7 Jul, 2026 | Attributes, Capability, Culture, Recruitment, Strategy
Manufacturing business owners are used to getting things done. A problem comes up, they make a decision. A customer needs something urgently, they find a way. A supervisor leaves, they move someone up. A machine breaks, production slows, a supplier lets them down, a...
9 Jun, 2026 | Culture, Leadership, Recruitment, Strategy, Succession Planning
Guest Blog – Toby Jenkins, Olympian, executive coach and award-winning entrepreneur and author. We had the privilege of having Toby speak at our Carroll Consulting Insight Breakfast in early 2026. As an executive coach, Toby, like us, has many discussions with...
12 May, 2026 | Culture, Diversity, Leadership, Recruitment, Strategy
Workforces are changing – more diverse, more intergenerational, and with very different expectations of what “good work” looks like. What are the steps you can take NOW to future-proof your owner-led business? One of the key ingredients for success as a...
8 Apr, 2026 | Attributes, Capability, Culture, Recruitment, Strategy
Culture is often talked about like it’s a feeling, a vibe, or a set of words on a wall. In reality, culture is much more practical and far more observable. It’s the way things are actually ‘done around here’, especially when things get messy, time is tight, or...
4 Mar, 2026 | Capability, Culture, Leadership, Recruitment, Strategy
On paper your business looks great! You’ve built something solid but under the surface you know growth is being stifled. What has worked in the past is buckling under the pressure. You need help but where do you start? I spend most of my time supporting...
24 Sep, 2025 | Attributes, Capability, Culture, Recruitment, Strategy
When it comes to recruitment, finding the right fit can be a game-changer – especially for owner-led businesses where culture and leadership values shape the heartbeat of the organisation. For Tony Wright, Managing Director of Brisbane-based Bus 4×4,...
