Seeds

This one is a bit different as it is a mash up with two former guests - Sarah and Peter discuss genetic engineering, food supplies and the future (without me being in the interview). The two of them have different views on genetic engineering which came out in the interviews I had with each of them. So I invited them back to interview each other and this is the result!

Peter's interview: https://seeds.libsyn.com/peter-wells-on-local-urban-food-hub-tkaro-orchard-and-edible-food-forests

Sarah's interview: https://seeds.libsyn.com/sarah-kessans-on-genetic-engineering-and-applying-to-be-an-astronaut-to-nasa

https://otakaroorchard.org/

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Jessica Trybus believes that education should be about fun and uses technology to achieve that. She is the Founder and Chief Games Officer of Simcoach Games which is a company whose mission is to create fun video games that inspire youth and connect them to relevant career paths.

In this interview we talk about her early years and what shaped her into the person she is today, which includes talking about her job working for Drew Barrymore in Los Angeles, working as one of the first employees at AltaVista in Silicon Valley and what she learned from that.

Jess is also a former faculty member (2004-2018) of Carnegie Mellon University's Entertainment Technology Center (ETC). While there she led or contributed to many revolving using interactive technology and games for education. She is a member of the Remake Learning Council.

Simcoach games: https://www.simcoachgames.com

Future of Learning Conference: https://www.futureoflearning.nz

A big thanks to the team who organised the conference as it allowed us to sit down with him, in particular Louisa as well as:

Hamish Duff from Recalibrate: https://www.recalibrate.co.nz

Cheryl Doig (a former Seeds Guest) from Think Beyond: https://www.thinkbeyond.co.nz

Cheryl's earlier interview on seeds: http://seeds.libsyn.com/cheryl-doig-on-the-future-of-learning

I read Dare to Lead over the Christmas break and wrote down notes and reflections which make up this book review. If you enjoy this then is there someone else who would appreciate being sent a link to this episode?

Full text is written out here: https://theseeds.nz/dare-to-lead-book-review/

Earlier episode on Creativity and Vulnerability mentioned in this episode regarding critics and being in the arena: https://theseeds.nz/creativity-vulnerability-give-it-all-give-it-now/

Link to info on Kaila Colbin and the courses offered by Boma NZ: https://nz.boma.global/dare-to-lead

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Gavin is an experienced Process Engineer who has worked for many years in the water and wastewater engineering industry. In this interview we talk about his life and what led him to work in that area as well as some practical steps he and his family have taken to put environmental sustainability into practice. Since recording the interview Gavin has changed jobs and now works at Brickhouse Technologies which is focused on water and wastewater solutions.

Just an update since the interview. Gavin and his family have since sold their lifestyle block and are building a new house in Christchurch. The new house is designed to be a Passive Haus, with triple glazing, a 4.2kW solar PV system and heat recovery.

https://www.brickhouse.co.nz/

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This is the audio of the first planning meeting for the Impact Unconference 2020 to be held in Christchurch in May next year. In it I explain the background behind what the event will be and why it is being held.

Even if you only listen to the first 5 minutes you will get a sense of what this will be. The reason for releasing the audio of an initial planning meeting like this is so that others can find out about it and get involved - there are almost 60 organisations who have sent their logos to date and are supporting it in some way. Join them? The event will be led from the ground up so releasing early planning content exemplifies the ethos behind this conference as well.

For more on this initiative visit www.impactunconference.nz and reach out by email to [email protected]

Video of this is also here https://www.impactunconference.nz/about

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Bring on #2020!

Nathan Seaward left a successful career as an airline pilot to start something new as a personal coach - in this interview we find out why. We also discover his life story growing up in New Zealand and what led him to explore overseas and become a pilot. This also contains the short 2 minute extract I did with him on "heads or tails" and how to make decisions. Nathan is also a podcaster (The Nathan Seaward Show) so we talk about his podcast as well. I really enjoyed this conversation with Nathan and am sure you will too.

His website: https://www.nathanseaward.com

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Glenn never expected the sore on his tongue to be cancer - in this short excerpt of an upcoming interview we hear from him about this and his encouragement to get things checked... it just might save your life. This was recorded 4 days before Glenn went in to have part of his tongue removed - fortunately he is recovering and the cancer had not spread.

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Last night I had the privilege of interviewing Jezza Williams and hearing some of his story. This was recorded in front of a live audience of about 120 in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and was a Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce "Next Generation" event. The interview is relatively short as it was one of several things that evening - but we covered a lot! Be watching out in 2020 for a complete episode where we can dive deeper with Jezza but I think you will agree that what he shares on this is inspirational. I personally loved being taught about the power of the word "inclusivity" as opposed to "accessibility" and will go into the future with a new way of thinking as a result.

Website: https://www.makingtrax.co.nz

A bit thanks to the sponsors Vodafone as well as Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce and the team that organised this and made it such a high quality and easy event - in particular Tash.

Bridget Williams interview mentioned: http://seeds.libsyn.com/bridget-williams-on-the-sdgs-and-founding-bead-and-proceed

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Sacha is a multiplatinum selling singer, songwriter and musician who has also founded SOLE Music Academy. In this interview we talk about her life story, her love of music, the role her Grandfather played in her singing, competing in Jazz competitions from a young age and why she thinks music is so important. We also talk about the origins of SOLE Music Academy, what it is aimed at doing by empowering young people in their music careers and the plans for the future.

I really enjoyed this conversation and know you will too. Please check out the website for SOLE Music Academy which has a link to the PledgeMe campaign currently running.

https://www.solemusicacademy.co.nz

PledgeMe: https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/6347-new-music-hub-for-christchurch

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0T39WRpIykwV2LJhmO6mj8?si=C2gqeuW3R6-nM6sY6ap-ew

Profile and bio: https://www.solemusicacademy.co.nz/about-testimonial-2

Full song which had an excerpt sung in interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jy1Tt1gHlI&feature=youtu.be

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Steve founded Honoris a year ago and in this episode we catch up on how that venture is going as well as learn about his life and what it is like to design buildings. We also hear about his early days in England, what led him into the career he has pursued and what led him to New Zealand. What might a building of the future be like when AI has been integrated into it fully? I really enjoyed this conversation with Steve and am sure you will as well.

Website: http://honoris.co.nz

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/honorisstephenpenny/

Email: [email protected]

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