I’ve helped to establish the Powa Co-working Hub in the heart of Wellington. It’s a place for freelance workers (and people from really progressive organisations) to work in a creative, lively setting. This is a great example of sharing and collaboration. The Powa Centre is used for yoga classes and well-being workshops during the early morning and evening. Turning the space into a co-working space during the day brings more resources to the centre and makes it more affordable for people to use.

Fonterra commissioned me to create a short video of global forces that will influence their future innovation and strategy. The main message of the video was that the world is rapidly changing, so businesses need to adapt. It covered themes such as urbanisation, the rising pace of life, obesity, aging populations, climate change, peak oil, fresh water scarcity and food security. The video was screened to 200 of Fonterra’s top executives from around the world.

I played a major role in developing the Intersect Trust and Network. I designed, organised and hosted many workshops and events. I was also involved in governance as a Trustee and Chair. The Intersect Trust resources purposeful people to create a world that works better for everyone. The Network connects people through inspiring local projects and activities.

I co-facilitate this course for anyone seeking more direction and focus, greater connection, better health and resilience, and a greater ability to lead change. It mixes yoga postures, mindfulness techniques and experiential exercises with practical tools for communicating, organising and collaborating.

I’m trained in Art of Hosting techniques such as open space, world cafes, dialogue and appreciative inquiry. In 2011 I co-facilitated a 3-day hui for young professionals called “Generate.” In 2010 and 2009 I was a facilitator at the NZ Youth Environment Forum.

I was a contributing researcher and writer for a book published by Landcare Research called “Hatched: The Capacity for Sustainable Development.” The book captures research, stories and tools that are relevant to New Zealand’s long-term success. I contributed a chapter called “Changing the game: Organisations and sustainability”.

Sensing a need for greater collaborative action on climate change, I was the instigator and lead co-ordinator for a nation-wide ‘Freeze’ in June 2009. Over a thousand people across NZ came together in public places and became human statues – stopping and standing for united action on climate change.

“Future currents” sketched two scenarios for New Zealand in 2015, 2030 and 2050 based on different energy choices. These scenarios were told through the eyes of two fictional characters. I was the lead writer for this report by NZ’s Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment.

“See Change” shifted thinking around education for sustainability. This report from NZ’s Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment played an influential role in NZ and internationally. It also illustrated how a Parliamentary report could be well communicated, with plenty of inspirational quotes, stories and images. I led this report and weaved together insights from educators across New Zealand.

There are lots more tasty things that I’ve been involved with. Here are some of them.