People Inspired By Purpose - Purposely Podcast

Shaun Greaves, CEO of Presbyterian Support Northern (PSN),spoke on the Purposely Podcast about the challenges of leading a large charity, his leadership style, and how ambition drives the future of social services in New Zealand. Shaun shared reflections on his career path and therealities of balancing leadership with well-being. While he once considered a career in politics, it was the advice of...

In this episode, Will shares the work of WALSH Trust—an organisation that has been providing mental health, wellbeing, and residential support services to communities in West Auckland, New Zealand, for more than 30 years. Deeply embedded in the local area, WALSH Trust is known for its consistency and commitment—supporting people through complex challenges, no matter what’s happening in the wider s...

A warm welcome to Purposely SHORT —short as in not long—a weekly episode featuring one of our past guests and their take on a specific topic. The goal is to give you a practical insight you can use to support your mission. This week’s episode features Haehaetu Barrett , a nonprofit leader with deep experience in frontline and community-focused mahi. She talks honestly about the pressures that come...

Welcoming James McCulloch, CEO of Victim Support / Manaaki Tāngata, to Purposely In this episode, James shares the work of Victim Support /Manaaki Tāngata—a national organisation dedicated to ensuring no one in Aotearoa must face the impact of crime or traumatic events alone. The organisation provides practical help, information, emotional support, funding,and referrals to other services, helping...

A warm welcome to Purposely SHORT , short as in not long—a weekly episode featuring one of our past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. The aim is to give you a useful insight that you can action, helping you to deliver on your charitable mission. This week, Suzanne Ritzenhoff shares how embracing imperfection in her art led to a deeper understanding of purpose and self-worth. She refle...

Welcome to Haehaetu Barrett on Purposely , where she shares her journey from working on the front lines with vulnerable communities to becoming CEO of Lifewise. As CEO of one of New Zealand’s leading social service organisations, Haehaetu is focused on tackling homelessness, poverty, and inequality. Her story is shaped by culture, lived experience, and a strong drive to make a real difference. Hae...

A warm welcome to Purposely SHORT, short as in not long—a weekly episode featuring one of our past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. The aim is to give you a useful insight that you can action, helping you to deliver on your charitable mission. This week’s episode features Izzy Horrocks, co-founder of Aotearoa Lifecourse Fund, as she shares her thoughts on helping Tamariki (children)...

Welcoming Sally O’Brien founder of Blue CSR, a company that helps New Zealand businesses approach corporate social responsibility (CSR) in a practical and accessible way. Her focus is on employee volunteering as a starting point—something achievable that can create value for both the business and the wider community. CSR can often feel overwhelming. Concepts like sustainability goals or ethical bu...

A really warm welcome to Purposely SHORT, short as in not long—a weekly episode featuring one of our past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. The aim is to give you a useful insight that you can action, helping you to deliver on your charitable mission. Enjoy. In this week’s episode, Izzy Horrocks, co-founder of Aotearoa Lifecourse Foundation, shares a deeply personal story from her tim...

Steven Hargreaves, founder of The Compassionate Leadership Company, joined Mark Longbottom on the Purposely Podcast to share why he left a secure corporate job to follow a new path. He chose to take voluntary redundancy—not just for a lifestyle change, but because he felt inspired to help others lead with more compassion. It was a personal mission. He had seen the cost of poor leadership and belie...

Welcome to Purposely SHORT , a weekly episode that features one of our friends or past guests sharing their expertise on a specific topic. This week's episode features Izzy Horrocks, co-founder of Aotearoa Lifecourse Foundation, discussing Venture Philanthropy and how it can impact society and environment by identifying, supporting and enabling changemakers and social impact leaders. In this s...

Welcoming Joanna Simon, CEO of Starship Foundation, toPurposely Podcast In this episode of Purposely , we speak with JoannaSimon, Chief Executive of the Starship Foundation—a charitable organisation that supports paediatric healthcare across New Zealand and the South Pacific. Joanna moved from a background in corporate marketing and communications into the not-for-profit sector, where she now lead...

Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode that features one of our friends or past guests sharing their expertise on a specific topic. This week's episode features Rochelle Courtenay , founder of Share the Dignity , who shares the story of how she transitioned from being a fitness entrepreneur to becoming a passionate advocate for period equity. Known affectionately as the ‘Pad Lady’ , Rochelle...

Ruth Morse, Chief Executive of the Well Foundation, recentlyjoined Purposely to share her personal and professional journey, as well as the vital work her organisation does to support healthcare across Auckland’s North Shore and Waitākere regions. The Well Foundation is dedicated to improving healthoutcomes for over 580,000 people—the population served by the Waitematā District Health Board (DHB),...

Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode that features one of our friends or past guests sharing their expertise on a specific topic. This week's episode features Peter Hugh Smith, CEO, at CCLA. he discussion centers on CCLA's stance on Shein's potential London Stock Exchange listing, citing concerns over labor practices and raw material sourcing. Despite potential investment, CCLA...

Guy Horne: Building Homes and Changing Lives What if buying a single property could mark the beginning ofa mission to support thousands of people? That’s what happened when Guy Horne and his co-founder David Searle purchased their first home in Manchester in 2015. More than a typical investment, it became the foundation for a businessfocused on meeting housing needs and offering stability to vulne...

Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode that features one of our friends or past guests sharing their expertise on a specific topic. This week's episode features Susanne Ritzenhoff Director of Toi Ora Live Art Trust. In this bonus episode of Purposely, Suzanne discusses her experiences with dyslexia, which she inherited from her father. She recounts the challenges she faced as a child, su...

In 2015, Rochelle Courtenay came across an article that exposed the reality faced by many women experiencing homelessness or living in poverty in Australia. It described how some were forced to use socks, newspapers, or toilet paper to manage their periods due to a lack of access to essential products. Reading this, Rochelle felt she couldn’t ignore the issue. At the time, she was running a person...

Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode that features one of our friends or past guests sharing their expertise on a specific topic and life or career experience. This week's episode features Susanne Ritzenhoff Director of Toi Ora Live Art Trust talking growing up in Germany before migrating to New Zealand. Susanne shares her upbringing in a large family with anentrepreneurial father, who...

Izzy Horrocks joins Mark Longbottom on the Purposely Podcast to discuss the Aotearoa Lifecourse Fund, a new charitable foundation she has co-founded with Jimmy McLaughlan. The fund aims to find, fund, and scale evidence-based programmes that help children and young people develop essential lifecourse skills.   Over the next five years, the foundation plans to invest $10million, raised from individ...

Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode that features one of our friends or past guests sharing their expertise on a specific topic. This week's episode features Clive Pedley, Co Founder & CEO at Giving Architects. Clive’s experience provides useful guidance for fundraisers, consultants, and nonprofit leaders. His understanding of donor engagement, strategic fundraising, and business...

Welcoming Alesha Hope Chief Executive Officer of the Hawkes Bay Foundation to Purposely. Alesha's career spans corporate finance, fundraising, and philanthropy, all shaped by her early experiences growing up on a family orchard. She has seen firsthand the value of resilience, hard work, and community support—principles that continue to guide her work. Originally from Hawkes Bay, Alesha saw bot...

Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode that features one of our friends or past guests sharing their expertise on a specific topic. This week's episode features Alison Goodman Deputy CEO at Noah's Ark Children's Hospice.

Toi Ora Live Art Trust, based in Auckland, has spent nearly30 years using art and creativity to support individuals facing mental health challenges. Originally founded by a group of peers from the Carrington Mental Health Institution, Toi Ora has grown into a dedicated space where people canexplore creative expression through painting, poetry, drama, and music. The organisation believes in focusin...

Peter Hugh Smith, CEO of CCLA Investment Management, recently joined Mark Longbottom on the Purposely Podcast to discuss the company’s approach to investment and its responsibilities to its clients as well as society and the environment. Founded in 1958, CCLA Investment Management was established to manage the Church of England’s investment fund more effectively. Since then, it has expanded its re...