In the world of business, motivating employees and driving performance are critical to success. Traditionally, many CEOs and business owners have turned to rewards such as bonuses, incentives, and praise to incentivise their teams. However, Alfie Kohn's groundbreaking book, "Punished by Rewards," challenges this conventional approach.

Each and every day, CEOs and business owners often find themselves navigating complex decisions, ethical dilemmas, and personal challenges.

In the fast-paced world of business, where decisions are made in the blink of an eye and strategies evolve at the speed of technology, the importance of taking an intentional pause is often underestimated.

Why Joining the ALCHEMISTS FORUM > Your Personal Board will Transform Your Leadership Journey.

All members of the Alchemists Forum identify as ‘Business Alchemists’, but what does this mean? Let’s start by outlining exactly what our chair Alan Branagh, defines as a business alchemist:

"A business alchemist is an individual who possesses a transformative growth mindset and exhibits characteristics of adaptability, creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness within the business world.

Small group coaching can be an incredibly effective tool for both business and personal growth and development. At the Alchemists Forum, our coaching enables members to build meaningful connections, resulting in clarity and confidence. However, coaching is not without its challenges.

The Alchemists Forum’s chair, Alan Branagh has spent many years coaching, mentoring and offering advice to a diverse range of business owners and CEOs worldwide. Although their industries and specialisms differ, a constant in the lives of many business leaders is the daily ‘headaches’ and doubts that tend to resurface and raise their unwelcomed heads.