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Editors Letter – May/June 2019
We go to print with this issue just days after the bombings in Sri Lanka. The death count as of print is 359. According to the Sri Lankan government, the attacks were carried out by Islamic fundamentalists in retaliation for the Christchurch mosque attacks. Regardless of whether this is true or not, there is nothing...
Your Say – Janisa Parag
Head of strategy at True advertising I’d name my autobiography… Nevertheless, yet she persisted. To me success means… Not compromising my values. Best advice I’ve been given… It’s borrowed, but great advice I live by is “keep turning up”. Resilience is an important trait to have in a world where change is a given. I...
Your Say – Francesca Woods
Lawyer and Co-Founder of Franjo’s Kitchen To me success means… Freedom, flexibility and joy. Best advice I’ve been given… To evaluate your options, make a decision and then commit to it. I made my first dollar: Performing plays in my living room and charging the audience. The most rewarding part of my job… That I...
Your Say – Denise Faraco
Designer, co-founder of brand performance specialist agency Tricky, and owner of jewellery brand Little Darling Co. I’d name my autobiography… Learn as you go. To me success means… When my three kids are happily asleep in bed at the same time! Best advice I’ve been given… The only behaviour you can change is your own....
Journey To Excellence Full Panel Discussion – Part 2
On Friday 15 February, 300 guests at Cordis Auckland joined an expert panel of business leaders to discuss the hurdles to Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace and define the solutions. The panel featured Tui Te Hau, Director of Public Engagement at National Library of New Zealand; Kate Daly, Director of People and Communications at […]
This Phone will Make you Fall in Love With Photography Again
“Life is not measured by time. It is measured by moments.” ― Armin Houman I didn’t intend to start out a smartphone review with a bit of woo woo. But Amin Houman’s summary of the measurement of life is a very apt context with which to look at the new Huawei P30 Pro. The P30 […]
Understanding Diversity in NZ Workplaces – M2woman Journey to Excellence Podcast – Episode 1
Listen to the podcast here Download To quote a previous audience member, because we get feedback after each of these things, “More men should be involved in the panels (or a man). I think the days of all women panels are gone and the inclusion and exclusion conversation is not moving forward unless this happens.” […]
What’s Standing In The Way Of You Becoming A Leader? M2woman Journey To Excellence Podcast – Episode 2
Listen To The Podcast Here Download Fantastic, thanks Vanessa. Look, we are going to widen the discussion throughout the next year into other diversity groups as well, but while we’re on women and boards, Kate, I’m interested in where your interest and empathy for diversity came from, and then pathways to get to […]
The Audience Q&A from M2woman Journey to Excellence! JTE Podcast – Episode 3
Listen To The Podcast Here Download On that note everyone I’d like to hear from you just finally before we ask for some take homes and then take some questions from the floor. How can we fix this? We’ve been talking about it. This is my fourth or fifth panel that we’ve done at M2 […]
Editors Letter – Mar/Apr 2019
There is no shortage of talk about the need for greater diversity in the C suites of our businesses and the board rooms of our corporations. There are valid arguments as to the benefits that female empathy and perspectives bring to any leadership culture but still, it seems like we are in the middle of...
Journey To Excellence – The Full Panel Discussion Friday 15 February 2019
2019On Friday 15 February, 300 guests at Cordis Auckland joined an expert panel of business leaders to discuss the hurdles to Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace and define the solutions. Over 300 guests at Cordis Auckland joined an expert panel of business leaders to discuss the hurdles to Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace […]
Ground Breaking
In June 2012, Chika Kako became the first woman to be appointed Chief Engineer of any vehicle in the Lexus model range, before being appointed Executive Vice-President of Lexus International in March of 2018. In a male dominated area of the motor industry, Kako-san was the first to break through the glass ceiling and lead […]
Editors Letter – Jan/Feb 2019
It’s easy to view the world as a constant thing that needs to be molded and whipped into shape occasionally. Whatever needs fixing needs external action and force to fix that thing. Ending slavery in the US involved a whole lot of force. Deciding to give women the right to vote involved action and decision....
Journey To Excellence – The Full Panel Discussion Part 2
In October last year, the Pullman was buzzing with excitement and inspiration for the third official Journey to Excellence event. 300 guests arrived to listen to the fantastic panel who talked together on unconscious bias, diversity and change. The panel consisted of premiere footwear designer, Kathryn Wilson, current Director of Barfoot & Thompson, Kiri Barfoot, […]
Printing Made Family Friendly
When I compare the childhood of myself with that of my three-year-old, there are some obvious differences. We didn’t have Paw Patrol then and my parents were spared the clever merchandising placement of Peppa Pig magazines at toddler height at airport bookshops – which tend to be discovered by said toddler when you are rushing […]
Editor’s Letter: Equality and Diversity
It’s hard to believe that we are already talking about the close of 2018 but as we go to print with this edition, that is indeed what we are doing. In the day to day hustle and bustle of life, it is often hard to take stock of the shifts around us. Things like cultural...