Male suicide and depression rates could be drastically reduced—and men could get more out of their relationships—if they were permitted to use their emotions the same way as women. Men are twice as likely
to commit suicide as women, and that needs to change.

Christmas is called the crazy season for most people because underlining the traffic and the stress is a layer of heightened emotion and expectations that don't match reality which leads to family blow-outs, hurt and anger--particularly when you pull a bunch of people together at family gatherings.

The top skill Kiwi workers will need to develop in the workplace now and in the future is a healthy mind.

It’s unlikely that unfavourable working conditions like low pay, demanding schedules, and even a drop in immigration, are solely to blame for growing staff shortages in the hospitality sector. Those conditions have always existed and did not deter people in the past.

Sagas such as that of Labour MP Gaurav Sharma and other stories about bullies and bullying will continue to make headlines in New Zealand until people are taught the mental skills they need to protect themselves—and for as long as we continue to shame, expel, and punish the bullies themselves.

I went to a wonderful presentation on Friday, that was put on  by  @CreativeMorningsAKL. It’s a clever initiative that is enjoyed around the world.

Self-belief is knowing that we can do something with confidence and conviction. It’s that important quality that allows us to bat away self-doubt and rise to the occasion.

Most of us would agree that ‘well-being’ is doing the things that are good for us, regardless of our personal perspectives, cultural beliefs and our physical and mental condition.

Self-awareness is a state of being. A way to exist that comes with many benefits.

Personal Development is seen by many as a young industry. I beg to differ.

Helen Clark, icon, legend, heroine.. claims in the documentary ‘My year with Helen’ that women need more self belief.

Think about the thing that you are best at. Something that dazzles even yourself when you do or achieve it.

Who calls the shots in your life?
How do you decide what’s important and what’s not?
Who or what leads the way?

2020 – the year of clarity, the year that prompted us to focus on the things that really matter and the year that Genius You stood on its own two feet.

My greatest work and my finest case study; the raising of one incredible human being.

Genius You has been an effective programme for a long time. It has helped heaps of people to achieve self-understanding and lead them through a change process that has delivered positive outcomes.