Household CEO

29/08/2026

📚 From pretending to be asleep with a book on my chest as a kid, to actually falling asleep with one there now… some things really don’t change. 😂

I’ve always been curious about how things work, why people think the way they do, and what I can learn from other people’s experiences.

That curiosity has taken me through a rather eclectic collection of books over the years — and apparently, I’ve accumulated enough reading material to keep me busy well into retirement.

Although, judging by the 30 new books I added last week, I’m not sure I’m planning to make it that easy on myself. 🤣📚

I have always loved to read. It became something I was very good at. I like learning new words, hearing how they sound as they come out of my mouth and learning what they mean, even if I often forget. From my very earliest years (the photos from kindergarten), books have been something I turned to -...

21/07/2026

🌵 Business doesn't usually begin in a boardroom.

More often it begins:
✔ In a spare bedroom.
✔ At the kitchen table.
✔ In a garage.
✔ Between school drop-offs, shift work, and everyday life.

There are ideas pulling in every direction. Responsibilities competing for attention. No guarantees that today's work will pay off tomorrow.
That's why self-leadership matters.

At Household CEO, we believe leadership isn't just about having a perfect plan—it's about creating direction when life feels like the Wild West.

Our latest article explores how one classic '80s song became a reminder that uncertainty isn't a sign you're doing it wrong...it's often a sign you're building something worthwhile.

What part of your "Wild West" season taught you the most?

Business is like Karaoke - Wild Wild West (Escape Club) “47 heartbeats…” Some days in business feel like your brain is racing faster than your body can keep up. Ideas, possibilities, and obligations are all clamoring for attention at once. It’s not that there’s a lack of direction — it.....

20/06/2026

"When we focus on productivity and not creativity, people lose their imagination"
Christine Arylo

09/04/2026

In a world of polished posts and carefully crafted messages…what does it actually mean to be authentic?
Even with tools like ChatGPT helping us refine how we communicate, there’s a fine line between sharpening your voice… and losing it.

Inspired by Iris, this piece explores a simple idea: Authenticity isn’t about being unfiltered.

It’s about being recognisable.

As a Household CEO, that matters—because how you show up shapes everything around you.

This video is from 2018 but the article is brand new. Business is Like Karaoke: “Iris” Edition There’s a moment in karaoke—usually just before the chorus—where the room fades out. It’s just you, the mic… and a decision. Do you hold back? Or do you let people see you? That’s the tensi...

08/04/2026

Most people try to fix overwhelm with better time management.

But time isn’t the real constraint.
Capacity is.

Two days can look identical on paper—same hours, same tasks—yet feel completely different to live.

Why?

Because not all tasks carry the same load.

At Household CEO, we look beyond the calendar and focus on:
✔ Cognitive load (thinking, decision-making)
✔ Physical load (doing, movement)
✔ Emotional load (people, pressure, responsibility)

When these stack without recovery, performance drops—no matter how organised you are.

The shift isn’t doing less, It’s learning to:
→ structure your load
→ respect your capacity
→ and build in recovery as part of the process

That’s where sustainable growth begins.

Your Eyes Are Bigger Than Your Stomach: The Real Reason You Feel Overloaded Part 1 of the “Digesting Life” Series – Capacity vs. Time Management “Your eyes are bigger than your stomach.” “Finish everything on your plate.” Simple lessons from childhood. But in adult life? They quietly t...

30/03/2026

In business—and in life—it’s easy to fall into the “until” trap.
“I’ll enjoy it when…”
“I’ll slow down after…”
“I’ll feel successful once…”
Delayed gratification has its place.
But when everything meaningful is pushed into the future, we risk disconnecting from the very life we’re working to build.
This is a perspective many high-functioning, growth-focused individuals quietly wrestle with.

Everything Was “Until”… And That Was the Problem Why do you start a business? To make money? To change the world? For me, it was simpler than that. I wanted to see what was possible… and what I might be able to create. For over 20 years, I’ve carried the idea of building something internat...

27/03/2026

Confidence in business isn’t always loud.
Sometimes it looks like: ✔ Clear decisions
✔ Effortless action
✔ The right things falling into place
In our latest “Business is like karaoke” instalment, we explore what happens when you stop forcing outcomes… and start moving with momentum.
Because self-leadership isn’t just about discipline — it’s about recognising when you’re in flow and leading from that place.

13/03/2026

Ever notice how some people seem stuck in the modern matrix?
Scrolling.
Reacting.
Waiting.
Meanwhile others are out there running their own tracks.
A line from Cosby Sweater by Hilltop Hoods sparked a thought for this week’s article in the Business is Like Karaoke series.
In life and business, you don’t need the perfect voice.
You just need to step up to the mic and own the stage.
Momentum comes from showing up consistently — just like a steam train running on its tracks.
That’s the Household CEO way.

06/03/2026

Not everyone who moves slowly is afraid — many are experienced.
Article 4 explores discernment, trust, and choosing substance over hype in business and leadership.

Business Is Like Karaoke: Meant to Be — When Experience Makes You Cautious “I don’t mean to be so uptight… my heart’s been hurt a couple times” Most people aren’t guarded in business for no reason. They’ve invested time that didn’t pay off. They’ve trusted systems that overpromis...

20/02/2026

Belief that lasts isn’t borrowed — it’s earned.
Article 3 of the Meant to Be series explores belief, alignment, and why sustainable business growth requires more than enthusiasm.
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Business Is Like Karaoke: Meant to Be — Moving Without Guarantees “So won’t you ride with me, ride with me, see where this thing goes” There’s a particular courage required to keep moving without guarantees. Not reckless confidence — grounded belief. This lyric holds a powerful business ...