I have struggled with sleep for quite a few years. Here are some tips I found very helpful for getting that elusive 'good nights sleep'. - Drink water regularly throughout the day and make sure your meals are healthy and well-balanced. The chemicals and toxins in processed foods make your liver and kidneys work harder, which can... Continue Reading →
Have a great 2016!
Kia ora Koutou everyone! Welcome to the first wonderful day of 2016. Firstly let me sincerely and humbly thank all of you who supported me through my challenge last year, whether that be through your personal contacts, Facebook comments or Likes, texts etc, knowing you are being thought of is a wonderful thing and for... Continue Reading →
Genealogy / Whakapapa
Source: Genealogy / Whakapapa
Building your CV
The key to building a strong CV is to have high quality content, and yes that means not only building up your education qualifications but also adding solid work experience as well. It is more likely you will gain employment through referrals while in work, than searching for jobs while unemployed. Graduates It is not... Continue Reading →
Building your Boardroom – The power of your mind
Our biggest physical asset is our brain, and the power we have sitting within our noggin. The power of your mind is more than often the real key to your success. “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.” - Henry Ford So when you are looking to improve anything in your life... Continue Reading →
The Kumara Vine – creating a channel
Origins of the Kumara Vine The Kumara Vine is a term used by many Maori iwi, hapu, people referring to the communication system they use to get news (good and bad) out through their families and networks as soon as possible. My memories of the Kumara vine started back at Hongoeka Marae when I was... Continue Reading →
Too Fast, Too Furious
Just like in the movies what happens when you continue to live your life, full on and at breakneck speed? Yep I guess most of us realise the world is progressing too fast and too furious. Unfortunately I do not think that it's a great thing - breaking your neck I mean...or on a just as serious... Continue Reading →
John & Phillip – A story of cultural unawareness
Phillip Smith (English/Welsh heritage) was an innovative engineer, he came up with a fabulous idea that would help strengthen bridges and buildings using specially treated cement and newly designed steel stability gadgets he had created himself. He pitched these products to investors and secured the funds to build his business initially employing ten people to... Continue Reading →
Retain vs Nurture
Do you think it is time for organisations to start understanding the difference between talent management strategies based on retention of staff and replace this focus on how they nurture people? Check the dictionary and you will find the definition of retain is "Keep possession of" or "To hold back" . Reality is no one... Continue Reading →
Maori Values give you an advantage
He Waka Taura - Navigating Talent is a framework that uses principles like respect, integrity and well practiced communications skills to help an organisation recruit, nurture and release talent in such a way they become an advocate for you even when they have left your business. The framework is based on values and principles that... Continue Reading →
KIA ORA KOUTOU 