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Where lived experience meets professional expertise.
Explore our collection of articles, case studies, and practical guides designed to shift mental models.
Whether you are an educator looking for a "lifejacket" or a leader seeking systemic change,
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Trauma-Informed Practice vs. Performative 'Wokeness': Regulating the System, Not Just the Language
In our rush to create psychologically safe and inclusive environments, I’m seeing a concerning trend in organisations. There is a growing confusion between genuine trauma-informed practice and what is... ...more
General ,Trauma informed practice
February 14, 2026•4 min read
Navigating the 'COVID Cohort': 10 Key Points for Teachers and Targeted Strategies
The cohort of students who spent their crucial early developmental years during the profound social disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic presents a unique, widespread, and systemic challenge to educato... ...more
General ,Trauma informed practice &School
November 14, 2025•6 min read
Creating Sustainable DEI Practices: Beyond the Initiative
How do we create sustainable DEI practices in New Zealand businesses. We look at the relationship between psychological safety and accountability and discuss disciplines required to create a sustainab... ...more
General ,DEI
October 14, 2025•8 min read
Measuring DEI Impact: Metrics That Matter
Exploring key dimensions like representation, experience, and impact, and discuss the importance of a holistic approach to measurement. How can DEI metrics be tied to business outcomes and consider th... ...more
General ,DEI
September 14, 2025•6 min read
NCEA Overhaul: Demolition or Sympathetic Renovation?
New Zealand's education system is at a crossroads, facing significant proposed changes to the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA). The government plans to replace NCEA with new nati... ...more
General ,Strategies
August 14, 2025•23 min read
Building Inclusive Leadership: The Foundation of Effective DEI
Without leaders who model inclusive behaviours, even the most well-intentioned DEI initiatives will struggle to gain traction. Let's explore what inclusive leadership looks like in practice and how it... ...more
General ,DEI
July 14, 2025•6 min read
DEI as a Driver of Innovation and Problem-Solving
Tangible ways DEI can fuel innovation within New Zealand workplaces. Research-backed insights on how diverse teams outperform homogeneous ones, real-world examples from companies, and actionable strat... ...more
General ,DEI
June 14, 2025•5 min read
The Business Case for DEI: Beyond Moral Imperatives
In a world where organisations face unprecedented challenges, from talent shortages to rapid technological change, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has evolved from a "nice-to-have" social initi... ...more
General ,Neurodiversity &Policy
May 14, 2025•4 min read
Lessons from Gabor Maté: Trauma, Boundaries, and the Mind-Body Connection
Attending a face-to-face presentation by Gabor Maté was both enlightening and deeply personal for me. Living with five autoimmune conditions, his words resonated in a way that was both intellectually ... ...more
General ,Trauma informed practice
April 14, 2025•4 min read
Have you known a student who really wanted to go to school but just couldn’t?
In the UK, USA and Australia schools are reporting declining attendance rates. Significant numbers of students are experiencing distress that is impacting their capacity to attend school. In Austra... ...more
General ,School
March 14, 2025•9 min read
Trauma-Informed Lessons from The Block Australia Season 20
Reality TV is often a mirror for society, revealing raw and unfiltered human responses under extreme pressure. This year, The Block Australia provided more than just home renovation drama—it showcased... ...more
General ,Trauma informed practice
February 14, 2025•4 min read
Reflections from the Trauma Aware Education Conference
My reflections on the Trauma Aware Education Conference in Brisbane, including key takeaways, personal experiences, and some unexpected challenges. ...more
Neurodiversity ,Trauma informed practice
November 15, 2024•4 min read
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