There is no ambulance waiting at the bottom of the cliff. Only rolling hills that remind us change starts with one decisive step š¤ Yesterday, I was inspired at the Youth Justice in Aotearoa Summit hosted by Foundation North, where a dedicated delegation from California gathered to explore New Zealand'
Over the past 3 years, I have read 12 books on the subject of negotiation. Unfortunately, most of them were a waste of time. They could have easily been blog posts or even newsletter emails. These three books are the keys to authentic communication and relationship building. Book #1: Never
Personal Growth
In his bookĀ Bounce, Mindset Expert Matthew Syed outlines the difference between two mindsets: Fixed Mindset A fixed mindset is where you believe that success is all about talent. * You believe talent is a gift or trait you were born with. * If you think you're talented, you think
Personal Growth
Self-growth is a marathon, not a sprint, especially when juggling full-time work and part-time study. It's great to strive for hard goals and push yourself in the process. But it's important to keep tabs on your capacity and how you're coping with your workload.
Against all odds, I transitioned into a leadership role in logistics, a field I knew nothing about, in my 30s. * My strong work ethic helped. * My qualifications gave me an edge. * My references made a big difference. I'm proof that you can start a new role with no
Personal Growth
There are 3 disciplines I'm thinking a lot about these days: Discipline #1: Psychology I'm interested in psychology because understanding how IĀ think, feel, and actĀ has allowed me to effect massive changes in my life. I hope that over the next 5 years, I'
Therapy
In 2016, I spoke to a counsellor for the first time. Over the next 5 years, I was fortunate to receive a huge amount of professional support. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I had extensive childhood trauma, so there was a lot
Therapy
When I was 27, my therapist gave me an unforgettable piece of advice. I was just starting to learn how to set healthy boundaries in relationships (I know, late right!?). I had been running myself ragged trying to please everyone. But, like many men in their 20s, I was making
I love learning about Empathic Communication. But when I first got interested in Empathic Communication, I wasn't sure where to start. Here's the best way to get started: Read This Book: What We Say Matters by Judith Hanson Lasater. This book will help orient you with
Exercise
I wouldn't call myself a bouldering expert. However, I have spent 5 months reading and learning about boulderingĀ (rock climbing without a rope or harness) and probably 50 hours practising on the wall. At first, I thought bouldering was silly I mean, adults don't climb up
Personal Growth
In September 2023, I went to my first Toastmasters meeting. My KPMG mentor knew one of the members and encouraged me to go along. I was excited and a little anxious. I was also curious to see what it was like. I've now attended a bunch of meetings,
Personal Growth
4 times a year, I attend a Success Workshop with high performers from around the world. In January, we discussed the wisdom from Johann Hari's book, Stolen Focus. Here are my 3 key takeaways from our workshop on focus. 1. Mastering focus can turn an ordinary person into
