In the complexities of marriage, maintaining a strong connection with your partner can sometimes take a backseat to the demands of daily life and happens in most relationships....
As entrepreneurs, business owners and team leaders, doubt may feel at times like a constant companion, but it's the benchmark we set ourselves and how we respond to it that will de...
In 2017, my 13-year-old daughter turned to me and said “I’m never going to get married and I don’t think I want children.” I went silent, I was floored.
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At one of our Co.OfWomen events in 2022, Sophie Gilmour (Chair of the board at the time) made a comment about encouraging young up-and-coming businesswomen toward leadership roles,...
In the ever-evolving landscape of romance, dating apps have emerged as the modern cupid, promising to connect individuals to their soulmates with just a swipe.
“As a Leader, I care passionately about unleashing the boundless potential of human possibility, to foster profound transformation and change for our world and the worlds of our fu...
Do you remember at school sitting tests that involved putting the desks in rows and waiting in silence for the instruction to turn the paper? There was always a feeling of nervousn...
In the fast paced mode we find ourselves in as career women, mums, partners and friends we do our best to ignore a silent enemy lurking beneath the surface: unseen trauma. The bod...
As women continue to ascend into an ever-increasing number of senior roles across various industries, the significance of setting personal goals becomes a cornerstone for success a...
A new beginning is the leaving behind of something old and is the opportunity to draw a physical and emotional line that mentally separates the past and the future. If your new beg...
Many years ago when I first entered the world of recording artists, I was faced with a creative challenge: how to be seen and heard in a marketplace swamped with artistic talent....
While many see Christmas as a time of festive celebration, giving thanks and bringing people together, the season can also impact relationships, place pressure on couples and furth...
Now I don’t want to alarm you and drop the 'C bomb' into your day, but it will soon be Holiday time! For a lot of us, our businesses will shut down, and our teams will go off for ...
As we gear up for the busy season, maintaining a full tank of energy is not just about achieving year-end goals; it's also about finishing the year strong and enjoying a well-deser...
Years ago, we had just finished building a house when my husband’s Aunty Vesala came to visit. She is a classic old-school European matriarch with a bold opinion to match, and as s...
One of my Mum’s favourite sayings was, ‘If you can’t think of anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.’ While there was probably some wisdom in there regarding keeping sibl...
In our pursuit of a healthier, more fulfilling life, we often prioritise physical well-being while neglecting a crucial aspect: brain health. It's all too common to hear people nor...
Business and marriage can work well together until it doesn’t. You may either own or have founded your business together, and if so, here’s a question – how does your personal life...
When I get a call from a new client, usually along the lines of ‘My Teams a little broken’ or ‘We just don’t seem to be getting the results we are looking for’ (or something along ...
In recent years, the spotlight on gut health has intensified, revealing its profound impact on our overall well-being. It encompasses our mood, resilience, energy levels, hormonal ...
If we go back 50 – 60 years, many marriages were one where the husband worked while the wife was a stay-at-home mum or worked part-time, whose job it was to raise the family along ...
If you've been feeling fatigued, struggling with weight management, experiencing memory lapses, or battling the middle-age spread, your thyroid might be at the root of these issues...
Creating space for ourselves as leaders is often one of the hardest things to do. But without time away from the doing, important things that will happens when we intentionally mak...
We can often assume that the end of July means we're done with coughs and colds. We look forward to warmer weather and believe that our families won't bring home any sickness. ...
Inflammation is a common issue that affects our bodies, often without us realising. Taking a proactive approach to our health is crucial because hidden sources of inflammation can ...
Many of our Co.OfWomen community who have spent time with me in recent years will know I adopted an energy practice several years ago following a harrowing burnout. That practice h...
As we celebrate NZ Music Month, we want to share the amazing Julia Grace, Tui award-winning singer/songwriter and key-note speaker with a strong background in Health Education....
As this was the 10th Anniversary, we asked our Board Chair, Sophie Gilmour to share her reflections of the 2021 Hall Of Fame Induction of Dame Suzie Moncrieff, Theresa Gattung CNZM...
We check in with the awesome Bayley Kite, a PR director who's based in London about her life as a PR executive overseas and the epic success adventure it brings.
Rhonda Kite ONZM has many accomplishments under her belt. She shares her story here about taking control of her destiny and starting a tech revolution.
Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) and queen of confidence, Annette Presley reveals how she grew to become so confident and how she gets through challenging moments....
Kim Muriwai’s journey with te reo has been long and unexpected. Here, she tells the story of how the language seed got planted and how it’s grown in unexpected ways.
Claire Day is the founder of CultureWise, and a highly experienced human resources and communications professional. She shines a light on staff engagement and company culture, why ...
In this fresh instalment of our regular series featuring early-stage companies, we spoke with Cherie Metcalfe of foodie biz Pepper & Me about what she's doing and why....
The founder of Birthcare and Labtests speaks about what she's learned from being a trailblazer in her industry.
Nurturers, supporters, multitaskers — you might scoff at the world's stereotypical view of women, but evidence shows it's not far from the truth. In life and in business, wom...
Jenene is the founder of Flossie.com and among her many other successes, recently closed a multi-million dollar partnership. Why, then, did she hit an almost devastating personal b...
Having a dream of owning your own business and making it come true are two different things, especially if that dream requires capital to get it off the ground. It can also be a st...
Our fab members Maree Glading and Jesse Stanley are the founders of I Love Food Co. They share with us how they keep inspired, motivated and nourished while growing their super-suc...
We check in with emerging entrepreneurial superstar Sophie Gilmour of Bird On A Wire and internationally successful Dame Julie Christie about setbacks, near-fails and working throu...
If you feel the juggle of life and business weighing you down, take heart. You’re most definitely not alone and maybe you can take a leaf from these members stories.
As business owners we face myriad challenges and difficult decisions. It’s how they deal with those challenges that makes all the difference.