Azoora Ali interviews me on Purpose for her podcast 'Care Beyond Profits'
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I was interviewed by Azoora Ali for her new “Care beyond profits” podcast recently - this is a portion of that interview. For the full episode listen on her show: Spotify: Video: In this episode, discover how to: • Overcome the fear of the unknown with courage • Embrace mindset shifts to unlock growth and success • Build resilience while navigating challenges and change • Find purpose-driven direction in your career and personal life • Align values, community, and even faith with authentic leadership This conversation is perfect for anyone...
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Alison Mau on Tika a new initiative taking collective action to advocate for those who have experienced sexual harm
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I learned a lot in this conversation with Alison Mau about her life and journey and what has led to the setting up of Tika. Curiousity guided the questions and we talk about a lot of things starting with her childhood, growing up in Melbourne, experiences at primary school that shaped her and led to a resilient attitude, the special bond she feels with horses and why that is so, becoming a journalist back in the analogue days before lots of computers or dictaphons, and her presenting on TV and how she ended up in New Zealand. Then we focus in on the setting up of Tika which is a...
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Cues: Book review of 'Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication' by Vanessa Van Edwards
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This is a book review of Cues by Vanessa Van Edwards - I suggest you get a copy (link below). For the written review visit over here and that also has links to her TedX talk and several podcast appearances talking about the principles in the book: Link to the book: If this is of use why not share it with someone or post it with your thoughts on the topic? More here
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On the Power of Saying No
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In this short 5 minute episode share some reflections on the topic of saying no - what do you think? When is it important to do this? More content is at
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Susanne Ritzenhoff on Creativity, Art and Toi Ora
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I really enjoyed my conversation with Susanne Ritzenhoff about her life and Toi Ora and the work they do – check out the links we mentioned in the conversation: Toi Ora link: Gallery with art for sale: The Circle: Careers with Impact Book: Interview with Neil Ieremia: Shakespeare Festival link: Contact Us : Annie Dillard quote: “One of the things I know about writing is this: spend it all, shoot it, play it, lose it, all, right away, every time. Do not hoard what seems good for a later place in the book or for another book; give it, give...
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IOD Leadership Conference Summary of Sessions
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Here is a short summary of sessions held at the reent two day Institute of Directors Leadership Conference. The full article can be accessed here with a lot more summaries of other sessions as well! Why not join the next one in Wellington in September 2026? Info is at the IOD site here For more content visit
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Julie Woods on going blind, embracing challenges and living a full life
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Julie Woods went blind as an adult and in this episode we hear about her journey and what that was like and how she embraces life fully today. I was really inspired by this conversation and hearing how she has overcome challenges to really live life. I guarantee you will come away inspired by this conversation. Her website is here One million names in braille initiative is here CCS Disability Action page: Blind Low Vision site Tom Cooney interview mentioned More info
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System Change for a Zero Waste Future - Live Panel discussion with Dr Saeid Baroutian, Steven Moe, James Griffin and moderated by Sue Coutts
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Audio of panel discussion just held at the Zero Waste Summit on 8 September 2025 discussing Tools for Transformation: System Change for a Zero Waste Future. More on the Zero Waste Network is here and worth signing up for their newsletter Panelists: Sue Coutts, Moderator from Zero Waste Network Steven Moe, Parry Field Lawyers Limited Dr Saeid Baroutian, University of Auckland James Griffin, Sustainable Business Network Description of the session: Panel Discussion: Tools for Transformation - System Change for a Zero Waste Future Achieving zero waste requires more than good...
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Mark Laurence on AI, the future of business and A.icehouse
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Mark Laurence and I had a great discussion on AI and the future and A.icehouse, a new initiative for SMEs that he is working on with Icehouse, to learn more about the future of AI and what it might mean for companies and directors and business owners as well as charities and other organisations. Have a look at these links to find out more. A.icehouse website: Ten Past Tomorrow site: Icehouse: For more episodes visit More on A.icehouse: "You don’t need to master every new app, platform or update. You need practical and pragmatic AI knowledge that...
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Developing Seed Habits
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This is the audio of a talk I gave the other day to about 100 lawyers on principles and habits for life - it comes from content in the recent book: The Circle: Careers with Impact which is a download here If it is of help, why not forward it on to someone else? More content is at
info_outlineMark Laurence and I had a great discussion on AI and the future and A.icehouse, a new initiative for SMEs that he is working on with Icehouse, to learn more about the future of AI and what it might mean for companies and directors and business owners as well as charities and other organisations. Have a look at these links to find out more.
A.icehouse website: https://www.theicehouse.co.nz/a.icehouse
Ten Past Tomorrow site: https://www.tenpasttomorrow.com
Icehouse: https://www.theicehouse.co.nz
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More on A.icehouse:
"You don’t need to master every new app, platform or update. You need practical and pragmatic AI knowledge that powers your business to navigate the evolution AI is asking of you.
AI is moving faster than leaders can follow. It can feel overwhelming, noisy, and hard to know what really matters.
A.icehouse is designed to give Kiwi SME owners and senior teams clarity, in practical and tangible ways. No hype. No waffle. We focus on AI literacy and skills first, then layer in the tools so you can build the confidence to make better informed decisions.
Back in 2000, Icehouse helped SMEs make sense of the internet and the knowledge era. Today, with applied AI expertise from Ten Past Tomorrow, we’re helping businesses make sense of AI and the intelligence era.
In A.icehouse you’ll find:
Plain-English explanations and demonstrations to build AI literacy around what AI is, what it isn’t, and how it is reshaping business models and industries, right now.
Practical AI skill training, so you yourselves become powerful users of frontier AI tools to drive radical and immediate efficiency and productivity in your own roles.
Pragmatic strategies and maps so you can drive the same AI-powered efficiency and productivity as mentioned above, throughout your entire organisation
Time-respectful sessions designed for busy leaders.
Honest conversations about unknowns and trade-offs, not hype or silver bullets.
A mix of formats, from quick webinars, online courses, to live in-person in-depth symposiums; so you can choose what fits your time and needs.
A trusted partnership: Icehouse’s 20+ years of SME support with Ten Past Tomorrow’s applied AI excellence."