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Women in Public Sector Summit | Tuesday 18 August 2026

What a fantastic day! Organised by the Government Women’s Network, MC’d brilliantly by Michelle A’Court and held at the fabulous Tākina Wellington Convention Centre, the Women in Public Sector Summit was a wonderful celebration of the talent, contribution, leadership and collective power of women across our public service. I was…
August 25, 2026
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International Womens Day: Give To Gain

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my lifetime as a woman, it’s that progress rarely happens alone. It happened because people challenged inequality, supported one another, and pushed for a world where women could participate more fully in leadership, decision-making, and opportunity. This collective drive for change carved a path…
March 19, 2026
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10 ways to make your impact visible at work

Do you feel invisible at work? Being intentional about how your impact is seen and understood is essential! Many women find that their work - especially the work done exceptionally well behind the scenes – can go under the radar. These are often the critical roles that keep teams functioning…
November 27, 2025
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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
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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