Carefrontational Changemakers
+64 9 308 6297
or
+61 3 9116 7156
Let’s have the conversation

Better Business, Better Life – Issue 168

 

WHAT’S INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Business Tools & Real-life Lessons:

What Losing My Family Taught Me About Business & Life

Links to Useful Stuff:

3 Curated Blogs, Podcasts & Tools

Meet our Team:

Find of the Month:

I turned 55 this week & I have been reflecting on life… And my family…

Often when I meet people & I tell them that I live between Australia (Melbourne) & New Zealand (Auckland) & that I have an office & a home in each city, then they ask which city my family is in.

I say, “Oh, they’re not anywhere – they’re dead!” And sometimes people look a bit shocked.

You see, it might sound blunt – but it’s the truth.

When I say my family is gone, I mean it.

My immediate family have all passed away.

And whilst I have other relatives – aunties, uncles & cousins – they’re all in Germany, Switzerland, South Africa & various other parts of the world.

So, the words might sound dramatic – but it’s not drama.

It’s perspective, shaped by great love, a deep loss & time that has allowed me to heal…

BUSINESS TOOLS & REAL-LIFE LESSONS

business action

What Losing My Family Taught Me About Business & Life

My mum was my best friend – we backpacked around New Zealand together, & even when we lived far apart, we’d chat every few days.

We didn’t always see eye to eye when I was younger, but we grew close over the years.

My brother was my protector. He looked out for me & we shared holidays, laughs & life’s ups & downs.

And my dad? Well, our relationship was complicated.

He was tough, a bit of a chauvinist, & had high standards I didn’t always meet. But in his own way, he loved me.

It was really hard losing them all in the short space of 5 years.

Especially with losing Dad around the time of COVID, which meant I hadn’t spent much time with him before he passed, it hit hard.

I do still have my sister‑in‑law & niece, & I love them dearly, but it’s not the same. The shape of my family has changed completely.

No parents to call on a Sunday. No siblings to lean on. No cousins for a spontaneous BBQ or a big family get‑together.

I love business & have always been passionate about building businesses – but it should never be at the expense of family.

I have no regrets, but I think we always wish we had more time with family, especially after they’re gone.

That’s why I do what I do.

I work with family businesses because I know how precious – & fragile – family really is.

I push for clarity & accountability because life’s too short for unspoken resentments & half‑finished plans.

I want people to take their vision seriously – because you don’t always get another go.

Helping people build better businesses & better lives isn’t just a tagline – it’s personal because life is too bloody short.

And with it being my birthday this week, I was reminded even more of how grateful I am to be alive & loving my life 💖

If this nudges even one person to pick up the phone & call their family tonight, or to finally tackle that tough conversation they’ve been avoiding, then it’s worth it.

LINKS TO USEFUL STUFF

This section gives you quick access to 3 links - to articles, blogs, podcasts & stuff that will help you to create a better business & lead a better life.

Better Business and Life Resources

Article

business action

Put The Love Back into Your Your Family!

Bring harmony back into your family business today.

Read More

Podcast

business action

Work With and Love Your Family!

Build stronger family bonds while growing your business.

Listen Here

Life Stuff

business action

6 Tips to Balance Family and Work

Achieve balance between meaningful family time and work.

Read More

We are here to help you live a better life by creating a better business. We are real-life business owners with years of experience & a strong desire to make a huge difference to the lives of entrepreneurs.

If anything here resonates with you or you would like our help, then please get in contact. Just reply to this newsletter & let us know who you would like to speak to…. Or visit our webpage & contact any of our team from their own pages.

If you know someone who would benefit from reading this, then please forward it onto them. 💖

NEED HELP?

​If you’d like to learn more about any of these tools or would like to find out how I can help you achieve a better life through creating a better business, then book a free Discovery Call with me.

We’ll talk about what you want to get from your business & your life & come up with a plan to do that!

Book a FREE Discovery Call here

Debra Chantry-Taylor

Certified EOS Implementer | Accredited Family Business Advisor | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Speaker & Workshop Facilitator