The Ōtaki Kids Market has won the 2025 Wellington Airport Regional Community Award for Education and Child/Youth Development. What began as a simple idea has grown into a powerful community movement that empowers young people to create, innovate, and lead. This is the story behind the win and the incredible teamwork that made it possible.

Social media isn’t just about staying connected—it’s how millions consume news every day. But what you see on your feed isn’t random. Algorithms filter and prioritise content, often reinforcing existing views while hiding others. This creates filter bubbles, fuels polarisation, and makes misinformation harder to spot. Understanding how algorithms work is the first step to breaking free and making more conscious choices online.

In today’s high-stakes digital environment, leadership can no longer afford to stay silent. When public conversations turn heated, frontline social media staff look to the top for clarity. Without it, they’re left to make judgment calls that carry the weight of the organisation’s reputation. The data is clear: 76% of employees expect CEOs to take a stand on societal issues, and brands with clear leadership-guided values recover five times faster from online crises.

There’s a particular kind of workplace frustration that doesn’t come from impossible deadlines or tricky clients. It comes from within...

With Canva, AI, and smartphones in every department, content creation is no longer just marketing’s job. Instead of fighting it, here’s how to empower teams, protect your brand, and embrace the DIY era, without losing control.

Ever found yourself 2 minutes deep into a video where someone’s turning old tyres into a sofa... and wondered how you got there? You’re not alone. Viral content creators know exactly how to hook your brain. This blog explores the wild world of ridiculous online videos, the sneaky science behind your curiosity, and why these clips get billions of views—even when they make zero sense.

Not all team-building efforts are created equal — and sometimes, they backfire. From forced chore rosters to quirky “fun” initiatives like desk gnomes and plant-watering duty, well-meaning engagement strategies can leave staff feeling disrespected, stressed, or checked out. It’s time for HR, managers, and engagement leads to look beyond surface-level fun and tune into what the data and employee voices are really saying: autonomy, purpose, and respect matter more than novelty.

The Coldplay concert kiss cam moment that exposed tech CEO Andy Byron and his HR executive in an awkward embrace didn’t just spark gossip—it ignited a social media firestorm of memes, brand parodies, and viral content. This blog explores the public’s fascination with the scandal, the flood of memes that followed, and what this says about our culture’s obsession with real-time viral moments.

In today’s digital workplace, we rely on tools like Teams, Trello, email, and Messenger to stay connected and productive. But without structure, these tools can become overwhelming and counterproductive. This blog explores how to get the best out of your digital stack — and why direction matters more than ever.

Working in social media can be very rewarding, but it can also be draining. The constant negativity, moaning and complaining online can take a toll on your mental health, occasionally getting you down or at worse having an adverse affect on your entire wellbeing.

If you haven’t come across Victoria Emes yet, get ready for a wildly refreshing scroll. She’s raw, real, and riotously funny—dropping sweary, unfiltered truths about motherhood, midlife and mental health like it’s gospel. With her unapologetic honesty and chaotic charm, Victoria isn’t just another content creator—she’s the mate who tells it like it is, and makes you laugh until you snort doing it.

I built a global thought leadership strategy that gave our team a voice and elevated our brand across the workplace industry. By combining expert insights, real data, and a focus on inclusion, we created content that mattered — from future-focused blogs on AI to diverse perspectives across departments.

Back in the ‘90s, “Click Here” made sense — we were all learning how the internet worked. But today’s audiences are smarter, faster, and easily distracted. If your call-to-actions aren’t pulling their weight, you’re missing valuable engagement. In this blog, we explore why it’s time to retire vague links and how to write smarter, clearer alternatives — even if you don’t have fancy tools.

Facebook Stories can boost visibility and engagement, but they’re not a one-size-fits-all solution. In this blog, we unpack the strengths and limitations of Stories, share when to use them, and explain why they work best alongside longer-lasting content.

While scrolling online, I unexpectedly spotted a post from Volunteering New Zealand highlighting my work with the Ōtaki Kids Market. It was a reminder that the behind-the-scenes mahi of mentoring and community building truly makes a difference — and sometimes, it gets noticed in the best way.

Wix.com has quietly introduced some handy AI tools that make content creation a little easier — and a lot more fun. From generating meta descriptions and blog excerpts to experimenting with the beta version of the AI Image Creator, these tools are simple, smart, and surprisingly helpful for busy creators looking to save time and add flair to their sites.

Think you can tell the difference between human and AI writing? Read both versions, make your guess, and discover how close AI content has come to sounding human.

Rob Ford was one of the most controversial political figures of his time — yet undeniably one of the most memorable. Despite scandals, substance abuse, and public backlash, the former Toronto mayor maintained strong support through a raw, relentless, and often outrageous marketing style. In this blog, we explore how Ford’s unconventional approach to public image, unapologetic authenticity, and constant visibility kept him in the public’s favour — and what modern marketers can

Explore how AI is transforming public engagement and consultation for local government. From Facebook comment analysis to smart digital tools, discover the future of community participation and decision-making.

What does surviving a life-threatening expedition in Antarctica have to do with leading a team through tough times? As I discovered in Harvard’s free Resilient Leadership course, quite a lot. Through the lens of Ernest Shackleton’s incredible story, I explored how courage, adaptability, and empathy can turn crisis into cohesion. A powerful reminder that true leadership isn’t about control — it’s about guiding others with resilience when everything else is uncertain.

It all started with a cheeky bedtime book, a WhatsApp message, and a lot of laughter — and just like that, Poopology was born. What began as a joke between friends turned into a raw, real, and empowering podcast that dives into the unfiltered stories of modern warrior women. In this blog, I share how I became co-host, the vision behind the podcast, and how we embraced a bold, homemade social media vibe to bring our message to life.

The Evolution of Infographics (and a look back at 2016) and key learnings for 2025.

There’s a quiet crisis unfolding in boardrooms, Zoom calls, and staff kitchens across the world — a generational struggle to keep up with the relentless march of technology. Among those most impacted?

As part of a wider strategy exploring Artificial Intelligence, Virtual and Augmented Reality, I had the opportunity to research, write, and produce an eBook that asked one of the most pressing questions in modern business:“Is the Workplace Ready for AI Assistants?”