Mahia te Mahi – Self-Discipline
Persisting Until You Reach Your Goals In January 2011 my cousin, a couple of friends and I decided to do the New York Marathon in November that year. In March I signed up to do an MBA at the Waikato-Tainui College for Research and Development and the University...
Vision and Goals: How to Achieve What You Want
“Ko te puāwaitanga o ngā moemoeā me whakamahi.” nā Te Puea Herangi “Dreams become a reality when we take action.” Some people set out to achieve things with a clear vision in mind while others have more specific goals. It helps if both types of visions...
Becoming A Better Listener
Ako ki te whakarongo; whakarongo ki te ako. Learn to listen; listen to learn In my last post I covered the Power of Active Listening - what it is and how it can transform your life. Did you use the Active Listening Checklist to gauge your current listening...
The Power of Active Listening
Ako ki te whakarongo; whakarongo ki te ako. While public speaking may not be on your bucket list, it is never too late to learn the many ways to communicate powerfully. Speaking, (whether in a one-on-one conversation or in a conference room), is the most common form...
How To Say “No” So Your Calendar Doesn’t Get Filled By Other People’s Demands
Do you find it difficult to be assertive and say "no" to people’s requests? Since there just aren’t enough hours in the day to appease everyone, the art of saying "no" without hurting the feelings of others is an important skill to acquire. Saying "no" doesn't mean...
Do You Have the Right Personality to Start a Business?
There’s nothing more exciting than the idea of running your own business and being your own boss! Many of us have had this dream. Wāhine Māori have always had an entrepreneurial spirit partly because it’s in our DNA, partly out of necessity - we need to provide for...
7 Ways to Leave Work Stress Behind
When your workday is done, do you still carry much of the stress of your work with you into your off-work hours? Whether you work at home or go to an office, it’s important for there to be a separation between your work and personal life. Without a clear gap, you will...
10 Ways to Relax That Require 10 Minutes or Less
While it would be nice to just take a long vacation or check out of work each day for a few hours, most of us have limited time and opportunities to relax. However, we usually do have 10 minutes here and there throughout the day. There are several ways you can...
Dealing with Stressful Work Environments
Do you dread getting out of bed every day to go to mahi because the environment at your mahi is too stressful? Many people find that it's not so much their job that causes them stress, but the people and the environment. You may find that the people you work...
How Do You Respond to Stress? Discover Why It Matters So Much
How you deal with stress matters. Unless you were born with a special gift for managing stress intelligently and effectively, this is one of the skills worth developing. Your response to stress can predict the level of success you enjoy in your life. Because...
The Real Dangers of Stress and What You Can Do About It
If unchecked and unmanaged, exposure to stress can wreak havoc in all aspects of your life. Despite the fact that being overloaded isn’t a good feeling in general, uncontrolled stress can also have ripple effects in your personal and professional lives, at mahi and at...
Increase Your Self Esteem by Being Comfortable With Your Achievements
Everyone wants to be the best at what they do regardless of what that activity might be. You’ve likely had experiences when you felt disappointed about your performance or actions. Perhaps you felt you missed the mark or wished you would’ve done better. Yet, if you...