The Power of a Single Step: Transforming Youth Justice Landscapes

There is no ambulance waiting at the bottom of the cliff. Only rolling hills that remind us change starts with one decisive step 🤔 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'

3 Books That Fundamentally Shifted My Ability To Negotiate, Communicate, And Build Relationships

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

Afraid Of Failing As A Part-Time Student When You're Working A 40-Hour Week? Discover How Mindset Expert Matthew Syed Views Failure, So You Can Learn New Skills, Pass Your Exams, And Earn As You Learn

In his book 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

How I Learned The Art Of Focus By Balancing Full-Time Work With Part-Time Study In My 30s, And How It Almost Burnt Me Out

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.

How I Landed A Job Managing A Team Of 30 People In A Logistics Role With No Previous Experience In My 30s

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

These 3 Personal Growth Disciplines Made Me A Better Person And Can Help Overly-Competitive Men Build Relationships That Last

There are 3 disciplines I'm thinking a lot about these days: Discipline #1: Psychology I'm interested in psychology because understanding how I think, feel, and act has allowed me to effect massive changes in my life. I hope that over the next 5 years, I'

Why I Decided To Start Art Therapy As A 34-Year-Old Male Even Though I Had Already Completed 5 Years Of Traditional Therapy And Counselling

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

The Best Piece Of Advice My Therapist Gave Me In My 20s About Setting Healthy Boundaries In Relationships

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

The Best Way To 10X Your Learning About Empathic Communication

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

Why I Swapped The Gym For Indoor Bouldering: My 5-Month Bouldering Journey And Why It's A Game Changer For Fun And Fitness

I wouldn't call myself a bouldering expert. However, I have spent 5 months reading and learning about bouldering (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

How Going To Toastmasters Meetings Is Helping Me Speak Clearly And Effectively, Even When I'm Feeling Anxious

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,

3 Lessons About Focus - The Highest Leverage Resource We Have: My Takeaways From Completing A Success Workshop With High Performers From Around The World

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

Personal Growth

3 Reasons Why Monthly Mentor Meetings For Personal Development Helped Me Land A Job While Studying Full-Time

My 2023 journey began with a simple, yet powerful decision: monthly mentor meetings. Regular mentor meetings helped me: * Land a new role mentoring university business students. * Complete a business degree while studying full-time and working. * Deliver 5 youth development seminars to the New Zealand Police. * Complete a mentoring program with

Exercise

How Bouldering Taught Me To Embrace Fear And Free My Mind

In 2023, I tried bouldering for the first time. My younger brother was going slow and teaching me climbing basics. Despite this, climbing felt foreign to me, as I hadn't climbed since I was a kid. My journey in bouldering began not out of strength, but from a

Personal Growth

Success Secrets Of High Performers: How I'm Using The Art Of Deliberate Success In 2024 To Get Clear On My Vision, Campaigns And Goals

In 2018, I read The Art of Deliberate Success by Dr David Keane. The book changed how I set goals and intentions. The Art of Deliberate Success lays out the ten behaviors that all successful people share. I have been applying this framework for the last five years. Here'