Imposter Syndrome in the boardroom – how does a newbie director fight the self-doubt? And how can a wannabe director target a board position?In this episode we speak with Dargaville business-owner and highly-deliberate governance professional Kathryn de Bruin about her planned, purposeful and impeccably-managed journey to become a director of some very well-respected entities serving the regional and national horticultural sector.What did she learn along the way? And what lessons can she pass on to other Northlanders considering a career in governance?Links to items referred to in the show: The ‘Northland Waters Establishment Advisory Group’ recruitment adhttps://bit.ly/4nVlxbE
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#14: Special Economic Zones: what makes them tick?
Is a Northland SEZ likely? Or just political fantasy? Why limit it to energy – why not extend incentives at Marsden Point to the region’s other strategic sectors?In this episode we speak with former Northland Chamber of Commerce CEO Steve Smith, about the proposed Special Economic Zone at Marsden Point. How far along that continuum between excitement over the idea, and dismissive cynicism, should we be landing? And what are the lessons to be learned from other places where this idea has taken root? Links to items referred to in the show: The impact of Meridian’s BESS at Ruakaka: Transpower’s Market Operations Reporthttps://bit.ly/4nVlxbE Business leaders say local government is broken: NZME articlehttps://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/business-reports/mood-of-the-boardroom/mood-of-the-boardroom-ceos-back-local-government-reform-as-survey-rates-councils-as-broken
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#13: Who are these people?
How are Māori supporting Northland’s drive for inward investment and GDP growth? What are the barriers to doing so? And why are we still having this discussion?In this episode we speak with Ngāti Hine kaumatua, community stalwart, serial business leader and National Iwi Chairs Forum member Pita Tipene. We speak about the state of play in Northland - socially, politically and economically – and about regional economic development as seen through his te ao Māori lens. We discussed the role of Ngāpuhiinvestment fund Tupu Tonhu. And (of course!) Treaty Settlement matters. Links to items referred to in the show: NBR article about Webuildand the Northern expresswayhttps://businessdesk.co.nz/article/infrastructure/northland-expressway-bidder-faces-scrutiny-as-serious-allegations-rock-sydney-rail-project Kaipara DistrictCouncil election videoshttps://www.kaipara.govt.nz/candidates
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#12: Game Changer!
First cars. Now… boats. But is electric propulsion fit-for-purpose on the water? Are punters ready to make the switch? And what are its limitations?The marine industry is riding a wave of transformation in the way boats are powered - from diesel to fully decarbonised. And helping to lead that charge is a Northland company that few of us really know anything about. In this episode we speak with Fiona Bycroft, CEO of Whangārei-based marine electric propulsioninnovator Naut. We speak about what’s happening in this sector, general acceptance of the technology, its limitations, barriers to growth, and whether Northland is the right place to build the company into the next stages of its growth.
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#11: Leaders with Heart!
What is heart-led leadership? Can it survive first encounter with the Boardroom? And do those who practice it place their personal credibility on the line?We’ve heard much in recent times about the virtues of leadership infused with kindness and compassion. Is it all fluffy millennial nonsense, or does at least some of it deliver better results within the organisation, around the Board table, or to the bottom line?And how much of this stuff resonates with typically hard-bitten leadership teams in provincial New Zealand, far removed from the chai latte-sipping, painfully right-on fashionistas with sharp haircuts based in our urban centres? How relevant is it to those of us leading businesses or community organisations in the regions?We discuss all this, and more, with two well-known Northland leaders Tania McInnes (formerly deputy-mayor of the Far North) and Sheryl Mai (formerly mayor of Whangarei).Links to items referred to in the show:New Zealand Chambers of Commerce news release (business and economic survey):https://www.newzealandchambers.co.nz/media-release/chambers-of-commerce-survey-signals-divided-economic-sentiment-across-new-zealandInside Government news article (proposals to address ecological damage caused by kina barrens):https://insidegovernment.co.nz/feedback-sought-on-northland-rock-lobster-fishery-support-plan/
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