Stories, advice and inspo to guide career journeys
Harriet Blackburn. How taking the safe option turned into a love of law.
Harriet has had a truly exceptional career as a lawyer, including making partner in her early thirties. Interestingly, her love for law was a slow burn.
Why are career conversations so hard?
It’s time for the personal development conversation with your team member. If that fills you with dread, you’re not alone! We reckon there are three factors at play.
Don’t mind the gap
How focussing on your people’s strengths rewards them and your organisation.
Gapping It - The untold story
When we started researching for our webinar about Gapping It (aka the gap year, but hey, it doesn’t need to be a year!), we ended up with one big question…
Dave Shoemack, from big beer brands to beautiful bikes
Moving to Amsterdam provided Dave with amazing work opportunities. Tapping in to his sense of purpose helped him take the leap from a big corporate job to an exciting startup.
Don’t resign yourself to the Great Resignation
A senior HR professional said to us recently “we’ve been talking about the war for talent for years but now it’s really here!”. Now more than ever, is the time to up the ante on effective and sustainable talent retention initiatives.
Verity Craft, from uncertain beginnings to amplifying thought leadership
When Verity left school she had no idea what she wanted to do. She was in the same boat when she left university. From uncertain beginnings Verity, with her business partner, has now built a thriving business. She has great advice for others who are unsure of their career direction.
Phil Neutze, mad scientist to mega deals
From researching llamas to doing some of the biggest financial deals in NZ, Phil Neutze is Auckland Airport’s Chief Financial Officer and New Zealand’s CFO of the year. It's been quite a journey and it has influenced his thoughts on career advice for young people.
Jack Keeys, food & fibre wunderkind
Even though he doesn’t come from a farming background, Jack Keeys has found a career he loves in the primary sector.
Louise Tong making an impact
Louise Tong has always cared about the environment and now she’s making a positive difference right across the economy as GM of Sustainable Finance for one of NZ’s big four banks.
A kpi of a couple of stuff ups per week builds the muscle of accountability
Having a kpi of a ‘couple of stuff-ups per week’ is a genius way to build the muscle of ownership and innovation in your organisation. Parents can also help grow this desirable skill in young people.
Maia Lewis is all about getting young people active
After a phenomenal sporting career, representing New Zealand as captain of the White Ferns cricket team, Maia Lewis wants to help more young people have active and healthy lives.
Isabella Charman, resilient entrepreneur and fashion lover
For Isabella Charman, starting Thread Rentals was a massive part of her recovery from mental illness. It wasn’t initially her plan but she absolutely loves it.
Tiare Kelly, session musician and Benee’s guitarist
In a small country like New Zealand, it’s a pretty special thing to be able to play your instrument for a job. To play and tour with your besties, straight from school is even better.
Scott Lawrie, art lover, writer and entrepreneur
Founder of tone-of-voice brand agencies, champion of artists and gallery owner, Scotty believes mistakes are more interesting than perfection and that we should make more of them…just not really expensive ones.
Matt the trainer and industry innovator
The founder of one of Auckland’s first wellness centres in Grey Lynn, Matt talks about his radical shift from managing warehouse logistics to personal training.
You don’t have to be a genius to have intellectual curiosity
It could feel daunting to learn that employers rate intellectual curiosity as one of the top characteristics they look for in young employees. But do your kids have to be geniuses to have intellectual curiosity? Well, it turns out the answer is a resounding No!
Cake with a dollop of resilience, anyone?
Resilience is an increasingly rare but much sought after skill employers are looking for in young employees and how cake baking could help your teen build it!
Three ways to help your teen grow the sociability skills employers want
The first of five key skills employers are looking for in young employees and some tips to help your teen develop these crucial skills.
How to help your teen be more employable
Just what are employers looking for in their young employees, and how can parents help their teens get the jump with employability skills?