How often do you find yourself staring at a list of things you need to do, but aren't able to take that crucial first step because it feels more like an impossible tangle of hurdles to jump over? You're not alone.Whether it's the weight of endless options, the fear of...
The power of strategic disagreement And no, I'm not talking about being tactical in the way you disagree with others. Disagreement isn't just a healthy part of business; it's absolutely essential for your success, particularly when it comes to crafting a robust...
The biggest problem with cost-cutting "success" stories is they measure the wrong details. Any kind of change, especially sociocultural/socioeconomic change, requires a strategic approach. It isn't hard to do but it is complex, and it does require specificity from...
If your business isn't where you want it to be, then there isn't a single thing you can do about it. You don't "just need a plan" to succeed. You don't "just need to raise your prices" to be profitable. You don't "just need a website" to make more sales. You don't...
How businesses can change society The business case for diversity, equity and inclusion A business of any size can break the mould of the traditional business model and be more inclusive, and it doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. By extending parental...
The cost of being a woman in business Let's talk about how gender inequality leads to women starting businesses Do you cringe when you see #BossBabes or #Mumpreneur? Feel icky when you see a post in a business forum asking for help, followed by "PM me hun, I've got...
The Treaty of Waitangi Why we should Disregard It specifically for business And it’s not for the reasons you’re probably thinking right now. Three years ago I wrote a post based on my experience as a diversity equity and inclusion specialist in business, about the...
Rules in business: Email marketing There are some rules you actually have to follow And that's not because you shouldn't dare to be different. It's no secret that I challenge you to consistently think outside of the box and smash the definitions of success that we're...
Rules in businessWant to achieve great things this year? Plan for it. But don't follow the rules.If you're really serious about achieving your dreams, then planning things out is a time-proven technique. But its also something that many people...
We've all experienced workplaces with endless rules and regulations, often feeling like a list of "don't do this" designed to catch us out. In today's work environment, this approach isn't just unpleasant, it's out of step with creating a psychologically safe...
Why I don't believe in setting s.m.a.r.t goalsI don't believe in SMART goals.It's not that the process doesn't work.It's that it isn't a realistic pattern of thinking for goal setting.Why?I'm glad you asked. Let's dive right in.SMART is an acronym to describe a...
Building culturally competent organisations Who Leads the kaupapa? Pākehā shouldn't be in charge of leading diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. We shouldn't. And, yes, I recognise the irony in my saying this. Me, the person that coaches organisations about...