Recently, I wrote about Daniel Pink's four categories of regret and how they apply to business. Foundation regrets. Boldness regrets. Moral regrets. Connection regrets. It prompted me to think about the difference between business mistakes and personal regrets....
Earlier this year I took a few days off in the Coromandel to attend the annual Beach Hop event. Normally this falls at the worst possible time for a busy tax agent. Late March is not known for its spare capacity. ...
Last year I presented an in-person workshop, introducing our Smart Books PACE framework (something you’ll be hearing more about over time). Overall, it was well received. The room was engaged, the discussion flowed, and most of the feedback afterwards was genuinely encouraging. I left that...
Every so often, life forces us to slow down. Not because we planned to, but because circumstances leave us no choice. In those moments, reflection becomes unavoidable. We look back, not to dwell, but to understand. In business, as in life, it is often these...
Remember - it’s not what you do; it’s how you do it. Ending a client relationship with professionalism and grace is one of the strongest demonstrations of best practice in action....
As the calendar turns and we step into a new year, I find myself pausing to look back—not just at the big milestones, but at the everyday moments that shaped my journey. 2025, like most years, was a patchwork of challenges, triumphs, and unexpected lessons....
Change doesn’t always arrive in headlines - sometimes it’s a rebuilt road, a calmer pace, and the quiet return of connection. Two and a half years on from Cyclone Gabrielle, Kereru is the same place… but undeniably different....
Helping out a neighbour only one morning – the farmer had bulls to load onto a stock truck, and I minded 3 kids as they woke up and get ready for the day ahead. ...
If you have been wondering why there hasn’t been a newsletter post from me for a while ….read on! The Collins Dictionary states: If you describe an activity as intense, you mean that it is very serious and concentrated, and often involves doing a great deal in...
Taking your first steps into being self-employed as a Sole Trader, MBIE have put together a fantastic guide with useful links to guide you through your first steps. Leaine’s key suggestions are: Open a designated business bank account – even better have 2! (one for operations, the...