Everyone, at one point or another in their career, is faced with
a tricky situation, or challenging issue which we
simply can't deal with alone. We may well have friends or
other trusted advisors we can turn to. But sometimes we may
need a completely fresh angle, with perspective from someone
who is more experienced and wiser and who has seen this kind of
thing before. And that someone could be a mentor, or a coach.
If we had a magic wand, we'd love for ALL professional women to
have a mentor, or occasional access to a professional coach.
The two aren't the same, and we feel it is really important that
you are aware what each of them can deliver to you, how
they can benefit your career and what to look for in either
one.
That's why we created this theme. Here, you'll find a wealth
of articles about these two topics. We wanted you to get
multiple perspectives so we have brought various contributors on
board. We hope there's enough here for you to decide for
yourself which would work best for you and to get going!
And... we also hope we will inspire you enough to start
mentoring someone yourself. We have no doubt that every each
and one of you has something to offer!
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21 April 2011
By Kathryn Jackson of Careerbalance
In the wake of trauma what coaching techniques and insights from positive psychology can we draw on in our personal rebuilding? In her new eBook, "Essential Questions to GROW Your Team", Kathryn Jackson has collected conversations built around the GROW coaching model to help manager and leaders have even more effective conversations at work.
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07 April 2011
By Sarah Wilshaw-Sparkes
Do you think your abilities and intelligence are largely fixed? Or do you believe people have the potential to get better and better, with practice and training, even if they're not blessed with talent? Sarah reviews a book that explores how our beliefs about improvement impact on our achievements and happiness - and coaches us to a 'growth' mindset.
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10 March 2011
By Gabriele Wehler of Clarity Coaching
You’re a working mother: intelligent, hard working, busy and successful - so why do you feel so bad about it? Gabriele advises how to manage the stress and guilt that so often accompany combining two important and fulfulling roles
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20 October 2010
By Sally Anderson , Founder of Sally Anderson International & Freefall International Limited
Are you an effective networker? When did you last stop to calculate which networking groups give you the best return on your investment of time, energy and money - and to take action accordingly? And do you feel you make the most of the opportunities that arise for you in the meetings? According to Sally Anderson, that takes confidence, clarity, co-operation and compassion.
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25 May 2010
By Ruth Osborne, Strategic Communications, OMEGA
Finding the right job is often a challenge. If you are a professional migrant to New Zealand, however, that challenge grows enormously, and requires unusual depths of perseverance and courage to succeed. Here, Ruth Osborne from OMEGA shares the story of Toni Pisay, an experienced HR professional from the Philippines. With support from her OMEGA mentor, Toni got a toehold on the employment ladder, ultimately co-creating with her employer the role that would secure her residency.
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07 May 2010
By Galia-BarHava-Monteith
What do successful women have in common and what can we learn from them? Galia distills Professionelle’s observations into a set of three key “ingredients” and accompanies each with practical strategies you can start using at once. The first of three articles, this one focuses on self awareness.
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24 April 2010
By Kaye Avery, career coach and facilitator
Change is the new constant. If you're thinking of hiring a career coach to help you find a rewarding future path, this article will give you valuable questions to test if your intended coach is thinking broadly enough.
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20 April 2010
By Galia BarHava-Monteith
Mentoring is widely acknowledged as a powerful tool for career development for men and women. But is all mentoring created equal? Galia BarHava-Monteith from Professionelle revisits the latest research and finds that one form of mentoring relationship is significantly superior to others in the satisfaction generated - and the salaries and promotions achieved!
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10 March 2010
By Sarah Wilshaw-Sparkes
In this short online presentation, Sarah shares some of the great tips and pieces of advice contributed by the professional women who attended our networking seminar on 'working in male-dominated environments". How to say no, how to back yourself - and how to help other women.
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03 September 2009
By Sarah Wilshaw-Sparkes
Is mentoring important to women's careers? We think so and it seems our members do, too, because our first public networking breakfast, held in February 2009 and based around a facilitated discussion on mentoring, sold out so quickly! Here we report on some of the key insights gleaned from the table discussions.