FOR BUSINESS OWNERS, FOUNDERS & CEOs
Your business has
more to give.
So should your life.
I help business owners find & fix what’s holding their business back, so they make more money without having to work harder.
A short enquiry. An honest conversation. A clearer way forward.
The business you’re building
More profit
Better teams
More freedom
A QUICK BUSINESS CHECK
You’ve built a business.
But too much still
depends on you.
You’ve got customers, a team and ambition. From the outside, things look good. You know what it takes to keep everything moving.
What feels familiar?
Select everything that applies.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
Choose the statements that sound like your business. We’ll suggest a starting point for a useful conversation.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
Choose the statements that sound like your business. We’ll suggest a starting point for a useful conversation.
A question to sit with
Bring this to our conversationHOW I HELP
Get clear. Make changes.
Build a stronger business.
Practical work on the business you actually have, with clear priorities and accountability for following through.
Move the whole business forward.
Ongoing one-to-one coaching for owners who want stronger performance and a business that can grow beyond them.
- Profit, cash flow and commercial focus
- Leadership, teams and accountability
- Systems, structure and owner freedom
Get clear. Get everyone behind it.
A focused facilitated session for owners and leadership teams to agree on direction and what needs to happen next.
- Shared priorities and honest discussion
- A practical plan with clear ownership
- Measures and milestones for progress
Better people. Better business.
Practical, facilitated programmes that strengthen how your people lead, manage, sell and work together. Build the skills, confidence and accountability that turn learning into better performance.
- Leadership and management skills
- Sales capability and confidence
- Teamwork, ownership and accountability
A business that doesn’t rely on you is built properly.
MEET JOHN CREIGHTON
I know what it takes.
I’ve built businesses too.
Over more than 30 years, I’ve started, grown and sold businesses, led teams and made the difficult decisions that come with being responsible for the result.
I’ve been hospitalised twice with burn-out, nearly bankrupted on failed ventures and been betrayed by partners.
I’ve started & sold businesses, sold to a JSE listed Company, achieved 9th place in South Africas Top 100 fastest growing companies, led businesses located in multiple African countries and worked in the USA & UK.
These experiences shape the way I coach: commercial, practical and grounded in what running a business actually demands.
My strength is seeing what’s really holding a business back and identifying what needs to change. Together, we turn that clarity into action.
Tell me where you want to take your businessSome of the businesses I’ve worked with
THE APPROACH
A clear way forward.
You don’t need all the answers before we start. We’ll work through the right questions together.
Tell me what’s happening.
Start with a short enquiry about your business and what you’d like to change. Our first conversation is about understanding the situation and whether we’re a good fit.
Find what’s holding you back.
We look at the numbers, the team, the way the business runs and your role in it. Then we agree on the priorities that deserve your attention.
Make progress you can see.
Put the plan to work with clear actions, useful measures and regular accountability. Review what’s working and adjust as the business develops.
The aim: more profit, better teams and more freedom.
Start the conversationA FEW USEFUL ANSWERS
Before we talk.
Choosing a coach is a personal decision. Here’s what working together looks like.
Is coaching right for my business?
It’s a good fit if you have an established business, want to improve its performance and are willing to make changes. You might be stuck, preparing to grow or looking to reduce the business’s dependence on you. Our first conversation helps us work out whether I’m the right person to help.
What happens in the coaching sessions?
We work through your priorities, review the numbers and progress, address the decisions in front of you and agree on specific actions. Sessions are usually weekly or fortnightly, supported by quarterly planning and accountability.
How much does coaching cost?
The investment depends on the scope and level of support your business needs. We’ll discuss your situation first, then agree on a clear scope and fee before any engagement starts.
Do I need to know exactly what the problem is?
No. You may know that profit is disappointing, your team needs too much oversight or you’re working harder than you want to. Start there. Identifying what sits underneath those symptoms is part of the work.
Can we start with a strategy session?
Yes. A focused strategy and alignment session can help you and your leadership team clarify direction, agree priorities and decide on your next steps. Mention this in your enquiry.
Do you only work with businesses in Cape Town?
I’m based in Cape Town and work with business owners through online coaching as well as in-person sessions where practical. Tell me where you’re based and we can discuss the right format.
YOUR NEXT STEP
What would you like
to be different?
More profit? A team you can rely on? The freedom to step away without everything following you?
Tell me a little about where you are and where you’d like to get to. We’ll take it from there.
Owners, founders and CEOs of established businesses who are ready to make changes and follow through.
Let’s start with your business.
A few details. A few sentences. That’s enough.
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