engaged in the journey of his clients and focused on achieving their objectives.
On a personal note David is a trusted mentor who I call regularly to get a true independent perspective on more challenging decisions.
I would have no hesitation in referring business and those leading business or wanting to be a leader in engaging with David.
Justin Jb Justin
Aug 19, 2018
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I have spent the last 6 months working with David as my business coach. His valuable ideas have been instrumental for the growth of my business. The combination of personal development with his business expertise have push me into taking proactive action and make the most of each opportunity. I now have a business plan and improved processes in place.
My business revenue has now increased and we have a plan in place to increase revenue 20% in the next 6 months.
David is a great asset to anyone ready to identify what is not working in their business and make a positive change. I would be delighted
My business revenue has now increased and we have a plan in place to increase revenue 20% in the next 6 months.
David is a great asset to anyone ready to identify what is not working in their business and make a positive change. I would be delighted
Leigh McConnon
Dec 22, 2017
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I have been working with David for over 18 months. During this time the business has undergone significant change. Over the last financial year 2016/17, revenues have increased by over 45% from the previous financial year.
David has worked with me to put in place effective plans and strategies as well as work with the team in a series of workshops to gain the teams input and focus on effective execution.
With David’s help we have now put in place better systems and processes to manage the expansion of the business and keeps me accountable to the plan and results. It has not been all smooth
David has worked with me to put in place effective plans and strategies as well as work with the team in a series of workshops to gain the teams input and focus on effective execution.
With David’s help we have now put in place better systems and processes to manage the expansion of the business and keeps me accountable to the plan and results. It has not been all smooth
