her inspiration
Debra Kelleher
Delegate or die
With another successful season of
Dancing with the Stars under her belt, Debra Kelleher takes time to reflect on her journey and the importance of teamwork on set and off.
Glitz, glamour, and enough spotlights to power a small city – global energy meltdowns and the economic recession don't get a look-in when it comes to entertaining the masses, according to Debra.
Best known for her role as executive producer for
Dancing with the Stars, this driven creative developed a hunger for the spotlight from a very young age...
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her insight
Judith Thompson
Better by Design
Have you ever thought, with a bit of creative flair, your business could be better, but lack the ingenuity to make it happen?
Never fear, Better by Design is here.
Better by Design is a specialist group within New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, New Zealand's national economic development agency, whose sole purpose is to help ambitious New Zealand businesses succeed by connecting them with leading business experts and design practitioners...
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her inform
Changing Lanes
Five ways to make starting a new career less scary
If you believe most of the current magazines that profile successful entrepreneurs or others with high-profile careers, then you probably think that the best way to change careers is to close your eyes, max out your credit cards and leap off the cliff. While that makes for a great story, the truth is quite different and less risky. Most people, who have changed careers successfully, have done one or more of the following...
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Getting to the Heart of Branding
Perceptions about branding cover an interesting spectrum of opinions ranging from smoke and mirrors and logos, to the most valuable component of a business.
In essence, brands are no more or less than the collective emotional attitudes of your customers towards your product, service or company. The logo is just the tip of the iceberg – one small visual expression of your brand...
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Training or retraining?
Are you considering making a career change, which involves either training or retraining?
You are not alone. Many people change their careers at least six times in their lives so the idea of life-long learning is quickly gaining popularity. In today’s society, it is also acceptable to continue to work while training in another field...
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I Lost My Heart to Harley
Until recently, I could never understand the attraction men have for certain ‘build and bond’ reality TV shows. That was until reality TV became reality for me. Now, I am hooked and seriously considering becoming a HOG. Biker chicks rule baby – big time!...
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her wellbeing
Drinks & Nibbles
A Pina Colada pairs perfectly with Ma Hor on Pineapple, and a Mai Tai wouldn't be complete with out some lime and coconut pancakes ...
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To Vaccinate ... or Not?
What you need to know about HPV and the cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil
What is HPV? Each year in New Zealand, there are around 30,000 abnormal smear test results. From this group, around 180 women develop cervical cancer and more than 60 women die from it.
HPV (human papilloma virus) is a common virus spread through skin-to-skin contact and is a major cause of cervical cancer...
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Do-It-Yourself
Even Andy Warhol loved the simplicity of paint-by-numbers. Consider yourself a blank canvas and create a makeover masterpiece...
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Wellbeing Tips
with Jacquie Dale
natural vs. organic
Whether you’re buying food or cosmetics for your own health or the planet’s, you’ll need to label savvy...
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her time out
Renee Lansdowne
Capturing more than meets the eye is at the heart of freelance photographer Renee Lansdowne’s work. After her interest was sparked by a high school photography assignment more than 10 years ago, Renee completed her Bachelor of Visual Art and Design Degree at AUT and hasn’t looked back...
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Jordan
by Julie Patterson
Jordan is like a sandpit for adults - a fascinating little Middle Eastern country with lots of great things to do in and around the sand. Travel distances are not long from one highlight to the next, and a lot of the country can be seen in around 10 days...
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Colour Conscience
With winter rolling on in, it is easy to fall into the daily routine of blacks, greys and other monochrome sanctums that require little effort, but ensure you appear adept in your workplace.
Before you break out the yellow and purple ensemble that you just knew would make a comeback, you must first identify which colours mix well and which should be kept at least a rainbow’s length apart...
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