Greg Smith: Rugby, Resilience, and Real Life
Greg Smith: In this kōrero, we sit down with the legendary Greg Smith. A proud husband and Dad, Greg is also a former Fijian International rugby player, a coach in Japan, and an Athletes’ Life Advisor at High-Performance Sport NZ. He now uses his experience to coach the next generation while also being a Secondary […]
Melodie Robinson: Life, leadership and line breaks
Melodie Robinson: She’s a proud wife and mum, a two-time Women’s Rugby World Cup-winning Black Fern, an accomplished journalist, and the first-ever female rugby commentator in Aotearoa! Today, she’s also leading the way as General Manager of Sports Events and Partnerships at TVNZ. We kōrero about things women’s rugby and her transition from modelling to […]
Di Foster: Being a banana is best!
Di Foster: Di is a powerhouse wāhine whose story can’t be contained in just one podcast – but we’ve tried! A wife, mother, business coach, and dynamic speaker, she brings raw honesty, heart, and humour to everything she does. Di has journeyed with cancer and opens up about navigating this, the ebbs and flows of […]
Honey Hireme-Smiler ONZM: Beyond the field
Honey Hireme-Smiler: Honey Hireme-Smiler, ONZM, is a wife, mum, and proud Nan-Nan — and so much more. Many know Honey as a legend in the oval ball game, having proudly represented Aotearoa as a Black Fern, Kiwi Fern, and Black Ferns Sevens player. She now brings her incredible sporting knowledge to our screens as a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
