Blogs
LEADERS AND THOSE WHO LEAD – INSPIRATION COMES FROM THE ‘WHY’
The following is an amazing inspirational TED video from Simon Sinek: on How great leaders inspire action. He explains how leaders inspire followers by explaining why, not just what and how. We can attempt to inspire our heads but it is a purpose that inspires...
‘Staying Centred’ is the key to playing IN THE ZONE in sport and as a leader
I recently read an awesome article written by Deepak Chopra who has been a major influence on my thinking for many years. I was very lucky to spend 7 days with him doing his program in Australia back in 2001. I was already a major fan before then, hence that...
Leadership – the success culture of rugby
Why has Sir John Kirwin(JK) done well so far this season, and Jamie Joseph so badly as a leader this Super Rugby season. The old saying of a champion team versus, a team of champions, certainly applies to Jamie Joseph and the Highlanders. He is a leader who has over...
Wellington Phoenix FC has the wrong culture – thanks Gareth Morgan
The rise of the Phoenix from the ashes is a wonderful story if it actually happened. Well, there was certainly some encouragement at the start of this 2012/13 season with the players making comments about the positive team culture and how wonderful the camaraderie was...
Michael Campbell’s Misguided Golf Confidence
Over the years I have been fascinated with Michael Campbell's mindset since he won the US open in 2005. That win was a massive achievement for a NZ Golfer, yet he has not moved on until now, late in 2012. Over the years in the many interviews I have heard in the...
Self Belief Lacking In All Black Selection Process
In the week before selecting the final All Black Rugby World Cup 2011 squad, some alarm bells went off in my head, yes not uncommon, as I was concerned about the attitude the selectors took. It was the week before the second to last Tri Nations match, which was being...
I Believe – My Personal Foundation
I believe it is time to STAND-UP and STAND-OUT in the world as consciousness and the world changes in the current big shift. Live on the edge! Live, love and learn like no tomorrow to make the most of each moment. The STAND OUT theme came from the National Speakers...
Life Meaning
An amazing 4 days in Wellington the weather was awesome and the conference inspiring. Meeting up with an old friend produced a fascinating conversation on the meaning of life. Well simple question? Ok maybe not!! I explained the two biggest books that are like my...
Belief Not Talent is Lacking in New Zealand Tennis
Image by Getty Images via @daylife What an impressive first set by local tennis player Michael Venus yesterday against Tommy Robredo in the Heineken Open. This event is New Zealand's annual ATP tour event attracting some of the world's top tennis players. Michael...
Change and Growth
Image by Getty Images via @daylife Unless you are making change happen in your favour you can be a victim of change and drift along in life. By setting goals that feel good, you proactively plan towards the things that make you feel good. This way you are creating...