Category: interview full length

Debs Brockelsby: Doing what’s best for you

Deb is an epic human! We talk to her about starting a business and running it as ethically as she can, all during a pandemic! The tips and tricks throughout this kōrero are endless from controlling your controllables to noticing the small moments, sticking to boundaries to sharing the love!

Simon Perry: Impactful community involvement

In this kōrero with Simon Perry we talk about the range of aspects that make up his wellbeing including problem solving for better communities, cycling, meditation, the power of reading and connecting to perspectives and sleep.

Samar Alrayyes: Overcoming all odds

We talk to Samar about her journey to get to New Zealand including the Gulf War, guns at school, family sacrifice and more! We also kōrero about the many wellbeing aspects that fill Samar’s cup including cultivating space for startups to thrive, encouraging women to get into tech, helping refugees feel at home here in New Zealand and even catching pokemon with her son! This interview will touch your heart and leave you knowing that perspective is important!

Husain Al-Badry: Having perspective to decimate racism

Husain’s journey is powerful, and we are incredibly grateful to him for sharing so openly with us about it and how it has impacted his wellbeing! Just to name a few topics: finding your people, being a third cultured kid, Islamic faith, creating boundaries, being present, racism, psychological safety, the power of having perspective and more, all in this kōrero!

Dr Lee Mathias ONZM: Positive change within communities in Aotearoa

A force of nature within the business and healthcare sector, Lee talks to us about the passion she has for creating impact within Aotearoa whether that be in her local communities or on a national scale! We kōrero about resilience, governance, creativity, gardening, the Aunties and so much more!

Dom Vettise: Red and Green Mindsets, courage and connection

Do you ever wonder why your mindset flicks a switch? We talk to Dom about the red and green mindsets and how we can use these when pressure and stress occur! We also kōrero about courage and sharing goals with special people, how to focus better and also about meditation and where to start!

Brooke Neal: More than a hockey player

In this kōrero, we talk about managing high-performance environments and prioritising well-being within these. We talk about meditation, knowing who you are outside of your job title, ensuring you connect to communities and ensuring your toping up your cup regularly!

Jason Gunn: The power of storytelling

We kōrero about the change in priorities after Jason’s heart attack and what this meant for him both personally and professionally! We kōrero about the importance of going easy on yourself, finding joy in every day, and why storytelling is important for us all to master, no matter your age or job!

Jeremy Mayall: Being curious to get creative

A performer, a composer, a producer, a published author, there is little Jeremey hasn’t done within the creative space! We kōrero to Jeremy about the importance of creativity for wellbeing and the things he prioritises to fill his cup including focusing on small moments of joy!

Heather Connolly: Being joyous in the small moments

From the theatre to valuing family, running to sharing joyous moments, connecting with students to listening to your body, Heather shares with us her journey with it all! We also tap into her knowledge of workplace behaviours and helping team cultures thrive!