I was having a conversation in supervision recently about what leadership is. Yes I know that is a fairly big question, and yet within the supervision space it provided a good opportunity for the person I was working with to pause and consider what it meant for them and what characteristics supported good leadership. I … Continue reading Leadership
When the year keeps racing by….
I made a work appointment in my diary this week for December and both I and the other person noted how quickly the days, weeks and months seem to fly by. I have mentioned to a few people lately that I often feel like I have whiplash at this time of year, when my brain … Continue reading When the year keeps racing by….
Social Work, Community Development, Decolonisation, and Reclaiming the Commons in Aotearoa and Beyond
This month we have another guest blog, and a slightly longer read than usual, so get yourself a cup of coffee and take a moment. We are deeply appreciative of Dr Jean Hera for sharing her reflections and wisdom with us in this blog. Jean is a long time colleague of ours, and someone with … Continue reading Social Work, Community Development, Decolonisation, and Reclaiming the Commons in Aotearoa and Beyond
A reminder about self-care: part 4
This is the fourth and final blog about caring for ourselves. The question I’m sitting with is: how do we manage after prolonged periods of intensity? This builds upon themes that Karen shared in May 2022. I had coffee with an old friend late last year, who said to me, “you’ve had a really full … Continue reading A reminder about self-care: part 4