Astra Patmore: Navigating life, leadership, and lifting communities!
Astra Patmore: Astra is a mum, wife, and entrepreneur, and among many other hats she wears, she is also the General Manager of Community Link Trust! We kōrero about the incredibly impactful mahi they do at Community Link Trust, how you can get involved, and the special ‘From the Streets’ event they run annually! We […]
My thoughts at 40!
Written by Daz Burns My thoughts at 40! I want to first preface that I am fucking pumped to be turning 40! I know it sounds up my ass, but it is seriously a privilege that I do not take for granted. Too many wonderful humans that I knew and loved have not had […]
Gareth Duncan: All for a pair of shoes
Gareth Duncan: Today, we kōrero with Gareth Duncan—a man with many stories to share! With nearly 40 years in education, Gareth has dedicated his career to inspiring tamariki and fostering a love for learning. Beyond the classroom, he has played a significant role in rugby across Waikato and Aotearoa, managing teams such as the New […]
Goal Setting – S.M.A.R.T or H.A.R.D?
Written by Daz I love every December hearing about how “next year will be better because…” and I love hearing people asking every January “so, what are your New Years Resolutions?” And I especially love when the wheels fall off later in January and people begin planning for the following January to do better. […]
Mary Haddock-Staniland: Being unapologetically me
Mary Haddock-Staniland: Mary Haddock-Staniland, a vibrant and powerhouse wāhine! Mary is a Global DEIB advocate, Aotearoa’s first C-Suite-level Chief People and Inclusion Officer, and an Ambassador for Lifeline, just to name a few! This kōrero is truly incredible. We kōrero about being a trans-women in Aotearoa, the difference between equality and equity, leaders showing up […]
Workplace BINGO: A resource for connection
Resource by The Good Day Matrix Looking for a fresh and fun way to encourage workplace wellbeing? Our Workplace Bingo is the perfect resource to bring energy, laughter, and connection to your team. It’s a simple yet effective tool—just grab the Bingo sheet featuring 16 wellbeing-focused activities and start ticking them off! The goal? […]
Sam Dakin: Lessons from cycling, mental health and business!
Sam Dakin: Today, we kōrero with Sam Dakin, a New Zealand Olympian, Cyclist, and Founder of Slow Coffee Roasters. We explore his upbringing and the value of quality time with loved ones, his life as an athlete the supportive environment he’s built, and his entrepreneurial journey, including the lessons and learnings from launching Slow Coffee […]
It’s the word of the year…. 2025 edition
Written by Daz Burns 2019 = Connect 2020 = Hustle 2021 = Brave 2022 = Gumption 2023 = Create 2024 = L.F.G 2025… So, if you’re new to town and haven’t been here the last few “New Years”, here is a quick overview of why this blog exists and what is below: Why does […]
Leadership podcast: Dr Amy Marfell
Welcome to This Is How We Do It! Join us as leaders from across various industries share their career journeys, insights, and lessons learned. Discover how to break into diverse fields and gain practical advice from those shaping the future. Have a listen to elevate your leadership and explore new career paths. Today we kōrero with […]
Leadership podcast: Gabrielle Pritchard
Welcome to This Is How We Do It! Join us as leaders from across various industries share their career journeys, insights, and lessons learned. Discover how to break into diverse fields and gain practical advice from those shaping the future. Have a listen to elevate your leadership and explore new career paths. Today we kōrero with […]
