One big objection to BYO Purpose to work, that I often receive is, "We can't have everyone take time out to work on their purpose project or the day job won't get done." I've responded to that objection in the video below by sharing the story of Jane, a leader in an advertising agency. (I share how a team project might be adopted.) What I didn't share in the video, were the benefits of a … [Read more...]
The greatest objection to purpose.
Over the years I’ve been speaking about purpose in the workplace, one of the greatest objections that comes up from leaders is, “What if I help my people find their purpose and they leave?” (I have a cheeky response to this objection in this video.) If you’re a leader and you know your people as well as you think you do, you will know the very people in your team who are searching for … [Read more...]
Finding Courage
“You can choose courage or you can choose comfort but you can’t choose both.” - Brené Brown I’m going to require a huge dose of courage today as The Purpose Project Online Course launches at 9.30am in Australia. I’m both daunted and excited. When I hit that send button, the online universe will take over and what happens next will largely be out of my control. There have been many … [Read more...]
It’s getting hot in here and two of your greatest questions answered.
Things are heating up here as I’m almost ready to launch The Purpose Project course on Monday. For now, I want to thank you again for helping me co-create the course by answering your greatest questions. Just in case you missed it, here's what I covered in the last two videos (don't worry they're really short!): Video 1: Why do I even need purpose at work? Can’t I just pursue it in my spare … [Read more...]
Bring your why to work. Start where you are. Start now.
After 20 years as an employee in the banking and corporate world followed by 18 years as a self-employed marketer, author and speaker, I’ve discovered that the grass is not greener on either side. I’ve discovered that my perfect livelihood, one that would fulfill my purpose, wasn’t actually found working for someone else, or in fact, working for myself. If I have any regrets in my work-life, it … [Read more...]