The purple cow in my graphics is from a set my mom bought her mom in 1945, when she was a teletype operator on the Santa Fe Railroad in Green River, Wyoming. I’ve had them for years and cherish them, broken parts and all.
To me, the purple cow is a reminder of my mom–one of the most unique people I’ve ever known. She was a true individual, had a tremendous spirit, and possessed a remarkable willingness to take paths unknown–literal and figurative. I got much of that spirit from my mom, and have found myself taking or following unknown paths at many points in my own career. When I pondered what to call my career coaching practice, I thought of that uniqueness, that adventurous spirit, and that willingness to take a different route. Thus, Purple Cow.
Purple Cow Career and Talent Development 