Peter Irish

People often ask me about the value of networking and contributing… it takes so much time!  No, it’s not always easy to meet another contact, have another coffee, listen to … Read More

Our clients often ask how they can be more effective… You know, accomplish more in less time… Speed.  That’s what’s important.  Don’t think.  Just respond…  These are the kinds of … Read More

It’s shocking, but research demonstrates that 70% of corporate initiatives fail! The good news is there is a solution. by Peter Irish   Forbes, McKinsey, the Harvard Business Review, Fortune… … Read More

Business people often ask me, “How should I approach my long-term strategy when there are so many day to day demands distracting me?” At Focal Point we help clients lift … Read More

Watch the Video What could be more important in business than “Personal Effectiveness?”  The motivation this course engenders is captured in the simple question, “Is your team smiling, too?” Our … Read More

Watch the Video (Part 1) Watch the Video (Part 2) How many emails to you receive per day?  Imagine how much time you and your staff spends every day on … Read More

Watch the Video Do you ever feel that you are working hard and getting nowhere…spinning your wheels, as it were?  Perhaps you need to take a more strategic approach and … Read More

Watch the Video Have you ever wondered what makes the difference between the winners in your company or industry and everyone else? It is not only biology or up-bringing or … Read More

Watch the Video Why should you and your company invest in training? Winning companies can tell you the answer.  Most companies offer basic skills training of course, but many overlook … Read More

Watch the Video Hello, I’m Peter Irish, President of Business Coaching of Northern California.  Today we’ll be examining emotional intelligence and using Daniel Goleman’s excellent book as our principal source.  … Read More