Carnegie’s book How to Win Friends and Influence People helped me understand some of the subconscious and unconscious habits of behaviour when conversing with others. Whether good or bad, you sometimes reflect on past conversations and think

A LinkedIn research highlighted that 64% of professionals were overwhelmed from so many change in the work place. Leading to burnout, stress and anxiety.

Effective teamwork is critical to success in any setting. Whether in sports, business, or other group endeavors, a cohesive team can accomplish more than any individual could on their own. One of the key elements of successful teamwork is the development of a shared mental model.

Being assertive is a skill that can be learnt. As leaders we become respected in being open to get our team to do certain tasks. We support that journey and understanding how assertiveness is being accountable to your team and more importantly building relationships.

My dream in high school was to play for Otago. Watching the blue and gold play at Carisbrook throughout the 90s especially against the Springboks, Counties or Auckland, were vivid memories. ‍I missed out on a couple of Otago representative teams when I was between 16-19 years, and I nearly gave in. I played league and focused on other sports during this time. I changed schools as well, and things were slowly changing for me. Fast forward a few years down the track

The Great Resignation is sweeping across the globe as workers choose organisations that align with work-life balance and purposeful driven values.

When you launch your book ensure you have people to support you. A team is so important in planning and preparing for the launch day.

Your Values Your Business Your Purpose Your Success

As a leader of your team you can still impact your team in your virtual meetings. Zoom fatigue in a virtual summit is more to do with the speaker, trainer or manager. Motivate your teams with these insights.

It is nearing Christmas and everyone is looking forward to the break. ‍There are still targets to meet and you notice the team are starting to loosen up. ‍Their motivation levels are starting to take a turn and many are disengaged from your meetings-Zoom and Live. ‍

The team outweighs any measures of success. An individual who scores a goal, a try is able to do that because of the team.

Empathy is a critical leadership skill that can be improved in our current time. It is showing your team that you care and that you are able to connect with them by serving their needs and creating safe spaces for them to be connected, engaged and motivated.

Companies need to build a culture of collaboration between teams, but it is hard to achieve. Most companies don't have the right tools or processes in place for this and leaders need to work hard on their soft skills.

From a Pasifika perspective-the well being of people is the key factor. A holistic collective approach with responsibilities to care for each other in times of crisis

Rugby Captains chat about their game. All Blacks versus the Springboks 100 years and 100 games

In rugby teams, you only focus on your own mental and physical preparation. Implementing the process of your role is essential for the flow and consistent performance. Any team member that stalls or loses focus will cost the team. It is the responsibility of each individual to be prepared to perform in be in the zone when the time comes

Formula one is measured by hundredths of a second. Any team member that stalls or loses focus will cost the team. It is the responsibility of each individual to be prepared to perform in be in the zone when the time comes.

We have celebrated the success of our New Zealand Olympians and we await Paralympians. For many of these athletes it will be last time they will wear the silver fern. It is a challenging time when we come at the cross roads of choosing our next challenges that excites us. Every four years we await the Olympics and for rugby athletes it is the same. We train hard, set our goals and then once it is all played out and the lights go off it is just you.

Retiring from sports means leaving the structure and consistency that a Professional Sport's career provides. RUBC provides support for Athletes in Life after Sport.

Servant leadership is who you can help and grow in your team. Your values are important in serving others and turning up everyday consistently. The biggest challenge lays ahead for our workforce in Covid and the lockdowns are taking it's toll mentally and physically.

How to Engage Teams Virtually

How to communicate effectively in a pandemic?

The biggest problem we have now is the trust factor of leaders and the well being of the people. Values based leadership is the new better normal. From a indigenous perspective the world is changing and leadership is turning towards holistic wellbeing of their leadership.

How your decision's can turn your life around

A look at what it takes to conquer some of the biggest challenges life throws at you.

Covid-19 has been one of the biggest unforeseen challenges we have had to face in recent history. Let's take a look at where we go from here.

The importance of telling your story and emotionally connecting with your clients