Quentin McCarthy attended the Leadership NZ Programme in 2013 and he was inspired to put into action some initiatives that are getting rave reviews.
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Subject matter experts and prominent New Zealand leaders share their knowledge and engage with the audience, sparking new ideas and innovation as minds from different backgrounds converge and focus their energy on a salient issue or theme.
Michelle van Gaalen - Alumna 2008
Michelle van Gaalen attended the Leadership NZ Programme in 2008 which was at a pivotal point in her long and successful executive management career.
Read MoreAlumni Reflection, Andrew Sharp
Inspired by the 2012 Leadership New Zealand group’s Northridge declaration, Andrew Sharp, (then General Manager of Soanar based in Sydney) felt compelled to act on what he had learnt throughout the year. He focused on his leadership journey and messages from inspiring speakers who came and addressed their group. Having increased his appreciation and understanding of a wider community within NZ, he wanted to give back in some way whilst still living overseas. Andrew decided to take action and with his wife Simone realised that while they didn’t have the resources of Bill Gates, they could still make a difference.
Read MoreAlumni Reflection, Leisa Siteine
Leisa Siteine was one of the participants on the first ever Leadership NZ programme in 2005. She was the only Polynesian on the programme and as a result of the programme Leisa set herself a personal goal of becoming more involved in her culture.
Read MoreGreg Orchard - Alumnus 2007
It’s been seven years since Greg Orchard went through the Leadership NZ Programme and he still has no doubt what he learnt influences him every day.
Read MoreLynette Adams - Alumna 2009
Ten years ago, Lynette was hired to build up a flailing regional sports trust in West Auckland. It was a daunting task and what got her through the first steps was her innate belief in enabling the community (to do for themselves) and the power of “people connecting” and building relationships.
Read MoreClass of 2012 Retreat
In early April, 17 members of the 2012 Leadership NZ (LNZ) Alumni gathered at Waiheke Island’s beautiful Piritahi Marae for a weekend retreat.
Read MoreDeidre Otene - Alumna 2008
For Deidre Otene, 2008 was a turning point in her life taking part in the Leadership NZ Programme and since then she has embarked on a new journey of passion and a dream job.
Read MoreMeredith Youngson - Alumna 2006
Meredith Youngson sat in the Leadership NZ audience in 2006 and heard from a speaker who had given up his job and financial stability in order to follow his passion. This struck a chord with her and since then that is exactly what she has done.
Read MoreAdrian Wimmers - Alumnus 2009
Adrian Wimmers has a passion for making a positive difference for New Zealand through the work that he does, and in 2009 his passion for his work was solidified by the Leadership NZ Programme.
Read MoreAlistair Kwun - Alumnus 2006
In 2006, Alistair Kwun was self-employed and searching for who he was and where he was heading. The NZ Leadership Programme was the perfect combination of “right place, right time” for him.
Read MoreNgaroimata Reid - Alumna 2007
My congratulations to Leadership NZ for 10 years of leadership building and development and the positive impact this has had on individuals, whanau, hapu, iwi, businesses, organisations and communities.
Read MoreHilary Sumpter - Alumna 2010
Leadership has so many guises and being involved in the governance of not-for-profit (NFP) boards is just one of these. For me, this is a valuable contribution where people can have a positive influence in areas that may directly affect your local community at a grassroots level, or on a broader and even international scale.
Read MorePeter Fenton - Alumnus 2006
Back in 2006 as Peter Fenton completed the Leadership NZ Programme, travelling around the world for work was probably not on his radar to the extent that it is today. He had just been appointed as Chief Executive of Postal Services at New Zealand Post and ahead of him were a few challenges.
Read MoreCraig Churchill - Alumnus 2010
When Craig Churchill started the Leadership NZ Programme in 2010 he went in thinking it would be more about sharpening and adding to his existing leadership toolkit and that it would in some way make him better.
Read MorePenny Hulse - Alumna 2008
Since 2008 a lot has changed for Penny Hulse. When she graduated from the Leadership NZ Programme she was Deputy Mayor of Waitakere City Council.
Read MoreTim Hamilton - Alumnus 2008
Since graduating from Leadership NZ’s class of 2008 Tim Hamilton has been busy. Fresh out of the Leadership NZ Programme, in 2009 he achieved his goal of becoming CEO of a national sporting organisation, taking the helm of Basketball NZ.
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