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Conversations with people who are living with purpose and having a positive impact in our world. Host Steven Moe asks about their life journeys and what has shaped them into who they are today.
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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 conservatively.  It asks: do those in governance of such entities actually now have a positive duty to invest funds for impact?   I argue that they do for a variety of reasons.  For example, because the new Trusts Act 2019 includes provisions which mean Trustees should consider the original purpose that the Trust was set up for when they go about investing.  As well as that, some of their duties can be modified now which would allow them to invest for impact and advancing the purpose of their Trust.  The opinion also outlines the 9 practical realities that I think need to be considered as well – check them out too.  On the same day as releasing this am in conversation with Shamubeel Eaqub about impact investing - what it is, how it is growing and the impact for both business and charities.  Watch out for that as a follow up episode.  Thanks to my wife Ellie Moe for reading the headings of the opinion in this episode. All of this is a follow on from the successful Seeds Impact Conference that had 500 attend and 100 speakers, this is a one off session designed to stimulate both thinking and action. The video will be uploaded afterwards at https://www.parryfield.com/impact-investing-information-hub/ For other episodes visit www.theseeds.nz  
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 sitting in their seats.  Hope you enjoy! Another reflection on these concepts of creativity https://theseeds.nz/podcast/creativity-vulnerability-give-it-all-give-it-now-2/ Another episode on these themes with Preston Hegel https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/preston-hegel-on-creativity-art-and-building/id1281908185?i=1000575241025 www.theseeds.nz 
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 to Aotearoa New Zealand what he does today. The podcast aims to get at the underlying stories of what has shaped people into who they are becoming and is a deeper glimpse into a life than we normally get.   We then talk about the complex and entangled challenges that are all around us - how do you approach them?  The website of Open Change described the issue like this: "Change used to be done to people. This was convenient for change-makers, but it was rarely successful, or sustainable, and tended to be rolled out to more or less unwilling consumers.  Nowadays, knowledge and power is dispersed among many actors and institutions. No-one controls anything anymore, but everyone influences everything."  Open Change website: The Team — Open Change New Power book review that was mentioned https://seeds.libsyn.com/new-power-book-review  A shout out to the connector of people, Freda Wells, who joined the dots for this conversation to happen.  Check out her project The Kiwi Diary which is a great resource https://www.thekiwidiary.co.nz  Also to DK who hosted a conversation with Rob Cousins and Michelle Kitney for the great series, Creative Welly Episode #32, which the image is taken from - that is over here https://www.creativewelly.com/creative-welly-episode-32-michelle-kitney-rob-cousins/    For more interviews visit www.theseeds.nz    
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 lot more, as well as the origins of Tāima Kōrero / Time 2 Talk which is tackling the issue of pornography and its impact on young people.  If you enjoy this why not listen to some other seeds episodes as well?  Who could you tell about this episode or post the link so others can find it? Website and resources https://www.taimakorero.co.nz/resources   FAQ Videos https://www.taimakorero.co.nz/faq Brett's email brett@taimakorero.co.nz Safe Surfer page https://safesurfer.io/   For more conversations check out the hundreds of other stories on Seeds Podcast and for more visit www.theseeds.nz 
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 focus in on system change and how to effect that - are we optimistic or pessimistic on the ability to change things?  As a member of Edmund Hillary Fellowship we also talk about that since Nathaniel was in cohort 1.  A wide ranging conversation, the best type, if you like this check out some of the others in seeds at www.theseeds.nz  About Eco-index https://eco-index.nz/about  Bioverse website https://www.bioverse.io/  EHF interview with Nathaniel: https://www.ehf.org/read/information-sharing-for-public-good  Panel on Systems Innovation from Seeds Impact Conference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKDknIp0rBE Dr James Austin interview on Peace Corps mentioned in the talk  https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/seeds/id1281908185?i=1000394527676 More seeds stories www.theseeds.nz 
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 shout outs to people who have helped Safe on his journey, including the guests of episode 1 and 2 of seeds - Michelle Sharp and Tim Jones!  If you enjoy this then check out the 380 other episodes on seeds as well.   Email safe@thirdlineimpact.com Website: The Third Line | Social Impact Consultancy (thirdlineimpact.com) LinkedIn info: (2) The Third Line - Social Impact Consultancy: Overview | LinkedIn Michelle's episode 1: Michelle Sharp on Kilmarnock and Social Enterprises - Seeds (theseeds.nz) Tim's episode 2: Tim Jones on B Corps - Seeds (theseeds.nz) Seeds www.theseeds.nz 
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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XebNe7GApO8  Garry Moore interview on seeds https://theseeds.nz/podcast/garry-moore-on-the-power-of-public-debate-the-tuesday-club-and-community-housing/  Lianne Dalziel interview on seeds https://theseeds.nz/podcast/lianne-dalziel-on-being-the-mayor-of-christchurch/  www.theseeds.nz   
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 Project to share about what they do and their community.   For more info and the video visit over here Community Housing Information Hub - Parry Field Lawyers www.theseeds.nz   
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, apple podcasts etc. More info here https://www.iod.org.nz/news/articles/season-two-of-board-matters-podcast-launches Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6aHNCIYEOwqoghkGlwKruU Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/board-matters/id1635454049  iHeart Radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-matters-99622637/ Season 2 podcast guests Glenn Moir CMInstD Julie Read MInstD Marama Royal MInstD David Glover CMinstD Raveen Jaduram CMInstD Murray Dickinson CMInstD Natasha Cockerell CMInstD.  More info on Seeds www.theseeds.nz 
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 www.theseeds.nz/tree  Research First: https://researchfirst.co.nz/team/carl-davidson/  Check out Carl and Sean's 232 Podcast on books https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-232-degrees-podcast-unlocking-great-books/id1654427277  Earlier discussion on books https://theseeds.nz/podcast/books-seeds-conference-session-with-sean-barnes-carl-davidson-and-steven-moe/ For more episodes www.theseeds.nz  Carl is one of New Zealand’s best-known social scientists. His long and distinguished career in research stretches over 30 years and includes stints as an academic, practitioner, and author. He has crafted an enviable reputation for his expertise in consumer psychology, research design and behavioural change. Carl is the author or editor of ten books about research practise in New Zealand and he is the past Chief Commissioner for the Families Commission. These days Carl is the Head of Insight at Research First and he is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Canterbury. carl@researchfirst.co.nz
Sean and Carl host the 232 Podcast, 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 Tree: The Apple Tree - Seeds (theseeds.nz) To order a copy - steven@theseeds.nz   
In this episode we have Brianne West, founder of Ethique and Business but Better in conversation with international journalist Esha Chhabra, author of Working to Restore: Harnessing the power of regenerative business to heal the world. Listen to Brianne’s Seeds Podcast episode here. Listen to Esha’s Seeds Podcast episode here. More on seeds www.theseeds.nz  More on Seeds Conference www.seedsconference.nz 
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 what the future of business could be if we reimagined it. First book mentioned on social enterprise: https://theseeds.nz/books/social-enterprises-in-new-zealand-a-legal-handbook/  Second book mentioned of essays: https://theseeds.nz/books/foundations-for-reimagining-business-essays/  More on seeds www.theseeds.nz  More on Seeds Conference www.seedsconference.nz 
Rosalie Nelson and Edmund Hillary Fellowship 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 GameChanging Organizations Satya Kumar- Quondam Entrepreneur and Mentor Brad Leibov- CEO at EarthShare Laina Greene- Founder and CEO at Angels of Impact and Social Entrepreneurship Expert More on seeds is at www.theseeds.nz  More on the Seeds Conference www.seedsconference.nz 
Frances Valintine CNZM & Claire Amos on education Education futurist Frances Valintine 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 focused on developing education opportunities that connect professionals to the knowledge they need to be successful in today’s rapidly advancing world. In 2013, Frances founded The Mind Lab, a unique offering designed to empower students and educators to develop applied digital knowledge and capability.  Claire Amos is Principal at Albany Senior High School in Auckland, NetSafe Board, William Pike Challenge Advisory Board, Network for Learning Advisory Panel, Google Certified Innovator, co-founder @DisruptEDNZ. Passionate about family, shoes, tattoos and leading change in education.   Listen to Frances’ Seeds Podcast episode here. More info at www.theseeds.nz  Conference info www.seedsconference.nz 
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 Pocketknife and Executive in Residence at The Centre for Systems Innovation (formerly The Yunus Centre), Griffith University in Australia. Joining him will be: Dr Marissa Kaloga - Marissa is a transdisciplinary entrepreneurship global scholar, with a background in Macro Social Work (PhD, MSW), Business (BS), and International Development (BA). She is a Lecturer in the School of Social Sciences at the University of Otago in Aotearoa New Zealand, and the founding Director of STARlab (Systems Transformation Action Research Lab). Ian Short - Ian is Principal at The Connective and is currently working on a broad range of systems change initiatives in climate change, housing models that work for marginalised communities, and economic models that better support people and planet. Ian is also a Director of the Edmund Hilary Fellowship and Chair of the Auckland and Foundation. More at www.theseeds.nz  And videos at www.seedsconference.nz  
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 Trebeck and Donnie Maclurcan, hosted by Jennifer Wilkins, will explore the challenging question of how existing larger businesses, especially multinational enterprises and corporations, can begin to prepare for a post-growth future.  Jennifer Wilkins is a researcher and advisor in degrowth, a concept for an economic transformation to a lower metabolism, equitable post-growth economy that is socially and environmentally sustainable. Dr Katherine Trebeck is a political economist and advocate for economic system change. Her roles include being a co-founder of Wellbeing Economics and a member of the Club of Rome. Dr Donnie Maclurcan is executive director of the Post Growth Institute, an international organisation exploring how we interdependently thrive within ecological limits. For more visit www.theseeds.nz  And for videos of the 27 sessions visit www.seedsconference.ns 
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. Shamubeel Eaqub*, economist and author was in conversation with Helen Robinson - Auckland City Missioner https://www.aucklandcitymission.org.nz/about-us/our-team/  Sasha Lockley - Co-founder of Money Sweetspot https://www.moneysweetspot.co.nz/ and EHF Fellow Listen to Shamubeel’s Seeds Podcast episode here. More at www.theseeds.nz  Videos at www.seedsconference.nz 
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 - she is from Flying Geese and is an expert in ancient wayfinding for modern challenges, hosting a session on wayfinding with: Jack Thatcher - Jack is a Māori navigator who has sailed on various waka journeys, including the Waka Tapu to Rapanui and back. Lopeti Sumner - A next generation leader, Lopeti has a focus on Wayfinding for Entrepreneurship for Māori and Pasifika secondary students Listen to Faumuina’s Seeds Podcast episode here. For more visit www.theseeds.nz  Video at www.seedsconference.nz 
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 Conference over here... www.seedsconference.nz  More info on the book Seed Habits - Seeds (theseeds.nz) I do have phsyical copies as well if you are interested. Contact: steven@theseeds.nz   
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Comments (3)

Dorje Mckinnon

Thanks for helping remind me what it was like to be 11. Basketball story is great!

Sep 9th
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Jonathan Lee

A few weeks ago, I sat down with Steven and had a solid, fun, recorded conversation on purpose and life. Steven recently published a legal handbook on social enterprises in New Zealand and has been doing interviews with entrepreneurs and social enterprises about their journeys on this podcast. Through mutual friends and overlapping circles we got connected quite quickly. I feel honored to have been invited to be on the podcast. The growing list of humans and their truly impressive set of accomplishments and contributions to earth and society are humbling. Steven masterfully guided the conversation from my childhood to teenager years as an immigrant, as he waives into it his own story and aspirations, and we move into my university days and during that the exposure to the greater world, its beauty, its problems, my craft, and my finding of sometimes-often bumpy pathways that have taken me where I am currently. I told him it has been years since anyone has dug that deep to my past-histor

Jan 23rd
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