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What makes someone a leader people actually want to follow?

In today’s conversation, I sit down with Tash Pieterse - founder, leadership coach and host of the Lead with Less podcast, to unpack the uncomfortable truths about modern leadership. After over a decade inside the HR world, Tash saw the cracks in how we define leadership and decided to build something better. Her mission? To develop Legendary Leaders. This conversation challenged my own assumptions and made me reflect on the kind of leader I want to be, not just at work, but in life.

What we discuss:

• The six key traits of a “Legendary Leader”
• Why vulnerability isn’t a weakness, but a superpower in leadership
• What it really means to be people-first without sacrificing results
• Common traps even the best leaders fall into and how to avoid them
• A surprising take on who’s getting leadership right (and wrong) today
• A practical, no-BS first step for anyone new to leadership and career development

Episode Tash mentioned on transparency and authenticity in leadership is here.

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One year ago, I posted an episode discussing the most important breadcrumbs I took from the book "Diary of a CEO" and now I am sharing those breadcrumbs with you! One thing that has always been important to me is the power of curiosity and how leaning into the strange rather than avoiding it can get you very far in life... [GAME CHANGING TIPS IN EPISODE].

At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from everyone, so welcome to the breadcrumb series. Where we get bite sized amounts of previous episodes and can hear a new perspective.

Breadcrumb 110 is from the episode - "6 Essential Life and Business Laws from The Diary of a CEO"

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Year 5 of "what have I learnt from investing in the share market"! Each year has new lessons that influence my investing style and strategy. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned investor, this episode will help you continue your journey in the share market with confidence.

See all the past years episodes below! 

Things we discuss in this episode:

• Investing something is better than nothing.. or is it?
• How much money is in my investment portfolio
• My personal investing strategy
• How I have changed my investments over the last year 
• Why I choose to invest 
• What my investing goals are for 2025

Earlier episodes..

What I have learnt about investing after 1 year
What I have learnt about investing after 2 years
What I have learnt about investing after 3 years
What I have learnt about investing after 4 years

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One year ago, I posted an episode discussing the most important breadcrumbs I took from the book "Diary of a CEO" and now I am sharing those breadcrumbs with you! It suits the theme of this lesson as well because sharing what's in your head might actually have more to do with improving and skill stacking than you think... [GAME CHANGING TIPS IN EPISODE]

At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from everyone, so welcome to the breadcrumb series. Where we get bite sized amounts of previous episodes and can hear a new perspective.

Breadcrumb 109 is from the episode - "6 Essential Life and Business Laws from The Diary of a CEO"

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What separates a good business from a truly great one? In this episode, I sit down with Bugra Altuntas, the writer and creator behind Founder Marketer, one of my favourite newsletters on business and marketing.

Bugra has spent HOURS studying the patterns behind transformational companies, and he’s also a hotel owner, bringing a unique perspective on both digital and physical businesses.

Don't forget to subscribe to Founder Marketer & access incredible pieces like this one on M-PESA!

What we discuss;

✅ The biggest factors behind successful businesses—past, present, and future
✅ Why founder obsession and niche expertise create cult-like customer loyalty
✅ Painkiller vs. vitamin products—and why solving urgent problems wins every time
✅ The unexpected lessons Bugra has learned from running a physical business
✅ The future of business and marketing—what founders should be paying attention to

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Let's unravel the paradoxes of sustainable investing, exploring research by Kelly Shue and Samuel Hartzmark that challenges traditional investing strategies. Are we actually being ethical when investing in low emission companies and what is the effectiveness of punishing high-emission companies with our $$??

At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from everyone, so welcome to the breadcrumb series. Where we get bite sized amounts of previous episodes and can hear a new perspective.

Breadcrumb 108 is from the episode - "Rethinking how “Ethical Investing” Influences my Investing Strategy"

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Dreaming of moving to London but unsure where to start? I break down my slightly unconventional path to making the big move, sharing the practical steps, real numbers and honest shifts that got me here. Whether you're considering the leap or deep in the planning phase, this one’s for you.

Here’s what we’ll discuss:

•  Why I chose London (and why it might not be for you)
•  Visa process & costs (specifically for Kiwis)
•  My exact financial prep before leaving
•  Apartment hunting in one of the world’s toughest rental markets
•  The job hunt: networking, events & how I’m approaching it
•  Key mindset shifts I had to make
•  Why my word of the year is Unstoppable (and how that’s fuelling this move)

Got questions? Drop them in the comments—I’ll be answering them in Part 2 soon!

Laura's Moving to London Episode Here

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Every year I do a wrap up episode about my investing progress! I answer questions like, how much money I have invested and will be investing, what my goals and intentions are for the upcoming year and how I plan on making the most of every $. 

At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from everyone, so welcome to the breadcrumb series. Where we get bite sized amounts of previous episodes and can hear a new perspective.

Breadcrumb 107 is from the episode - "What I've Learnt After 4 Years of Investing in the Share Market"

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We have seen it all before, the same old job ads offering "remote flexibility" but zero real freedom? In this episode, I have researched and explained 4 career paths that offer true autonomy for anyone craving flexibility. 

What we discuss;

• How AI is quietly creating a wave of consulting and coaching jobs no one's talking about yet
• The creative-tech career that blends psychology, design, and data and pays surprisingly well, even at entry level
• Why niche industries (think farming, wool, homewares) might hold hidden opportunities waiting for your skills
• How to identify your existing skills and package them into high-value, flexible career options
• How you can literally train AI models without being a tech wizard and get paid for it
• How to build a portfolio and tell a story about yourself that will win you any role

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Let's unravel the paradoxes of sustainable investing, exploring research by Kelly Shue and Samuel Hartzmark that challenges traditional investing strategies. Are we actually being ethical when investing in low emission companies and what is the effectiveness of punishing high-emission companies with our $$??

At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from everyone, so welcome to the breadcrumb series. Where we get bite sized amounts of previous episodes and can hear a new perspective.

Breadcrumb 106 is from the episode - "Rethinking how “Ethical Investing” Influences my Investing Strategy"

Listen to the full episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

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