Are you sick and tired of communication problems with GP’s, NTD’s and Treating Health Professionals? Are you frustrated that they cannot, or will, not answer the questions you need answered within reasonable time frames? So was I! Take a look at this short video. If you listen carefully you will find 3 specific strategies that will empower you to take control of all of your communication and achieve faster, more useful results with such communication. … [Read more...]
How to get MORE from your GP, NTD and Treating Health Professional communication
February 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
How to get clients jobs
February 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
One of the least favourite tasks of a Rehabilitation Consultant don't you think? Wow! Before I published this article, a heated discussion about the subject started after I shared it with a group of Consultants on Facebook. (to join the conversation go to https://www.facebook.com/PurpleCo). There are some strong opinions about this message. Well, I am guessing you already know that the best way NOT to help a client get a job is to treat job seeking as 'compliance management'. I guess … [Read more...]
3 things you can do RIGHT now to boost your personal efficiency
January 9, 2012 by 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 you trying to keep up with rehabilitation legislative changes
December 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Are you like me - your to be read pile is almost as long as your to do list? Does your recommended reading get done when you need a procrastination strategy? OR, does it wait until you made a bit of a boo boo at work because you weren't up to date ( that's embarrassing huh!) Well here you go, some new changes have been made to the SRC Act that came into effect as of 7 Dec 2011. I thought these were kind of important and would be a helpful thing to know..... so straight from the Comcare … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas – JofromPurpleCo
December 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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...]
