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In this session I talked with Dr Brett Mann about conflict and how it influences board dynamics and he had a lot of wisdom to share on this fascinating topic. This is part of our ongoing commitment from Parry Field Lawyers to hosting important conversations that help you all. Forward on or tag someone in it may interest?  Dr Brett Mann joined me in a conversation we need to have about conflict and...

The audio version of my recent book on careers, work, identity, purpose and impact. You can download the book here https://theseeds.nz/articles/the-circle-careers-with-impact/ Contents The Circle  Introduction Part I: Our source of identity  Part II: Misconception about work  Part III: Purpose and your values  Part IV: Why all this impacts you  Part V: Developing seed habits  Part VI: Creativity a...

Tom Cooney is a visiting Erskine Fellow to the University of Canterbury and I was lucky enough to sit with him in person and hear about his life story and the work he does today helping marginalised groups (those with disabilities, refugees, former prisoners, asylum seekers etc) access entrepreneurship education.   But we start with his childhood, influences, parents, what he studied and how he ca...

This is the audio of the paper released about the topic of Nature as Shareholder.  You can access the paper at this link to download it: https://www.parryfield.com/impact-investing-information-hub/ Nature as Shareholder 🌱 Am releasing this paper today on a fascinating topic that I really enjoyed researching and writing over the last year (or two!).  Feel free to post and/or leave a comment with y...

Andrew is the CEO of the NZGBC and in this episode we hear about the work they do as well as find out more about his life story.  I learned a lot about the way that homes are measured through the Homestar rating and the important work that the New Zealand Green Building Council - and its 700 members - are doing in this area.   NZGBC Website is here  Andrew also shared this Real-world success stori...

Karim Sabet has led an interesting life having been born in Africa, raised in Japan and Egypt but also having lived in Malaysia and now is settled with his young family in Selwyn, New Zealand.    We talk about that international background and what it was like to grow up between cultures – being from somewhere but never having lived there as a child.  We also discuss his career and the work he has...

I was interviewed by by Seán Barnes for his Impact Professional Podcast and this is the result! FInd out more about his work over here and you can also subscribe to his show https://www.impactprofessional.nz My latest book is out now - The Circle: Careers with Impact, and it is over here https://theseeds.nz/articles/the-circle-careers-with-impact/ More content at www.theseeds.nz  

In this session I got insights from Shamubeel Eaqub the Chief Economist at  Simplicity on a huge variety of topics - the economy, mountains, measuring value, wars, the working poor, superannuation, public forums for discussion, social cohesion, butter prices - we covered a lot!  Who might you tag in or share this with?  I also describe my new book The Circle: Careers with Impact which is a free do...

Latesha Hearth has led a fascinating life of curiousity which makes for a conversation touching on many topics - yoghurt, strangers on planes, home schooling, community, chocolate, Edmund Hillary Fellowship and much more.  Links to things discussed: Weave Cacao https://weavecacao.com/   The Values Trust https://valuestrust.co.nz/   The Raglan Food Co https://raglanfoodco.com/   Edmund Hillary Fell...

In this session Luke Peez (my colleague at Parry Field Lawyers) and I break down key considerations for organisations when it comes to use of AI - what do you need to think about and how do you stay safe?  The paper we talk about is a free download here: https://www.parryfield.com/artificial-intelligence-ai-hub/   For more content visit www.parryfield.com and for more podcast content visit www.the...

This is a short message out to ask for your help – yes, I need you, my seeds community!  To participate my email is steven@theseeds.nz   I've reflected a lot on my own life and work and crafted something that is short and to the point but I really think will help you.  It also reflects many concepts from guests I've learned on Seeds.   Will be releasing "The Circle: Careers with Impact" a 50 page...

In this session held in New Plymouth recently I share about my journey and things I have learnt in my career as well as legal structures for Impact and answering audience questions.   Thanks to DOSO, Venture Taranaki and New Plyouth Council for the invitation to some and share with many startups.   More content for startups is at www.parryfield.com And more on seeds is at www.theseeds.nz  

In this live session recorded on 30 May 2025 Jenny Gill, Craig Fisher and I discuss the budget and related issues - and even end with a story of The Apple Tree!   More resources and earlier recordings and papers https://www.parryfield.com/charities-information-hub/ And audio versions are at www.theseeds.nz The Apple Tree story read at the end https://theseeds.nz/books/the-apple-tree/  

I saw a LinkedIn post from Arron Judson on the topic of different people having different skill sets and the framing of 'Explorers' and 'Optimisers'.  This is the short conversation we had where he explained more on this.   To find out more the site for Eidotic which is here (but check back later as being built still): Coming Soon EIDOTIC   This is the LinkedIn post here  that sparked this convers...

Seán has written a book on being an Impact Professional and we hear all about it on this episode of seeds as well as his life story.  For more episodes visit www.theseeds.nz   Seán's book site https://www.impactprofessional.nz   Impact Professional podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6liZrE1y3BN6Q31z0rHTrG   Also check out the 232 Degrees podcast on books from Seán Barnes and Carl Davidson https...

This is the converstion I just had with Shamubeel Eaqub about the report on Social Cohesion that he has recently co-authored.  It is a wide ranging conversation where we cover: How to foster Social Cohesion, one positive step each day The negative side and reality of poverty in Aotearoa New Zealand Whether some issues like education, health and housing need to be removed from the political cycle S...

In this panel discussion we get to hear on Housing in Aotearoa New Zealand from the following speakers at the New Zealand Green Building Council Housing Summit held on 7 May 2025 (more on  NZGBC is here ): Ali Hamlin-Paenga - Chief Executive of Te Matapihi (Site: https://www.tematapihi.org.nz)   Cate Kearney - Chief Executive of Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (Site:  https://www.ocht.org.nz)   P...

Ali Adams shares about the revitilised city of Ōtautahi Christchurch as well as her life lessons and journey to becoming the CEO of ChristchurchNZ.   Seeds is a long term project with more than 440 conversations with inspiring people, most of whom are based in Christchurch.  Find out more and listen to other conversations at www.theseeds.nz   Ōtautahi ChristchurchNZ website  https://www.christchur...

A very short excerpt of a long and rich conversation with Ali Adams the CEO of ChristchurchNZ where she shared two key life lessons.   Be watching for the full interview out next!   ChristchurchNZ website https://www.christchurchnz.com   For more content visit www.theseeds.nz  

This was a rich and deep conversation with Sir Maarten Wevers who shared about his life journey on this episode of seeds podcast.  From being born in the Netherlands to moving to New Zealand with his family age 1, growing up with different cultural influences and then how he got into the diplomatic world, travelling the World, his learning Japanese to serve as Ambassador to Japan and then working...

Enjoyed the chance to talk with Lewis Patterson about his life story, growing up on a farm towards in the South of the South Island as well as his move overseas, desire to learn Korean, what it was like to live in Korea and then move back to New Zealand.  We also talk about his upcoming event on "The Value of Purpose" which will be held in mid May 2025 - see link below for information.   Relevant...

Held a session about what I have learned about LinkedIn and this is the audio of the recording.   LinkedIn post with the top 10 listed   https://www.linkedin.com/posts/steven-moe-0b3b008a_linkedin-learnings-from-steven-moe-activity-7308262210072453121-3kGd?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAABMHZIcB8j_p9zYjf0viXbnHWQ_uKe3HuUg Video of the session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37IP2L...

This is the audio of a short talk I gave recently and turned into a paper on principles for a Generous Life. To read the paper you can find it here https://theseeds.nz/articles/the-generosity-mindset-7-key-principles-to-cultivate-a-generous-life/   For the videos mentioned have a look at my LinkedIn profile https://nz.linkedin.com/in/steven-moe-0b3b008a   For more visit www.theseeds.nz  

In this conversation I sat down with Craig Fortune and heard about his life, career, setbacks and how to overcome them and also about improving productivity.  What are some of the simple steps we can each take to gain greater efficiency? If you enjoy this check out the other episodes in the back cataloge at www.theseeds.nz and why not tell one other person about seeds. If you post a link to this a...

This is the audio of the session held on Charities and Tax and a discussion of the IRD paper on this. Video of the session  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlCz7fzYGwI Jenny, Craig and Steven hosted this briefing on the IRD consultation paper. This is the link to our earlier briefing paper for background reading, https://www.parryfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PARRY-FIELD-Charities-and-Tax.p...