Ian Janet
Ian Janet
Running a business can be both exhilarating and exhausting. One moment you’re inspired and driven, the next you’re buried in details, decisions, and demands that never seem to end and somehow are still expected to think about the future. I understand that feeling because I’ve lived it.
For over two decades, I’ve worked alongside business owners and leaders to bring calm to the chaos, helping them step back, see the bigger picture, and build a business that not only grows but also gives them back time, freedom, and purpose.
I have a Bachelor of Commerce and multiple coaching accreditations, but what I really bring to the table is perspective. As a trusted and thinking partner, I help owners see how all the moving parts of a business connect and then turn that clarity into action that works in the real world.
Clients often come to me for growth, structure, or performance. But what they walk away with is a stronger sense of direction and a business that finally supports the life they want, not the other way around.
I come with no corporate agenda, just a genuine belief in people and a practical head for business. I’ve raised a family, weathered my own entrepreneurial storms, and understand the sleepless nights that come with leadership. That’s why I do this work… to walk alongside others carrying that same weight and help them lighten the load.
And when I’m not with clients, you’ll usually find me learning something new, exploring personal growth, spending time with my family, or watching cricket — coffee in hand, of course.
If any of this resonates with you, then why not reach out to me and let’s have a chat and a coffee to see how we can build your business in a way that helps you create the life you want.
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What this means for you
- You’ll gain new perspectives on your biggest opportunities and challenges.
- You’ll receive constructive feedback and impartial advice.
- You’ll get a supportive group of accountability partners.
TAB members across the South Africa are making better decisions and taking more purposeful action with peer support, backed by regular 1-2-1 coaching.
To join them, contact Aimee to discuss how TAB membership can help you and your business.
Discover the power of peer advice
Start with you
Focus on what you want in life and how your business can help get you there.
Increase profitability
Be held accountable to meet your business targets.
Improve decisions
Take control of your decisions through peer support and proven planning tools.
Make better time choices
Spend your time well by utilising the experience of others.
Become a better leader
Motivate your people with the guidance of peers and an expert coach.
Plan a successful exit
Get the best result for you with tailored, hands-on support.
Experience the power of peer support
Running a business is hard, especially when you are doing it alone. By joining one of our peer advisory boards, you can work through business ideas and issues with fellow (non-competing) business owners who have lived what you are living.
Lead Better. Live Better. Achieve More.
Our members describe The Alternative Board as life-changing. They say they’ve never understood what was missing until they found TAB. You’ve succeeded and survived alone, but with TAB, you and your business will thrive.
Start your TAB journey
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Get in touch with Ian
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He will contact you to arrange an introductory meeting.
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During which, you’ll chat about whether TAB is right for you and your business.
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Attend your first TAB board meeting and experience the power of peer support.
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