Jan 27Goals and HabitsI’m nearing the end of January and already slipped on some of my goals. I know I’m not alone so I thought I’d write about how I got here in the first place. And how I’m going to keep going. By the way, Happy…New Year5 min read
Dec 10, 2021Tote Bag Awards 2021This year’s round up of the good, bad, and ugly in my reading list. 2020 was a wash! I read books but I couldn’t be bothered keeping records, let alone writing a blog at the end of the year. This year, I set a goal. 25 books. I’m currently sitting…3 min read
Apr 8, 2020My Typical WeekIt’s a not-so-typical life right now. I didn’t see this coming; none of us did. 30 days ago, I was booking international flights, had just resigned from my job, and was ready to enter a new life of work as I knew it. …Work8 min read
Mar 17, 2020Common Remote Work PitfallsRemote work has its pluses. But it also has it’s minuses. Here are the most common I’ve experienced in my years working from anywhere. Poor tech If you work remotely, you know there are a gazillion ways to set up your space. And sometimes, you’re lucky to rock up to an office…Remote Working3 min read
Feb 13, 2020Why I Like Walking Over BikingI’ve been doing a lot more walking(and running!)lately. Here’s why I now prefer it over riding my bike in Wellington. I’m sure you’ve heard the many cases for walking to work or walking to the shops over driving. …Cycling4 min read
Jan 13, 20201 year in Product ManagementIt’s been a little over a year since I embraced the role of Product Manager at Thankyou Payroll. It’s been a BIG year for us and here are some of the things I learned in that short amount of time. PM vs PM There is a distinct difference between being a product manager…Product Management4 min read
Dec 10, 2019Tote Bag Awards 2019Welcome to the 4th edition of the Tote Bag Awards. I read and rate every year. Sadly, this year hasn’t included as many books as I wanted BUT I still have opinions to share. Same categories, new year. Enjoy and thanks for reading! For 2018’s awards, visit my page here.Books3 min read
Published in Thankyou Payroll·Aug 2, 2019Putting Trees in the GroundWe got dirty and will continue to do so as part of our commitment to the environment and our future. At Thankyou Payroll, we plant trees each year as a team. It’s such an incredible experience because we bond with each other but also with Papatūānuku, the land. …Environment3 min read
Jul 4, 2019Calculating Your Carbon and Questioning ThingsI bought a long-haul flight to England recently and I bought the airline’s carbon credits to offset it but I wanted to do more. Here was what I found out. What happens when you are one of those people who ride your bike lots, plant trees, refuse/reuse/recycle, and buy carbon…Environment3 min read
Jun 5, 2019Check in and Check out — 30 Days of ReflectionI’ve been asked by my professional supervisor to trial a method of checking in and out every day. Below is my reflection on what the last month has taught me. After a very tough month in April, I struggled to find my “new normal” at work. I was in emergency…Life Lessons5 min read
