Ho Ho Ho, Wanted to send a quick message to you to say thank you for your support in 2011. Your contributions are very much appreciated. I am excited by what 2012 has in store for us. Take a moment to watch my short video. http://youtu.be/8b18kfuff2A If you would like to know more about the Training or the Mentoring, send me an email , or click on this link --> purple@purposeforpeople.com.au with the headline "Hey Jo I want to know more". Have a great Christmas and New Year. May … [Read more...]
Vision. Focus. Drive – What have you done for me lately
December 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Are you a bit like me and spend December in a state of reflection? What did the past year bring? Have I achieved what I wanted? Did I set out to do the things I had planned? One of my biggest lessons during 2011, has been that nothing makes sense without VISION. I have to admit Stephen Covey's well known quote " start with the end in mind" really does bring success. I have learned that VISION brings the end picture, the end result into focus as the DESTINATION. VISION brings everything … [Read more...]
Virtual Assistant Role Flourishing In A Changing Workplace
December 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Recent labour market research conducted by Purple Co in several Australian capitol cities has shown that Virtual Assistants (VA's) are flourishing not just in India or Philippines but all over Australia as well. As an example, you may be interested to know that there are 306 VA's listed on LinkedIn in the Melbourne area alone. We have found that the roles of Receptionist, Secretary, Personal Assistant and even Executive Assistant are being cut back in many companies. On the Australian … [Read more...]
How to Get Stuff Done
December 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Creating Successful Behaviours and Habits Are your habits (the things you repeatedly do) serving you or holding you back? In order to reach our goals in business, and in life, we must become the person it takes to do the things we need to do in order to reach our goals. To ‘check-in’ as to whether or not we are conspiring for our own success ask yourself these questions 1. What things are you doing, that you should do LESS of? a. . b. . c. . 2. What things are you doing, … [Read more...]
My technology does not own me!
December 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
When did I become slaves to the tools and equipment that were supposed to be serving me? It’s been an interesting experiment again this week, where I have given myself permission to NOT look at a phone or be online while I have been en route somewhere. It’s been really really hard! Sitting still for 10 – 30 minutes without looking at my phone, checking emails, reviewing FaceBook, Linked In or blog post comments. Sitting still for 10-30 minutes and not talking on the phone. Sitting still … [Read more...]
Are you Talkin’ to me?
December 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A previous post focused on the power of our words and communication. It exposed some of the simple things we can do to ensure that we communicate with the people around us in a way that is not only powerful, but effective. An interesting discussion then commenced between my husband and I about the power of our ‘self talk’. Now I have heard this phrase so many times; it’s a ‘coach/mentor/self help’ kind of phrase. In my reading, listening and seeking advice from mentors I have learned that my … [Read more...]
Are we there yet [insert whiney whinge from the back seat]
October 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The road of life twists and turns, and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination. Don Williams Jnr, American Novelist Focus on the journey not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it. Greg Anderson American Author It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters in the end. Ursula K Leguin American Author Isn’t it so refreshing to be reminded of how much of our life is about … [Read more...]
Bookeeping role: great lifestyle opportunity
September 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
We are really quite honored to be able to pass on this job opportunity for someone looking for a part time bookkeeping role in the lower Blue Mountains. A fantastic opportunity to live a work life balance . Details of the position are: Book-keeper required for busy accounting office to fulfil the book-keeping role of the accounting office itself as well as performing book-keeping functions for clients. This is a part-time position but may in time become a full-time position for the right … [Read more...]
