148: Insights from The Growth Strategist

Are you a person who’s always looking for ways to grow and expand? If so, you’ll love my conversation with Simon Haigh. And get ready to take notes. Simon shares valuable, practical ways for expanding your mindset and behaviors to become a more effective leader. Simon is founder and CEO of GCM Consulting and Simonhaigh.com. He’s known as The Growth Strategist because he helps organizations and leaders grow in 4 areas: business, leadership, brand, and mindset.

Simon started out as a tri-qualified commercial lawyer—in England & Wales, Australia, and Ireland. He’s been an entrepreneur, building and selling out of companies in 3 industries: technology, luxury items and travel. Simon has also been a C-suite executive and has sat on five boards across different industries. He’s currently an associate member of the Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching Organization.

You’ll discover:

• What Simon learned from Marshall Goldsmith about matching his confidence with his capabilities
• The benefits of having clarity around your purpose
• 3 questions you can ask yourself every morning for 6 weeks to gain greater self-awareness
• Why you can actually achieve more when you slow down
• The importance of understanding both the light and dark side of yourself

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Connect with Simon

Simon’s Websites

SimonHaigh.com

GCM Advisory

Simon’s Books

How to be a Better Deal-Closer

Dealmaking for Corporate Growth

What’s the most effective way to get the attention of a potential client and gain a sterling reputation? In this interview, my guest Frank Wagner explains two powerful things you can do to gain credibility and build trust. Frank is an expert on developing strong relationships that span decades. He’s been Marshall Goldsmith’s business partner for more than 30 years and created the Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching program.

You’ll discover:

• How Marshall Goldsmith acquired a client who was about the hire a competitor
• The benefits of building relationships with the people important to your client
• The 2 critical elements you must use to establish a strong connection with decision-makers
• Why discovering how to be useful to others is a good business strategy

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Connect with Frank

Website

Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching