Going Beyond The Predictable

Harriet Brent, our next guest on Going Beyond The Predictable, often finds herself questioning whether she’s good enough.At school, self-doubt surfaced during exams, and staying motivated was a challenge. But nursing school was different.When things got tough during her training, Harriet’s default identity resurfaced - telling her she wasn’t good enough and that she should step back. But this time, she didn’t. What changed? She had a burning ambition to be a nurse so she could help people like the nurses who helped her.In this episode, Marc and Jono speak with a very special guest, Jono’s daughter, for an honest conversation about self-doubt and how growing up with Crohn’s disease shaped how she experiences the world.We talk about how her ambition to be a nurse helped her go beyond her predictable, and why that has been far more compelling than any push from behind.---For more on In Your Corner, visit www.inyourcorner.co.nz or check us out on LinkedIn at https://nz.linkedin.com/company/in-your-corner-co-nzWe’re currently taking applications for our Transformational Leadership Programme, a nine month programme that blends coaching with a powerful learning experience and opportunity to join a cohort of other leaders who want to make a big impact. Find out more at https://www.inyourcorner.co.nz/transformational-leaders-programme. 

We think many of you will resonate with this one. And not just fellow football fans or proud Tasmanians! Our latest guest on Going Beyond the Predictable is someone who has always done everything he can to avoid disappointing people. Whether that’s his family, his friends, or his colleagues at TasWater - saying yes has always felt easier than saying no. As Head of Communications & Engagement and now Acting Head of Operations (South) for Tasmania’s state-wide water and sewerage utility, Callan Paske has had to make some shifts to challenge his default identity, especially as he finds himself in a completely new role and set of challenges - as deploying the same success strategy is no longer a fit for who he needs or wants to be. Callan has been working with In Your Corner through coaching for the past 18 months. If you’re a leader curious about how coaching could support your own growth, please reach out to Simon@inyourcorner.co.nz.We’re also taking applications for our Transformational Leadership Programme, a nine month programme that blends coaching with a powerful learning experience and opportunity to join a cohort of other leaders who want to make a big impact. Find out more at https://www.inyourcorner.co.nz/transformational-leaders-programme. 

In this conversation of Going Beyond The Predictable, Jeremy Lightfoot joins Jono and Marc to reflect on moments where he has stepped beyond his comfort zone - even when his identity was telling him to retreat. Growing up in a faith-based household, Jeremy found himself caught between two worlds: one with his family, and another with his friends. He talks about what it was like to never feel fully himself in either space and how overtime he has learned how to break that pattern. Jeremy shares how his upbringing gave him a strong sense of integrity, and how that continues to shape his life today. He speaks about the power of making bold declarations and following through - whether that’s running marathons, swimming Lake Windermere, or in his role as Chief Executive of Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections NZ.Don't forget to Follow us on Spotify to be notified when future episodes are released. Visit our website: https://www.inyourcorner.co.nz/ Want to explore the concept of identity further? Check out our LinkedIn page where we are running an Article Series on common default identity traits and how to challenge them to go beyond your predictable: https://nz.linkedin.com/company/in-your-corner-co-nz 

Kerry-Leigh Dougall (Ngāti Pahuwera, Ngāti Kahungunu ki te Wairoa), our next guest on Going Beyond the Predictable, carries a default identity of independence and self-reliance. It’s been a driving force behind her success, but it also comes with limitations.In this episode, Marc and Jono sit down with Kerry-Leigh to talk about the fear of being let down, the cost of independence, and why asking for help can feelso difficult.We explore how this pattern first appeared in her youth - when she longed to be seen and unseen all at once, and today - as a mother, grandmother, sister, friend, daughter, advocate and Chief Māori Officer - Pae Ora at the Department of Corrections.Listen to the end to discover the unexpected hobby Kerry-Leigh has embraced to challenge her instinct to stay in control and go beyond her predictable. We think you'll be as impressed as we are! ---This podcast is by In Your Corner - a group of strategic advisors and coaches who support organisations to close the gap between strategy and execution. Want to dive more into the concept of identity? Check out our recent article at https://www.linkedin.com/posts/in-your-corner-co-nz_leadership-careergrowth-identity-activity-7343049973984346112-I1cp?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABnRb9UBVTAsS1orY5h9arY9tZO9xNTN04QVisit our website at https://www.inyourcorner.co.nz/LinkedIn: https://nz.linkedin.com/company/in-your-corner-co-nz

Jennifer Dale was born in Taiwan and moved to Christchurch, New Zealand, at the age of 10, where she and her family navigated the many challenges of adapting to a new culture and way of life. From early on, Jennifer learned how to be responsible - for herself and for others.Now, as a mum, wife, daughter, colleague, sister and friend, she’s exploring a new version of herself: what it means to not always be the responsible one - to make space for herself, to let go when it matters, and to recognise when responsibility no longer serves her or those she leads.In this episode of Going Beyond the Predictable, Jennifer joins hosts Jono Brent and Marc Pringle to explore identity, the cost of over-responsibility, and the quiet courage it takes to choose something different.If you've ever felt like the one holding it all together, this conversation is for you.---This podcast is by In Your Corner - a group of strategic advisors and coaches who support organisations to close the gap between strategy and execution. Want to dive more into the concept of identity? Check out our recent article at https://www.linkedin.com/posts/in-your-corner-co-nz_leadership-careergrowth-identity-activity-7343049973984346112-I1cp?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABnRb9UBVTAsS1orY5h9arY9tZO9xNTN04QVisit our website at https://www.inyourcorner.co.nz/LinkedIn: https://nz.linkedin.com/company/in-your-corner-co-nz

Ever felt trapped by the need to be liked, agreeable, or polite? In this episode of Going Beyond the Predictable, Marc and Jono sit down with Briar Linn to unpack the good girl complex—the subtle but powerful identity that finds Briar stuck in predictability, indecision, and people-pleasing.Briar shares stories of her good girl complex in overdrive, how it has benefited her, its limitations, and how she is challenging it to go beyond her predictable. Don't forget to Follow us on Spotify to be notified when future episodes are released. ---Visit our website: https://www.inyourcorner.co.nz/LinkedIn: https://nz.linkedin.com/company/in-your-corner-co-nz

Introducing our friend and colleague Bryan Stronach as the next guest on the In Your Corner Podcast, Going Beyond the Predictable.Bryan’s middle name should be learning. His deep understanding of the learning process has enabled many great things in his career - including seeing New Zealand Cricket through its most successful period in history as the GM High Performance.We sat down to talk with Bryan about the experiences that shaped him before the age of 20, and how he went beyond what was predictable for this self proclaimed “regular Joe”.We hope you enjoy it!---Don't forget to follow us to be notified about future episodes.Visit our website: https://www.inyourcorner.co.nz/LinkedIn:https://nz.linkedin.com/company/in-your-corner-co-nz

When dreaming up our podcast, this next guest was one of the first people to come to mind. A courageous leader, mother and friend, Lee Gardiner (Ngāti Tūwharetoa) embodies what it means to go beyond the predictable. One to never back down from a challenge, Lee is well known for her tenacity, and it is no surprise that where Lee goes, people follow.   Lee talked with us about her childhood experiences (from as young as the age of three) and how these have shaped her. We discovered where she gets her drive (if you know Lee, you have probably wondered this yourself) and discussed her experience connecting with her whakapapa as an adult after being raised in a Pākehā world.  This was a special conversation. Thank you, Lee, for sharing your story.  Don't forget to Follow us on Spotify to be notified when future episodes are released.  Visit our website: https://www.inyourcorner.co.nz/ LinkedIn: https://nz.linkedin.com/company/in-your-corner-co-nz 

We are fortunate to have the powerhouse, Dame Noeline Taurua, as the first guest on our podcast.Dame Noeline (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua) became the Silver Ferns Coach in 2018. In just 11 months, she led the Silver Ferns from a medal-less finish at the 2018 Commonwealth Games to world champions at the2019 Netball World Cup. During this period, she balanced dual roles as head coach of both the Silver Ferns and Sunshine Coast Lightning. In the 2020 New Year Honours, Noeline was appointed a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to netball.  While Noeline’s coaching success and many accolades are highly impressive - if youlistened to our first podcast, you will know that we aren't here to talk to our guests about their achievements. Instead, our aim is to discover what they had to confront and who they had to become in order to generate a future beyond the predictable. We talked to Noeline about:Stepping forward and speaking up despite the natural tendency to withdrawHer childhood experiences and identity and how these show up todayGoing from looking for the perfect 'recipe' for how to coach to understanding who she is and creating her own styleCommitting without knowing how - like starting a franchise sports team from scratch in a new country.Connecting to possibility when the outcome isn't clearHer advice on going beyond your predictable Stick around for a short reflection at the end on what we learned from the conversation. And lastly - a note from Noeline: "While I am guilty of not mentioning my family much in the podcast, they are my rocks, and couldn't have achieved any of this without them." We hope you enjoy it!Don't forget to follow us to be notified when future episodes are released.Visit our website: https://www.inyourcorner.co.nz/LinkedIn: https://nz.linkedin.com/company/in-your-corner-co-nz

Throughout this podcast series, hosts Jono Brent and Marc Pringle will be asking guests to confront who they are, so it is only fair they start with themselves.Hear from In Your Corner (IYC) Co-Founders Jono and Marc on facing their predictable future and what they did to generate a more compelling one. Jono and Marc talk stepping off the corporate ladder and into the unknown world of In Your Corner, tackling wellbeing, running ultra marathons, and much more.---About IYC:IYC is a team of strategic advisors, leadership coaches, and consultants who support individuals, teams, and whole organisations to create a future that goes beyond their predictable. We do this by using human centred design thinking to help people confront and then transcend who they are (their ‘being’), what they know (‘knowing’), and how they operate (‘doing’) all in service of generating a future that is compelling to them.Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-your-corner-co-nz/Or email:marc@inyourcorner.co.nzjono@inyourcorner.co.nz