Another night at the theatre for our Director, Shaun. This time at The Old Vic, seeing Oedipus starring Rami Malek, Indira Varma and a brilliant cast of delirious dancers.
Sophocles wrote the play during the Golden Age of Ancient Greece in the 5th Century BC.
It is a story of fate, leadership, and the dangers of ignoring the truth. Once again, these timeless lessons can still resonate with small business owners today.
Oedipus is a leader determined to save his city, but his downfall comes not from external forces but from his own blind spots.
He seeks the truth yet resists uncomfortable realities. He makes assumptions and acts decisively but ultimately fails to see the full picture until it’s too late.
Sounds familiar?
Many UK business owners face a similar challenge, not in prophecy and destiny but in decision-making.
How often do we:
🔹 Ignore financial warning signs, assuming “business is fine” until a cash flow crisis hits?
🔹 Overcommit to a strategy without reviewing the data, convinced “we know best”?
🔹 Ignore or deflect advisors because we don’t like their message, rather than acting on it?
Like Oedipus, leaders and their hubris can sometimes be their own biggest obstacle.
The antidote? Data, insight, and the willingness to see things as they truly are and before problems become catastrophes.
At Avant Advisory, we help business owners uncover blind spots, whether in their strategy, operations, tax or reporting. Our respectful challenges give you an independent third party view to help you lead with clarity rather than fate.
Because unlike in Greek tragedy, your business story can have a happy ending.