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Careers - are just like painting a fence....

Careers – are just like painting a fence….

I painted the fence over the weekend. Took me bloody ages and I got sunburnt in the process. Whilst I was busy brush stroking away, it got me thinking that what I was doing –  was just like what we all do – or should do, when it comes to career management.   I know I sound bonkers, but this is how I came up with this artistic analogy… When you paint a fence – firstly you have got to be in the…

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I can make a difference! The power of purpose and my next new & exciting challenge ahead. #wepromisetocare

There is nothing more powerful than purpose. You know we all do this work thing, we all need to earn to live and we all (mostly) have heaps of ambition to achieve the best we can in our careers. I have been really lucky in that for the past year I have been running my own show, working for myself and consulting to some really awesome companies. Well now thats all about to change! I have loved…

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It's a privilege to be a purveyor of people - #recruitment is an honour.

It's a privilege to be a purveyor of people - Recruitment should always be treated as an honour.

Recently I have been lucky enough to speak at a number of conferences and events. I have fallen into the habit of starting most of these with an intro surrounding my own strong opinion that recruiters, (and all people who work in the people business), should be proud and honoured to do what we do. Recruiters, Human Resource professionals, Talent Management practitioners and good leaders have…

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Being in "control" #changemanagement from an employees point of view

Being in “control” #changemanagement from an employees point of view

  I have spent the last few months on a major national change project. It has been at times tough and at other times hugely rewarding.

The real impact of business change on people can be both joyful with new and fresh opportunities and painful with feelings of uncertainty and anxiety.

But, all in all the past few months has taught me something very consistent when it comes to change. CONTROL is…

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#Getin for the Cancer Society - support our www.pledgeme.co.nz campaign

#Getin for the Cancer Society – support our www.pledgeme.co.nz campaign

  Here’s some exciting news to share. When Mark Sumner and I launched #Getin Ltd, we wanted to do things very differently. We wanted to create a successful and fun business – but more importantly we wanted to create a legacy.

A legacy in terms of being innovative, different, and having a go at what we do – trying what others wouldn’t  – to enable great outcomes for our customers. Yep that’s one…

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The first 24 hours of #Getin Ltd. Big up's to #nzrec and #ozrec.

The first 24 hours of #Getin Ltd. Big up’s to #nzrec and #ozrec.

  Welcome everyone to the amazing world of #Getin Ltd

What a day we had yesterday (2/3/15). We launched the business and then it all started to go a bit crazy…We set up our social channels and watched the numbers grow – and grow. 

The response was overwhelming! We trended on twitter within a few hours and our phones bleeped, buzzed, vibrated and pinged.  Our good friend  Paul Jacobs asked us what…

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Customers and fist pumping moments!

Customers and fist pumping moments!

Well what a rocket ride my new business has been since I started out in November last year. I can honestly say I have loved every single minute of it. I am so lucky to have some amazing customers and to be involved with some really exciting work.

You know when you have had the best day ever at work, when you are driving home and reflecting on the day and fist pumping in the air. “Yes!” “Get in!”…

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#hiremattpontin - Chumbawamba & the rocket ride to starting a new business

#hiremattpontin The rocket ride to starting a new business - www.btpeople.co.nz

Well what a few months I have experienced! From a promotion at work, a lovely bonus pay check and pay rise and then – I was given notice that my position was made redundant!! All of this after I had just been rated “exceptional achiever” in the top 5% of performers at my place of work….

After head scratching, soul searching and overall life contemplation – I decided that I needed to take action.

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