Conflict and Board Dynamics: Dr Brett Mann in conversation
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In this session I talked with Dr Brett Mann about conflict and how it influences board dynamics and he had a lot of wisdom to share on this fascinating topic. This is part of our ongoing commitment from Parry Field Lawyers to hosting important conversations that help you all. Forward on or tag someone in it may interest? Dr Brett Mann joined me in a conversation we need to have about conflict and board dynamics. Brett shared his perspective as an educator and communication skills trainer and draw on his experience with governance to explain connection points as we cover: -...
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The Circle: Careers with Impact (Audio Book)
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The audio version of my recent book on careers, work, identity, purpose and impact. You can download the book here Contents The Circle Introduction Part I: Our source of identity Part II: Misconception about work Part III: Purpose and your values Part IV: Why all this impacts you Part V: Developing seed habits Part VI: Creativity and vulnerability Part VII: What are you building? Part VIII: Closing the loop of the circle More content at
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Professor Tom Cooney on inclusion to entrepreneurship for marginalised groups such as former prisoners, refugees and those with disabilities
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Tom Cooney is a visiting Erskine Fellow to the University of Canterbury and I was lucky enough to sit with him in person and hear about his life story and the work he does today helping marginalised groups (those with disabilities, refugees, former prisoners, asylum seekers etc) access entrepreneurship education. But we start with his childhood, influences, parents, what he studied and how he came to be involved in this area - the format of seeds podcast is to really understand a life story not just a superficial "what is your job" question. If you want to hear more there are...
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Nature as Shareholder: Who Speaks for the Trees? Audio version of paper
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This is the audio of the paper released about the topic of Nature as Shareholder. You can access the paper at this link to download it: Nature as Shareholder 🌱 Am releasing this paper today on a fascinating topic that I really enjoyed researching and writing over the last year (or two!). Feel free to post and/or leave a comment with your thoughts, or help spread word by tagging in someone it may interest? This paper considers the challenges and opportunities of a reframing of paradigms to think about the role of nature as a shareholder of companies - both the current legal...
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Andrew Eagles on Innovation, Homestar and Sustainable Green Homes
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Andrew is the CEO of the NZGBC and in this episode we hear about the work they do as well as find out more about his life story. I learned a lot about the way that homes are measured through the Homestar rating and the important work that the New Zealand Green Building Council - and its 700 members - are doing in this area. NZGBC Website is Andrew also shared this Real-world success stories: Explore how other developers are leveraging Homestar to deliver high-performance homes: Design support: The offers practical strategies for achieving certification, including...
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Karim Sabet on cultivating Community, entrepreneurship and a Global Life
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Karim Sabet has led an interesting life having been born in Africa, raised in Japan and Egypt but also having lived in Malaysia and now is settled with his young family in Selwyn, New Zealand. We talk about that international background and what it was like to grow up between cultures – being from somewhere but never having lived there as a child. We also discuss his career and the work he has done as an entrepreneur as well as his current roles and plans for the future. I really enjoyed getting to know Karim and hearing more of his background and life story and...
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Steven Moe interviewed by Seán Barnes for his Impact Professional Podcast
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I was interviewed by by Seán Barnes for his Impact Professional Podcast and this is the result! FInd out more about his work over here and you can also subscribe to his show My latest book is out now - The Circle: Careers with Impact, and it is over here More content at
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Economic Pulse with Shamubeel Eaqub
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In this session I got insights from Shamubeel Eaqub the Chief Economist at on a huge variety of topics - the economy, mountains, measuring value, wars, the working poor, superannuation, public forums for discussion, social cohesion, butter prices - we covered a lot! Who might you tag in or share this with? I also describe my new book which is a free download available now! The Economy Made Simple, podcast with Shamubeel Eaqub here Charities Information Hub Careers with Impact page and download of new book Charities and Tax paper About Money Sweetspot...
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Latesha Hearth on Curiosity, Chocolate, Entrepreneurship, Yoghurt, and meeting Strangers on Planes
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Latesha Hearth has led a fascinating life of curiousity which makes for a conversation touching on many topics - yoghurt, strangers on planes, home schooling, community, chocolate, Edmund Hillary Fellowship and much more. Links to things discussed: Weave Cacao The Values Trust The Raglan Food Co Edmund Hillary Fellowship Oonagh Browne interview More at
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AI and Staying Safe: Legal perspectives
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In this session Luke Peez (my colleague at Parry Field Lawyers) and I break down key considerations for organisations when it comes to use of AI - what do you need to think about and how do you stay safe? The paper we talk about is a free download here: For more content visit and for more podcast content visit
info_outlineJonathan is the founder of Caliber Design and in this conversation we talk about the process of creativity and what it takes to create products as well as creating team culture and the components of strategy. We also focussed in on what it means to really understand the problem before you start to design a solution. We start with his childhood though and what he learned from growing up next to Rolleston Prison as a child and how he started his career at Tait Electronics before helping to design a variety of products. This is a great conversation showing a Christchurch based company growing and achieving a lot in the area of mechanical engineering.
Website: https://www.caliberdesign.co.nz
About the Life Chair: https://www.infact.co.nz/project/life-chair
"Caliber Design was founded in the wake of two major events that had a profound impact on the New Zealand economy: the global financial crisis and the Canterbury earthquakes.
During this challenging period, many businesses struggled to survive and the resulting uncertainty led to a reluctance to take on permanent staff. This left companies short-staffed and unable to take advantage of opportunities that arose.
However, Jonathan Prince, Caliber’s Founding Director, saw an opportunity in the midst of the chaos. He recognized that businesses needed project-based mechanical engineering resources, delivered on-demand and tailored to their specific needs. This knowledge led to the creation of Caliber in 2015, with a mission to provide exceptional project-based engineering services to businesses throughout New Zealand.
Starting out with five engineers in 2015, Caliber has grown significantly and now boasts a team of over 50 highly skilled professionals. They work on secondment for clients across the country, delivering world-class mechanical engineering solutions. By providing a flexible and responsive approach to engineering services, Caliber has become a trusted partner to businesses across New Zealand."