“Organizing the biggest deal in our corporate history involved long hours, tight time frames and multiple go / no-go hurdles & multiple possibilities for stress. Despite this, I personally felt like I was the eye of the storm…all is calm & relaxed...as a result, the deal fell into place."
I can hand-on-heart tell you these two non-executive advisors have made a huge impact on both myself and our company - including:
1. Playing a bigger game:
For example, at one stage I had a deal fall through and felt like I should throw in the towel.
They helped me “reset” and complete another deal 2 ½ times the size within 6 months.
2. Building a more cohesive team:
Gone is the suspicion and manipulation you’ll find in many organizations, and so has the need to look over my shoulder to check on my team.
It was replaced by more trust and less friction, which allowed us to achieve our objectives faster, and with less stress.
3. Focusing on the right things:
As CEOs, it’s so easy to get caught up in “task-oriented” issues.
They’ve helped me focus on the things that generate far greater results.
Essentially, they made my thinking sharper, helped me see more clearly & make better decisions – unlike any coach or consultant I’ve ever worked with, they're business partners to the company.
Their wisdom, insights, support, and value has made a profound difference in enhancing my experience as a leader in a very competitive tight margin industry and is something I haven’t found anywhere else.”
Mark Waller
Former Chairman & CEO, EBOS Group
New Zealand CEO of Year 2010 &
Business Hall of Fame 2019