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- 23 Jun 2026"I stopped hiding"My client didn't say "I learned something." He said "I stopped hiding." Like Newton's prism, the colours weren't added. They were there all along, waiting for the right angle.
- 12 Jun 2026What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail?You've thought about making a change more than once. Then the doubts showed up, so you waited. Those doubts are normal, but they keep people on the same path.
- 25 May 2026I Don't Have a ChoiceWe can't choose what happens to us, but we can choose our stance. This isn't toxic positivity. It's agency: pause, breathe, and choose how you'll respond.
- 11 May 2026Look at the trail. Not the tree.It's easy to get fixated on the problem. Or the impending collision. Some lessons I learn the hard way (that bike broke in half!). Focus on where you want to go instead.
- 20 Mar 2026Admitting IgnoranceI spent years as the family "Oracle". Then my daughter corrected my spelling of "just deserts", and I had to admit it: the hardest thing to learn is letting go of being the person who knows everything.
- 10 Mar 2026Want to live longer? Laugh more.Norwegian researchers found that people with a strong sense of humour lived longer. So let me help, starting with a dad joke about a straight jacket.
- 12 Feb 2026Invitation to Tech ProfessionalsYour code compiles. But when it's your turn to speak in the meeting, the interface between your brain and your mouth feels... glitchy.
- 1 Feb 2026Why communication matters more than ever in techTrevor's technical ability was never in doubt. Speaking up with confidence was another story. And he's not alone: 84% of hiring managers say communication is critical for the future of work.
- 22 Jan 2026Why confidence in speaking is built between sessions, not during themFrida stayed calm when her angry sister confronted her, using one phrase from my workshop. But she was the exception. Real confidence is built between learning sessions, not during them.
- 1 Jan 2026Auckland to New York CityAuckland to New York City is about 14,150 km. That's how far I cycled in 2025. Not for bragging rights, but for health, challenge and connection.
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