In this conversation with Jeff Wetzler he reflects on his new book "Ask: Tapping into the hidden wisdom of people around you". We talk about the approach that it involves and the five key steps that it involves. But before that like all seeds podcast episodes we go back in time and find out about Jeff's origins and what has led him to write this book - because this show is not a moment in time or just talking about today, it is capturing a whole of life story and finding out why a person does wh...
May 12, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 391
Patricia Allan was born in 1938 and so we get to learn from her life on this episode - she got her doctorate when she was close to 80 years old! We also hear about her memories of the end of World War 2, how she travelled to Europe back when you did that by boat, moving to work in Pakistan, deciding to get married within a week, raising 4 children, spirituality and finding meaning, serving in the Church as an Anglican priest, and writing her PHD on 'The Once and Future Cathedral’ ... and falling...
Apr 30, 2024•49 min•Ep. 390
Patsy Bass founded the Reefton Distilling Co and it is one of a number of businesses which are adding to the community feel of West Coast town Reefton. Its also her home town, so In this episode we talk about her childhood there, what it is like, coal mining of her Father and why she started the business and the plans for the future. If you enjoy this then why not check out the other episodes of Seeds in the back catalogue as there are hundreds there. Website: https://www.reeftondistillingco.com...
Apr 22, 2024•34 min•Ep. 389
This episode is a short reflection in response to a listener's questions about how I use my time and how I choose projects. If it helps your thinking why not share the link, so others can see the content as well and benefit from it? This is also a written article here https://theseeds.nz/articles/on-using-time-being-efficient-and-choosing-projects/ If you want to have access to more on this topic, I’ve also written on similar things in these posts: • On being efficient and some tips on that are ...
Apr 07, 2024•6 min•Ep. 388
I always enjoy catching up with people doing interesting things who specialise in things that we can all learn about. In this case I talked with Paul McGregor about Facilitation. However we start with his early years and what he studied - the law - and how that has led to what he does through a series of realisations. What has been your career path and what has been instrumental in where you are today - and where you might go? We learn a lot from Paul by reflecting on his journey. If you enjoy t...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 387
This is the audio of the conversation held about Impact Investing to release the legal opinion on that topic. You can download the legal opinion discussed here. Impact Investment | Impact Law | Parry Field Lawyers Paper on 7 hard questions to ask for charities Charting the Future: A framework for thinking about change - Parry Field Lawyers More content is at www.parryfield.com and at www.theseeds.nz...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 386
This is the audio version of my reading out the legal opinion that I wrote which Parry Field Lawyers has released this week on the 20th March 2024. It tackles the issue of large funds and trusts which have amounts they invest, often conservatively. It asks: do those in governance of such entities actually now have a positive duty to invest funds for impact? I argue that they do for a variety of reasons. For example, because the new Trusts Act 2019 includes provisions which mean Trustees should c...
Mar 18, 2024•28 min•Ep. 385
I went back to my former High School and spoke with 55 students about creativity and integrating it into all of your life. I try and do this as a lawyer and so it was really fun to reflect on my own journey in the last 30 years since I had been sitting in their seats. Hope you enjoy! Another reflection on these concepts of creativity https://theseeds.nz/podcast/creativity-vulnerability-give-it-all-give-it-now-2/ Another episode on these themes with Preston Hegel https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/pod...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 384
Change is a certainty in life, but how will you cope with it? I enjoyed talking with Rob Cousins about the venture he cofounded called Open Change. As usual we start with his childhood and then hear about his life journey and what led him to Aotearoa New Zealand what he does today. The podcast aims to get at the underlying stories of what has shaped people into who they are becoming and is a deeper glimpse into a life than we normally get. We then talk about the complex and entangled challenges ...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 383
I enjoyed this conversation with Brett Harvey as we learned all about his life, background and upbringing. What is it like when you expect to take over the family business but it gets sold and what do you do next? We talk about that and a lot more, as well as the origins of Tāima Kōrero / Time 2 Talk which is tackling the issue of pornography and its impact on young people. If you enjoy this why not listen to some other seeds episodes as well? Who could you tell about this episode or post the li...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 382
In this conversation with Nathaniel Calhoun we hear about his early years and growing up in Boston, fitting in when there is a class system at play, work in Africa but then with billionaires in Silicon Valley and then talk about biodiersity. We focus in on system change and how to effect that - are we optimistic or pessimistic on the ability to change things? As a member of Edmund Hillary Fellowship we also talk about that since Nathaniel was in cohort 1. A wide ranging conversation, the best ty...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 381
Safe has had an interesting life in Thailand, New Zealand and Europe and in this we focus on impact and what it actually means. We also spend some time talking about what it means to take risks, how to know when to make a big move and have some shout outs to people who have helped Safe on his journey, including the guests of episode 1 and 2 of seeds - Michelle Sharp and Tim Jones! If you enjoy this then check out the 380 other episodes on seeds as well. Email safe@thirdlineimpact.com Website: Th...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 380
This conversation between three former mayors of Christchurch was part of the Seeds Impact Conference and covered a wide variety of topics, hope you enjoy! Video of the session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XebNe7GApO8 Garry Moore interview on seeds https://theseeds.nz/podcast/garry-moore-on-the-power-of-public-debate-the-tuesday-club-and-community-housing/ Lianne Dalziel interview on seeds https://theseeds.nz/podcast/lianne-dalziel-on-being-the-mayor-of-christchurch/ www.theseeds.nz...
Nov 26, 2023•31 min•Ep. 379
In this live session I spoke with Judith Bullin, an expert on legal structures for Community Housing who works with me at Parry Field Lawyers about Community Housing and how to set these up. Also Sarrah Jayne joined from the Takaka Cohousing Project to share about what they do and their community. For more info and the video visit over here Community Housing Information Hub - Parry Field Lawyers www.theseeds.nz...
Nov 21, 2023•58 min•Ep. 378
This is a short preview of Board Matters Season 2 - I am the host of this other podcast for the IOD so sharing it here! Join me to learn about leadership and governance there with 7 episodes in this season... You can subsribe to it in spotify, apple podcasts etc. More info here https://www.iod.org.nz/news/articles/season-two-of-board-matters-podcast-launches Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6aHNCIYEOwqoghkGlwKruU Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/board-matters/id163545404...
Oct 26, 2023•1 min•Ep. 377
This was a really wide ranging discussion with one of the most curious people I know so we had lot of fun talking about many topics - one of them was The Apple Tree, a book being released soon by me. Get a copy? You can find out more at www.theseeds.nz/tree Research First: https://researchfirst.co.nz/team/carl-davidson/ Check out Carl and Sean's 232 Podcast on books https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-232-degrees-podcast-unlocking-great-books/id1654427277 Earlier discussion on books https:...
Oct 23, 2023•40 min•Ep. 376
Sean and Carl host the 232 Podcast , a podcast about books, and this is a discussion with Steven Moe about why they matter and talking with Steven about a book he is releasing to coincide with the Seeds Impact Conference called The Apple Tree. Info on the Apple Tree: The Apple Tree - Seeds (theseeds.nz) To order a copy - steven@theseeds.nz...
Oct 10, 2023•31 min•Ep. 375
In this episode we have Brianne West , founder of Ethique and Business but Better in conversation with international journalist Esha Chhabra , author of Working to Restore : Harnessing the power of regenerative business to heal the world . Listen to Brianne’s Seeds Podcast episode here. Listen to Esha’s Seeds Podcast episode here. More on seeds www.theseeds.nz More on Seeds Conference www.seedsconference.nz...
Oct 10, 2023•46 min•Ep. 374
Session from the Seeds Conference where I shared on the topic of Reimagining Business: The Impact Tree Paradigm The description of this session said: Steven Moe is a lawyer, host of seeds and founder of this conference and will share thoughts about what the future of business could be if we reimagined it. First book mentioned on social enterprise: https://theseeds.nz/books/social-enterprises-in-new-zealand-a-legal-handbook/ Second book mentioned of essays: https://theseeds.nz/books/foundations-f...
Oct 08, 2023•45 min•Ep. 373
Rosalie Nelson and Edmund Hillary Fellowship hosted a panel on Regenerative Blended Finance at the Seeds Conference - EHF has 500+ Fellows using NZ as base camp for global impact. Those on the panel were: Andrew Hewitt- Funding, Structuring and Accelerating GameChanging Organizations Satya Kumar- Quondam Entrepreneur and Mentor Brad Leibov- CEO at EarthShare Laina Greene- Founder and CEO at Angels of Impact and Social Entrepreneurship Expert More on seeds is at www.theseeds.nz More on the Seeds ...
Oct 08, 2023•44 min•Ep. 372
Frances Valintine CNZM & Claire Amos on education Education futurist Frances Valintine CNZM, founder of Mind Lab, and Claire Amos, co-founder of DisruptEDNZ are hosting a panel on education Frances Valintine CNZM is a passionate educator and technologist who is focused on developing education opportunities that connect professionals to the knowledge they need to be successful in today’s rapidly advancing world. In 2013, Frances founded The Mind Lab, a unique offering designed to empower stud...
Oct 08, 2023•47 min•Ep. 371
Session from the Seeds Conference - Alex Hannant with a panel on systems innovation in conversation with Dr Marissa Kaloga and Ian Short. Alex Hannant a director of Pocketknife and Executive in Residence at The Centre for Systems Innovation (formerly The Yunus Centre), Griffith University in Australia. Joining him will be: Dr Marissa Kaloga - Marissa is a transdisciplinary entrepreneurship global scholar, with a background in Macro Social Work (PhD, MSW), Business (BS), and International Develop...
Oct 08, 2023•44 min•Ep. 370
Audio from Seeds Impact Conference - Panel of Jennifer Wilkins, Dr Katherine Trebeck & Dr Donnie Maclurcan discussing Larger business in a post-growth economy This panel conversation between global experts in economics beyond growth, Katherine Trebeck and Donnie Maclurcan, hosted by Jennifer Wilkins, will explore the challenging question of how existing larger businesses, especially multinational enterprises and corporations, can begin to prepare for a post-growth future. Jennifer Wilkins is...
Oct 08, 2023•46 min•Ep. 369
Poverty and the Economy - a session from Seeds Impact conference with Shamubeel Eaqub in conversation with a panel on the economy and how we actually (practically) help the poor out of poverty. Shamubeel Eaqub *, economist and author was in conversation with Helen Robinson - Auckland City Missioner https://www.aucklandcitymission.org.nz/about-us/our-team/ Sasha Lockley - Co-founder of Money Sweetspot https://www.moneysweetspot.co.nz/ and EHF Fellow Listen to Shamubeel’s Seeds Podcast episode her...
Oct 07, 2023•47 min•Ep. 368
The Seeds Impact Conference was held in October 2023 and several sessions will be published as episodes including this one on Wayfinding and celestial navigation in a modern world. Faumuina Felolini Maria Tafuna’i led a panel on Wayfinding - she is from Flying Geese and is an expert in ancient wayfinding for modern challenges, hosting a session on wayfinding with: Jack Thatcher - Jack is a Māori navigator who has sailed on various waka journeys, including the Waka Tapu to Rapanui and back. Lopet...
Oct 07, 2023•31 min•Ep. 367
In this short episode I describe the new book Seed Habits which sets out the 9 principles I've learned from all the guests on seeds podcast. If you would like a copy of the ebook you can get one by signing up for the Seeds Impact Conference over here... www.seedsconference.nz More info on the book Seed Habits - Seeds (theseeds.nz) I do have phsyical copies as well if you are interested. Contact: steven@theseeds.nz...
Sep 10, 2023•4 min•Ep. 366
The is a final short excerpt of the full conversation with Tā Tipene O'Regan who has long been on my dream list of people to interview. This has some excerpts from that conversation where he was sharing about Governance. I am grateful to Anake Goodall for helping connect us so this conversation could happen. Seeds is a project to record life stories, because they matter. You can find out about it and more than 360 other conversations at www.theseeds.nz Coming in October is the Seeds Impact Confe...
Sep 10, 2023•9 min•Ep. 365
Tā Tipene O'Regan has long been on my dream list of people to interview. He is a kaumātua, Ngāi Tahu leader and Member of the Order of New Zealand. I was very humbled to sit with him and hear some of his life story and wisdom about many topics. Instead of asking about events of the past, I asked about who were the people who influenced him most, in this almost 2 hour long conversation. Below is an index of the topics we discussed including his reflections on the concepts of Wairua, Whenua, Mana,...
Aug 27, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 364
The is the third short excerpt of the full conversation with Tā Tipene O'Regan who has long been on my dream list of people to interview. He is a kaumātua, Ngāi Tahu leader and Member of the Order of New Zealand. I was very humbled to sit with him and hear some of his life story and wisdom about many topics. Instead of asking about events, I asked about who has influenced him in a 2 hour long conversation. This has some excerpts from that conversation where he was sharing about Te Rangi Hīroa, S...
Aug 26, 2023•5 min•Ep. 363
The second short excerpt of the full conversation, Tā Tipene O'Regan has long been on my dream list of people to interview. He is a kaumātua, Ngāi Tahu leader and Member of the Order of New Zealand. I was very humbled to sit with him and hear some of his life story and wisdom about many topics. Instead of asking about events, I asked about who has influenced him in a 2 hour long conversation. This has some excerpts from that conversation where he was sharing about Wairua. I am grateful to Anake ...
Aug 25, 2023•6 min•Ep. 362
