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Krunching Gears - The Rally PodcastDown & Sligo Rally Reviews. Hear from Cathan McCourt, Barry McNulty, Eddie Doherty & Tom MurphyKrunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2025 Season, episode 28.
Cathan McCourt & Barry McNulty join us on this episode to talk about their win on the recent R Kings Down Rally.
Eddie Doherty & Tom Murphy chat about the battle for the top honours on the Sligo Stages Rally.
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2025-07-2455 min
A Life, Folded29: Reclaiming Self After Betrayal Trauma: DatingAfter living through betrayal trauma and perhaps a narcissistic discard, how do you know when you are ready to date again? Or, if you will ever be ready to date again? Take the time for healing, learning about yourself, and reflection before jumping back into the dating pool. Dating is best when it is intentional and out of the desire to get to know someone, not because they may fulfill a need. Love and attachment can be "near enemies". Dating is at your own pace and in your own timing. No one can, or should try, to dictate what...
2025-07-2220 minA Life, Folded28: Where Are You God?Have you ever wondered, "Where are you God?" Have you felt like you have endured more than your fair share of grief and pain? That you have tried to live a good life, yet trials keep coming your way? Have you ever said, "It's enough?!" or, "What did I do to deserve this?" We all feel this way at times, yet it is not commonly spoken about. This leads to feelings of isolation and even shame, but none of that is the truth. We all struggle with our faith and feeling overburdened and overlooked at times. You are not a...
2025-07-1618 minA Life, Folded27: If The Narcissist Doesn't Want You, Why Won't They Let You Go?It's common for a narcissistic partner to drag out the divorce process as long as they possibly can. Why? Why would they do this when they have already moved on? Why when sometimes they are actually hurting themselves with their stubborn refusal to let you move forward in your life? It's about control. It's about wreaking as much havoc as is humanly possible for the good people who have had the misfortune to love them.
#alifefolded #narcissist #narcissisticabuseawareness #narcissisticabuserecovery #narcissisticabusesurvivor #narcissistic
2025-07-0810 minA Life, Folded26: Suicidal Ideation after Betrayal or DiscardYou are not alone if you feel that you are succumbing to despair after betrayal trauma, a narcissistic discard, or both. This is a common reaction as a result of such unbearable and unbelievable pain. But, your life matters. There are reasons to go on. The world needs you and your unique gifts and talents. Please, find spaces of hope and live even if just for the next moment...the next hour. The darkness will lessen with time and you will find pockets of gratitude and happiness in your recovery journey. I promise.
#alifefolded #yourlifematters #youarenotalone #hope #be...
2025-07-0116 minA Life, Folded25: Gray RockA key motto in my healing journey is: go no contact and live again. We can argue, prod, and beg toxic people in our lives to give us closure, but they can't. And, even if they could, they wouldn't. Gray Rock is a communication methodology where we cease to provide narcissistic fuel to unhealthy partners through over-sharing and reactive behaviors. And, it's a game changer as you strive to find peace in your healing journey.
#alifefolded #grayrockmethod #grayrock #narcissist #narcissisticabuseawareness #narcissisticabuserecovery #narcissisticabusesurvivor #narcissistic #selfcare #selfcarematters #boundaries
2025-06-2413 minA Life, Folded24: When You Suck at BoundariesBoundaries are one of the most difficult concepts for serial people-pleasers as well as victims of betrayal trauma and narcissistic gaslighting. It seems counter-intuitive that taking care of yourself first is a common practice of the most giving and healthy individuals. Boundaries are actually loving, assuring that your needs are met so that you can show up in the world present and with a true desire to serve.
#alifefolded #selfcare #selfimprovement #betrayaltrauma #betrayal #betrayaltrauma #betrayaltraumarecovery #boundaries #boundariesmatter #boundariesarebeautiful
2025-06-1718 minA Life, Folded23: Will My Partner Ever Change?How do you know if your partner is truly changing after you have lived through betrayal, narcissistic emotional abuse, and/or a partner's sex and pornography addiction? Is what they say real, or is it just more smoke and mirrors, empty promises, and outright lies? This episode offers key strategies to move forward and find confidence in your personal safety. Your healing and your path to wholeness are worth the careful effort and dedicated time you put forward.
#alifefolded #betrayaltrauma #betrayaltraumarecovery #betrayaltraumahealing #cheatinghurts #selflove #narcissist #narcissisticabuseawareness #narcissisticabusesurvivor #narcissisticabuserecovery
2025-06-1019 minA Life, Folded22: Reclaiming Self After Betrayal TraumaShattered. Destroyed. Broken. These were words I used to think most accurately described me. I felt that I was beyond repair and healing. Betrayal trauma had claimed me, body and soul, and I would never be the same again. But there is hope to reclaim our true selves and build a strong foundation of self-love and trust such that we can be assured that we will be okay no matter what our partner chooses or what other difficult situation we must navigate in life.
#alifefolded #betrayaltrauma #betrayaltraumarecovery #betrayaltraumahealing #cheatinghurts #selflove
2025-06-0316 minA Life, Folded21: Why I Hate The Five Love LanguagesNarcissists and other unhealthy partners can take the most helpful and benign concepts and weaponize them to manipulate, control, and devalue. This episode explores how my ex-husband used the book The Five Love Languages to push his self-serving agenda. In the guise of his self-appointed "gifts of service", he completely dismissed my actual, communicated needs. This left me feeling worthless and unlovable.
#alifefolded #weaponized #narcissist #narcissisticabuseawareness #narcissisticabusesurvivor #narcissisticabuserecovery #betrayaltrauma #betrayaltraumarecovery
2025-05-2714 minA Life, Folded20: Beware of Therapy with a NarcissistEntering therapy with a narcissist is done most often with sincere effort by the partner, but can, and usually will be, used against them. The concerns around therapy with a narcissist range from the annoying to the frustrating to the dangerous. Narcissists don't believe they need to change and weaponize therapy to manipulate, demean, and control. Listen to learn more and to protect yourself against further pain and confusion at the hands of a Cluster B-personality disordered individual.
#alifefolded #weaponized #narcissist #narcissisticabuseawareness #narcissisticabusesurvivor #narcissisticabuserecovery
2025-05-2015 minA Life, Folded19: Spiritual AbuseOne of the most unconscionable types of abuse that can be endured is spiritual abuse. For many of us, our spiritual lives and connection to a higher power are the foundations of our existence. This essential relationship helps us make sense of our lives and can even enable and enhance our understand and comfort levels after loss. Spirituality can lead us to feel secure, safe, and with a desire to rise up and be the very best people we can. When someone who knows your weaknesses and professes to love you robs you of the sanctity of your relationship...
2025-05-1318 minA Life, Folded18: But Who Else Will Ever Love Me?After being betrayed or living in an unhealthy relationship, many people lament, "Yes, but if I leave my partner, who else will ever love me?" While understandable, this type of thinking can be dangerous in perpetuating further toxic relationships. This episode discusses why it is essential to your happiness to leave this type of mentality in the past and where the source of true love lies.
#alifefolded #betrayaltrauma #betrayaltraumarecovery
2025-05-0615 minA Life, Folded17: Hidden, Insidious Narcissitic JabsCuts. Jabs. Barbs. Narcissists excel at them all. Malignant narcissists can be quite overt in their cruel comments. However, most narcissists are more elegant, sinister, and insidious in their hurtful jabs. They might be hard to recognize as long as you are in the relationship. Because they have intently studied you, they know right where your pain points are. They have a knack of subtly slashing at your core, leaving you feeling like there is something inherently wrong with you. My husband used something as banal as my favorite color to get in narcissistic shots. My entire marriage, I...
2025-04-2914 minA Life, Folded16: Am I A Walking Red Flag?"It takes two to tango!" "Well, there are two sides to every story." The insinuation in these types of statements can be highly shaming to a victim of insidious narcissistic abuse. It is most often true that the vast majority of relationships are ended through issues from both partners. However, it is not always so black and white. People may be afraid to say it out loud, because of victim shaming and lack of understanding, but many survivors of narcissistic abuse know they are not to blame for the end of their relationships. Of course everyone has faults. But...
2025-04-2213 minA Life, Folded15: Was That Really Love Bombing?Love bombing is a classic technique used by manipulative narcissists. The hallmarks are usually excessive praise, compliments, and inappropriately expensive gifts. The aim is to ensnare the victim during this small moment of happiness so the devaluation and discard phase can be all the more cruel and wounding. But did you know that love bombing is tailored to the potential victim? It may look nothing like the commonly accepted over-the-top praise that most people expect from Cluster B folks.
After being convinced that I had never been love bombed, my therapist helped me discover how my narcissist...
2025-04-1516 minA Life, Folded14: When You Suck at Self-CareWhen I first began navigating healing after betrayal trauma and the resultant narcissistic discard, I didn't know what to do. I was not raised to think that something like self-care would be anything other than selfish and self-centered. How do you try to take care of yourself when you've never done it before and now you are shattered, body and soul?
I read articles and tried many ideas that others reported worked miracles worked for them. But nothing gave me any results that were anything other than temporary.
It was discouraging and I determined that I...
2025-04-0820 minA Life, Folded13: Are They Really Your Best Friend?When I first learned about my husband's betrayal, all I could think was: How could my best friend do this to me? I hear this lament so often and it is heartbreaking. I spent many years ruminating on this question and wasting precious time blaming myself. Eventually facing hard truths, I examined what true friends do and do not do. This episode exams some of the tenants of devoted friendship. The realities of my decades-long relationship with my husband were hard to accept. Once I did, however, it was freeing and enabled me to move forward, ushering in my he...
2025-04-0114 minA Life, Folded12: Should I Try to Save the Narcissist's Next Victim?After you have been abused, manipulated, and discarded by the narcissist in your life, the inevitable follows...they have a new source of supply immediately. This episode builds on episode 11: Why Does the Narcissist Move on so Quickly? The narcissist will have a new source of fuel immediately and make you aware of how easily replaceable you are in ways both insidious and public. Then comes the crushing dilemma: should I try to save or at least warn the new person?
In this episode, Lainey outlines the surprising outcome when she did try to save or warn...
2025-03-2515 min
The Learning + Performance Podcast#18 - Cathan Kabrelian on Compassionate Communication with Ourselves and OthersIn this episode of The Learning and Performance Podcast, I speak with the late Cathan Kabrelian, a leading expert in compassionate communication. Cathan was a trainer, speaker, retreat leader, and mentor, known for integrating compassionate communication into a wide range of fields, from education to corporate environments. Through her work as a trauma-informed Needs-Awareness Trainer, Certified Mindfulness Instructor, and Breath Coach, Cathan brought a unique depth to understanding and teaching not only effective communication skills but the self-awareness skills to transform conversations and relationships at work, at home, and in all those third spaces. Together, Cathan and I discussed...
2025-03-191h 23A Life, Folded11: Why do Narcissists Move on so Quickly?One of the most confusing and dizzying experiences that can happen when navigating complicated relationships with narcissists occurs generally right after, or during, the cruel narcissistic discard. They move on. Immediately. But why? How can your long-term relationship and love for them be so meaningless? Did you have absolutely no worth to them?
The answers to these questions can be painful, compelling...and ultimately emotionally freeing. Once you understand why narcissists move on so quickly, and why it has nothing to do with you, your healing can be rapidly accelerated. Learn more and embrace the peace.
2025-03-1815 minA Life, Folded10: Grief after Betrayal TraumaMost people think about grief in connection with death, and certainly there is much to grieve when we lose someone. But when I found out that my decades-long marriage was a sham, I was plunged into the darkest, and most long lasting, grief of my life. Yet, people did not understand what I was experiencing and why. Once again, I felt different and outside. Like my grief was not valid because I was not grappling with losing someone to death.
Though death is hard and tragic, it is something we all realize is the inevitable conclusion of...
2025-03-1121 minA Life, Folded9: Are Men Really More Visual?It is an excuse we have all heard often. When a partner is caught cheating by using porn, the initial refrain is usually something to the effect of, "What's the big deal? It has nothing to do with my feelings toward you. All men do it. It's just a way of blowing off steam." Then, the gaslighting goes on, "Men are far more visual than women. So, you wouldn't understand."
Hogwash!
I'll admit that for a long time, I believed this ridiculous lie. Hmm, maybe I really didn't have a reason to comment or be...
2025-03-0409 minA Life, Folded8: Combating Betrayal Trauma TriggersAfter you have been betrayed and hurt by your partner, or anyone for that matter, you may go into "fight, flight, or freeze" whenever you see them. No matter how much you prepared beforehand. After doing recovery work, why does this still happen? And, what can be done about it?
In this episode, Lainey discusses how she learned that it is totally normal to have a heightened and emotional trauma response when confronted with someone who has betrayed you and why this happens. She shares how she has learned to welcome and even thank her body for...
2025-02-2513 minA Life, Folded7: DARVO, Narcissistic Emotional AbuseDARVO is a commonly used tactic in society today, where people often try to deny taking accountability. However, this tactic is a common occurrence for a Cluster B Personality Disordered individual, such as a Narcissist.
DARVO stands for:
D-Deny
A-Attack
then the RVO
Reverse the victim and offender
DARVO is another crazy-making tactic of the narcissist. You bring up a valid concern in a vulnerable manner seeking to communicate effectively, then your experience is dismissed, then attacked. And you, the innocent party, often end up apologizing and p...
2025-02-1816 minA Life, Folded6: Porn IS CheatingHere are some often used dismissive comments about porn: All men use porn. It doesn't hurt anyone. It has nothing to do with my love for you. It just helps me blow off steam.
Nonsense.
Porn kills love, decimates self-esteems, is escalating and addictive, deprives your family of your attention, and fuels the human trafficking trade. Porn is always, always cheating. When you are seeking intimacy outside a committed relationship, you are depriving your partner of consent. Consent is often the dividing line of whether or not you are sexually abusing your partner.
...
2025-02-1112 minA Life, Folded5: Betrayal Trauma Faith CrisisWhen you experience intimate betrayal, it is common to also have a resultant faith crisis. Why did God let this happen? Why didn't He intervene so that you wouldn't have to experience such profound hurt? Does He not love you anymore? Why have you been abandoned by those you love and trusted most? This is a dark and lonely space, and it is a completely normal reaction after experiencing betrayal trauma. In this episode, Lainey discusses ways of reconnecting with God and His divine love.
The podcast mentioned on this episode is FATE RESILIENCE: Taking Control of...
2025-02-0313 minA Life, Folded4: Betrayal Trauma D-DayD-Day is short for Discovery Day. It's the horrible moment you will most likely remember in minute detail for the rest of your life. The day you found out the person you loved and trusted the most has been unfaithful. It is shocking and unimaginably traumatic.
And, once you make this shattering discovery, who do you turn to? The partner you trusted the most, the person you shared everything with, has shattered your heart. The person you considered your best friend can no longer be wholly trusted. And, you might feel intense shame for who they are...
2025-01-2820 minA Life, Folded3: Why Porn is Always WrongPornography is a commonly accepted part of our modern-day world. “Everyone does it.” “It doesn’t hurt anyone.”
Nonsense.
Pornography kills love, ruins lives, creates deep psychological wounds, is addictive and escalating, reduces humans to pixels on a screen, and is fueled by one of the most heinous crimes of our time: human trafficking.
Lainey discusses how her husband's addiction ruined their marriage, decimated her self-image, destroyed his relationship with his daughters, damaged his connection with God, and nearly cost him his career. By shedding harsh light on the reality of the evils of porn, w...
2025-01-2014 minA Life, Folded2: The Narcissistic DiscardNarcissists can exist in any or all of the aspect of our lives. They may be a member of our family, our spouse, our boss, or even our ecclesiastical leader. One thing they all have in common is the need for the oneupmanship of the narcissistic discard when their target stops giving them narcissistic supply.
Narcissists are deeply insecure individuals with no capacity for empathy or remorse. They keep people around as long as they are offering them “supply”. In other words, not questioning their gaslighting, projection, and double standards. When their targets no longer offer what they...
2025-01-1414 minA Life, Folded1: Intro to A Life, FoldedAs a survivor of a spouse's pornography addiction, betrayal trauma, as well as covert narcissistic abuse, this episode introduces the "why" of A Life, Folded podcast.
I was married for 29 years to a man who lived a double life. Seemingly loyal husband, father, employee, and disciple of Christ by day; porn addict, betrayer, and liar by night. Well, really any time. The discovery of his double life and resultant narcissistic discard destroyed my heart and soul. It ripped apart our family and deeply traumatized our children. Seven years post divorce, and with much healing behind me, I f...
2025-01-0614 min
Live SmarterLSP 65 | Early Career as an In-House Accountant, Liz O’Neil SharesMost accountants start out at the Big 4, hear about how Liz took another path, beginning as an in-house accountant that set her up well for CFO roles later on.
In my FULL conversation with Liz O’Neil on The Story Hub we hear about her experience working for large Corporates such as Lion Breweries, Spark, Fonterra, and most recently Coca-Cola Euro-Pacific Partners as CFO of New Zealand. Hear about her journey where she didn’t take the traditional Chartered Accountancy path into a professional accounting firm and started in-house. Liz has had a wide ranging career from finan...
2024-12-1609 min
Wildest Kruger Stories50 - Bush Chats with Cathan MooreIn todays episode of Wildest Kruger Stories we're join by young wildlife photographer Cathan Moore (@bush_maniac) as we're visiting him at Kings Camp in Timbavati, Greater Kruger.Hope you enjoy this one!
2024-12-131h 00Live SmarterLSP 64 | Are YOU Ready for a Promotion? Owen Culliney on How to Deserve ProgressionOwen shares his advice for aspiring professionals who want to get that next promotion. He shares his tips on how to stand out and show that you are ready for the next role.
If you want to hear Owen Culliney’s FULL conversation on The Story Hub we discuss Owen’s success in Law, building up multiple successful law practices including his own. We talk through Owen’s entrepreneurial journey purchasing Clinico, a Denture and Hearing business, and when he finally decided to start his own firm iCLAW alongside Aasha Foley.
If you are interested in a car...
2024-12-0904 minLive SmarterLSP 63 | Kim Ballinger’s Reflections on Being a Working Mum with a Demanding CareerBecoming CEO of multiple large organisations is not only rare, but difficult. Kim shares how she balances her life commitments outside of work while managing a demanding career.
In my FULL conversation with Kim Ballinger on The Story Hub we discuss her success in the Global Dairy Industry, starting out in a technical role with a Chemical Technology degree to being the first female salesperson in Brazil for NZ Milk Products. Hear her leadership journey which saw one of her teams get the highest engagement scores in Fonterra after only leading it for a year. We discuss...
2024-12-0206 minLive SmarterLSP 62 | Making First Impressions, Lasting Impressions - How to Remember the People you Meet with Sir Ross BuckleySir Ross is known for his incredible ability to remember people’s names. He gives his advice on how to make yourself memorable and to remember others.
If you want to hear more from Sir Ross Buckley talking about leadership after 38 years at KPMG, working abroad (Netherlands & Canada), and practical tips & life advice - find Sir Ross' full conversation on The Story Hub on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
2024-11-2503 minLive SmarterLSP 61 | How your Relationship with Feedback Could be Better - from Andrew NicolWe know feedback is so helpful, albeit hard to hear sometimes. Andy shares why unsolicited advice and feedback often hurts the most and how to improve how you give and receive feedback.
Andrew Nicol is Owner & Chief Co-Worker at Agoge a Recruitment firm based in Hamilton, New Zealand. In Andy's full conversation over on The Story Hub podcast, we talk about Andy’s journey rising rapidly in the courier industry after dropping out of high school. We touch on how to be decisive in this world of ever-growing complexity was the key to his success.
He...
2024-11-1802 minLive SmarterLSP 60 | Favourite Leadership Lessons & Learning as a Lifestyle from the CFO of Coca-Cola NZ EPP, Liz O’NeilIn this episode, Liz shares what her favourite leadership lessons are and what it means to have learning as a lifestyle.
In my FULL conversation with Liz O’Neil on The Story Hub we hear about her experience working for large Corporates such as Lion Breweries, Spark, Fonterra, and most recently Coca-Cola Euro-Pacific Partners as CFO of New Zealand. Hear about her journey where she didn’t take the traditional Chartered Accountancy path into a professional accounting firm and started in-house. Liz has had a wide ranging career from finance, business analyst and strategy roles to managing the F...
2024-11-1109 minLive SmarterLSP 59 | Risk vs Sacrifice of Growing a Business, Owen Culliney’s ThoughtsThe sacrifice business growth takes and managing that risk. Owen shares about the next evolution of iCLAW and what the mental shift was when you decide to grow after being established.
If you want to hear Owen Culliney’s FULL conversation on The Story Hub we discuss Owen’s success in Law, building up multiple successful law practices including his own. We talk through Owen’s entrepreneurial journey purchasing Clinico, a Denture and Hearing business, and when he finally decided to start his own firm iCLAW alongside Aasha Foley.
If you are interested in a career i...
2024-11-0606 minLive SmarterLSP 58 | How to Live with Radical Conviction for you Values from Sir Ross Buckley38 year career, no massive mistakes. Sir Ross shares what his guiding principles have been and how to live by your own.
If you want to hear more from Sir Ross Buckley talking about leadership after 38 years at KPMG, working abroad (Netherlands & Canada), and practical tips & life advice - find Sir Ross' full conversation on The Story Hub on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
2024-11-0402 minLive SmarterLSP 57 | Highest Team Engagement Score in only 12 months, Kim Ballinger on Quality Team CultureAfter taking over the innovation team, Kim turns it around to gain the highest engagement score across Fonterra in only 12 months. Hear Kim’s thoughts on leadership and how to create a culture where teams thrive.
In my FULL conversation with Kim Ballinger on The Story Hub we discuss her success in the Global Dairy Industry, starting out in a technical role with a Chemical Technology degree to being the first female salesperson in Brazil for NZ Milk Products. Hear her leadership journey which saw one of her teams get the highest engagement scores in Fonterra after onl...
2024-10-2806 minLive SmarterLSP 56 | Developing a Law Practice, Owen Culliney Shares his Learning from James and WellsWhat was the early growth phase like developing a new law practice at an existing firm? What were his key learnings? All of this and more from Owen Culliney as he shares about a key part in his career that taught him how to grow a business.
If you want to hear Owen Culliney’s FULL conversation on The Story Hub we discuss Owen’s success in Law, building up multiple successful law practices including his own. We talk through Owen’s entrepreneurial journey purchasing Clinico, a Denture and Hearing business, and when he finally decided to start...
2024-10-2109 minLive SmarterLSP 55 | How to Grow in your Ability to Reflect from Liz O’NeilLiz shares her tips on how to improve your reflections when you get the time to pause and rethink your life. How do you get the most value out of this time rather than making it a time to beat yourself up?
In my FULL conversation with Liz O’Neil on The Story Hub we hear about her experience working for large Corporates such as Lion Breweries, Spark, Fonterra, and most recently Coca-Cola Euro-Pacific Partners as CFO of New Zealand. Hear about her journey where she didn’t take the traditional Chartered Accountancy path into a professional acco...
2024-10-1404 minLive SmarterLSP 54 | Resilience & Discipline, and Paul Gerritsen’s Favourite QuoteHear what it means to live developing resilience & discipline.
If you want to hear Paul Gerritsen’s FULL conversation on The Story Hub where we discuss his whole rowing for New Zealand experience, working for the NZ Fire Service for a decade, and starting Purpose Fill, his own waste business, check it out now. We talk through his crazy journey where he rowed across the Atlantic Ocean with a team with no preparation or training.
If you are interested in inspiring stories showing grit, discipline, and curiosity this conversation is for you.
Listen now o...
2024-10-0704 minLive SmarterLSP 53 | Don’t Let Imposter Syndrome Paralyze You - Jeff McLuckie shares Wisdom on How to Overcome ItImposter syndrome - what is it? How do you overcome it? Jeff shares wisdom from his journey and talks through practical tips to become more confident in who you are.
If you are interested in more from Jeff McLuckie, hear about his journey into Tech Consulting in a late part of his career. We explore how to overcome Imposter Syndrome, and how to succeed by getting clarity around expectations and showing initiative.
Listen to Jeff’s full conversation on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
2024-09-3005 minLive SmarterLSP 52 | Radical Candor - Leadership Moment around Feedback with Sir Ross Buckley, ex-Chairman of KPMG New ZealandSir Ross came in to run the New Zealand Tax division and had never worked in tax before. How do you turn a divided team around and create a new culture of success? Sir Ross shares a special turning point in that journey.
If you want to hear more from Sir Ross Buckley talking about his leadership approach after 38 years at KPMG, working abroad (Netherlands & Canada), and practical tips & life advice - find Sir Ross' full conversation on The Story Hub on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
2024-09-2304 minLive SmarterLSP 51 | The Surprising Skills Studying Art History Gives Consultants - Celia Austin’s JourneyStop the pressure of getting every step in your career perfect on the first try. You often don’t know what areas of work you’d love to work in. Hear Celia’s journey that led her to develop excellent consulting skills without realising as she discovered her passions in work. Her journey from an Art History degree to technology consulting.
This was one of the most replayed episodes on The Story Hub podcast out of all seasons. If you want to hear some of Celia Austin's other great moments ranging from taking criticism seriously but not persona...
2024-09-1608 minLive SmarterLSP 50 | A Career in the NZ Fire Service - Paul Gerritsen SharesWhat does a career in the New Zealand Fire Service look like? Paul Shares his experience and some of his stories.
If you want to hear Paul Gerritsen’s FULL conversation on The Story Hub where we discuss his whole rowing for New Zealand experience, working for the NZ Fire Service for a decade, and starting Purpose Fill, his own waste business, check it out now. We talk through his crazy journey where he rowed across the Atlantic Ocean with a team with no preparation or training.
If you are interested in inspiring stories showing gri...
2024-09-0909 minLive SmarterLSP 49 | Build a Brand not just a Business - Owen Culliney on iCLAWs BeginningsiCLAW is a law firm in the Waikato & now Bay of Plenty that became well known in a short period of time. Owen teaches this principle that helped iCLAW define itself in the first years of business.
If you want to hear Owen Culliney’s FULL conversation on The Story Hub we discuss Owen’s success in Law, building up multiple successful law practices including his own. We talk through Owen’s entrepreneurial journey purchasing Clinico, a Denture and Hearing business, and when he finally decided to start his own firm iCLAW alongside Aasha Foley.
If you a...
2024-09-0205 minLive SmarterLSP 48 | Leading Remote Teams Effectively, Reflections from Kim Ballinger’s Global Sales TeamKim had the unique opportunity to lead a global sales team - she shares how she created a quality team culture, ensured people were successful, and her biggest learning curves.
In my FULL conversation with Kim Ballinger on The Story Hub we discuss her success in the Global Dairy Industry, starting out in a technical role with a Chemical Technology degree to being the first female salesperson in Brazil for NZ Milk Products. Hear her leadership journey which saw one of her teams get the highest engagement scores in Fonterra after only leading it for a year. W...
2024-08-2607 minLive SmarterLSP 47 | Why Trust is the Biggest Value You Can Have, How Brent McConnell Grew in his LeadershipStoney Creek has only one value - TRUST. Hear why Brent believes this is the most important value you can have and how trust shapes the culture of Stoney Creek as an organisation.
In our FULL conversation with Brent McConnell on The Story Hub we discuss his journey as a dairy farmer and subdivision developer, the full Stoney Creek turnaround story where it was 1 week from receivership to a multi-million dollar global hunting brand today, and his thoughts on resilience and courage.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify
2024-08-1905 minLive SmarterLSP 46 | Starting Out in Your Career with Intentional Success - Pat Peoples shares his Guiding Principles for Students & Young ProfessionalsWhat are the principles Pat Peoples believes will guide aspiring professionals to success? Start your career with intentional success and listen now!
In our full conversation with Pat Peoples on The Story Hub we discuss how he makes it into the NZ rowing team after not competing in any sport for years, how he transformed Schick construction from a concrete pad business into a commercial construction firm in the North & South Islands of New Zealand, and what purposeful leadership means to him.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify
2024-08-1211 minLive SmarterLSP 45 | The Difference Between Top & Bottom Performers - Jeff McLuckie shares the Value of Clarity with ExpectationsWhat are the things top performers do differently from everyone else? Jeff shares his reflections as a manager how top performers stand out in ways that are separate from raw talent.
If you are interested in more from Jeff McLuckie, hear about his journey into Tech Consulting in a late part of his career. We explore how to overcome Imposter Syndrome, and how to succeed by getting clarity around expectations and showing initiative.
Listen to Jeff’s full conversation on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
2024-08-0505 minLive SmarterLSP 44 | Dealing with the Pressure of Early Success - Leonard Gardner shares his JourneyLeonard Gardner after only a few years in the workforce was very successful, what he didn’t expect was the mental toll this had. Hear in this clip how Leonard learnt to deal with the pressure of early success.
In Leonard Gardner's full conversation we discuss his journey to CEO and owner of Fosters Construction.
If you are interested in growing in leadership, and dealing with the pressures of early success in your career, listen now on The Story Hub on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
2024-07-2906 minLive SmarterLSP 43 | How to Challenge your Hidden Assumptions & Perspectives - Andrew Nicol shares his Idea of ‘Reading to the Edges’ to Broaden your HorizonAndy is one of the best people I know at intentionally getting outside of his echo chamber to explore new ideas. Listen as he shares what he has practically done to broaden his perspective.
Andrew Nicol is Owner & Chief Co-Worker at Agoge a Recruitment firm based in Hamilton, New Zealand. In Andy's full conversation over on The Story Hub podcast, we talk about Andy’s journey rising rapidly in the courier industry after dropping out of high school. We touch on how to be decisive in this world of ever-growing complexity was the key to his success....
2024-07-2404 minLive SmarterLSP 42 | Thoughts on Leadership from Sir Ross Buckley, ex-Chairman of KPMG New ZealandSir Ross recorded this conversation in his last month of his stellar 38 year KPMG career. He has worked leading the New Zealand Audit & Tax divisions and his last 9 years were as the Chairman of KPMG New Zealand. He shares his reflections on leadership from his journey.
If you want to hear more from Sir Ross Buckley talking about a practical leadership confrontation moment, working abroad (Netherlands & Canada), and practical tips & life advice - find Sir Ross' full conversation on The Story Hub on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
2024-07-2202 minLive SmarterLSP 41 | Looking for a Mentor? How to Develop a Quality Mentor Relationship - Celia Austin SharesYou want a mentor but don’t know where to start? This clip is perfect for you, sharing how to get great mentors and what a healthy mentor relationship looks like.
This was one of the most replayed episodes on The Story Hub podcast out of all seasons. If you want to hear some of Celia Austin's other great moments ranging from her journey from Art History to Consulting, developing a resilience mindset, to overcoming perfectionism - why not check out her full conversation?
Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
2024-07-1505 minLive SmarterLSP 40 | Developing Grit & Choosing Sacrifice - Brittany Teei How she Became one of New Zealand’s Best Tennis PlayersBrittany came back to represent New Zealand in tennis after what should have been a career ending injury. She shares what drove her to be so focused and to push through.
If you want to be inspired and develop resilience - listen now!
If you want to hear more about Brittany Teei’s experience as a world class athlete, how gratitude has grown her determination and resilience: find Brittany's FULL conversation on The Story Hub podcast on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
2024-07-0806 minLive SmarterLSP 39 | Starting Out in Your Career? Leonard Gardner shares his Mindset that Leads to Success - Even When Life Doesn’t Go to PlanStarting out, we have big dreams, audacious goals. Leonard shares his mindset that helps you aim big, but adapt if life doesn’t turn out the way you expect.
In Leonard Gardner's full conversation we discuss his journey to CEO and owner of Fosters Construction, How he had early career success, becoming the Young Chartered Accountant of the year in New Zealand,
If you are interested in growing in leadership, and dealing with the pressures of early success in your career, listen now on The Story Hub on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
2024-07-0103 minLive SmarterLSP 43 | How to Challenge your Hidden Assumptions & Perspectives - Andrew Nicol shares his Idea of ‘Reading to the Edges’ to Broaden your HorizonAndy is one of the best people I know at intentionally getting outside of his echo chamber to explore new ideas. Listen as he shares what he has practically done to broaden his perspective.
Andrew Nicol is Owner & Chief Co-Worker at Agoge a Recruitment firm based in Hamilton, New Zealand. In Andy's full conversation over on The Story Hub podcast, we talk about Andy’s journey rising rapidly in the courier industry after dropping out of high school. We touch on how to be decisive in this world of ever-growing complexity was the key to his success....
2024-06-2604 minLive SmarterLSP 38 | There’s Too Much to be an Expert In - Why Choosing Your Lane is as Important as Staying in Your Lane from Jeff McLuckieJeff gives the example of technology and why it is so important to know what you will learn. He talks about the differences in being a T shaped professional and a generalist.
If you are interested in more from Jeff McLuckie, hear about his journey into Tech Consulting in a late part of his career. We explore how to overcome Imposter Syndrome, and how to succeed by getting clarity around expectations and showing initiative.
Listen to Jeff’s full conversation on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
2024-06-2403 minLive SmarterLSP 37 | Doing Directorships & Governance the Right Way - Core Tenets of a Successful Director & Chairman from Graeme MilneAfter many successful CEO, Board and Chairman roles, Graeme shares his wisdom on the core tenets of successful directors and whether you should pursue a career in governance.
In our FULL conversation on The Story Hub hear more from Graeme Milne. Graeme contributed to some of the dairy mergers which ended up creating Fonterra in the `90s, worked in West and East Germany during the `80s, all starting out with a degree in biotechnology from Massey University. Graeme has a successful directorship career too, serving on many influential boards including Synlait as the chairman.
If y...
2024-06-1708 minLive SmarterLSP 36 | Rowing Across the Atlantic Ocean, No Prior Training, 35 Days at Sea - Paul Gerritsen Shares his ExperienceOn Friday you get a call, on Tuesday you're heading on a trip to row across the Atlantic Ocean with no training or preparation. Hear what happens next in the toughest 35 days Paul Gerritsen has ever experienced.
If you want to hear Paul Gerritsen’s FULL conversation on The Story Hub where we discuss his whole rowing for New Zealand experience, working for the NZ Fire Service for a decade, and starting Purpose Fill, his own waste business, check it out now.
If you are interested in inspiring stories showing grit, discipline, and curiosity this conv...
2024-06-1019 minLive SmarterLSP 35 | Building a Network? Sir Ross Buckley shares his Best Piece of AdviceSir Ross recorded this conversation in the last month of his stellar 38 year KPMG career, and is extremely personable. Hear his excellent advice on building a network - where to start and how to maintain it.
If you want to hear more from Sir Ross Buckley talking about leadership after 38 years at KPMG, working abroad (Netherlands & Canada), and practical tips & life advice - find Sir Ross' full conversation on The Story Hub on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
2024-06-0303 minLive SmarterLSP 34 | The Aspiring Leader’s Best Habits from Liz O’NeilHabits are powerful because of the difference they can make in the long term. If you want to improve in these next 12 months, your habits are the best place to start. Hear Liz O’Neil’s thoughts on the habits aspiring leaders need.
In my FULL conversation with Liz O’Neil on The Story Hub we hear about her experience working for large Corporates such as Lion Breweries, Spark, Fonterra, and most recently Coca-Cola Euro-Pacific Partners as CFO of New Zealand. Hear about her journey where she didn’t take the traditional Chartered Accountancy path into a professi...
2024-05-2706 minLive SmarterLSP 33 | Building a Successful Law Career - Owen Culliney shares his Journey of his first 5 YearsWhat can success look like in your first 5 years as a lawyer or an aspiring professional in another field? Owen shares his thoughts.
If you want to hear Owen Culliney’s FULL conversation on The Story Hub we discuss Owen’s success in Law, building up multiple successful law practices including his own. We talk through Owen’s entrepreneurial journey purchasing Clinico, a Denture and Hearing business, and when he finally decided to start his own firm iCLAW alongside Aasha Foley.
If you are interested in a career in Law, tips & wisdom in starting your own busi...
2024-05-2010 minLive SmarterLSP 32 | Early Career Advice - Money vs the Opportunity, Kim Ballinger SharesStarting out in her career Kin was faced with three distinct opportunities and she chose the one that was the lowest paid. We delve into what you should do when weighing up career paths.
In my FULL conversation with Kim Ballinger on The Story Hub we discuss her success in the Global Dairy Industry, starting out in a technical role with a Chemical Technology degree to being the first female salesperson in Brazil for NZ Milk Products. Hear her leadership journey which saw one of her teams get the highest engagement scores in Fonterra after only leading i...
2024-05-1303 minLive SmarterLSP 31 | Buying Stoney Creek in the Midst of Receivership, a Steep Learning Curve into the Clothing Industry1 week away from receivership, most stock has to be disposed of. Hear how Brent responded to turnaround Stoney Creek so quickly in his steep learning curve and trial by fire entry to the clothing industry.
In our FULL conversation with Brent McConnell on The Story Hub we discuss his journey as a dairy farmer and subdivision developer, the full Stoney Creek turnaround story where it was 1 week from receivership to a multi-million dollar global hunting brand today, and his thoughts on resilience and courage.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify
2024-05-0610 minLive SmarterLSP 30 | Becoming CEO & Half your Executive Team is Arrested - Graeme Milne’s shares his Wisdom Around Crisis Leadership4 Days after arriving in the UK, half of Graeme’s executive team is arrested. Not the usual start to a CEO role! Hear how Graeme responded to this situation and his thoughts on crisis leadership.
In our FULL conversation on The Story Hub hear more from Graeme Milne. Graeme contributed to some of the dairy mergers which ended up creating Fonterra in the `90s, worked in West and East Germany during the `80s, all starting out with a degree in biotechnology from Massey University. Graeme has a successful directorship career too, serving on many influential boards including Sy...
2024-04-2906 minLive SmarterLSP 29 | Reflections on Making the NZ Olympic Rowing Team & the Value of Purpose-Led Goal Setting from Pat PeoplesPat turns himself around in a short period of time from not competing in any sport to rowing for New Zealand. How purpose-led goal setting kept him motivated and on track. If you want to be inspired and encouraged in your goals, listen now!
In our full conversation with Pat Peoples on The Story Hub we discuss how he competed in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, how he transformed Schick construction from a concrete pad business into a commercial construction firm in the North & South Islands of New Zealand, and what purposeful leadership means to him.
Listen n...
2024-04-2406 minLive SmarterLSP 28 | “Not Taking Everything to Heart. But Leading with Heart” - Leonard Gardner shares his Thoughts on LeadershipHear one of Leonard’s favourite leadership quotes and what it means to lead with heart.
In Leonard Gardner's full conversation we discuss his journey to CEO and owner of Fosters Construction, How he had early career success, becoming the Young Chartered Accountant of the year in New Zealand,
If you are interested in growing in leadership, and dealing with the pressures of early success in your career, listen now on The Story Hub on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
2024-04-2202 minLive SmarterLSP 27 | Want to Be More Decisive? Andrew Nicol shares His Best Advice on Improving your Decision MakingWe hate uncertainty. Open loops in our brain means you're thinking about things as you try to sleep and are a constant distraction. In this clip, hear how to be decisive in this world of ever-growing complexity was Andy’s key to his success to grow his capacity as a leader.
Andrew Nicol is Owner & Chief Co-Worker at Agoge a Recruitment firm based in Hamilton, New Zealand. In Andy's full conversation over on The Story Hub podcast, we talk about Andy’s journey rising rapidly in the courier industry after dropping out of high school.
Hear...
2024-04-1505 min
The Birding Life Youth PodcastSeason 6: Ep 8 | Wild Roots: Cathan's Life in the TimbavatiWhile growing up in the bush presents its own set of challenges, it also provides a rich tapestry of experiences that can shape a person's character and worldview in meaningful ways. Life in the bush often involves a close connection with nature and a strong sense of community. In this episode, Gabby chats to Cathan Moore, who has had the privilege to have grown up in the Timbavati in the Greater Kruger National Park.
2024-04-1234 minLive SmarterLSP 26 | Doing it Alone? Sir Ross Buckley shares the True Value of MentorsHaving a successful career is no easy task, putting the pressure of all your decisions on yourself is not something you should have to do. Sir Ross shares how mentors are great sounding boards and how they can help you in your career journey.
If you want to hear more from Sir Ross Buckley talking about leadership after 38 years at KPMG, working abroad (Netherlands & Canada), and practical tips & life advice - find Sir Ross' full conversation on The Story Hub on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
2024-04-0803 minLive SmarterLSP 25 | Life Sucks at the Moment? Going through Hell? Celia Austin on Crafting a Resilience MindsetGoing through a tough time? I hope this clip from Celia is able to encourage you, and help you craft a resilience mindset based on one of her favourite quotes. Go well, kia kaha.
This was one of the most replayed episodes on The Story Hub podcast out of all seasons. If you want to hear some of Celia Austin's other great moments ranging from her journey from Art History to Consulting, developing great mentors, to overcoming perfectionism - why not check out her full conversation?
Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
2024-04-0105 minLive SmarterLSP 24 | What’s it like Working with one of NZ’s Top Entrepreneurs? Simon Graafhuis on Sir William GallagherSir William Gallagher took his father’s invention and spread it across the world. He is a phenomenal and iconic entrepreneur, so what is it like to work with him? Simon Graafhuis had the privilege to work in Sir Williams executive team for many years and shares his experience.
If you want to hear more about Simon Graafhuis' journey starting out at the University of Waikato, working in the USA with Fonterra, and His experience as CFO at Gallaghers, one of New Zealand's largest private companies:
Listen to his full conversation on The Story Hub po...
2024-03-2506 minLive SmarterLSP 23 | Why Not Increase Your Sales? Practical Sales Tips from Gavin Halley, General Manager Sales at Multi-National Truck Service Company TRTSales is a core component of any business, Gavin shares practical tips on how to improve your sales ability that go beyond smooth talking. It’s about helping customers and getting results. If you want to be better at sales, this clip is for you.
If you want to hear more about Gavin Halley's journey from the warehouse floor to becoming the New Zealand National Sales Manager (now recently appointed General Manager of Sales) for TRT - a family owned heavy commercial truck and crane, repairs and parts company; if you want to hear Gavin’s reflections on h...
2024-03-1808 minLive SmarterLSP 22 | Ex-Chairman of KPMG New Zealand, Sir Ross Buckley, shares Reflections on 38 years with KPMGSir Ross recorded this conversation in his last month of a stellar 38 year KPMG career. Hear what he is most proud of and his thoughts about his remarkable journey.
If you want to hear more from Sir Ross Buckley talking about leadership after 38 years at KPMG, working abroad (Netherlands & Canada), and practical tips & life advice - find Sir Ross' full conversation on The Story Hub on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
2024-03-1105 minLive SmarterLSP 21 | How to Pursue Growth and Escape the Trap of Losing your Curiosity from Renae SmartGrowth is something you have to choose, curiosity is a habit. Renae shares how she has developed her own growth mindset in her wide ranging career, keeping her from stagnation.
If you want to hear Renae Smart's full conversation on The Story Hub podcast covering her journey as a strategy consultant turned entrepreneur. Renae’s story of getting hired, after changing the recruiters mind on a rejection call. We delve deeper into the development of soft skills and hear about how she helped grow Civtec, a business started with husband into a 300+ staff company. We have a sp...
2024-03-0603 minLive SmarterLSP 20 | Your Promotion & Success is Closer than You Think - Andrew Nicol shares the Keys to Impressing your BossSuccessful as an entrepreneur and in the corporate courier industry, Andy shares his best pieces of advice for getting promotions and nailing your role.
Andrew Nicol is Owner & Chief Co-Worker at Agoge a Recruitment firm based in Hamilton, New Zealand. In Andy's full conversation over on The Story Hub podcast, we talk about Andy’s journey rising rapidly in the courier industry after dropping out of high school. We touch on how to be decisive in this world of ever-growing complexity was the key to his success.
Hear about his entrepreneurial journey with Agoge, and how...
2024-03-0402 minLive SmarterLSP 19 | Reframing Your Setbacks with Gratitude - Brittany Teei shares a Māori Proverb on the value of excellence with the small thingsHow you respond to challenges is more important than the challenge itself. Hear Brittany’s wisdom that has helped her keep a resilient perspective and grow stronger.
If you want to hear more about Brittany Teei’s experience as a world class athlete, and how she came back from what would’ve been a career ending injury to represent New Zealand again in Tennis: find Brittany's FULL conversation on The Story Hub podcast on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
2024-02-2604 minLive SmarterLSP 18 | The Key to a Successful Business Philosophy - Leonard Gardner shares the Importance of Valuing the Local CommunityHear Leonard’s community approach to business and how it has led to helping fuel Fosters.
In Leonard Gardner's full conversation we discuss his journey to CEO and owner of Fosters Construction, How he had early career success, becoming the Young Chartered Accountant of the year in New Zealand,
If you are interested in growing in leadership, and dealing with the pressures of early success in your career, listen now on The Story Hub on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
2024-02-1903 minLive SmarterLSP 17 | Where You Need Initiative as a YoPro - Jeff McLuckie shares his Advice for Starting Out in Your CareerFor all of those starting out in their career or who would like career advice - Jeff McLuckie shares his best practical tips for you to learn from.
If you are interested in more from Jeff, hear about his journey into Tech Consulting in a late part of his career. We explore how to overcome Imposter Syndrome, and how to succeed by getting clarity around expectations and showing initiative.
Listen to Jeff’s full conversation on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
2024-02-1203 minLive SmarterLSP 16 | Rollercoasters & Mt Everest - Pat Peoples on the Difference Between a Fun & Rewarding CareerWhat having a meaningful career really means, Pat Peoples discuss his thoughts on Sir Ed Hillary and the rollercoasters of life.
In our full conversation with Pat Peoples on The Story Hub we discuss how he makes it into the NZ rowing team after not competing in any sport for years, how he transformed Schick construction from a concrete pad business into a commercial construction firm in the North & South Islands of New Zealand, and what purposeful leadership means to him.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify
2024-02-0504 minLive SmarterLSP 15 | What if Group Work Could Be Easier? Phil Southward on Thriving Team CulturesWhat does a leader need to do to create buy-in, have team members speak up, and create a culture of success? Listen to Phil Southward’s thoughts on thriving team cultures.
In our FULL conversation with Phil on The Story Hub we discuss his career working in Germany, how he embraced the gig economy before the term was invented, what agile systems of working really means, and how to challenge your perception of a normal career path.
Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
2024-01-2905 minLive SmarterLSP 14 | Why “She’ll Be Right” is Making NZ HR Worse - Reflections on the Kiwi Approach to People Management from Graeme MilneGraeme has worked in CEO roles across New Zealand and in the UK. He shares his thoughts on where New Zealand’s approach to leadership and management needs to change and why “She’ll be right” is ruining cultures.
In our FULL conversation on The Story Hub hear more from Graeme Milne. Graeme contributed to some of the dairy mergers which ended up creating Fonterra in the `90s, worked in West and East Germany during the `80s, all starting out with a degree in biotechnology from Massey University. Graeme has a successful directorship career too, serving on many inf...
2024-01-2204 minLive SmarterLSP 13 | Having a Resilience Mindset that Searches for Opportunity from Brent McConnellBrent McConnell is always looking for opportunities, hear how this approach helps him address hardship and has helped him develop a resilience mindset.
In our FULL conversation with Brent on The Story Hub we discuss his journey as a dairy farmer and subdivision developer, the full Stoney Creek turnaround story where it was 1 week from receivership to a multi-million dollar global hunting brand today, and his thoughts on resilience and courage.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify
2024-01-1507 minLive SmarterLSP 12 | Choosing a Demotion for Long Term Success - Kim Ballinger’s Journey to CEO of Tip Top Ice CreamKim has had a wide ranging career including two CEO positions. But to get there, she has had to make sacrifices and decisions that were long-term focussed. Hear how she took a demotion later on in her career which at the time was seen as crazy.
In my FULL conversation with Kim Ballinger on The Story Hub we discuss her success in the Global Dairy Industry, starting out in a technical role with a Chemical Technology degree to being the first female salesperson in Brazil for NZ Milk Products. Hear her leadership journey which saw one of...
2024-01-0806 minLive SmarterLSP 11 | Usain Bolt, Simon Sinek and Creating a Culture of Success, Owen Culliney SharesOwen shares some of his favourite analogies that help explain cultures of success in teams and what empathy in leadership looks like. Usain Bolt & Simon Sinek have more in common that you realise.
If you want to hear Owen Culliney’s FULL conversation on The Story Hub we discuss Owen’s success in Law, building up multiple successful law practices including his own. We talk through Owen’s entrepreneurial journey purchasing Clinico, a Denture and Hearing business, and when he finally decided to start his own firm iCLAW alongside Aasha Foley.
If you are interested in a ca...
2024-01-0213 minLive SmarterLSP 10 | Working Beijing & Leading Through Others - Liz O’NeilWorking in Beijing with a young family and barely knowing the language is a pretty interesting experience. Now try that and lead your Mandarin only speaking teams! Liz shares her experience in China and how she learnt to lead through others.
In my FULL conversation with Liz O’Neil on The Story Hub we hear about her experience working for large Corporates such as Lion Breweries, Spark, Fonterra, and most recently Coca-Cola Euro-Pacific Partners as CFO of New Zealand. Hear about her journey where she didn’t take the traditional Chartered Accountancy path into a professional accounting firm...
2023-12-2508 minLive SmarterLSP 9 | Rowing for NZ & Winning the U23 World Champs - Paul Gerritsen SharesWhat is it like to win the U23 rowing world champs after a rocky start to the race? Hear Paul Gerritsen’s story and his perspective on the Rowing NZ environment.
If you want to hear Paul Gerritsen’s FULL conversation on The Story Hub where we discuss his whole rowing for New Zealand experience, working for the NZ Fire Service for a decade, and starting Purpose Fill, his own waste business, check it out now. We talk through his crazy journey where he rowed across the Atlantic Ocean with a team with no preparation or training.
...
2023-12-1808 minLive SmarterLSP 8 | Courage to Call Out Bad Managers. Renae Smart shares How as a Graduate she Learned Healthy ConfrontationHealthy confrontation is HARD, especially in the early stages of your career. Hear how Renae Smart learnt how to stand up for herself which led her to be hired in the UK when she was called by HR to tell her she didn’t get the job.
If you want to hear Renae's full conversation on The Story Hub podcast covering her journey as a strategy consultant turned entrepreneur. Renae’s super honest as we talk about her personal growth journey around self-awareness. We delve deeper into the development of soft skills and hear about how she helpe...
2023-07-0906 minLive SmarterLSP 7 | Shaping Your Job to Match Your Skills - Mark Irving on Exceeding Expectations at WorkFor those wanting to be MORE than a job description. Mark Irving shares how to shape your job to match your skills & exceed expectations at work.
If you want to hear Mark's full conversation on The Story Hub podcast covering his journey from engineering, property development, consulting, to business relationship manager in economic development - the journey of a successful generalist, Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify now!
2023-05-0802 minLive SmarterLSP 6 | Dealing with Immense Pressure? Gavin Halley Shares his Insights from Time in the New Zealand Defence ForceWant to be handle pressure with confidence? What about helping your team to support each other when stressed better? Gavin Halley shares his learning in dealing with immense pressure in the New Zealand Defence Force and his National Sales Manager role at TRT. What I love about Gavin's approach is it allows you to overcome setbacks and deal with failure, bringing practical tips around having grit.
If you want to hear more about Gavin's journey from the warehouse floor to becoming the New Zealand National Sales Manager (now recently appointed General Manager of Sales...
2023-04-3004 minLive SmarterLSP 5 | Leaders that Grow You & Leadership Tips and Wisdom from Simon GraafhuisLeaders that encourage and inspire you to be a better you - it's what can change an organisation.
Hear Simon Graafhuis' tips & experience as CFO at Gallaghers, one of New Zealand's largest private companies so YOU can be a better leader.
If you want to hear more about Simon's journey starting out at the University of Waikato, working in the USA with Fonterra, and working with Sir William Gallagher (one of NZ's most iconic entrepreneurs):
Listen to his full conversation on The Story Hub...
2023-04-2504 min
Live SmarterLSP 4 | Take Criticism Seriously, Not Personally - Celia Austin on a Healthy Approach to FeedbackFeedback kinda sucks - but it is vital to our journey to Live Smarter. Celia Austin breaks down the healthy approach that changed the way she received criticism. Learn what makes a piece of feedback worth listening to & maybe, just maybe, getting feedback will be a little less crap.
This was one of the most replayed episodes on The Story Hub podcast out of all two seasons. If you want to hear some of Celia's other great moments ranging from her journey from Art History to Consulting, developing a resilience mindset, to overcoming perfectionism - why not c...
2023-02-1410 min
Live SmarterLSP 3 | Sir Ross Buckley on Building an Appetite for GrowthWhat approach made each day in his 38 year KPMG career worth doing? Sir Ross Buckley shares his thoughts on the biggest learning curve in his first 5 years that was the main reason he decided to remain a part of the firm for so long.
Building an Appetite for Growth is not something that comes naturally. Be inspired and listen to Sir Ross' encouragements & tips for those wanting to have a successful life & career.
If you want to hear more from Sir Ross talking about leadership, working abroad (Netherlands & Canada), and practical tips & advice - find Si...
2023-02-1405 min
Live SmarterLSP 2 | Show Initiative by Changing Your Language - Leadership Gold shared by Andrew Nicol Based on Lt David MarquetDon't come with problems - come with solutions. It's great advice, but what if you want to show you aren't wedded to your idea and are open to feedback? How can you do this but still show initiative?
Andrew Nicol shares one of his favourite practical tips from Lt. David Marquet's leadership book 'Turn that Ship Around' (you can find this book here).
Enjoy this short practical tip that could make your life better - LISTEN NOW.
Andrew is Owner & Chief Co-Worker at Agoge a Recruitment firm based in Hamilton, New Zealand. In...
2023-02-1404 min
Live SmarterLSP 1 | A Message to the Grads, Students, & Young Professionals - Brittany Teei on Doing the MahiBrittany Teei has represented New Zealand in Tennis at the Common Wealth Games after returning to tennis from what should have been a career ending injury.
In this Live Smarter clip we hear Brittany's message to those starting out in their career - have a focus on building the foundations that are unseen so you can withstand pressure when it inevitably comes.
Why not be inspired? LISTEN NOW
Find Brittany's FULL conversation on The Story Hub podcast on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
2023-02-1406 min
Live SmarterLSP | Trailer for 2023A brand NEW podcast here to INSPIRE & LEARN from Successful Kiwi Professionals Wisdom, Practical Tips & Stories. SUBSCRIBE NOW.
On this show we bring you short 5 - 10 minute clips of the Memorable Moments from our long form conversations from The Story Hub podcast so you can have a more successful life & career. Listen to the trailer to hear our goal & plan for the podcast.
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2023-02-0702 min