Sarah Graham, of the representatives of the Leadership NZ Programme 2016 cohort, provides her thoughts as the year comes to an end.
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Justin Maddock, of the representatives of the Leadership NZ Programme 2016 cohort, provides his thoughts as the year comes to an end.
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Read MoreMindful Leadership, A Year in Review
Sina Wendt-Moore reflects on the way she has seen our theme of Mindful Leadership shape the 2016 year as well as the work in the wider leadership space.
Read MoreLeadership NZ Alumni Retreat: Connect. Refresh. Update. Progress.
The mid-November Alumni Retreat was designed to provide an opportunity for our Alumni to “sharpen the saw”; to reconnect with each other and to engage with new ideas and conversations. See photos from the weekend or read more here.
Read MoreLeadership NZ Alumni Retreat: My Wholeness Prescription
Initially, Mark was a little reticent in considering attending the Alumni retreat. The pull between 'doing' and 'being' and the value in both had been slightly obscured. But investing in himself meant he rediscovered the term 'Poustina' and met new friends amongst our Alumni.
Read MoreEndings and beginnings; fluidity and wholeness
Rebecca isn't one for omens, but there were several shake-ups just before our final session of the 2016 Leadership Programme. But would the connectedness of the Programme overcome the gaps and fissures?
Read MoreAngela Bull - Alumna 2010
“The Leadership NZ Programme is transformational,” Angela Bull says. “It is unlike any other leadership course. It stimulates you to not only think about things differently but also think about things you don’t always have time to think about in your day job. The result is a positive long-term effect on both your personal and professional life. I feel fortunate to have done the Programme and now be part of the Leadership NZ Alumni / whanau.”
Read MoreMichael Berry - Alumnus 2008
Michael Berry was 28 years old when he did the Leadership NZ Programme. As an ordained Priest and Vicar of the St Philip’s Church in St Heliers (Auckland) at the time, he reflects and says, “I had no idea what a profound effect the Programme would have on the rest of my life.”
Read MoreChristian Penny - Alumnus 2009
Since leaving the Leadership NZ Programme, Christian was named CEO of Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School.
Read MoreLeadership NZ Alumni Retreat: Belonging
An Alumnus from 2007, Minnie almost didn't join us for the recent Alumni Retreat. But the connections, community and sense of belonging made the journey completely worth it.
Read MoreLeadership NZ Alumni Retreat : Safe space to share
Cheryl Bowie found our recent Alumni Retreat challenged her assumptions, created a safe space and connected her with Alumni from across the years.
Read MoreSir Paul Reeves Memorial Lecture 2016
This year we were honoured to have Tame Iti join us for the annual Lecture. Tame discussed the concept of mana and how this empowers all people to transcend concepts of authority. He also explored the methods employed by Tuhoe where decisions for the iwi start with the whanau and push their way up. The Lecture was held in the Sir Paul Reeves Building at AUT on 9 November.
Read MorePresence and Mindfulness
Presence, mindfulness, voice workshops and poetry. Waiheke Island was a return to the creative for Kelly as he dived into Session Eight of our Programme.
Read MoreClass of 2012 Alumni Retreat
Angela Green reflects on the annual 2012 Alumni Retreat, where they gathered together in a former café nestled in a dilapidated palm tree grove just outside of Omaha. They shared, caught up and explored authentic leadership.
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Read MoreDinner with a Difference - A Mindful Leadership Experience
In partnership with AUT and Curative, we hosted our annual Dinner with a Difference on 20 July. This year it was “Dinner with a Difference – A Mindful Leadership Experience”, an evening where our guests embraced mindfulness from the moment they entered AUT's Sir Paul Reeve's Building.
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Read MoreForces That Shape Our Thinking
Session Six, the Forces That Shape our Thinking, combined head and heart, Wild speakers and storytellers, creation and curation. Mary from Education New Zealand shares her reflection of the session as she sits in anticipation for the next.
Read MoreDi Rump - Alumna 2011
On the very day Di Rump began the Leadership NZ Programme in 2011 she was offered a new job.
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