Want to be handle pressure with confidence? What about helping your team to support each other when stressed better? Gavin Halley shares his learning in dealing with immense pressure in the New Zealand Defence Force and his National Sales Manager role at TRT. What I love about Gavin's approach is it allows you to overcome setbacks and deal with failure, bringing practical tips around having grit.

If you want to hear more about Gavin's journey from the warehouse floor to becoming the New Zealand National Sales Manager (now recently appointed General Manager of Sales) for TRT - a family owned heavy commercial truck and crane, repairs and parts company; if you want practical sales tips for your career: Listen to his full conversation on The Story Hub podcast on Apple podcasts & Spotify.

Leaders that encourage and inspire you to be a better you - it's what can change an organisation.

Hear Simon Graafhuis' tips & experience as CFO at Gallaghers, one of New Zealand's largest private companies so YOU can be a better leader.

If you want to hear more about Simon's journey starting out at the University of Waikato, working in the USA with Fonterra, and working with Sir William Gallagher (one of NZ's most iconic entrepreneurs):

Listen to his full conversation on The Story Hub podcast via Apple Podcasts & Spotify now

Feedback kinda sucks - but it is vital to our journey to Live Smarter. Celia Austin breaks down the healthy approach that changed the way she received criticism. Learn what makes a piece of feedback worth listening to & maybe, just maybe, getting feedback will be a little less crap. 

This was one of the most replayed episodes on The Story Hub podcast out of all two seasons. If you want to hear some of Celia's other great moments ranging from her journey from Art History to Consulting, developing a resilience mindset, to overcoming perfectionism - why not check out her full conversation? 

Available on  Spotify & Apple Podcasts

What approach made each day in his 38 year KPMG career worth doing? Sir Ross Buckley shares his thoughts on the biggest learning curve in his first 5 years that was the main reason he decided to remain a part of the firm for so long. 

Building an Appetite for Growth is not something that comes naturally. Be inspired and listen to Sir Ross' encouragements & tips for those wanting to have a successful life & career. 

If you want to hear more from Sir Ross talking about leadership, working abroad (Netherlands & Canada), and practical tips & advice - find Sir Ross' full conversation on The Story Hub on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

Don't come with problems - come with solutions. It's great advice, but what if you want to show you aren't wedded to your idea and are open to feedback? How can you do this but still show initiative?

Andrew Nicol shares one of his favourite practical tips from Lt. David Marquet's leadership book 'Turn that Ship Around' (you can find this book here).

Enjoy this short practical tip that could make your life better - LISTEN NOW.

Andrew is Owner & Chief Co-Worker at Agoge a Recruitment firm based in Hamilton, New Zealand. In Andy's full conversation over on The Story Hub podcast, we talk about Andy’s journey rising rapidly in the courier industry after dropping out of high school. We touch on how to be decisive in this world of ever-growing complexity was the key to his success.

Hear about his entrepreneurial journey with Agoge, and how Andy values reading - despite his dyslexia. Andy is one of the best people I know at intentionally getting outside of his echo chamber to explore new ideas.

Find Andy's full conversation on The Story Hub  on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

Brittany Teei has represented New Zealand in Tennis at the Common Wealth Games after returning to tennis from what should have been a career ending injury. 

In this Live Smarter clip we hear Brittany's message to those starting out in their career - have a focus on building the foundations that are unseen so you can withstand pressure when it inevitably comes. 

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Find Brittany's FULL conversation on The Story Hub podcast on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

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On this show we bring you short 5 - 10 minute clips of the Memorable Moments from our long form conversations from The Story Hub podcast so you can have a more successful life & career. Listen to the trailer to hear our goal & plan for the podcast.

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