Why I Love Being a Rehab Counsellor

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I didn't plan on becoming a rehab counsellor, but I am so glad I did because I truly love what I do. This video shares some of the reasons why I'm so passionate about my job and my industry. I'd love to know why YOU love being an health professional - leave a comment below!   I've had quite a few people ask me over the last couple of weeks why I love being a rehab counsellor.  It's a really good question, because I never actually thought this was what I was going to do. Like … [Read more...]

Why would I need a mentor? Part 2

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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

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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...]

Are you Talkin’ to me?

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]

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?

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.<!--more--> 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

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...]




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