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Sally Murphy

Co-Owner & Founding Director

Jemma Eaton

Co-Owner & Director

Ella Clark

Human Resources Consultant

Jyoti Kumar

Human Resources Administrator

Di Mitchell

Human Resources Consultant

Megan Piper

Human Resources Manager

Cara Brook

Human Resources Manager

Sam Whatley

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Jemma Eaton

Co-Owner & Director

I love being planned and organised; I’m at my best with a list, routine, and structure in my life.
I’m a wife, mum, daughter, step-mum and step-gma. I’m so grateful for the support of my family as I navigate life as a business owner, I couldn’t do it without them.
Travelling and creating memorable experiences with my family are my favourite things to do.
Weekends are spent cheering my son and husband on at baseball and basketball.
My day always starts with exercise so I can fill my own cup first and then I can give it to others.
I’m a bookworm and foodie and always on the lookout for new books and places to eat.

Sally Murphy

Co-Owner & Founding Director

I’m a Mum, Step-Mum and Dog Mum and love nothing more than having all our kids, their dogs and our friends around for a BBQ on the weekends
When I get time to escape, you’ll most likely find me and my best friend/husband cruising down the beach on Bribie Island in our Rubicon Jeep Wrangler. This is one of my favourite spots in Australia to camp on the beach and unwind.
My team often mock me for all the analogies and sayings I use so I thought I’d share some of my fav sayings here: ‘stop existing and start living’, ‘start as you mean to go on’, ‘if you worry before you should, you’ll worry more than you should’.
Purple Playground is my second entrepreneurial venture, the first being a camper trailer hire company we established back in 2009 which combined my love of camping with being my own boss!

Ella Clark

Human Resources Consultant

I am a lover of everything outdoors- bushwalking, camping, animal spotting and bird watching (yes, camo & binoculars are my friends).
Surfing is my thing. I love it for the fun of it, the feeling of it, and the way it challenges me to always go bigger and better. I also get a kick out of showing up the guys in the line-up!
I may be a tad competitive and am known to get Hangry from time to time.
I love storm season! From checking the BOM radar every 10minutes to standing out in the middle of a storm getting soaked trying to get a good photo.

Megan Piper

Human Resources Manager

I am completely under the ‘paw’ of my two border collies; Koda and Bear, who take me to the park or beach most days.
We live on the beautiful Redcliffe Peninsula and whilst I’m not a fan of sand, I could sit and watch the ocean for hours.
I have a huge appreciation for all things country (the lifestyle, the music, the clothes, the dust..), which might have something to do with my upbringing.
My favourite holiday camping spot is Rainbow Beach; camping chair + Corona + me = HEAVEN.

Cara Brook

Human Resources Manager

I am a big fan of entertaining my family or friends at home. You will often find us on weekends firing up the OzPig and cooking something delicious for our nearest and dearest.
Going on getaways and adventures is always on the top of my to-do list. The sticking point is I have a 2-hour threshold in a car that my husband knows all too well.
I have a strong passion for anything in the creative space whether this is painting or resin art.

Di Mitchell

Human Resources Consultant

I have a very independent chocolate brown Tonkinese cat who I suspect spends time plotting my death.
Very partial to a NZ Sauvignon Blanc at the end of the day.
Love discovering new restaurants with authentic cultural flavours that are a little bit “off the beaten track”.
I am allergic to exercise but I try to walk at the GC Broadwater a few times a week as it’s so beautiful.
My favourite holiday would be a tropical getaway, under an umbrella to protect my lily-white skin or skiing in Queenstown.

Jyoti Kumar

Human Resources Administrator

Bula & Kem Cho (means ‘Hello, how are you?’ – a mix of Fijian and Gujarati language)!

As you can probably tell I’m a little culturally diverse. I am a proud Fijian born Indian brought up on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Living in this tropical paradise has been nothing short of amazing where I’ve learnt to embrace the Australian way and stay in touch with my own roots, culture, and traditions.
In my spare time, you will find me with family and friends, binge-watching or rewatching (guilty as charged) movies and tv shows, pursuing photography, or dancing my heart out in the kitchen or occasionally on stage.
Like many of you, travelling and exploring bring me so much joy! One of the most memorable, impactful, and magical experiences of my travels would have to be, Scuba-Diving in the Great Barrier Reef.

Sam Whatley

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

I always put others first and love helping people.
I enjoy spending time with friends, fiancé, and family – connections and relationships are extremely important to me.
I love keeping healthy, fit and strong through personal training sessions, yoga, and tennis.
I’m totally distracted by puppies and dogs and can’t wait to have one of my own!

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Development workshops
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Performance rhythm
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Engagement surveys
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Induction & onboarding
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Recruitment foundations
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Define your Employee Value Proposition to attract the best talent!

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People strategy
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