If you've arrived at Professionelle, well, you're clearly taking
an active interest in your own personal and professional
development. This is what this site is all about!
As you can see most of our themes are about this very broad
topic. But, from time to time we have articles that don't
necessarily fit squarely in any given theme, and that's were you'll
find them.
Here, you'll find articles on far ranging development issues from
how to get airtime in meetings, to book reviews of research-based
'self-help' books that have the potential of really making a
difference to your development. Sarah's personal favorite is
'Learned Optimism' read her review to find out why,
We, at Professionelle, pride ourselves on having content that is
relevant and timely. As one of our members told
us:
"I rate you site highly. It is very professional, the
information is very relevant and helped me make the decision to
change my work model!"
We hope you agree.
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31 October 2007
By Galia BarHava-Monteith & Penny Harrison, Communicate Ltd
Whether you are organising or attending a networking event this article will have something for you. It lists both success factors for networking organisers and also top tips for making a great first impression
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28 October 2007
By Galia BarHava-Monteith
Women are under-represented in senior positions in New Zealand. The pay gap and the rate of women's participation in senior positions in the private sector have both worsened in the new millennium. Why? The lack of mentoring for women in organisations has been put forward as a key contributory factor.
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16 August 2007
By Sarah Wilshaw-Sparkes
This is no pop psychology book based on "a gallon of clinical lore and a teaspoonful of research" to quote the author. It reflects 25 years of quantitative trials that led by degrees to insights about optimism. In short, Seligman advocates changing thought patterns and explanatory styles to increase optimism and provides a 48 question self-diagnostic for you to discover where you sit on the Eeyore - Tigger continuum.
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18 June 2007
By Galia BarHava-Monteith
Galia BarHava-Monteith was asked to comment for the Herald on Sunday on the issue of how women can become more successful in pursuing pay rises. What follows is an expanded version of the advice she gave to the press.
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17 June 2007
By Galia BarHava-Monteith
A Professionelle survey invited our members to share what they saw as the major barriers to women's career advancement to the top positions in the private and public sectors. Very consistent themes emerged from all ages and geographies. Galia lays out the results but highlights the barriers that lie within women's own control to address.
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12 June 2007
By Steve Guy of Alpe d'Huez and Rachel Ockelford, our sports gear reviewer
This article grew from a true story, told by Steve Guy, about the unexpected benefits and opportunities that can flow from networking. Rachel Ockelford, a Professionelle member, test ran his sports gear for us, too, and shared her findings.
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16 May 2007
By Sarah Wilshaw-Sparkes
Girls must plan if they want to have to have funds - that could have been the title of this book. Its New Zealand author is on a mission to encourage women to take more control of their finances in order to achieve their goals. Sutherland's explicit, and localised, focus on women made this introduction to investing enjoyable.
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14 May 2007
By Katherine Hall, Development Manager and Anna McHardy, CareerAgent, of Frog Recruitment
A member wrote in for advice, "I really feel ready for that next step up to managing a sales team. How can I identify my relevant skills to my employer and make myself the first choice?"
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23 April 2007
By Galia BarHava-Monteith
"I'd love to see recommendations on the best ways for professional women who are looking to move on from their current role to find great new roles. Obviously, word of mouth / your own contacts are often the best way, but what if you really just want to see what's out there?" Galia tackled this tricky question for our member.
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16 April 2007
By Galia BarHava-Monteith
A Law degree is a great career start. This article, published in New Zealand Lawyer, looks at six different employment paths for new law graduates.