Astra Patmore: Navigating life, leadership, and lifting communities!

Astra Patmore wellbeing podcast- The Good Day Matrix

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: Wellbeing podcast with The Good Day Matrix

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 shares her wellbeing journey with The Good Day Matrix!

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: Sam shares his wellbeing, athlete and business journey with The Good Day Matrix

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

Dr Amy Marfell- This is how we do it TGDM podcast

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

Gabrielle Pritchard: This is how we do it TGDM podcast

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: Rosie Spragg

Rosie Spragg: This is how we do it TGDM podcast

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: Farnoosh Farahi

Farnoosh Farahi: This is how we do it TGDM podcast

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: Richard Douch

Richard Douch- This is how we do it TGDM podcast

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: Mitch Mace

Mitch Mace- This is how we do it TGDM podcast

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 […]

How to Reconnect & Create a Comeback-Friendly Workplace

Life doesn’t stop when we step away from work—whether it’s for parental leave, bereavement, extended holidays, or a well-earned break. 

But coming back? That’s a transition that can feel overwhelming—not just for the individual, but for the whole team.

Our panel kōrero is all about making workplace comebacks smoother, more supportive, and less daunting. 

📅 Date: Thursday, 8th May
⏰ Time: 7:15 AM arrival & breakfast | 7:30 AM sharp start
📍 Location: ANZ Building, Grantham Street

Limited spaces available!