by Rob Pillans | May 25, 2023 | Articles, Business Strategy
As an accounting firm coach, consultant, mentor and facilitator one of the things I get asked to do is facilitate planning days for firms. Each firm has their own name for these events and goes about it in their own way but there are a number of common elements that I...
by Rob Pillans | Jan 16, 2023 | Articles
Many of you are aware I’m a big fan of goal setting. In July 2021 I wrote an article – Is goal setting useful? Drawing on the research I did with some colleagues in our Master of Business Coaching degree, I concluded that goal setting is very useful when done...
by Rob Pillans | Jul 26, 2022 | Articles
As a coach, mentor and consultant for accounting firm owners and managers I regularly get feedback on the issues firms are facing. There is no question that the number one issue across firms at present is attracting and retaining the right people. In this part 1 of 4...
by Rob Pillans | Jun 16, 2022 | Articles
As an accounting firm coach, mentor and consultant I consume content from Australia and around the world to keep up with developments affecting the profession. I was listening to a podcast from the USA recently and on it the host was interviewing the “Chief Metaverse...
by Rob Pillans | Mar 23, 2022 | Articles
At this time of year in Australia accountants are turning their mind to tax deadlines. First 31 March and then most importantly for most, 15 May. I trust you are on top of what you wanted to get done before 15 May. The pandemic has added to the workload and I know...
