Why You Need to Lead Like a Master Gardener

Why You Need to Lead Like a Master Gardener

You can’t force plants to grow. They have to do that themselves. A skilled gardener, however, can cultivate the ideal environment and shape the conditions to create the best possible results.

These 12 things contribute to a successful orchard that bears great fruit.

THRIVE TV 073 – Mental Health in the Workplace with Gareth Beck

THRIVE TV 074 - What is Group Medicine? & Why it's Important for Your Health with Wick Nixon

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER: VIEW THE FULL EPISODE HERE: Want to get notified of the next episode? Prefer to check out the podcast version of the show? ABOUT GARETH: Gareth’s background is in health and safety and he was the winner of the Emerging Practitioner award at the Safeguard 2020 awards. Over the past couple of years has focused … Read More

Our Flood & What It’s Taught Me

Picture of Flooding at Lauren's home

In case you missed it online, sadly our house (and my home office) were flooded on Tuesday 14th Feb during to cyclone Gabrielle. It was totally unexpected – we were only concerned about winds causing power outages – but unfortunately the Pohongina river burst its banks and the water came up fast.

We are all safe and well and thankfully all our animals survived.

THRIVE TV 072 – Be Kind To Your Mind with Julia Grace

THRIVE TV Episode #72 - Be Kind To Your Mind with Julia Grace

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER: We need better mental health language Stressed out brains are offline brains Recognise your wobbly point and pre-plan your support network VIEW THE FULL EPISODE HERE: Want to get notified of the next episode? Prefer to check out the podcast version of the show? ABOUT JULIA: Julia Grace is an award winning international keynote speaker, … Read More

THRIVE TV 071 – Remote, Not Distant with Gustavo Razzetti

THRIVE TV 071 - Remote, Not Distant with Gustavo Razzetti

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER: What is culture and why it matters? Can you build a culture remotely? What do we really mean by hybrid work and what the future looks like? VIEW THE FULL EPISODE HERE: Want to get notified of the next episode? Prefer to check out the podcast version of the show? ABOUT GUSTAVO: Gustavo Razzetti is … Read More

Ditch Money Worries to Boost Wellbeing

Ditch Money Worries to Boost Wellbeing

Our finances have an enormous impact on our wellbeing. Both from an emotional level (stress about bills or competing priorities) and a practical level (affecting your choices and quality of life.)  During periods of inflation this can become an even bigger concern for your staff. This is why becoming Money Smart is one of the pillars I share within my … Read More

THRIVE TV 069 – Becoming the Authentic You with Richard Black

THRIVE TV 070 - Conscious Communication and Mindfulness Tools for More Connected Families with Jet'aime Hayr

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER: We all have deep needs, and our sense of self growing up is shaped by the degree to which we believe these needs were met. How to understand coping mechanisms, defence mechanisms, or counterfeits. When you discover that your deep needs are not under question (like it can feel) then greater confidence grows to be … Read More

Why Thriving Teams Need Conflict

Ditch Money Worries to Boost Wellbeing

It may seem counter-intuitive, but some of the highest performing teams are ones that have regular conflict. Not disrespectful throwing-ones-toys-out-of-the-cot style conflict, but positive, productive conflict.