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This is the introduction from a new collection of essays called 'Changing Paradigms' which you can register to receive at no cost on the landing page over here: Changing Paradigms - Parry Field Lawyers There are 25 essays in this collection and I hope you enjoy it an it challenges thinking! For more visit www.theseeds.nz  

In this episode I got the chance to speak with Judene Edgar who is from the Institute of Directors.  We talk about moving from Compliance to Confidence in governance with a particular focus on charities and societies.  Thanks to the IOD for the chance to be part of the webinar!   If you'd like the slides just email at stevenmoe@parryfield.com For more content visit www.theseeds.nz   Overview Gover...

In this short 2 minute episode I reflect on "The Spotlight Paradox" and what it might mean when we come to make decisions.   Who might you know that this would help?  Why not post about it, tag them in or forward the link?  It all helps to spread the word about seeds! For more content visit www.theseeds.nz     "In this episode I want to talk about a principle that could unlock a new approach for y...

Alanna Irving is a co-founder of Fundsorter  which is a new tech based start-up making life easier for charities to find grants and funding.   In this conversation we start by talking about her childhood and growing up in California as well as her studies, time spent in Japan and what she learned there as well as how she ended up in New Zealand and found her true home here.  We both lived in Japan...

Lani has been involved in many fascinating projects which push boundaries of thinking about the intersection of business, philanthropy and charity.   In this conversation we talk about her childhood and early influences and trace a life filled with innovating and trying new things before diving deeper into the most recent venture which is Fundsorter.   https://www.fundsorter.com/   If you enjoy th...

I enjoyed speaking with Dr Anu Anandaraja about her life and the work she does with Women Together Global.  I really enjoyed this conversation with Anu and hearing about her childhood and her dream at age 9 to help with health care in Africa - which came true, thanks to both hard work and serendipity!  If you enjoy this check out the 470 other episodes in the back catalogue and more info is at www...

Shaun Seaman from Mushroom Material recently won the Next Fest 2025 pitch competition run by the Sustainable Business Network and this is his pitch.  I attended the event and enjoyed the discussions there.   Thanks to SBN for the chance to share this with others as it is a good example of innovative and new ways of doing business and thinking!   Website: https://www.mushroommaterial.com/   His bio...

I was interviewed by Azoora Ali for her new "Care beyond profits" podcast recently - this is a portion of that interview.  For the full episode listen on her show: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/1nkiSFbWQhBoGCFkXZR6lA?si=aNWoGQyQQ6yzm8N2pJT1KA   Video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8j76XbSDm8g   In this episode, discover how to: • Overcome the fear of the unknown with courage  • Embrac...

I learned a lot in this conversation with Alison Mau about her life and journey and what has led to the setting up of Tika.  Curiousity guided the questions and we talk about a lot of things starting with her childhood, growing up in Melbourne, experiences at primary school that shaped her and led to a resilient attitude, the special bond she feels with horses and why that is so, becoming a journa...

This is a book review of Cues by Vanessa Van Edwards - I suggest you get a copy (link below).   For the written review visit over here and that also has links to her TedX talk and several podcast appearances talking about the principles in the book: https://theseeds.nz/articles/cues-book-review-and-principles-learned/   Link to the book: https://scorpiobooks.co.nz/product/cues-master-the-secret-la...

In this short 5 minute episode share some reflections on the topic of saying no - what do you think?  When is it important to do this? More content is at www.theseeds.nz  

I really enjoyed my conversation with Susanne Ritzenhoff about her life and Toi Ora and the work they do – check out the links we mentioned in the conversation:   Toi Ora link: Toi Ora Live Art Trust   Gallery with art for sale: Gallery Shop - Toi Ora Live Art Trust   The Circle: Careers with Impact Book: The Circle: Careers with Impact - Seeds   Interview with Neil Ieremia: Neil Ieremia on foundi...

Here is a short summary of sessions held at the reent two day Institute of Directors Leadership Conference.   The full article can be accessed here with a lot more summaries of other sessions as well!   https://theseeds.nz/iod-leadership-conference-2025-summary-of-sessions-and-key-themes/   Why not join the next one in Wellington in September 2026?  Info is at the IOD site here https://www.iod.org...

Julie Woods went blind as an adult and in this episode we hear about her journey and what that was like and how she embraces life fully today.  I was really inspired by this conversation and hearing how she has overcome challenges to really live life.  I guarantee you will come away inspired by this conversation.   Her website is here https://www.thatblindwoman.co.nz   One million names in braille...

Audio of panel discussion just held at the Zero Waste Summit on 8 September 2025 discussing Tools for Transformation: System Change for a Zero Waste Future. More on the Zero Waste Network is here and worth signing up for their newsletter https://zerowaste.co.nz   Panelists:  Sue Coutts, Moderator from Zero Waste Network Steven Moe, Parry Field Lawyers Limited Dr Saeid Baroutian, University of Auck...

Mark Laurence and I had a great discussion on AI and the future and A.icehouse, a new initiative for SMEs that he is working on with Icehouse, to learn more about the future of AI and what it might mean for companies and directors and business owners as well as charities and other organisations.  Have a look at these links to find out more.   A.icehouse website: https://www.theicehouse.co.nz/a.ice...

This is the audio of a talk I gave the other day to about 100 lawyers on principles and habits for life - it comes from content in the recent book: The Circle: Careers with Impact which is a download here  https://theseeds.nz/articles/the-circle-careers-with-impact/   If it is of help, why not forward it on to someone else?   More content is at www.theseeds.nz    

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...