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Melanie Beirne

Women Step Foward

How to lead and adapt through change

Whether it’s within the workplace or in our personal life, change is inevitable. The pandemic has highlighted the importance of adaptability and how integral it is for businesses to be setting themselves up for a stronger response to change.   No matter what your role is within the workplace, uncertainty and…
May 30, 2022
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International Women’s Day – Breaking The Bias

The theme of this year's International Women’s Day has never been more important to continue to reduce inequality, and ensure equal boardroom representation and gender balance in leadership.  Individually, we’re responsible for our thoughts and actions everyday - and as a collective, we can work to break the bias and…
March 8, 2022
Women Step Foward

Honoring the Treaty of Waitangi

  The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi is important for us all living here in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed on February 6, 1840, and was an agreement between a large number of Rangatira Māori (not all) and representatives of the British Crown.  Te Tiriti enabled…
February 4, 2022
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Strengths over weaknesses – Client testimonial

When our goal is to improve and develop our leadership skills, we often get stuck focusing on the places we’re falling short and emphasising skills we’re not so confident about. As a Gallup-certified strengths coach, it’s my mission to harness and develop your strengths and challenge your mindset around your…
January 26, 2022
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White Ribbon Day

The 25th of November is White Ribbon Day, an international day in support of the prevention of violence towards women.  This year’s campaign brings awareness to healthy masculinity and cultivating respect within relationships. The campaign encourages equality, healthy compromise and promotes open communication and vulnerability between partners.  We all know…
November 25, 2021
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International Women’s Day 2021 #ChooseToChallenge

International Women’s Day #choosetochallenge The International Women’s day theme this year, #choosetochallenge, encourages us all to find courage in standing up against gender bias and inequality. The global day, which exists to celebrate economic, political and cultural advancements of women, not only helps us all to acknowledge the strength of…
March 7, 2021