Our stories

It is the people that make On Purpose. We are a vibrant community and everyone has stories, thoughts and ideas to share. We've captured just some of them here.

A Giving Society
A Giving Society

Just Giving recently held its annual awards ceremony showcasing fantastic fundraising achievements and truly astounding examples of commitment and perseverance (http://www.marathonmad105.com/). These feats rely both on the fundraisers’ gifts of...

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People On Purpose: Lani Du Toit
People On Purpose: Lani Du Toit

Lani is a trainee Occupational Psychologist interested in leadership development, career management, and the selection and identification of high potential employees. Following her MSc in Occupational Psychology she worked in Talent Management...

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Everything is impermanent
Everything is impermanent

Half way through his On Purpose year Associate Michiel De Smet (October 2014) takes some quiet time to reflect. Here he shares some of his thoughts.

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Starting ‘On Purpose’
Starting ‘On Purpose’

Two weeks into the On Purpose programme and I have to say it feels like I have been part of the On Purpose journey for months. Right from the start it felt right — being with my fellow Associates, meeting January 2012 Associates, listening to the...

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The value of coaches and mentors
The value of coaches and mentors

One of the many reasons I wanted to join On Purpose was due to the skills and knowledge I was expecting to develop over the course of the year. This has indeed been the case, with some of my favourite trainings looking at business culture,...

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