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Welcome
Talofa Lava, Tena Koe
“Being fearless isn’t about being 100% unafraid, it’s about being terrified but you jump anyway”. (Taylor Swift, singer, songwriter)
2015 is the year we are embracing fearless leadership!
The 21st century certainly presents us with many new challenges, that are complex, difficult to understand or predict, and that require the whole system to learn, respond, adapt. It is in this context that we hear the cry for leadership. Our leadership network is a living ecosystem of diverse, dynamic, disruptive New Zealanders who subscribe to a collective vision to change the leadership culture of New Zealand and be a catalyst for positive change that drives our economic, social and cultural future.
We are challenging ourselves to be bold, ambitious, generous, visionary, provocative – fearless! To face the fear and be the change!
Click here to read my reflections on the global challenge for gender equality and the work of the UN Commission for the Status of Women, and the opportunity it gives us to empower humanity if we step it up for gender equality - 50:50 by 2030!
In this newsletter you can also read about the fearless leaders from across the diversity of AotearoaNZ who heard the call and have embarked on our 2015 Leadership Programme, and their reflections of the first retreat; get insight into what underpins the leadership of Alumni Michelle Van Gaalen and Debbie Chin and check out our fabulous new website (thanks Curative!)
Enjoy reading all our other news and features. And please do stay connected with us - we appreciate getting your ideas, feedback, and for those of you online, you can find us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter @leadershipnz.
Nga mihi nui
Sina
Sina Wendt-Moore
Chief Executive
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Congratulations to the amazing Guy Ryan, Young New Zealander of the Year 2015. Founder of the Inspiring Stories Trust, Guy is an exceptional leader with huge vision for Aotearoa and enabling every young New Zealander to reach their potential. This is fitting acknowledgement of his hard work and ability to connect, collaborate and bring people with him!
Leadership NZ is proud to work with Guy and his team as partner for Festival for the Future for the past three years and have two Leadership NZ alumni contribute on his board (Adrian Wimmers and Patrick O'Reilly).
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2015 Programme Participants
We are delighted to introduce to you our Leadership Programme Class of 2015: a microcosm of the diversity of leaders from across Aotearoa New Zealand who have heard the call to lead across difference and contribute to building a better NZ.
Our Leadership NZ theme this year is Fearless Leadership - the class of 2015 follows in the footsteps of 300 Leadership NZ Alumni who are bold, ambitious, generous, visionary, and fearless!
Get a glimpse of these talented people here »
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Welcome to the Class of 2015
by our Chair
Leadership NZ Chair, Peter Garnett, led the welcome to the Class of 2015 at the opening of their first day of the 2015 Leadership Programme.
Peter welcomed the group with warmth, humour (like many he remains envious of the opportunity and journey ahead for the year!) and much Aroha.
The Leadership NZ programme is unique in its essence, the depth of diversity of participants, the timeline and “most importantly, this is blended together with human connection, conversation and building of trust within the group - all underpinned by Aroha”.
You can read Peter’s welcome here »
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2015 Opening Cocktail Function
Supporting Partner KPMG hosted another successful cocktail party on Thursday 19th February where we welcomed 36 participants, their guests, supporters and our partners to the 2015 Programme.
Thank you to Ross Buckley and the team at KPMG for your support and generosity.
Overall this was a great evening of celebration, conversations and connecting!
Read more and check out who was there »
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Opening Cocktail Function
- Guest Speaker
A highlight of the evening was a key note speech from Michelle van Gaalen, CEO of Pinnacle Life and a Leadership NZ alumnus. Michelle shared her leadership story to date and the role that Leadership NZ has played:
“….. Leadership NZ was the right choice for me – at the right time….”
“I do think that Leadership NZ changed me as a person and broadened my view of what should be considered in the ‘big picture strategy’”
You can read Michelle’s speech here »
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NZ CEO Summit
- Where leading and emerging CEOs meet!
Leadership NZ is proud to be supporting the 2015 NZ CEO Summit.
As leaders we occasionally pause and make time for reflection, inspiration, learning and conversation. The NZ CEO Summit is the space dedicated to inspiring visionary leadership and challenging practices and preconceptions. It’s the meeting point where business icons, global leaders, bright minds and legendary CEOs gather and transfer their experiences and knowledge.
The Summit will be held on 12 May 2015 in Auckland and will bring together local and international talent to share insights on leadership, transformation, community participation and much more.
We are very pleased that Jo Brosnahan, (Founding Chair of Leadership NZ) is chairing the Summit for a second time.
Conferenz and Fairfax Media are kindly offering a discount for all of Leadership NZ and all NFP and Public Sector organisations to attend the Summit.
You can find all the details here »
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2016 Leadership
Programme Applications
– Opening Early!
Do you hear the call to leadership?
Building on the interest and demand for this year’s Leadership Programme we are opening applications for our 2016 Leadership Programme early.
Applications will open in early April and close on 31 July 2015.
We are searching for leaders to take responsibility for New Zealand's future…. Leadership NZ provides a unique opportunity for diverse leaders from across all sectors of society to engage with New Zealand's senior leaders in conversations about the issues of greatest concern to New Zealand's future, creating a platform for deep personal growth and insight.
Check our website after 7th April 2015 for all the details »
In the meantime, you can find out general information about our Leadership Programme on our website or you can also register your interest via info@leadershipnz.co.nz.
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TEDx Auckland 2015
– Save the Date, 2nd May
The date for this year’s TEDx Auckland has just been released »
Keep an eye out for when tickets go on sale.
We plan to organize a dinner after this year’s event for Leadership NZ alumni attending. This will be an opportunity for alumni to discuss the speakers and themes from the day and have a rich conversation in the Leadership NZ way.
If you are interested in being part of this conversation please let us know on info@leadershipnz.co.nz (and buy your tickets as soon as they come on sale!).
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We are delighted to launch Leadership NZ’s new website. Thanks to the talented team at Curative, our Creative Partner, our new website reflects the fresh new look and feel of our new brand which we launched last year.
Check it out at www.leadershipnz.co.nz »
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2015 Programme Reflection
Session One – Exploring Leadership
Programme participant Stephen Harris shares his experiences and thoughts on Session One held at Old Government House, Auckland.
Read the full article here »
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Alumni Reflection, Debbie Chin
– Leadership is about the people, the communities, and the populations we serve
Debbie Chin completed the first Leadership NZ programme in 2005. Today she is has the privilege of leading Capital & Coast District Health Board.
Debbie credits Leadership NZ with allowing her me to see leadership from many different perspectives. She believes leadership is one of the most important responsibilities she has had in her life.
You can read more about Debbie’s reflections on her leaderships experiences here »
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Part of Leadership NZ’s ethos is that Alumni make a commitment to “pay it forward”. This can be done in many ways which include speaking at, hosting and sponsoring Leadership NZ sessions and events, financial donations, being a member of ARG, volunteering for SkillsBank projects, being a Trustee, providing voluntary support to Leadership NZ etc.
We wish to acknowledge and thank the following Alumni who have generously supported Leadership NZ across all these activities during the period 1 January – 28 February 2015.
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Sir Peter Blake Trust
Dream Team 2015
In 2015 Leadership Week, Sir Peter Blake Trust asks New Zealand to celebrate leadership utilising the theme ‘Believe You Can’. “Do you remember how great it felt to be encouraged and inspired when you were young? We want to help kids feel excitement for their future. New Zealand needs future leaders with big dreams and the confidence to make them happen”.
The Blake Dream Team is back again. The Trust is looking for 300 inspirational leaders to join the Governor General by visiting classrooms across the country on Tuesday 30th June.
Help inspire thousands of kiwi kids by clicking here »
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