Ethos and Values
At the Celebrant Circle, our ethos and values are the 'Heart and Soul' of our business. These standards are what we believe in, and constantly work towards achieving. We apply them both internally, and externally, when connecting and communicating with our students, our members, our clients, our colleagues, and our friends.
The ‘Heart and Soul’ of our Business
H - HEART-LED
E - EMPATHETIC
A - ADAPTABLE
R - REMARKABLE
T - TRANSPARENT
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S - SOLUTIONS
O - OPENNESS.
U - UPLIFTING
L - LEADERSHIP
Kind. Friendly. Unbiased.
Hearing. Seeing. Honouring. Respecting.
Flexible. Embracing change. Continuously learning.
Innovative. Visionary. Trail-blazing.
Open. Honest. Code of Conduct.
Cooperation. Encouragement. Teamwork.
Feedback. Willing to admit error. Open to change.
Positivity. Friendship. Care. Fun!
Long-term commitment. Standards. Mission & goals.
Accountability. Adaptability. Commitment. Community. Compassion. Courage. Creativity. Dependability. Diversity. Excellence. Happiness. Health. Honesty. Humility.Innovation. Integrity. Kindness. Knowledge. Leadership. Loyalty. Openness. Passion. Respect. Teamwork. Trust
Accountability:
Owning the decisions made and their outcomes. It’s more than simply acknowledging one’s mistakes but actively learning from them to drive positive outcomes. Taking ownership of one’s actions helps foster a culture of trust and improved organisation morale.
Adaptability:
The ability to change and adjust, based on the shifting demands of the organisation, the wider community, or to general circumstances. Being proactive and resourceful with the capacity to bounce back from setbacks.
Commitment:
The willingness to put the time, effort, and energy into furthering the organisation toward its goals. It is an unwavering dedication, stemming from the belief that daily tasks contribute meaningfully to the bigger picture. Always going the extra mile to ensure the job gets done, no matter how big or how small.
Community:
More than just individual connections, community brings people together through common interests, objectives, or experiences. It’s an investment in policies, programs, and activities that build a team mentality, helping employees and members feel a sense of belonging, connection, and shared purpose. ‘Collaboration over competition.’
Compassion:
Actively understanding and empathising with the experiences and challenges of others, without judgement or assumptions. Cultivating a supportive environment with active listening, offering support when needed, and celebrating successes together. Prioritising compassion and fostering a sense of belonging.
Courage:
Standing up for a principle, or cause, despite personal fears or risk of negative outcomes. In the workplace or organisation, this might mean taking a calculated business risk, making a stand against discrimination, or saying ‘no’ to something that might go against one’s convictions.
Creativity:
Finding new ways of thinking, learning, and doing. Encouraging calculated risk-taking and celebrating experimentation. Understanding that even failures can offer valuable lessons. Not only can creativity improve productivity and efficiency, it also helps our organization and our businesses stay ahead of the competition.
Dependability:
Being trustworthy and reliable in the workplace means consistently demonstrating integrity through actions, not just words. Taking ownership of commitments, delivering high-quality work, and standing accountable when things don’t go as planned. Upholding this value creates an environment of trust, mutual support and shared responsibility.
Diversity:
Respecting and valuing the background, skills, and insights of all students and members. A commitment to creating an environment where everybody has equal access to opportunities that are available. Diversity includes accepting different work styles, personalities, and differences in how people think and learn.
Excellence:
We go above requirements and expectations. We push our boundaries to achieve the highest quality results, taking pride in the work that is done. A spirit of excellence inspires and motivates all of us to continuously improve and bring the best out of everybody.
Happiness:
Feeling enjoyment or fulfillment with one’s professional role, environment, and relationships. Happiness develops when members feel valued and appreciated for the contributions they make. A happy workplace boosts all aspects of the business including engagement, productivity, and health.
Health:
We take into account both the physical and mental health of the people in our organisation. Having a holistic approach and genuine care for those around us, not only improves members’ morale but helps foster trust and kindness.
Honesty:
Being upfront and forthcoming with information, insights, and processes. By creating a culture where honesty is at the forefront, members and staff are able to address the problems openly and transparently. Relationships built on honesty help build trust, connections, and a feeling of safety.
Humility:
Self-awareness to recognise one’s limitations or weaknesses, as well as being open-minded towards different perspectives. Being able to learn and grow from other people’s opinions and experiences is key. It’s the realisation that everyone, regardless of their role or experience, contributes to the success of an organisation.
Innovation:
Pushing forward with new ideas. Being curious and challenging deeply ingrained assumptions and traditional methods. Innovation is learning from both successes and failures to forge a new path forward – all with a desire for improvement.
Integrity:
Acting ethically and transparently in all professional dealings, prioritising doing the ‘right thing’ over personal gain. It means being accountable and following through with decisions made, even if no one is around to see it.
Kindness:
Acts of kindness are a powerful way to foster safety and build connections in an organisation. Kindness involves understanding, empathy, support, and recognition. Nurturing morale, collaboration, loyalty, and wellbeing can all be outcomes when kindness is upfront.
Knowledge:
Freely sharing information so that everyone can fulfill their roles effectively. Knowledge can look like organisational policies and procedures, technical expertise, and industry-specific trends. Knowledge also extends beyond simply acquiring information but also applying it to the role of professional celebrant.
Leadership:
Empowering and motivating others towards a shared goal. Leadership can take on many forms, from setting an inspiring vision and direction to offering guidance and support to leading by example. By positively influencing others to participate in the organisation’s vision, leaders act as a ‘flag carrier’ for those around them.
Loyalty:
A strong attachment to an organisation and its mission, values, and vision. Loyalty means working hard (not only for a salary) and being committed to seeing the organisation grow and succeed. Feeling seen, heard, and valued are major contributors in building employee loyalty.
Openness:
Fostering an environment where individuals can freely share relevant ideas, opinions, and information without fear of judgement. This type of environment creates psychological safety for all, encouraging honesty and transparency. Promoting an open workplace and organisation, not only contributes to a more positive environment but fosters innovation and creativity.
Passion:
Expressing a contagious enthusiasm for shared goals and the tasks at hand. Passion is what motivates and drives people to excel, helping them find purpose in their day-to-day activities. It is also what helps individuals persevere when faced with inevitable challenges or obstacles in their roles.
Respect:
Going beyond simply being polite, respect means treating all colleagues, members, and clients, with dignity and worth – no matter their background, position, or opinions. It is acknowledging the unique contributions each individual makes in furthering the goals of the organisation.
Teamwork:
Working cohesively and collaboratively towards something bigger. Teamwork brings together different skills and perspectives that you would not get if it was just an individual on their own. Collaborating as a team can result in an increase in innovation, bonding, learning & development, and a greater sense of achievement.
Trust:
Nurturing positive relationships at all levels of the organisation. Building trust means all management and members benefit from a culture of honesty, psychological safety, and mutual respect. Trust is key to helping people feel secure in their roles and improves morale and member/client retention and engagement.