Darren Ward on catalysing impact, improving governance and NGOs

So what is Impact Investing anyway? A short explanation ...: So what really is Impact Investing? A short explanation ... (This is the transript of the episode and all the links mentioned in it) Having now interviewed almost 400 guests on Seeds Podcast a recurring theme which has emerged is how they are... by Seeds

8 min listen

Jeff Wetzler on tapping into the hidden wisdom of people around you with the Ask Approach: In this conversation with Jeff Wetzler he reflects on his new book "Ask: Tapping into the hidden wisdom of people around you". We talk about the approach that it involves and the five key steps that it involves. But before that like all ... by Seeds

70 min listen

Patricia Allan on trusting your instincts and lessons from a full life: Patricia Allan was born in 1938 and so we get to learn from her life on this episode - she got her doctorate when she was close to 80 years old! We also hear about her memories of the end of World War 2, how she travelled to Europe back when you... by Seeds

49 min listen

Patsy Bass on building Community in Reefton and an Intergenerational Focus through business: Patsy Bass founded the Reefton Distilling Co and it is one of a number of businesses which are adding to the community feel of West Coast town Reefton. Its also her home town, so In this episode we talk about her childhood there, what it is... by Seeds

34 min listen

On using time well, being efficient and choosing projects: This episode is a short reflection in response to a listener's questions about how I use my time and how I choose projects. If it helps your thinking why not share the link, so others can see the content as well and benefit from it? This is also... by Seeds

6 min listen

Paul McGregor on the power of Facilitation: I always enjoy catching up with people doing interesting things who specialise in things that we can all learn about. In this case I talked with Paul McGregor about Facilitation. However we start with his early years and what he studied -... by Seeds

82 min listen

Shamubeel Eaqub in conversation with Steven Moe on Impact Investing: This is the audio of the conversation held about Impact Investing to release the legal opinion on that topic. You can download the legal opinion discussed here. Paper on 7 hard questions to ask for charities More content is at and at by Seeds

65 min listen

Impact Investing Legal Opinion: Audio version read by Steven Moe: This is the audio version of my reading out the legal opinion that I wrote which Parry Field Lawyers has released this week on the 20th March 2024. It tackles the issue of large funds and trusts which have amounts they invest, often... by Seeds

28 min listen

Weaving Creativity into all of your Life: I went back to my former High School and spoke with 55 students about creativity and integrating it into all of your life. I try and do this as a lawyer and so it was really fun to reflect on my own journey in the last 30 years since I had been... by Seeds

64 min listen

Rob Cousins on Navigating Complexity in life and cofounding Open Change: Change is a certainty in life, but how will you cope with it? I enjoyed talking with Rob Cousins about the venture he cofounded called Open Change. As usual we start with his childhood and then hear about his life journey and what led him... by Seeds

66 min listen

Brett Harvey on inventions, technology change affecting society, the harmful impact pornography has on our young people and the work of Tāima Kōrero: I enjoyed this conversation with Brett Harvey as we learned all about his life, background and upbringing. What is it like when you expect to take over the family business but it gets sold and what do you do next? We talk about that and a... by Seeds

60 min listen

Nathaniel Calhoun on preserving Biodiversity and effecting Systems Change: In this conversation with Nathaniel Calhoun we hear about his early years and growing up in Boston, fitting in when there is a class system at play, work in Africa but then with billionaires in Silicon Valley and then talk about biodiersity. We... by Seeds

70 min listen

Safe Wongsunopparat on measuring Social Impact and proactively making decisions that change your life: Safe has had an interesting life in Thailand, New Zealand and Europe and in this we focus on impact and what it actually means. We also spend some time talking about what it means to take risks, how to know when to make a big move and have some... by Seeds

60 min listen

In conversation with Lianne Dalziel, Garry Moore & Vicki Buck: 3 former mayors of Christchurch: This conversation between three former mayors of Christchurch was part of the Seeds Impact Conference and covered a wide variety of topics, hope you enjoy! Video of the session: Garry Moore interview on seeds Lianne Dalziel interview on... by Seeds

31 min listen

Community Housing: The what, why and how - common questions answered: In this live session I spoke with Judith Bullin, an expert on legal structures for Community Housing who works with me at Parry Field Lawyers about Community Housing and how to set these up. Also Sarrah Jayne joined from the Takaka Cohousing... by Seeds

58 min listen

Board Matters Season 2 Preview: Governance and Leadership podcast for the IOD hosted by Steven Moe: This is a short preview of Board Matters Season 2 - I am the host of this other podcast for the IOD so sharing it here! Join me to learn about leadership and governance there with 7 episodes in this season... You can subsribe to it in spotify,... by Seeds

1 min listen

Carl Davidson on the quirks of Data, Psychology, Trends, Books and Decision Making: This was a really wide ranging discussion with one of the most curious people I know so we had lot of fun talking about many topics - one of them was The Apple Tree, a book being released soon by me. Get a copy? You can find out more at... by Seeds

40 min listen

Books! Seeds Conference Session with Sean Barnes, Carl Davidson and Steven Moe: Sean and Carl host the , a podcast about books, and this is a discussion with Steven Moe about why they matter and talking with Steven about a book he is releasing to coincide with the Seeds Impact Conference called The Apple Tree. Info on the Apple... by Seeds

31 min listen

Brianne West & Esha Chhabra on Regenerative Business: Seeds Conference session: In this episode we have , founder of and in conversation with international journalist , author of : Harnessing the power of regenerative business to heal the world. More on seeds More on Seeds Conference by Seeds

46 min listen

Regenerative and Blended Finance: Seeds Conference Session with Rosalie Nelson from EHF and Andrew Hewitt, Satya Kumar, Brad Leibov and Laina Greene: Rosalie Nelson and hosted a panel on Regenerative Blended Finance at the Seeds Conference - EHF has 500+ Fellows using NZ as base camp for global impact. Those on the panel were: Andrew Hewitt- Funding, Structuring and Accelerating... by Seeds

44 min listen

Reimagining Business: Seeds Conference session with Steven Moe: Session from the Seeds Conference where I shared on the topic of Reimagining Business: The Impact Tree Paradigm The description of this session said: Steven Moe is a lawyer, host of seeds and founder of this conference and will share thoughts about... by Seeds

45 min listen

A post-growth future and what it means for larger business: Seeds Conference session with Jennifer Wilkins, Dr Katherine Trebeck & Dr Donnie Macluran: Audio from Seeds Impact Conference - Panel of Jennifer Wilkins, Dr Katherine Trebeck & Dr Donnie Maclurcan discussing Larger business in a post-growth economy This panel conversation between global experts in economics beyond growth, Katherine... by Seeds

46 min listen

Systems innovation for Impact: Seeds Conference session with Alex Hannant, Dr Marissa Kaloga and Ian Short: Session from the Seeds Conference - Alex Hannant with a panel on systems innovation in conversation with Dr Marissa Kaloga and Ian Short. Alex Hannant a director of and Executive in Residence at The Centre for Systems Innovation (formerly The Yunus... by Seeds

44 min listen

Education and the Future: Seeds Conference session, a conversation between Frances Valintine CNZM & Claire Amos: Frances Valintine CNZM & Claire Amos on education Education futurist CNZM, founder of Mind Lab, and Claire Amos, co-founder of DisruptEDNZ are hosting a panel on education Frances Valintine CNZM is a passionate educator and technologist who is... by Seeds

47 min listen

Poverty and the Economy - Seeds Conference session with Shamubeel Eaqub in conversation with Helen Robinson (Auckland City Missioner) and Sasha Lockley (Money Sweetspot): Poverty and the Economy - a session from Seeds Impact conference with Shamubeel Eaqub in conversation with a panel on the economy and how we actually (practically) help the poor out of poverty. *, economist and author was in conversation with Helen... by Seeds

47 min listen

Ancient Ocean Wayfinding for Modern Challenges - Seeds Conference session with Faumuina Felolini Maria Tafuna’i, Jack Thatcher and Lopeti Sumner: The Seeds Impact Conference was held in October 2023 and several sessions will be published as episodes including this one on Wayfinding and celestial navigation in a modern world. Faumuina Felolini Maria Tafuna’i led a panel on Wayfinding -... by Seeds

31 min listen

Tā Tipene O'Regan on Governance (excerpt from full conversation): The is a final short excerpt of the full conversation with Tā Tipene O'Regan who has long been on my dream list of people to interview. This has some excerpts from that conversation where he was sharing about Governance. I am grateful to... by Seeds

9 min listen

Seed Habits Book: 9 Principles learned from the 350 guests on Seeds Podcast: In this short episode I describe the new book Seed Habits which sets out the 9 principles I've learned from all the guests on seeds podcast. If you would like a copy of the ebook you can get one by signing up for the Seeds Impact... by Seeds

4 min listen

Tā Tipene O'Regan on the people who shaped his life: Tā Tipene O'Regan has long been on my dream list of people to interview. He is a kaumātua, Ngāi Tahu leader and Member of the Order of New Zealand. I was very humbled to sit with him and hear some of his life story and wisdom about many... by Seeds

110 min listen

Tā Tipene O'Regan on his memories of Te Rangi Hīroa (Sir Peter Buck) (excerpt from full conversation): The is the third short excerpt of the full conversation with Tā Tipene O'Regan who has long been on my dream list of people to interview. He is a kaumātua, Ngāi Tahu leader and Member of the Order of New Zealand. I was very humbled to... by Seeds

5 min listen

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Darren Ward on catalysing impact, improving governance and NGOs

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