Category: Mentoring
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The State of Wellbeing
Over the last several years, wellbeing has been a significant focus within health and safety legislatures, especially mental health and wellbeing. Businesses with large mobile workforces, like the mining or oil and gas industries, and occupations subject to trauma exposure and violence, such as the Defence Force, Emergency Services, or public transport personnel, have been…
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What are Your Current Habits
We are finding ourselves in unusual times; working from home, out-of-work waiting for new opportunities, waiting for the restrictions to be lifted. Our days are different from what we were experiencing two months ago. We probably have spare time from not having to travel to work, or if we are not working, too much time…
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How to find the Right Business Mentor (Part 2)
So, what are some key requirements to help select the right mentor, no matter what? As mentioned last month, you have to be able to trust your mentor. Your initial conversations should show alignment in values, character, belief and anything else important for your relationship. Remember if you can’t open up to your mentor, then…
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How to find the Right Business Mentor (Part 1)
As I wrote 12 months ago, I went through most of 2017 with a good business mentor, and I encouraged every business leader at the time to find a mentor. The same mentor will not be right for everyone, and depending on the stage you are at in your business journey, you may need a different…
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The Fundamentals Apply Anywhere
Last month I addressed the need for strong and consistent accountability in the workplace. Last week I was in China visiting a packaging plant that are a current supplier to a well-known Australian manufacturer of dairy products. It was my first trip to mainland China, and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, though knowing…
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What is Accountability?
Last month I addressed why so many cultural programs implemented within organisations fail, and what are the key things to focus on for any program to succeed. I mentioned that understanding the philosophy and DNA of the organisation was critical to achieve success in transformation. And I raised the term “Accountability”. I want to explore…
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Understanding Leadership vs Management
In my last blog, I asked the significant question “Are you an Influencer” and gave some pointers to determine whether you were or weren’t. As an Executive Coach, I get to spend my day with business owners, C-suite and other senior Managers who run all or parts of large organisations. It still amazes me how…
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The Benefits of Being Mentored
In 2017, I deliberately engaged in being mentored for both personal and business development. My Mentor is a well-respected business leader and church planter who provided detailed insight and encouragement, and helped me to better understand and focus on my strengths. The structure of the program provided regular contact with a group of like-minded and…