NZ Leadership

03/06/2026

Most organisations don't fail because of poor ex*****on.
They fail because they execute yesterday's priorities.
Fewer leaders are good at lifting their head long enough to ask whether they're working on the right things.
That's where organisations quietly lose ground. Not through lack of effort. Not through lack of talent. Because everyone is busy moving while nobody is stepping back to look at where they're headed.
Watching the sunrise across the Bay of Islands this week, between two days of rough weather, I was reminded that leaders don't get to choose the conditions.
But they do get to choose where they focus their attention.
Sometimes the opportunity is between the storms.
That's one of the themes we'll explore in Strategic Leadership: Vision, Influence and Impact with Kāpuhipuhi Wellington Uni-Professional later this month.
Three days to step out of the noise, think more clearly about direction, and ensure your organisation is moving forward for the right reasons—not just moving.
If that's you — or someone in your team — details are in the comments.

09/04/2026

Earlier this year I wrote about the lesson of Tāne Mahuta: real growth is grounded, deliberate, and built to last.
That still feels true.
In uncertain times, leaders do not need more urgency dressed up as progress. They need strong roots, clear perspective, and practical tools they can actually use.
That is the thread running through the Emerging Leaders Programme at Victoria University of Wellington, 20–22 April, and the Leadership in Action course on 20 May.
Less noise. More clarity. More leadership that lasts.

29/01/2026

28/01/2026

Business owners and team leaders—need real tools you can apply tomorrow? The Leadership Accelerator is back. Leaders who’ve been there call it down-to-earth, real-world experience. Feb 23 (Wairarapa) and 24 (Wellington)—practical tools, solid connections.

27/01/2026

Often, as leaders, we unintentionally become the bottleneck. To break that, use the 1-3-1 rule: When a challenge arises, ask for 3 possible solutions and then 1 recommendation. You’ll empower others and free yourself from being the hold-up.

26/01/2026

Reflections in the shadow of Tāne Mahuta: This giant didn’t grow from complexity—it grew from solid roots and patient growth. Leadership’s the same. Strip back the noise—get deliberate, get grounded, and let’s grow something that lasts generations.

NZ Leadership blends global expertise with tailored strategies, unleashing potential through proven, practical steps in your unique workplace.

26/02/2025

After far too many 3:45 AM starts, it’s done! Just wrapped up Wharton Business School’s Leading an AI-Powered Future program taking another step in the learning journey.
One key takeaway? It’s all about people—how we bring our teams and leaders along, helping them not only adapt to AI, but truly thrive in our AI-driven future.
Looking forward to putting a few insights into practice.
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01/07/2024

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
― Mahatma Gandhi

Last month, I took some of the advice I often share with others on their journeys and created space for learning and reflection.
Since returning to NZ, NZ Leadership has held 6 Leadership Workshops where I have put this learning into practice with the great teams we work alongside.

Welcome to July, were now over half way through 2024.
What are you doing to sharpen the axe this year?

28/02/2024

This week we welcomed on board another awesome company looking into the future.

Orkney are a successful company who deal with complexity and challenge as their norm everyday. Just as important, they also take time out to work on the business looking into the future.
Getting above the noise is critical for any leadership team that wants to take deliberate action.
Orkney have taken the time to invest in their leaders, both as individuals and as a leadership team.
We're looking forward to the journey ahead.

28/02/2024

Awesome team, looking forward to getting it done now!

Our management team have spent the past 2 days away at their "Annual Planning Days". It was an amazing time of team building, refocusing and planning for the year to come.

We are excited and looking forward to all that 2024 has to bring!