The Leadership Challenge: Where Should You Focus? A major policy change has just been announced. Your team looks to you for direction, but uncertainty looms large. Meanwhile, external pressures – economic shifts,…
Beyond ‘Human Capital’: Workplace Trends in NZ for 2025
The way we work is undergoing a seismic shift – across the globe and here in Aotearoa. Reports from the World Economic Forum, Deloitte, McKinsey, and others paint a picture of rapid transformation,…
Authentic Leadership is Overhyped
Your Team Needs Your Best Self, Not Your True Self. Let’s talk leadership authenticity – that buzzword plastered across so many HR blogs and management seminars. Be yourself! Lead with transparency! It’s…
Coping With Eco-Grief and Climate Anxiety
Source: Catapult You can’t look at the news these days without being bombarded by new scientific findings on the state of nature, or images of wildfires burning across the globe. Climate change…
Just How Sustainable is Aotearoa New Zealand?
Source: Catapult Nestled in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, Aotearoa New Zealand has long been celebrated for its breath-taking landscapes, vibrant culture, and a clean and green image. From the snow-capped Southern Alps…
Greenwashing Exposed: Ensuring Credibility in Sustainability Stories
Source: Catapult In the quest for a sustainable future, storytelling has emerged as a powerful tool to inspire change, raise awareness, and drive action. As consumers and businesses increasingly prioritise sustainability, the…
The Evolution of Leadership: A Dynamic Journey Over the Last 25 Years
As Catapult celebrates its 25th birthday this December, we’re taking a moment to reflect upon the changes we’ve seen in leadership and organisational dynamics over the last quarter-century. The world has seen…
Unleashing Sustainability Through Shared Purpose, Vision & Strategy
In the pursuit of a sustainable world, having a shared purpose, vision, and strategy can galvanise your organisation’s efforts. These are not mere buzzwords; they represent the cornerstone of a sustainable future.…
The Power of Systems Leadership for Tackling Sustainability Challenges
To make progress on our journey to a more sustainable future, we need new leadership approaches. I believe systems leadership is part of the solution — it’s a powerful framework that allows us to…
Embracing Futures Thinking: A Pathway for Sustainability Leaders
What will our future planet look like? Will it be one in which people and the environment thrive? Or a hot house with runaway emissions with global warming exceeding 2°C? Leadership takes…