Posted on September 2, 2012
I’m excited to be presenting at TEDxEQChCh this weekend. The Garden City has been through so much in recent years, and the Canterbury community certainly epitomes the Kiwi resilience I mentioned in last weeks blog. Goal setting, building communities and getting through difficult times, to me, is about creating ‘tribes’ – groups of people brought…
Read MorePosted on August 29, 2012
Have you ever wondered why the same sports teams stay the main contenders for years, despite the fact that the people and players involved are constantly changing? That question led two Waikato University Professors, Dr Mike Pratt and Clive Gilson, together with Dr Kevin Roberts, CEO of a major Australasian brewery, to launch the Peak…
Read MorePosted on July 5, 2012
The stage for my latest adventure has been the great outdoors of New Zealand. For months I (together with Kevin Biggar and a great bunch of production staff), have been pushing ourselves to the limits as we get closer to completing a project that everyone will soon get to enjoy on TV. Kevin and I…
Read MorePosted on July 4, 2012
On Monday I will be the MC at a Silent Auction in Auckland. The cause is one that is truly inspiring, and highlights how passion and motivation can be turned into achieving your goals. Early this year I was fortunate to be a keynote speaker at the same event where Cassandra Treadwell, the founder of…
Read MorePosted on March 18, 2012
There are partnerships that are meant to be and the one between the Department of Conservation and Dulux is a perfect fit. If you’ve ever had the opportunity to stay in one of New Zealand’s many DOC huts, you’ll know that they can range from the sublime new build to the more pre-loved variety. Regardless…
Read MorePosted on October 15, 2011
Wow! The last nine months for me have disappeared faster than concerns that Aaron Cruden couldn’t fill the shoes of Dan Carter (and Slade). I’ve recently ended my contract with Rugby New Zealand 2011, where I had the exciting role of helping manage the design and delivery of training to the volunteers that helped deliver…
Read MorePosted on October 5, 2010
With New Zealand hosting the Rugby World Cup next year, we have an opportunity to create experiences for visitors (and for ourselves to become more united!) that could be valued in billions. To leverage this, though, requires us to step up and do what hosts should – offer to help out. Here is a message…
Read MorePosted on September 5, 2010
Ever tried losing weight, but struggled to find the motivation? Let me tell you about a friend of mine! This friend of mine was trying to lose weight, but complained how hard it was. He said that whenever he sees something sweet and fatty he keeps wondering “Should I? Shouldn’t I?” It made me think…
Read MorePosted on June 25, 2010
Some love it. Some hate it. But no one can argue against the proven benefits of effective goal setting for individuals, teams and organisations. We’re coming toward the end of June – almost half way through 2010! It’s about now that I normally check on my goals for the year and see how I’m tracking….
Read MorePosted on May 30, 2010
As Andrew Voss, Commercial Banker for ASB, brushed his teeth before bed he probably wondered how his banking and advisory job had led him to a pool with 200kg+ hungry sting-rays feeding out of his hands… Perhaps not part of his day-job, Andrew had a challenge put in front of him that he could have…
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