This week has been an interesting week where I’ve managed to do a little reflecting; it’s the first week since I started my new job that I’ve had a bit of time to catch up with myself!  The sharp learning curve has evened out a bit, our team has fallen into a comfortable flow with each other & The Bear & I have managed in just 8 short weeks to figure out each other’s strengths & weaknesses; we’ve gotten past that weird circling & sizing each other up stage & its now down to serious business.

I also got to catch up with some Mentors of mine this week too; I dinned out with my old Head Chef & one of my ex-bosses popped in to see me as well. It was awesome to chat about old times & even though its not quiet how I remember it, I was blown away by their reflections of my career journey to date (seen through their eyes) & I got to thinking how challenging it was initially to learn how to work with these guys & how much they’ve both taught me about teamwork, working with & understanding massively different management & teaching styles.  I doubt if I’d be where I am now if it weren’t for them. Continue Reading