Seeds

The Seeds Impact Conference was held in October 2023 and several sessions will be published as episodes including this one on Wayfinding and celestial navigation in a modern world.

Faumuina Felolini Maria Tafuna'i led a panel on Wayfinding - she is from Flying Geese and is an expert in ancient wayfinding for modern challenges, hosting a session on wayfinding with:

• Jack Thatcher - Jack is a Māori navigator who has sailed on various waka journeys, including the Waka Tapu to Rapanui and back.

• Lopeti Sumner - A next generation leader, Lopeti has a focus on Wayfinding for Entrepreneurship for Māori and Pasifika secondary students

Listen to Faumuina's Seeds Podcast episode here.

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Video at www.seedsconference.nz

In this short episode I describe the new book Seed Habits which sets out the 9 principles I've learned from all the guests on seeds podcast.

If you would like a copy of the ebook you can get one by signing up for the Seeds Impact Conference over here... www.seedsconference.nz

More info on the book Seed Habits - Seeds (theseeds.nz)

I do have phsyical copies as well if you are interested.

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The is a final short excerpt of the full conversation with Tā Tipene O'Regan who has long been on my dream list of people to interview. This has some excerpts from that conversation where he was sharing about Governance.

I am grateful to Anake Goodall for helping connect us so this conversation could happen. Seeds is a project to record life stories, because they matter. You can find out about it and more than 360 other conversations at www.theseeds.nz Coming in October is the Seeds Impact Conference www.seedsconference.nz

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Tā Tipene O'Regan has long been on my dream list of people to interview. He is a kaumātua, Ngāi Tahu leader and Member of the Order of New Zealand. I was very humbled to sit with him and hear some of his life story and wisdom about many topics. Instead of asking about events of the past, I asked about who were the people who influenced him most, in this almost 2 hour long conversation. Below is an index of the topics we discussed including his reflections on the concepts of Wairua, Whenua, Mana, Kaitiakitanga and more. I am grateful to Anake Goodall for helping connect us so this conversation could happen. Seeds Podcast is a long term project to record life stories, because they matter. It started in September 2017 and you can find out about it and the more than 360 other conversations at www.theseeds.nz

Index:

0:00:00: Opening and intro0:02:16: Welcome0:03:30: The influence of the Ocean0:04:32: His paternal Grandfather Patrick O'Regan0:16:10: His maternal Grandfather and influence of the South Seas (Ship's Captain and Master Mariner)0:19:39: His maternal Grandmother (keeper of the claim of Ngai Tahu)0:26:46: About his Father, Rolland O'Regan's ideas and his formative influence0:37:11: Talking about his Children0:40:12: Memories of his Mother Rena and her important role on his life0:44:29: Memories of Te Rangi Hiroa (Sir Peter Buck)0:48:52: Influence of his Mother and his maternal Grandmother and visits to her in Bluff0:53:20: His Parents relationship and connections back1:00:55: Role of Te Reo Māori in childhood1:04:52: What he loved about Sailing and the Ocean1:10:30: Other influences such as his Uncle Con, artist Cliff Whiting (his mural is in photo), Frank Winter.1:18:38: Sharing about his wife Sandra and the support she has been1:23:18: Sharing about concepts: Whenua, Wairua, Mana, Kaupapa, Kaitiakitanga …1:39:02: On Governance and being proactive in decision making1:46:46: What he would like his Grandchildren to know1:49:55: End

Coming in October is the Seeds Impact Conference with 27 amazing sessions all online, chck it out www.seedsconference.nz

The Apple Tree will be released soon - a picture book with deeper meaning. You can find out more here The Apple Tree - Seeds (theseeds.nz)

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The is the third short excerpt of the full conversation with Tā Tipene O'Regan who has long been on my dream list of people to interview. He is a kaumātua, Ngāi Tahu leader and Member of the Order of New Zealand. I was very humbled to sit with him and hear some of his life story and wisdom about many topics. Instead of asking about events, I asked about who has influenced him in a 2 hour long conversation. This has some excerpts from that conversation where he was sharing about Te Rangi Hīroa, Sir Peter Buck. I am grateful to Anake Goodall for helping connect us so this conversation could happen. Seeds is a project to record life stories, because they matter. You can find out about it and more than 360 other conversations at www.theseeds.nz Coming in October is the Seeds Impact Conference www.seedsconference.nz

Contact: [email protected]

The second short excerpt of the full conversation, Tā Tipene O'Regan has long been on my dream list of people to interview. He is a kaumātua, Ngāi Tahu leader and Member of the Order of New Zealand. I was very humbled to sit with him and hear some of his life story and wisdom about many topics. Instead of asking about events, I asked about who has influenced him in a 2 hour long conversation. This has some excerpts from that conversation where he was sharing about Wairua. I am grateful to Anake Goodall for helping connect us so this conversation could happen. Seeds is a project to record life stories, because they matter. You can find out about it and more than 360 other conversations at www.theseeds.nz Coming in October is the Seeds Impact Conference www.seedsconference.nz

Contact: [email protected]

Tā Tipene O'Regan has long been on my dream list of people to interview. He is a kaumātua, Ngāi Tahu leader and Member of the Order of New Zealand. I was very humbled to sit with him and hear some of his life story and wisdom about many topics. Instead of asking about events, I asked about who has influenced him in a 2 hour long conversation. This has some excerpts from that conversation where he was sharing about his Father. I am grateful to Anake Goodall for helping connect us so this conversation could happen. Seeds is a project to record life stories, because they matter. You can find out about it and more than 360 other conversations at www.theseeds.nz Coming in October is the Seeds Impact Conference www.seedsconference.nz

Contact: [email protected]

Joanne has been an innovator in education for many years both in New Zealand and globally. As well as writing 6 books on this topic she brings an approach of placing the learner first when it comes to education - making education fun and something people want to do. In this conversation we hear about her childhood and background, growing up without knowing she was Māori and what it meant to find out and how that influenced her sense of being. We also hear about her work in schools in New Zealand, within the Ministry of Education and then the work she has done offshore based in Seattle. We also reflect on the meaning of 'home', why joy is important in education, EHF, caring for her Mother at the end of her life and the call to being a teacher. We cover a lot! For more conversations visit www.theseeds.nz

The Learner First site: https://www.thelearnerfirst.com

Kia Kotahi Ako site: https://www.kiakotahi.org

Dr Jay Matenga interview: https://seeds.libsyn.com/jay-matenga-on-identity-spirituality-whakapapa-and-kapapa-maori

This one with Elle Archer is also good on similiar themes: https://seeds.libsyn.com/elle-archer-on-being-curious-lifelong-learning-and-the-ako-tautahi-learning-city-christchurch-festival

For more episodes visit www.theseeds.nz

I was recently interviewed by Hancine Samvelyan for an academyEX event at the end of July 2023 and this is the audio of that. In it we unpack some of my own history and then dive into my thoughts on the future of business.

It is a good articulation of my current - ever evolving - thinking, so sharing here for all of you as well.

academyEX info: Higher Education For Your Future | academyEX

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What does it mean to have a 100-year perspective on reimagining the role of business? How can business structures be reimagined to address the limitations of the current system and to create positive impact?

Join us to answer these questions and more, as we reimagine the future of business.

Join us for an enlightening and thought-provoking event, where we will discuss how business structures can be reimagined to address limitations, create positive impact, as well as the possibilities for businesses in the future.

We are privileged to be joined by Steven Moe, author of "Social Enterprises in New Zealand" and "Reimagining Business." Steven brings a wealth of expertise in start-ups, small businesses, and purpose-driven entities, providing practical support on crucial topics such as structures, raising capital, and intellectual property.

Steven will shed light on the inherent limitations in our current business structures, and explain how businesses can still embody impact and create positive change, despite these shortcomings. He will also take us through what the future might hold if we really did reimagine the role of business with a 100-year perspective.

We'll leave plenty of time at the end to discuss and have your questions answered.

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Very happy to announce the Seeds Impact Conference - inspired by the conversations on Seeds this fullly online event will be accessible from anywhere and feature 27 sessions across a day in 4 different online rooms.

Website for tickets which are just $20 or apply for a scholarship to attend: https://seedsconference.nz/

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