WAYS TO WIN: Njabulo Nkosi

Business consultant and life coach Njabulo Nkosi knows what it’s like to win and lose at business. To him, the most important card in our hand is ourselves. His first book, Inspired Success, looked broadly at qualities needed to succeed. His second,

( Reach/Blue Weaver, R260), uses the same anecdotal and conversational style to help the reader master the ‘five business essentials’. Here he shares five keys to his own development.

I’ve learnt from greats like Robin Sharma and Tony Robbins, as well as my own experience, that if something isn’t in line with my highest values, I don’t go there.

Running my own business, I’ve come to realise that I am the business.

I don’t treat myself like an employee; I work out how to market myself and make a business plan for my future.

This is a vital part of my holistic plan for business success. I helped counsel fellow students while at Rhodes University and eventually qualified as a life coach; it complements business consulting perfectly.

I enjoyed public speaking from high school and carried on with it, so now I’m a Distinguished Toastmaster. Being confident about speaking to meetings and audiences is important to one's personal branding.

I am excited about online opportunities to expand my work, and am currently developing a set of YouTube videos and podcasts.

ARE A BUSINESS 1. Values: 2. Mindset: 3. Wellness: 4. Speaking: 5. Online: YOU

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