The Icehouse Podcast

Kelvin Watt, GM of Graeme Dingle Foundation, Marlborough


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Episode 149 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Kelvin Watt, Taking Your Business Forward Alumni and General Manager of Graeme Dingle Foundation, Marlborough. Locally the foundation currently reaches over 50% of Marlborough’s young people – helping them discover that what they have inside is greater than any obstacle. Kelvin is a passionate leader helping drive the organisation forward. 

The conversation with Kelvin unpacks;

  • His bold career shift that led to working at Graeme Dingle Foundation
  • How his background in accounting and finance supported his role as General Manager
  • The impact the foundation has locally, reaching over 50% of Marlborough’s young people
  • Learning to not be afraid to ask for help and that there is power in real people next to real people.
  • Advice for young people - “go in one direction and you will find your path”
  • How the foundation operates region to region and measure their impact locally
  • The similarities of leading a not-for-profit organisation vs a business
  • His personal leadership journey and the importance of looking after your people
  • The value of Taking Your Business Forward and learning from others in his cohort
  • How the programme gave him a sense of confidence to operate with a business mindset
  • Plus much more!

    Have a listen and let us know what you think! Any questions? Contact us at [email protected]

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