I love interviews like this where I just ask questions and learn so much about subjects that are fascinating. Not many people have impacted on my world as much as . I was very dismissive of her work some eight years ago when she introduced me to , to the point of being rude (who me?!). But I finally got it, and this podcast reveals just how bloody smart she is. Enjoy and learn. *Jules is my regenerative agriculture coach. You can read more about the journey I have undertaken on our property with her support, and more of her wise words, in my August 2020 .  This podcast brought to your ears with the support of .

was one of the first facilitators to join the Collective Intelligence team nearly 10 years ago, and she’s been a huge influence on our community ever since. Her love of human development has seen her training with renowned expert in this field, , and developing her own wellbeing tool, aimed at helping people get better balance in their lives. Oh, and as our teams will testify, she’s a magnificent facilitator too!  This podcast brought to your ears with the support of .

From opera diva in Europe, to founding ‘’ (which introduces 30 local teenagers to performance opera each year), to producing an annual in the Bay - this all takes energy, vision and lots of passion. Something that Hawke’s Bay-raised soprano and Collective Intelligence member alumna, , has in bucketloads!  This podcast brought to your ears with the support of .

"A self-proclaimed, recovering narcissist” might seem a bit harsh, but that’s how Hugh Signal describes himself. When Hugh started his journey with us, I remember his life was about making money and not much else. Seldom have I witnessed someone evolve from this point so quickly, to become an empathetic and highly-effective leader. I was delighted to sit down with Hugh and explore where his niche export company, , is at right now.  This podcast brought to your ears with the support of .

I take great joy in watching from the sidelines as our past , like (who was one of our first), go on to grow and evolve themselves, their causes and ideas. Sian cut short an OE to return to Aotearoa with a burning idea and found an outstanding educational space in Greytown - . What a journey!  You’ll be inspired... This podcast brought to your ears with the support of .

From a tough, black-shirt-wearing kid growing up in Masterton, to an accomplished CEO of a successful tech company operating on the world stage, the life of is a fascinating journey. His courage in sharing a little-known part of his life as an addict, and his exploration of it in this episode is truly admirable. I feel very privileged to have been a part of this conversation. Dave notes that the he refers to is worth a look, but cautions anyone attempting to find their own way through it without professional help. If listening to his story sparks a personal awakening and/or queries on how to get started for your own situation, Dave is happy to chat. Just send us an and we’ll pass it on to him.  This podcast brought to your ears with the support of .

For those who live in the middle million (Manawatū), my great mate is a well-loved and well-known dash of colour and courage for her many roles across education, retail, the rural sector and local government. I was dying to break my post-lockdown pod drought and this chat with Margaret about her work founding (connecting youth with employment opportunities) was real balm for my soul.  Lots of laughs and lots of locals get a mention in this one!  This podcast brought to your ears with the support of .

I was keen to chat with after I heard how he had responded with an open heart and great leadership to the challenges of the COVID-lockdown.  As the CEO of , a company with some 400+ staff operating throughout Aotearoa, what he has done has been life-changing - for both the business and those who work within it.  If, after listening in, you’d like to be involved in Tim’s initiative, you can get in touch with him via www.norwood.co.nz.   This podcast brought to your ears with the support of .

This interview with Liana Poutu was recorded not long after COVID-lockdown to get her take on Taranaki . Her story was nothing like what was portrayed with respect to ‘’ in many media outlets, illustrating the benefit of getting such information first-hand.  Liana represents the here-and-now of where Te Ao Māori is at in Aotearoa. I always love talking with her and this chat was no exception. This podcast brought to your ears with the support of .

What does it take, as a young fella, to drive into a valley with a car boot-load of your possessions, and then just a few short years later scoop the prize for producing the best red wine in the world? This is the story I wanted to dig into with of , our podcast sponsor. He’s a modest bugger and keeps things very close to his chest, so I thought I’d have a battle on my hands to get him to open up. I was wrong. It was a delight and I hope you enjoy this epic conversation.