Devoreaux Walton is a Global Diversity and Inclusion Manager based in Dallas, Texas in the United States. In this episode Devoreaux draws upon her experiences and passion for helping others by sharing why the concept of Cultural Intelligence is so important in the modern day workplace. She not only shares how it helps people to…
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Elina Ashimbayeva: Amazing Everyday Humans
After studying biomedicine and then working in the health, education and corporate sectors, Elina Ashimbayeva realised her destiny was to champion the voice of others. She co-developed the digital platform ‘Storyo’, which shares stories of everyday women and other marginalised genders in Aotearoa. In this episode, Elina shares how her work experiences provided insight into…
Thank you to all the incredible women I have worked with
In recognition of International Women’s Day, I would like to thank all the incredible women who have greatly influenced and supported throughout my career. Without you all, I wouldn’t be the person I am today! So without further ado, I pay homage to many of the amazing women who have positively influenced me at different…
Kia Kaha te reo Māori!
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa. Greetings to you all. This week is Māori Language Week (between 9 and 15 September), and I couldn’t feel prouder to help celebrate this increasingly important occasion. What I appreciate about living in Aotearoa New Zealand is that there is a clear intention to revitalise the Māori language;…
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:…
Career Coffee Chats 