What is our Purpose?

Our purpose is to make a difference for people who find themselves in career transition either because they are 'stuck', in a rut, experiencing turbulent times in the workplace, or are directly affected by organisational change. We work as a catalyst for creating possibilities in people's lives through their workplace and/or career. Caring for the whole person is our approach, by providing services that impact on their wellbeing.

What are our Values?

We believe that building positive and fruitful work relationships, practicing good work, looking at life afresh and being responsible for one's own choices, are factors that contribute to satisfying careers.

We value providing service to clients which are of the highest quality possible.

We value innovation, offering our clients fresh and flexible solutions.

What is our Approach?

Our starting point with clients is to have a conversation, listening intensely to identify their specific and unique needs. Whilst we provide programs that outline a specific course, we present to the client solutions that match their circumstances.

What are our Services?

Our services flow from the central hub of career:

Who are our Clients?

Our clients are from across Australia and vary in size from the individual to large government departments. We work regularly in sectors such as health, education, transport, agriculture, the service sector and manufacturing. We see a range of occupations in both city and rural locations, such as: community workers, ministers of religion, scientists, public servants, teachers, medical professions, manufacturing workers, printers, machine operators and more.

Our Consultants

Rob Ware

Director

BA, Grad Dip Ed., Grad Dip Careers, Certificate IV in Workplace Training, ACDA

"I have been given the work to help others through difficult moments in the workplace, to guide their careers, to understand their contribution and illuminate their talents."

Moving people through their careers has been part of Rob's work life for over 20 years. During this time, he has held general management roles, as well as having overseen several national projects.

Acting as an independent consultant for over 10 years, Rob formed WorkWare Solutions in 2002 and has since worked with over 50 organisations from a range of sectors and industries. Current project management roles include government, manufacturing and NGO organisations.

People find that Rob works intuitively, drawing on work/life experience and career knowledge. He has worked with private and public enterprises and NGO's in relation to change and career management.

One of Rob's passions includes workplace issues where he has presented on ABC radio, spoken at various forums and serves on the Editorial Board for the internationally acclaimed, Australian Journal of Career Development which he founded 15 years ago.

Vicki Crabb

Director

RN, RM, BA, Grad Dip Applied Psychology, Assoc MAPS

"Life is messy and is about making sense of the chaos, where change is constant."

Vicki provides career and general counselling for clients. Being a registered psychologist with a broad nursing background, she has extensive experience in working with people in life transitions, in both acute and chronic distressing circumstances. She has lengthy experience in the health sector, including community case management and training.

Vicki is also conducts regular workplace critical incident debriefs, being internationally accredited; and is a regular group facilitator and trainer. In addition to career management, she has a range of other counselling interests, due to her earlier work, which include pregnancy and birth related issues, loss and grief, relationship and general life issues. Vicki is Treasurer for the Coaching Psychology Interest Group (Vic) of Australian Psychological Society, and is Medicare registered for general counselling work.

Other Consultants

We have brought together a diverse group of talented professionals who have experience in partnering with a wide range of enterprises, including industry, manufacturing, government and NGO bodies. Our earlier and current professional encounters with different occupational groups, from teachers, medical staff and engineers, to agriculturists, social workers, senior business people, management and shop floor workers, adds enormous breadth and depth to the career conversations and other counselling services we offer people.

Our Collective Expertise

• Change management, career transition or outplacement
• Career development programs
• Career leadership coaching
• Appraisals and management training
• Team development
• Leadership and management skills
• Performance management
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Change management
• Career transition
• Team effectiveness
• Mediation
• Stress management
• General counselling
• Critical incident debriefing

Memberships

• Australian Career Development Association
• Honorary life member of the National Association of Graduate Career Advisory Services
• Australian Psychological Society & committee member of Coaching Psychology Interest Group (Vic)
• Australian Institute of Management
• Critical Incident Stress Management Foundation of Australia Inc (CISMFA)
• Australian Centre for Grief & Bereavement

Our Collective Training Background

• Extensive training in delivering coaching through the On-Purpose Life Academy (Associate Partner) as well as Ontological Coaching
• Trained Mediators
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training
• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
• Accredited in the Myers Briggs Type Indicator Extended Report
• Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI)
• Team Management Index (TMI)
• Conflict Style Inventory (CSI)
• FIRO-B Accreditation
• BarOn EQi (Emotional Intelligence including 360 Degrees)
• Critical Incident Debriefing - individual & group
• And a range of other psychometric assessment instruments, such as 16PF & California Psychological Inventory (CPI).