Hearts, Hikes and Hard Decisions

Getting back out there meant saying no to something big. Also asking for your support for the Heart Foundation this May ❤️

Posted 3 months ago

The Maybe Problem

A reflection on the hidden cost of “maybe” decisions. Not all yeses deserve to be yeses, and saying yes to too many good opportunities can dilute focus, impact, and space for what really matters. A self-check and promise to raise the bar, refine priorities, and create room for better work, connection, and rest.

Posted in leadership; Tagged time management, leadership, accountability; Posted 3 months ago

Overcoming Customer Adoption Challenges

Why do great innovations get stalled at adoption and how can we overcome this? I got the chance to share some thoughts on this at Tech Fest 2025

Posted 13 months ago

Community and Connection

Being part of an inclusive, community event where we all show up to contribute to a great cause is an excellent way to start 2025

Posted 18 months ago

Take 2% of what's left of 2024 and be inspired

As we flick the calendars over to Spring, here in the Southern Hemisphere the ominous cloud of the holiday season is looming.

Posted 22 months ago

Decision Making Demands

It’s reported we’re making approximately 35,000 remotely conscious decisions each day, Cornell University found that about 226.7 of these daily decisions are on food alone! The demands for us to make decisions are increasing, so here's a couple of areas to consider as you build muscle in deciding.

Posted 24 months ago

Portfolio Career 2024

Something I never saw coming, has happened this year *dramatic pause*. Even after a decade of being self-employed and working across a portfolio of things like consulting work, founding ventures, teaching at UC and serving on several Boards ...
TL:DR I have taken on a permanent part-time role alongside the other work I do 

Posted 2 years ago

Implementation is Where Innovation Comes Unstuck

Posted 3 years ago

Takeouts from Autumn

As we click into month seven of 2023 and the grey skies settle in here in Ōtautahi Christchurch, it’s nice to look ahead and reset efforts for the remainder of the year, and to reflect on the last quarter. April, May and June have been really interesting with some professional growth opportunities and rewarding projects, including judging the Hi Tech Awards, speaking at Unpoular Opinions and working with some really good humans. Here are some thoughts on each of those. 

Posted 3 years ago

Marketing Contrarians' View of the New City Brand

In 2023, Christchurch's new brand narrative was shared. The most recent in a long-line of them, yet 'The Garden City' has stuck for decades. A few local marketing minds, over beer and pizza, collected opinions on this and collated them into an opinion piece published today. 

Posted in marketing; Tagged marketing; Posted 3 years ago

A Good News Moment

It's great to end 2022 on a good note, and excited for what 2023 holds.

Posted 4 years ago

“What will Marketing look like in 2025 and beyond? A mainland perspective”

Recently I had the pleasure and privileged of being one of six speakers on a panel for the Southern division of the Marketing Association where we gave our two cents worth on  “What will Marketing look like in 2025 and beyond? A mainland perspective”. Here's a summary of those thoughts.

Posted in marketing; Tagged business marketing, marketing governance; Posted 4 years ago