Adam Brooks

(But Probably Should) 1. I’m not really in the business of business, I’m in the business of rebuilding people. Sales Academy, Tip the Balance, True Connectors & (Operation Shit rabbit – top secret project for 2026), they all exist for one reason: to help people find themselves again through the work they do. I’ve seen […]

(But Every Leader & Business Owner Needs) Coaching isn’t about fixing people. It’s about creating a space where they don’t have to pretend. The truth in my experience is this. For many business owners and leaders, there are very few places left where they can drop the armour. Everywhere else, they’re performing, for the team,

It’s a Movement. We’ve all been guilty of thinking coaching is what you turn to when things start to wobble.Sales are down. Confidence is shot. The business feels heavy.Then someone says, “Maybe it’s time you got a coach.” But here’s a thought; that’s like saying you only go to the gym when you’ve pulled a

Why Plato’s Wisdom Is the Leadership Blueprint We Need Now “He who does not desire power is fit to hold it.” – Plato The phrase is over two thousand years old, yet it has never been more urgent. Look around the world of politics, business, and technology today. The men and women scrambling for the

How to Actually Understand Who You Are and Make Aligned Choices We’ve all heard it…on LinkedIn, in motivational talks, maybe even from well-meaning mentors:“Just be yourself.”Or the more casual version: “Just be you.” But what if you don’t know who you really are?Or you feel like there are multiple versions of you, depending on where

Why Staying Open-Ended Beats Rushing to the Answer Let’s be honest: as adults, we hear the word “curiosity” tossed around all the time, like it’s some magical ingredient we should just know how to use. But what does it actually mean? And why does it matter for you, running a business or leading a team,

Sell the Problem You Solve — Not the Product You Sell Here’s the mistake too many businesses still make:They lead with the what.Not the why.They pitch the product.Not the problem it solves. It’s all features, functions, and bullet points.All polished decks, benefit sheets and “industry-leading solutions.” Meanwhile, your potential customer is sat there thinking: “Do

What People Don’t Tell You! If you’re in your first few years of work or just about to enter it, you’ve probably heard a lot about “resilience.”Usually from people older than you.Usually when they think you’re not showing enough of it. The problem is, resilience is often sold as “just toughen up” or “grow a

What people don’t tell you. Let’s get something out of the way: you don’t need to understand every TikTok trend or start using words like “slay” in your team meetings to lead the next generation. But you do need to shift. Because leadership isn’t static. And what worked for Baby Boomers, Gen X, or even

It’s Normal (But You Can Quiet the Doubter) Ever closed a big deal, or nailed a presentation, and still felt like an imposter? You’re not alone. Self‑doubt is one of those universal workplace companions: that nagging voice whispering, “You’re not ready.” The good news? It’s not a sign you’re not cut out for the role,