Article written by Jo Muirhead, Ross Miller & Rebecca McMurray Like many health professionals practising in 2018, we at Purple Co enjoy working with our client’s to help them learn how to use Apps to … read more
Technology In Our Professional Lives
How Digital Literacy is not just a nice to have – but a necessary skill for all Rehabilitation Professionals. Guest Post by Purple Co Consultant, Ross Miller We have all moved into the late … read more
Purple Co – 2 Years in Review
Hello – Jo Muirhead here – Founder & Principal Consultant of Purple Co. For the last 2 years I’ve been analysing how we continue to help people make work, work well. One of our core values … read more
Are you Struggling with a Perfectionist?
Guest Post by Kylie Warry Photo by Irina on Unsplash Are you a perfectionist, or do you know one? In terms of the Communication Styles, the ‘Perfectionist’ style is the one who is most likely to struggle with … read more
Are you struggling with a procrastinator?
Guest Post by Kylie Warry Patient communicators… can struggle with procrastination. In strength, this steady gentle style is one that is warm, welcoming, all about relationship and somewhat more reserved than the playful or powerful … read more
Do you have the time for another Chatterbox?
Guest blog post by Kylie Warry Have you ever had to deal with a Chatterbox? Someone who loves to talk, tell stories and uses many more words than necessary? They are lovely but if you … read more
Struggling with a “my way or the highway” kinda person?
Guest blog by Kylie Warry. Have you ever had to work with a strong willed, highly opinionated “Powerful Communicator”? Someone who is so overpowering they just push everyone else aside? If you have ever worked … read more
Your options when it comes to dealing with difficult people.
Guest Post by Kylie Warry Your options when it comes to dealing with difficult people are many. You can avoid, procrastinate, blame, whine, cry, shake, gossip… (I am sure there is many more) or you … read more
Post Cancer Fatigue – more than just a subjective feeling.
Introduction to Fatigue Fatigue can occur secondary to several chronic conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson Disease, Stroke, Brain Injury, Lyme Disease and Post-Cancer. Cancer related fatigue has been described as the … read more
Five ways to manage your pain while at work
Last week I experienced a flare-up of my chronic pain symptoms. I haven’t had one for a while. I was really frustrated and annoyed by it, and I had a massive week to contend with. … read more