Aroha (pronounced AH-roh-ha) means ‘LOVE’ in the Māori language. Aroha formed the basis for the weekly Monday team catch-ups we implemented in my workplace at the start of 2019. So what exactly is Aroha Monday? Let me take you back a step first. At the beginning of 2019, several teams were co-locating to the new Student Hub…
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Awesome career groups & events to join in 2020
Happy New Year everyone! To those who are newly arrived in New Zealand, Kia ora and a hearty Kiwi welcome to you. We look forward to having you in Aotearoa, New Zealand, the land of the long white cloud (and also the land of amazing beaches, wildlife, forests and people). To those already residing in…
Be persistent with LinkedIn connections
Today I ran a LinkedIn workshop with a group of fantastic students, most of whom had already had a profile ranging from 7 months to 7 years. It just goes to show that LinkedIn has stood firmly in the midst of changing sites and platforms (who remembers MySpace and Let’s Lunch?), in fact, I’ve had…
Recruiter tips and insights for job seekers
Yesterday I attended a CDANZ breakfast panel discussion entitled “Applying for a Job” What do candidates need to know about the recruitment process? The panellists included recruitment specialists Katy Lloyd (Talent and Culture Manager, Accor Group), Holly Sheldon (Recruitment and Talent Advisor, Foodstuffs) and Jacqui Shore (People and Performance Advisor, Delegats Wines). The three specialists…
Show gratitude towards others at work (everyday!)
I absolutely adore this quote. It represents the hope in our lives, providing the energy that keep us connected, grounded and kind. Showing gratitude puts you in a state of reflection where you see things, actions, people and memories in an appreciative way. When you express gratitude towards others, your face softens and you become…
Pacific perspectives on career development
Talofa lava, Kiaorana, Malo e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Malo ni, Kia ora koutou and greetings. Last week a panel discussion focusing on the Pacific Perspectives on Career Development featured at the CDANZ National Symposium in Auckland. The panelists included: Fa’anānā Efeso Collins (Samoa, Tokelau) , Councillor – Auckland Council Dr Jemaima…
A drive to remember. Thank you Bic Runga!
Dear Bic Congratulations on the 20th anniversary of your first album, Drive. I attended your concert at the Civic last night and my breath was truly taken away by the experience. There was something so beguiling about hearing songs so familiar, yet so new when played live again. “Rain fall from concrete colored skies, no…
Happy 20th birthday CDANZ!
What do you when the main professional body for career development in New Zealand (yes, that would be CDANZ) celebrates their 20th birthday? Well… you think about the chef who bakes the cake, the event planner who organises the party, the emcee who facilitates and hosts the event, the writers who construct the speeches, the…
So what’s your coffee of choice?
Okay peeps. Finally a blog post about coffee! This morning I woke feeling more tired than usual (must be all that weekend sunshine) and my first instinct was to get a coffee when I got to work. Habit, or something more you ask? Some argue that there are scientific health benefits relating to caffeine consumption:…
My ferry has been my fairy
As a true-blue Aucklander and JAFA, I can staunchly say that my car has been a core part of my adult existence. With all of Auckland’s bumps, hills, roads that make no sense, and rapidly growing population, I have always used my car (currently named ‘X-Man’) to go everywhere, even when venturing into the busy…
Career Coffee Chats 