There’s something timeless and universal about tales of individual tenacity and adaptability. They are inspirational for sure, but it’s maybe also that they provide a blueprint for navigating the intricacies and challenges of life. And resilience is not only a way to face adversity but it is a foundation […]
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a condition that affects over 4,100 New Zealanders and millions worldwide, and each one is a life altered forever by the chronic and unpredictable neurological disease that affects the central nervous system. Women are three times more likely to be diagnosed, and the average age […]
On November 12, 1993, an inaugural eight-person tournament with no weight class, no time limits, no judges and very few rules took place in Denver, Colorado, which would forever change the landscape of the martial arts world. It would determine the superior fighter in any and every fighting style […]
I often reflect on my life and time on this earth. I realise how much I have changed over the last decade—let alone four and a half decades—and how many of life’s lessons I have learnt. You can choose your attitude and how you respond to things. Whilst not […]
Having recently spent ten days in Hawaii I was reminded of the spirit of the Hawaiian people – their warmth, friendliness, their genuine interest in others and the respect for each other and each other’s property. I must say it took me most of my break to accept that […]
Sometimes you have to shake things up and be bold to make it happen. We are certainly living in turbulent times which are causing us to reconsider how we do things as a global community, so why not how we ourselves persue our dreams? As Albert Einsten is quoted as […]
How to delegate effectively and grow your team as an entrepreneur I studied a BSC (Hons) in Business Computing in the UK many years ago. Going to university taught me many things, it helped my critical thinking, how to manage a budget (first time living away from home) and honed […]
First came the floods, then came the winds. In the wake of these natural events, destruction and devastation raged. Friday, 27 January 2023, 9:08pm. A moment in time, forever etched in my mind. Lights went out, waters rose and the necessity to swim out of home knocked on the door. […]
A Journey to Change You may have heard of our M2woman Journey to Excellence Live Forums, an immersive event where a lineup of successful people in business discuss the issues and solutions to achieving diversity and addressing ESG issues in the workplace. Currently up to its fourteenth series, our next […]
There are multiple forces forging the future of industries and how we work in them. Not only is new technology like AI, quantum computing and increasing physical automation changing our relationship with our jobs, but there are of course new cultural and social considerations that a global pandemic has cast […]
Companies can easily absorb the cost of mistakes and inefficiencies when growing quickly. As entrepreneurs, however, we learn through failures as much as our successes. The public-facing image of most companies and entrepreneurs is largely dominated by their successes and praises, so it is difficult for people starting out to […]
To mix up your holiday reading in the sun which will, if your anything like me, include several light-hearted and no doubt trashy novels – I wanted to peak your curiousity. What is invisible in your life and what are the benefits to you in bringing this into the light, […]
An employer has an obligation to protect workers against a risk of harm if it is foreseeable, and to take proportionate steps considering that foreseeable risk. This recent case in the Employment Relations Authority is a timely reminder of an employer’s duty to provide a safe workplace (i.e. take all […]
We all have dreams and desires for our future, however too often we rely on external influences to push us in that direction. Dr. Amanda Foo-Ryland is a TedX and international keynote speaker and author focusing on human development and coaching, and reveals in her new book, Knowing You, how […]
Charlotte and Kenyon Clarke run one of New Zealand’s largest and most successful residential property development companies. Du Val Group has not only expanded globally but also into a range of verticals and even a charitable foundation. As CEO, Charlotte leads and drives the strategy and vision of the company, […]
A lot of things about property investing have changed in a very short space of time here in New Zealand. Quickfire tax and regulatory changes have required a fast rewrite of the old investing rulebooks. This has also gone on while landlords have been investing in the Healthy Homes requirements. […]
Property is still one of the most stable ways to build long-term wealth and for many reasons the outlook for the New Zealand property market is shaped by high demand and one of the world’s most stable economies. Du Val Group are one of the country’s largest and most successful […]
There are people who have money and people who are rich. – Coco Chanel While Coco Chanel the brand might be the epitome of the luxury status ‘flaunt it if you have it’ mind-set, Coco Chanel the person was slightly more considered when it came to the true display of […]
