Leadership Perspective

Balance is not comfort. Balance is capacity. It is a way of seeing that protects your best thinking. Pros do not chase balance as a mood....

We live in a world obsessed with instant wins. The big contract. The perfect launch. The viral moment. The VC Investment. And most...

There’s a lot you can’t control right now. Markets. Politics. People’s reactions. The next curveball life throws your way. But here’s...

Let’s kill the fantasy. Balance isn’t some magical point where everything feels light and peaceful and your to-do list is perfectly...

Scaling a business isn’t about working harder—it’s about working smarter. If your strategy is just “do more,” you’re not scaling—you’re...

What makes an entrepreneur truly unstoppable? It’s not just hard work or talent—it’s vision. The world is flooded with businesses that...

Have you ever stopped to question how much of what you believe truly belongs to you? How much of your identity, your goals, your values,...

34 Coaching didn’t just start during the pandemic. Its roots go back to 2009, when I first trained as a coach. But our journey has been...

Every day in the world of entrepreneurship, we all live in a relentless pursuit of success and happiness (if we're lucky). It’s easy to...

Imagine Your Business as a Well-Tuned Orchestra Running a business is like conducting an orchestra. Each section has its own unique role,...

Back in 2013, I had the fortune of attending an event in Miami, a city known for its vibrant culture and relentless energy. Amidst the...

In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, having a coach isn't just a luxury—it's a necessity. Over the past five years, the coaching...

In today’s fast-paced world, the marketing strategies we often see on social media and various online platforms could easily be mistaken...

“The greatest achievements were at first, and for a time, dreams. The oak sleeps in the acorn.” – James Allen In a world often marked by...

In the high-stakes game of entrepreneurship, we've long been captivated by the siren song of ROI – Return on Investment. It's the metric...

In the leadership and entrepreneurial world, the initial spark that launches our ventures can, over time, dim. This isn't uncommon – many...

Welcome! I'm CD Kotze, founder of 34 Coaching. Join me in this blog while we debunk some myths and dive into the transformative world of...

In our fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the pursuit of goals and achievements. We set our sights on reaching milestones,...

This statement in the title, often heard as the year winds down, carries a mix of relief and accomplishment. But let's pause and think:...

We all have dreams and aspirations. Big or small, they fuel our daily grind. But what happens when those dreams remain just out of reach?...