What’s in a name?
In establishing ORO, Galia wanted to ensure our name reflects our intent to effect positive change in the world of work through enhancing relationships and sharing wisdom.
As group mentoring is the group’s flagship programme, Galia wanted a name that reflected the power of mentoring in a group environment, the Te Ao Māori culture and her own Jewish cultural background.
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Te Ao Māori
Using the ideas of Te Aroha Grace (Ngāti Whātua), Galia was guided by Te Ao Māori to seek inspiration from the natural world.
Galia has always resonated with trees, and felt that trees are a wonderful metaphor for mentors, who need to be steady and grounded, offer nourishment and shelter when needed, and provide the opportunity to climb higher.
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Heritage
Trees represent knowledge on many levels in Judaism, from the Tree of Knowledge and the Forbidden Fruit, through Deborah the Prophetess who ruled Israel from under a date tree, to the concept of Pardes or Orchard, which represents Kabbalistic knowledge.
Galia settled on the name ORO, which in Te Reo means a grove of trees of the same kind. I
n Hebrew, ‘Oro’ translates to ‘the light’,and in Spanish and Italian it translates to gold.
All of these meanings are different expressions of the power of mentoring, and the sharing of insights and experiences to form nourishing relationships.
It’s difficult to articulate just how invaluable and transformative the mentoring circle programme with the support of ORO has been. "
- Kate Erman, Head of Legal EMEA, Bravura Solutions UK
“Since being a part of the programme this year, I believe I have grown a lot as a person, thanks to my incredible mentor, the other women, and the programme itself.
I believe all women should have the opportunity to be involved in such a fantastic programme, to help them grow within themselves and the business. :
- Mentee, Fletcher Construction
The opportunity to self-reflect as a mentor has been phenomenal for me.
In the first year, I made some commitments to develop my signature strengths, and focus on learning and being curious, for example using audio books – all sorts of things!"
- Female mentor, ASB Bank
“It’s difficult to articulate just how invaluable and transformative the mentoring circle programme with the support of Oro has been.
During a time of significant change and challenge, it has been a steadfast and consistent source of inspiration and motivation quietly but powerfully and professionally nudging us forwards. It was fantastic to be guided by Galia and Baruch and learn the tools to effectively and measurably ‘pay it forward’ as a mentor, and at the same time be humbled and inspired by the flair, grit, and wisdom of the mentees.”
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- Kate Erman, Head of Legal EMEA, Bravura Solutions UK
“Since being a part of the programme this year,
I believe I have grown a lot as a person, thanks to my incredible mentor, the other women, and the programme itself.
I believe all women should have the opportunity to be involved in such a fantastic programme, to help them grow within themselves and the business. Prior to taking part, I was a nervous and unsure person with very little confidence, but this has pushed me to step out of my comfort zone, set goals, and be accountable for myself and my own decisions going forward."
- Mentee, Fletcher Construction
“The opportunity to self-reflect as a mentor has been phenomenal for me.
In the first year, I made some commitments to develop my signature strengths, and focus on learning and being curious, for example using audio books – all sorts of things!
I used my second year as a mentor to hold myself accountable, checking in with myself regularly. As a result, I Ianded a big new role, and I feel so much more comfortable in my own skin.”
- Female mentor, ASB Bank
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