The Zen of Business
Zen of Business is both a philosophy, a practice and way of doing business.
It is the difference that makes the difference about the way that I work.
The Zen of Business is designed to infuse your business with awareness, kindness, and wisdom, benefiting both you and the wider world. If you're a business owner feeling the need for deep change, demotivated or burnt out, the Zen of Business approach may be just what you need.
How can I bring Zen to your business?
Drawing from over 25 years of practice in Zen traditions, I've gained deep insights into the human experience and acquired various tools and techniques to support personal and professional growth. As a practitioner, I incorporate these principles into my own business endeavours and interactions with clients.
My extensive background in business growth, coaching, and social enterprise development has led me to recognise the need for a paradigm shift in how we organise and approach our work. I've developed an integrative approach grounded in wisdom, insight, and kindness, which has proven effective in achieving business success and fostering organisational development.
I'm increasingly invited to speak on this topic to diverse audiences, ranging from startups to corporate executives. I welcome inquiries from these groups and am eager to facilitate talks, workshops, and discussions on this practice.
Social enterprises are realising the importance of adopting sound business principles to fulfil their community objectives effectively.
I offer support in various areas, including business mentoring, brand communication, and sustainable financial practices. Over the past 25 years, I've been deeply involved in the social enterprise sector, initially trained by Social Enterprise London as one of their first business advisors.
My services extend to providing business advice, coaching, and mentoring to senior staff within the sector, as well as serving as a non-executive director as needed. I specialize in social enterprise startup strategies, branding, licensing, and tailored business growth models.
Currently, I am actively engaged as an advisor with several Community Interest Companies (CICs) in London and beyond.
Find harmony in growth
For established businesses and social enterprises with a track record or for rapid-growth startups, I offer my extensive experience in navigating the complexities of the business landscape to help you scale up and address challenges effectively.
With a deep understanding of various business models, I can assist you in identifying and resolving issues strategically and tactically. Over the past 25 years, I've developed several award-winning business tools that have been proven effective, and I'm confident they can benefit your organisation.
My book, "What's the Difference That Makes the Difference," serves as a practical guide for startups and anyone seeking to evaluate their brand's positioning and value proposition.
I'm available for one-on-one consultations with CEOs and their teams, providing guidance both as a consultant and a senior executive coach. Additionally, I offer talks and workshops tailored to your organisation's needs or can engage in a series of meetings to help you achieve your goals, including addressing the pressing environmental concerns relevant to your business.
As a member of the DEAL team, I contribute to assisting businesses in adopting the doughnut economics model to evaluate their business design and its impact on the environment and Humanity. More information here.
If you would like to talk things through please get in touch for a free 30 minute consultation .
"I have worked with Yvonne for over three years, during a period of rapid growth of my company. She has helped me focus my strategy to develop my business. Her no nonsense vision, experience and guidance have been invaluable.”
— Margot Selby
