Footprint Collective

03/03/2026

Great to be in the room today at the Marketing Association meeting at the Northern Club’s Winter Garden, sponsored by Federation.

'The Budget Pitch: How to Speak the CFO’s Language' sparked sharp discussion on aligning marketing spend to strategy, justifying experimentation, and presenting long-term brand investment to financially focused boards.

A timely reminder that staying close to the right conversations and people matters if you want to keep learning and stay commercially sharp.
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24/02/2026

On Saturday, I attended the Auckland watch party for Live2Lead, hosted by Maxwell Leadership and led by John C. Maxwell.
Different country, same intention. Leadership doesn’t grow by accident; it grows by exposure.

The consistent message was clear:
- Leadership is identity before it is skill
- Growth requires discomfort
- Influence is earned daily
- Resilience is built long before it’s needed

There’s something powerful about being in a room with individuals who are committed to personal growth, not just business growth.

Businesses grow at the speed of leadership, and leadership sets the ceiling. Your business will rarely outgrow the leader running it.

19/12/2025

03/12/2025

Feeling incredibly grateful today.
It’s the people. Always the people.

The ones who show up with kindness, honesty, and encouragement.
The ones who challenge me to grow.

And the ones who’ve walked beside me as I build new chapters, relaunching Footprint Collective, mentoring, studying, and navigating this wild but beautiful business journey.

I’m so thankful for the communities that have become part of my world:
the Auckland Chamber where I mentor, the Business Blueprint family, the amazing connections at The Crate, the BNI guest visits, and the podcast invitations that still make me smile every time they land in my inbox.

And yes… there’s a second business on the way. Watch this space. 👀

Grateful, energised, and genuinely loving the company I’m choosing to keep.

You make the tough days lighter and the wins even sweeter.

If you’re one of them, thank you. Truly.

27/11/2025

Gratitude takes on a unique form when you are building something meaningful. Recently, I have been reflecting on the incredible individuals I am fortunate to have in my life, leaders, innovators, creators, and dedicated business owners who show up with courage, integrity, and heart.

Every conversation, collaboration, walk-and-talk, and late-night idea exchange reinforces my passion for why I do what I do.

I am deeply thankful for the quality of people surrounding me, from the founders I mentor to the distributors and partners exploring new opportunities with me, and the purpose-driven leaders who inspire me to think bigger.

When you surround yourself with the right people, momentum becomes effortless. I feel that momentum every single day.

Here’s to continued growth, aligned partnerships, and more good humans in the room.