Posts tagged with “Self Speaker Series”

Self & New Zealand: Who is a Kiwi?

The Rugby World Cup has come to an end but the rise in national pride that has overtaken the country remains. Where has this surge in Kiwi spirit come from? Is it rugby that makes us Kiwi? Or are we defined by our passions for pies, pavlova and L&P? Does the colour of our skin matter? What about our birthplace?

Who you are in the context of New Zealand society. Does your unique culture have a place in forming the future New Zealand or do you have conform to the existing Kiwi identity? Should new immigrants integrate into the New Zealand way of life? Is that way of life and identity based on Maori Heritage, British colonialism or multiculturalism? What does it mean to be a Kiwi? Assimilating to the mainstream or living in a salad bowl society of ethnic fusion? How do we find the right balance? 

The questions are endless and the answer is not a simple one. At November's Self Speaker Series - Self & New Zealand we aimed at tackling these questions and helping you define what you and everyone else's place is in New Zealand today. 


• Mohsen al Attar (Lecturer at the Faculty of Law - International and Islamic Law)
• Oscar Kightley (Actor and member of comedy group "Naked Samoans")
• Samuela Sefuiva (Manager Race & Ethnic Relations at NZ Human Rights Commission)
• Geoff Thomas (Host of "Outdoors with Geoff" on TV3 and of The Fishing Breakfast on Radio Sport)
• Hineani Melbourne (Managing Director of Pounamu Media Group)
• Roseanne Liang (Writer and Director of the feature film "My Wedding and Other Secrets") 

Hosted by Evie Ashton

Thanks to Clips for capturing all of the Self Speaker Series on film. To view past events please visit our Youtube channel:http://www.youtube.com/joltchallenge
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Proudly sponsored by BNZ, Clips, Unlimited Magazine, Magners Cider, Glengarry Wines, Teza, Giapo and FlyaJet

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Self & Identity: Who am I?

So, you think you know who you are but can you answer this question without making reference to your job, gender, sexuality, nationality, faith or appearance? As we grow older and the world becomes more complex and globalised, self reflection seems to take a back seat and identity becomes more about fitting into a label and ticking a box. 

In October we looked at the Self & Identity. Knowing our identity helps us to be successfully aligned with the world around us. This is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves. Self & Identity will help to create the foundation towards understanding who you are, why you behave the way you do and how understanding your identity can impact the direction and success in your life

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Self & SME: Planting the seeds to success!

In the August Self Speaker Series we looked at Self & SMEs. We often hear how many small and medium businesses struggle because of the consequences of stretched leadership, burnout and limited expertise, therefore it is crucial that small and medium sized business owners know how to play to their strengths, compensate for their weaknesses and look after number one.

Hosted by Evie Ashton and held at Westpac; our fantastic and experienced panel of guest speakers discussed how working on YOU can turn your business from a seedling to a full grown tree.

Guest Speakers:
• Jef Kay (Founder of George FM) 
• Malcolm Rands (Founder and CEO of Ecostore)
• Seeby Woodhouse (Founder of Orcon Internet and Green Carbon Ltd)
• Liz Wotherspoon ( ICE Bridge and ICE Network Director for The ICEHOUSE)

Check out the highlights below or you can see the whole evening on our youtube channel

 




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Self & Wellness: Reclaim your health through the power of choice!

In the present world of board rooms, fast cars, KFC Double Downs and online social networking it has become a lot harder to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Wellness often loses to convenience, but what price do you really pay for a cheaper and faster lifestyle?

Dr Robin Kelly (Doctor and author of critically acclaimed book "The Human Antenna", Dr Jared Noel (Doctor at Auckland Hospital diagnosed with bowel cancer), Roger Booth (Assoc. Prof of Immunology & Health Psychology) and Tina Cross (Iconic NZ Performer and advocate for personal wellness) discuss why Wellness isn't being taken as seriously as it should be, how Wellness effects our happiness and success and key ways to find a place for Wellness in our modern society.

Check out the highlights below or you can see the whole evening on our Youtube channel.

 

 

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