Mentoring | Purple Co

Why would I need a mentor? Part 2

July 12, 2012 by Admin Leave a Comment

A big thank you for the response I have received through personal messages following my last article. I really appreciate your ideas, thoughts and interaction. I was not surprised by the number of people who expressed that they are confused by the word mentor, and a shift that may be occurring in the perception and marketing of mentoring. In this article I want to explore want mentoring is further. Let’s cut through what we think we know, and look at some definitions. Now these definitions … [Read more...]

Why would I need a mentor? Part 1

June 21, 2012 by Admin Leave a Comment

Hi! Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read this article. This is a great question which was yet again posed to me recently; Why would I need a mentor? As you may be aware I have been providing formal mentoring services since 2009. And through that time, I’ve had many people, including allied health professionals, ask me to explain what a mentor is, and how to effectively work with a mentor. As allied health professionals, we are more familiar with supervision, especially clinical … [Read more...]

3 things you can do RIGHT now to boost your personal efficiency

January 9, 2012 by Admin Leave a Comment

Are you sick and tired of thinking, I must become more efficient in what I do? Do you constantly lament – there isn’t enough time……. Is the way you manage your personal efficiency serving you to get the most out of your work-life? http://youtu.be/fh-tWFmZNO0 How we manage our efficiency, is how we behave effectively. There is a whole range of thoughts and attitudes tied up in how we approach our work. The purpose of this brief power-shot is not to unveil those unhelpful thoughts and … [Read more...]

Are we there yet [insert whiney whinge from the back seat]

October 20, 2011 by Admin 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...]

Business of 1: who knew it would really be this easy?

September 19, 2011 by Admin Leave a Comment

Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow! Friday afternoon 4.30pm, and I am celebrating with another Business of 1 participant, who has in the past week resigned from her full time salaried position. So excited is she, that the case load of 80+ incredibly complex cases seems all but a puff of wind to blow into her sails as she heads out the door in less than 4 weeks time. About 6 weeks ago, Liz and I met for a chat. A chat about how to address being dissatisfied with work; about being lost ; … [Read more...]

The power of knowing what you want and being bold enough to ask for it

September 11, 2011 by Admin Leave a Comment

Hey there, want some evidence on how easy it is to make a difference in your worklife today? Read on....... Kelly was frustrated, bored and feeling let down by her employer. In her early 30’s, and like many professionals, Kelly had stopped learning and her role had become stale. She blamed her employer for not providing her with the opportunities for training and development and was considering a change in profession. She knew she had been at this point before with a previous … [Read more...]