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Leading the Human Side of Change
Change, by its nature, can be unsettling within an organisation. Korrin Balmain often explains it with a simple analogy. “Imagine leaving your car at a valet car wash, when you get it back, the seat has moved, the mirrors are different, and the radio station has changed. You would stop […]
RDA BRAKES – THE SPECIALISTS IN GOING FROM 100-0KM/H
Let’s be honest, the auto industry has a habit of talking to the wrong person. More often than not, it’s women who are actually running the show when it comes to the family vehicle. We book the appointments, coordinate the drop-off, figure out what’s urgent versus what can wait, and […]
The Great Equaliser: The Human Story
All across the world photographers are taking part in the Sony World Photography Awards, taking everything from portraits to uh, landscapes. The images vary wildly in their subject matter but each is a fascinating window into another world. The sheer variety, in the context of each other, equalises the moments. […]
Natasha Callister – Chief Commercial Officer at MTF
How do you define effective leadership, and how has your definition evolved over time? I believe strong leaders foster a culture of excellence, bring grit and unwavering determination and get everyone swimming in the same direction. You’ve got to be outwardly focused so putting the team and organisation above yourself. […]
Scale with Heart
Dawn Engelbrecht is no stranger to building scale. She grew a six-child after-school programme into 183 locations with 58 franchisees in New Zealand and branches in Australia, Canada, England, Ireland and South Africa caring for over 9,000 children a day, then brought that experience to Kitchen Studio, where she now […]
Leadership Doesn’t Stand Still
Justine Gladwell-Hunt’s career has been anything but predictable. Moving from the UK to New Zealand, taking on roles across different industries, running a marathon on a whim with barely ten weeks of training, and most recently stepping into the role of National Compliance Manager at Raine & Horne New Zealand, […]
Sharing the secrets of the most exclusive experiences. Sponsored by Spy Valley.
Unveiling the Perfect Blend at the New Zealand International Film Festival 2023
The Whānau Mārama NZ International Film Festival is back and bringing us another season of International movie magic. Adding more sparkle to this dazzling event is Spy Valley Wines, the official wine sponsor, back for another year. Spy Valley are truly a team of movie buffs, with some Spy Valley […]
SPICED FISH TACOS
In LA, most of the fish tacos you’ll find are ‘Baja style’, named after Baja (BA-HA) California in Mexico. They’re made with deep-fried battered fish. However, when we were in Tulum on Mexico’s east coast near the end of our taco odyssey, we had some incredible tacos made with grilled […]
Christchurch, It’s Time You Got Your Morning Rave In This Friday
There was a time when raves were exclusively a night time activity, preferably on a Friday night. But who says fun should be relegated to after work. Why not start the day right and get energised for the rest of what the workday has to bring with a Morning Rave […]
The inspiration you need for your next home. Sponsored by G.J. Gardner.
Cuddle Up With Togo
Exclusively available from Ligne Roset showrooms till the end of 2023 The Togo Toile du Peintre is a limited edition celebration of 50 years of artistic reflections of limitless possibilities. Since 1973 the Togo has been a popular piece of home decor appearing in 1,500,000 homes in 72 countries. […]
12 Ways to Brighten Your Home During Winter
As the days grow shorter and the chill factor ramps up, the idea is that our homes transform into intimate sanctuaries of warmth and comfort cocooned from the cold. Yet, the lack of natural light during this season can often cast a dim and dreary shadow over even the most […]
Build Your Own Palm Springs Escape
We all live busy and fast paced lives, so home should be a place designed to help us relax and unwind. But what if you could take that a step further, and transport yourself into the tranquil Palm Springs desert lifestyle every time you walk through the door? The […]
Resilience, Leadership, Personal Growth and the Power of Staying Human
As the final keynote wrapped, MC Mel Homer invited three of the day’s standout speakers – Dr Alia Bojilova, Naomi Ballantyne, and Danu Abeysuriya – back on stage for an open conversation. “If there’s anything you think, gosh, she’s got to ask that and she hasn’t, let me know,” Mel […]
Building & Maintaining Resilience
Cynthia Hunefeld – Building Resilience Through Science, Humour and Purpose Cynthia Hunefeld, founder of Evithe Biotechnology and an award-winning scientist, has dedicated her work to creating groundbreaking plant-based treatments for inflammation. At the Journey to Excellence event, she stood before the audience and said, “I just flew back from the […]
Peri Drysdale – Building and Maintaining Resilience
Peri Drysdale is the founder of Snowy Peak and Untouched World, and the founder of the Untouched World Foundation. She built a global knitwear business from a home start, pioneered possum merino innovation, and grew a brand recognised internationally for quality and sustainability. She is a long standing advocate for […]
Journey To Excellence Galleries
Friday 26 October Forum Gallery
Our 3rd Journey to Excellence in pictures…
Journey To Excellence – 26 May 2023 Photo Gallery
M2woman Journey to Excellence, with Craigs Investment Partners brought to you by Auckland City BMW, East Auckland BMW, Charles Heidsieck, Spy Valley Wines, SRW, and Tax Management New Zealand brought together a wide range of industry leaders, professionals, and change-makers to explore the realms of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) […]
Auckland Friday 15 June Gallery
On Friday 15 June 2018 M2woman continued the conversation on gender diversity and pay equity in the workplace. Over 200 invited guests descended upon the Pullman Hotel for an afternoon of conversation and discussion. Here’s the official photographs from the event:
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