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AMBITIOUS CONTENTMENT

AMBITIOUS CONTENTMENT

Have you ever noticed that no matter how much you achieve, there’s always a nagging feeling of wanting more? This is what Buddhists refer to as our fundamental unsatisfactoriness, a pervasive sense that things are not quite right. As a leader, this feeling might often...
MY BIG DEVELOPMENTAL QUESTION

MY BIG DEVELOPMENTAL QUESTION

How to express difference, dissatisfaction, or hurt in ways that build, rather than break? This is my big developmental question. Does this resonate with you? As a leader? As a partner? As a, well, human being? It’s a question circling my mind, especially after...
FINDING MY CONFIDENCE

FINDING MY CONFIDENCE

Writing about confidence is daunting! For my confidence, at times, feels like a delicate thread, frayed and fragile. Yet, here I am, confessing this to you, and in doing so, finding that I am already standing a bit taller. Confidence, as I’ve come to realise,...
LESSONS FROM A MASTER’S CANVAS

LESSONS FROM A MASTER’S CANVAS

In the small village of Aroha, nestled among ancient kauri trees, lived Tama, an old painter known for his wisdom and tranquil artistry. One autumn morning, a young painter named Billy sought Tama’s guidance, troubled by his inability to create a groundbreaking...
THE POWER OF QUESTIONS

THE POWER OF QUESTIONS

In a world overflowing with answers, real power lies in asking the right questions. Yes, here I am, offering up this nugget of wisdom as if I’ve just uncovered the secret to leadership alchemy. The irony isn’t lost on me—a voice in the chorus of opinions, championing...
INTEGRATE YOUR LEADERSHIP SHADOW

INTEGRATE YOUR LEADERSHIP SHADOW

Our external struggle is often a projection of our inner shadow.   Today, in Aotearoa’s shifting socio-political landscape, leaders, like you, are driving an important diversity journey that’s redefining our societal fabric. This path, illuminated by my work at...