Every day when I ride home from town I see the billboard above that’s been there for over a year. It’s just one example of the … Read more »
Clarifying & communicating real-life stories
End of The Road
“He walked out in the gray light and stood and he saw for a brief moment the absolute truth of the world. The cold relentless … Read more »
Life is not a story
Life is not a story, but how we make sense of our lives and work is through stories. There’s a beautiful passage in the Life of … Read more »
A time for old dreams
I’m sitting at my typewriter in the weathered cabin above the cliffs. My fingers punctuate the silence with each stroke of the keys. The smell … Read more »
Life-changing stories
How could something as small as a hobbit leave a large footprint in our lives? The Hobbit was the first “big” story that I remember … Read more »
Cleaning up New Zealand’s story
Every few years a storm emerges in New Zealand over our “clean, green” and “100 per cent pure” image. This week another whirlwind started. First … Read more »
Showing our character
When NASA decided who would be the first person to step foot on the moon in 1969 they had two choices. One was known to … Read more »
Speaking about the wobbles
My palms are sweating. I’m struggling to breathe. I rise from my chair. My legs are jelly and it takes all my strength to prevent … Read more »
Stepping into time
This week I realised that time travel is possible. I’m currently working with a government agency on four scenarios for the future of New Zealand. … Read more »
Just another love story?
We know that money can’t buy us love. But can love bring us money? Many businesses seem to think so. Next time you’re in a … Read more »