Pink Apple

Is This You?

Hi! Chris Owen here!

Not sure why you're here? Just know something is not quite right for you?

Not sure if you've got a problem or not?

At Pink Apple, we are passionate about helping people to find ways to talk to each other about the important things - and helping you put the zing back into your life, and the spark back into your relationship.

What the hell does that mean?

We firmly believe that a dose of disillusionment is a good thing!

It's there to tell you that your heart and mind want more than what they're getting right now!  And who knows YOU better than your own heart and mind?

So why aren't you taking action?

It's OK!  Don't whip yourself!  It's simply because you're not sure HOW, or perhaps WHERE to start.

That's where Pink Apple comes in!

Are YOU asking yourself "Is this all there is, in my relationship with _______?"  Then Pink Apple has got some more questions for you.

Or is the problem more to do with you alone?  Just know you're dissatisfied with what life's dealing up to you at the moment?

Why not browse through some of the blog posts on this site and see if Pink Apple is talking in your language and about your problems.  You can subscribe to Pink Apple's newsletter at the top of this page.  Or if you're more technically inclined, why not receive the RSS feed for the Take A Bite blog?

Is This YOUR Relationship

Even healthy relationships need nurture! We all know THAT! But do we know HOW??

You've come to the right place if you're not satisfied with how things are at the moment!

Can't seem to talk any more?

• Can't work out what happened to those wonderful late-night d&m's (deep and meaningful conversations)
• Or the fabulous intimacy you used to have?
• Tension in the air? More or longer disagreements?
• Getting nowhere, when "discussing" finances? parenting? housework? leisure/social life?
• Feeling resentful and short-changed?
• "Is This ALL There Is?"
• "I love him/her, but maybe I should Just Go?"

Why don't you Take the Pulse of Your Relationship with Pink Apple's short quiz? You'll get some simple advice when you get your score.  So go on, Take the Pulse of Your Relationship.

To get you started at working on YOUR relationship, make sure you grab a FREE copy of our "Top 10 Tips For Talking About Important Things" just by subscribing to the email updates for this site (check out the box on the top right of your screen).

Does your relationship have a "Sweet Spot"?

Every relationship has the potential for a "sweet spot". You know!  Just like tennis players know about the "sweet spot" in their racquet that achieves far more than just their physical effort contributes!

Sometimes in relationships though, the "sweet spot" can be as hard to find as the infamous "G Spot"!

Are you ready to cut through tension and disillusionment, into the sweet spot in your relationship?

Then, browse around Pink Apple and even bookmark the site. We know you'll need to keep coming back, to find more tasty treats to nurture your relationships.

Pink Apple Services

So WHAT can Pink Apple DO for YOU?

At Pink Apple Connections, we’re in the business of providing resources.

No matter whether you’re looking for resources to

• put the “zing”  back into your relationship and hit that sweet spot,
• find new “zing” in your personal or professional life,
• build your networking confidence and success,
• tighten up your communication muscles into an attractive package,
• get you out of a “stuck” place
• rebalance your priorities in how you spend your time
• inspire an audience with an entertaining speaker at your next meeting

  … then Pink Apple can help you.

Pink Apple Connections provides an array of passive and interactive resources that will meet all your needs.

Take A Bite resources are our “freebies”  Click here for more information.

 Electronic Apples are information resources which are purchased directly from the web site, and delivered to/downloaded by you through the powers of the web. 

Pink Apple Time is when a conversation with Pink Apple can answer your individual questions.  Pink Apple Time is gained through group sessions.

Finally, Pink Apple offer a small number of one-to-one or one-to-two coaching and mentoring programs.

Crunchy Apples are individualized Personal Change sessions. They're the ones that'll really fill the hungry rumbles.   Because Crunchy Apples clients get so much “heart and mind” attention from Pink Apple, the numbers of clients accepted into these programs are strictly limited.

Take A Bite Freebies

Take A Bite resources are our freebies!

They include:

• Blog postings which are freely accessed at www.pinkapple.com.au or if you're a regular blog reader you can subscribe to the RSS feed which you'll find at the top right corner of the blog site.
  
  ("What's A Blog" did I hear you ask?  Simply, a blog is an interactive webpage.)
  
  It has a fairly casual chatty writing style.  New "postings", or articles, are placed on the site regularly.  At Take A Bite, it's usually about 2 or 3 times a week. 
  
  Most importantly, any reader can add comments at the bottom of the post, or take part in debate in the comments section, and your comments are public.  No need to send an email, just finish reading and start typing right underneath!

• E-newsletters (Subscribe here).  These are sent out fortnightly straight to your nominated Inbox.   They include an article from Chris Owen and some links to some of the blog posts you might find interesting.
  
  When you subscribe you'll receive an email noting your subscription and asking you to confirm your subscription before anything is posted to you.  This is to ensure we are complying with all the spam legislation.  We HATE spam!  And your address is safe with us.  We do NOT sell or share our reader's addresses with anyone.
  
  You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking a link at the bottom of the newsletter page.
• Tips sheets and articles
  
  When you subscribe to our e-newsletter, you'll receive one of two Tips Sheets and others will be released from time to time.
  
  Articles will be available on the website.

Electronic Apples

Electronic Apples are information resources which are purchased directly from the web site, and delivered to/downloaded by you through the powers of the web. 

Topics will focus on

• Relationships
• Communication Skills
• Networking in a Business Setting
• Personal Development

The resources include: 

• E-courses
  
  Regular delivery, via email, of a series of reflections, questions, considerations, and actions for you to follow at your own pace.

• Workbooks
  
  Single delivery of a PDF document for you to print up and work through at a self-directed pace.
  
  PDF Reader software required (and downloadable safely, and free, at the time of delivery if needed)

• E-books
  
  Short downloadable books and booklets, delivered as a PDF document for you to read on screen, or print and keep.
  
  PDF Reader software required (and downloadable safely, and free, at the time of delivery if needed)

• MP3s
  
  Digital recordings, that you can listen to on your computer, burn to CD, or download to your MP3 player, iPod, etc
  
  (Audio software required but is usually part of your computer's package.  (However software can be downloaded, safely and free, at the time of delivery if needed)

Electronic Apples range in price from AU$15 to $50*, depending on the resource you’re after.  Specific prices will be clearly marked with each resource.

* All fees are quoted in Australian dollars and include GST.

Pink Apple Time

Pink Apple Time is when a conversation with Pink Apple can answer your individual questions. 

Pink Apple Time is gained in group settings.

Topics will focus on

• Relationships
• Communication Skills
• Networking for Your Business
• Success for Women In Business
• Personal Development

Our Pink Apple Time resources include:

• Group phone programs
  
  This allows small groups of callers from diverse places to gather in the safety and comfort of their home and access Pink Apple Coaching at lower cost. 
  
  You can participate from anywhere.
  
  • Your home office,
  • on your mobile in the local park,
  • your car using a mobile (and of course for safety's sake, also using a car kit or Bluetooth)
  • AND it's all for the price of a local call.  Even though the bridge line is located in the US. 
  
  All callers use teleconference technology at the price of a standard local call.  Pink Apple gives full instructions and assistance with the purchase and use of Phone Cards.  (The minimum cost of suitable Phone Cards is usually $5.)  There are more details about Pink Apple Teleconference Calls and Phone Cards here.
  
  *Group Phone Programs range from $30-$50* per person/per session depending on the planned size of the group.  (The soon to be announced April Zing-By-Phone call will be a special offer.  So watch the Take A Bite Blog)
  
  Zing-By-Phone will be a regular offer from Pink Apple so keep an eye on the Take A Bite Blog for the next session.

• Small groups offered at Pink Apple’s office or other accessible location
  
  *Small Groups fees are usually $50* per person/per session

• Weekend workshops
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  *Weekend Workshops range in price from $180 to $350* per person


• Weekend retreats are also in the planning stages.
  
  *Weekend Retreats fees vary according to the venue location, and length of stay. 
  

Pink Apple Time fees vary according to

• the program types,
• session times
  
• program length
• venue. 

*Specific prices will be clearly marked as each program is promoted.

* All fees are quoted in Australian dollars and include GST.

Crunchy Apples - The CREAM of the Crop

Finally, Pink Apple offer a small number of one-to-one or one-to-two coaching and mentoring programs. 

Crunchy Apples are Individualized Personal Change sessions. 

Because Crunchy Apples' clients get so much “heart and mind” attention from Pink Apple, the numbers of clients accepted into these programs are strictly limited. 

Crunchy Apples fees are $100* per session.

Pink Apple retains just one place in our Crunchy Apples client list (10 clients) for a low-cost Scholarship Program. (Click here for further information)

* All fees are quoted in Australian dollars and include GST.

Crunchy Apples Scholarship Program

Pink Apple retains just one place in our Crunchy Apples client list (10 clients) for a low-cost Scholarship Program.

Potential clients for the Scholarship Program are invited to prepare a written proposal (max 500 words) to take a seat in the the Waiting Room.

The proposal needs to tell us about:

• what area of coaching you wish to utilize, eg relationship, communication skills, women in business, networking etc
• the goals you're hoping to achieve with the time allocated to you,
• the reasons why you cannot use other Pink Apple Services,
• how long you'd like to be using Pink Apple Services
• and what fee per session you can afford to pay.

Scholarship Program decisions are made by Chris Owen, and all decisions are final and non-negotiable.  No explanations will be given for refusal for admission to the Program.

A phone interview will also be undertaken to assess if we are a good match for each other!

Criteria which will be used to inform the decision include:

• financial hardship
• current access to coaching services
• degree of need
• change/improvement sought
• commitment to process
• agreement to enter a waiting list
• other alternative services open to applicants
• agree to time limit set by both you and Chris

Applications will always be considered.  Forward to chris.pinkapp@gmail.com

About Chris Owen

Hi! I'm Chris Owen and welcome to Pink Apple Connections, based in Melbourne Australia.

Well that's the introduction, but a name tells you nothing about a person. So, if you've got a niggling problem, and you thought I might be able to help, why not get to know me, by reading on?

I COULD tell you about my work with couples as an obstetrics nurse and an infertility nurse, or even my university grades in education and counselling. I could tell you about my coaching training and my successful, satisfied clients.

But what's the point?

I know, when I'm exploring solutions to a problem, I have to "feel" confident that person is right for me. I'm pretty wary of shysters and super-salespeople! I need to be a good "fit" with people, both clients and suppliers.

Really, relationships of all kinds are the most important thing in my world. I'd be lost without my husband / soulmate, my three sons, and my extended family, as well as my friends.

How lucky can I be, getting to nurture individual and business relationships and help others to do the same?

Along my life's journey, as an "outrageous extravert", I've had some wonderful people in my world. But, you know, I've also made some mighty stupid mistakes in relationships with friends, family, and business colleagues, over the years. So there's no pedestal under my feet.

As I tell you of my mistakes, I still feel the odd twinge of embarrassment and the occasional cringe! Especially when I recall how I lost a close friend through a thoughtless conversation. Several years later, I'm still regretful, but I learned a lot from taking responsibility for so carelessly wounding another.

I think that people believe relationships are as deletable as the items in the Recycle Bin.

I'm positive they're not! Deletable relationships are not for me.

Closed ones? Yes, as long as they're finished with integrity.

I'm proud that when I went into a business relationship with a good friend, we agreed to keep the friendship as the first priority. The business went, so we could still be friends. More hurts and lessons? Yes, but no shame or loss, because we'd got our priorities and values right!

The biggest struggle in relationships of all kinds is not the theory that we should nurture our relationships, but the question "How".

So it's a fellow traveller with a knack for helping who's sitting on the other end of the email or the phone, waiting to hear from YOU.

Contact Pink Apple

Contact me Via Email

Note: I always reply to my email. If you don’t get a reply within a few days, it’s because the email system has broken again, and I have not yet detected it. Please leave a comment at the bottom of this form if you think this has been the case.

email : chris.pinkapp@gmail.com

Contact me Via Phone

My business number is 03.9877.1469 (if you are calling from outside Australia you can dial +61.3.9877.1469)

Contact me Via Skype

My Skype name/number is :  pinkapple4295