Welcome to Next Steps Insights
Drawing on decades of leadership development, mentoring, and career coaching experience, we share practical insights for HR professionals, organisational development leads, and senior decision-makers who are focused on building capability, driving engagement, and supporting change.
You wll also find value here if you are an individual navigating your own next steps, whether you are stepping into leadership, managing change, or rethinking your career path. Our goal is to equip you, and those you support, with real-world ideas that turn development into progress.
People Leadership in a Changing World
Introduction Whether you are stepping into your first leadership role or evolving into a more senior position, leadership today demands far more than just technical expertise. It requires emotional intelligence, adaptability, cultural competence, and increasingly, a...
Why Leadership and Career Development Belong on the Strategic Agenda
In Aotearoa New Zealand, the organisations that thrive are those that intentionally grow their people. Leadership and career development aren’t just a pathway to performance — they are a strategic response to today’s complex, diverse, and evolving workforce. From...
Next-Level Networking for Career-Driven Professionals
If you are a mid-career or senior professional, you have already realized: the biggest career moves do not always start with a job ad—they start with a conversation. In 2025, the job market continues to reward those who are not just qualified but connected. Hiring...
Micro-Credentials : A Smart Move for Job Seekers and Career Changers
If you're currently on the job hunt or considering a career change, you might be asking yourself: How do I stand out in today’s competitive market—especially if my experience doesn’t neatly align with my goals? One powerful yet often underused strategy is the use of...
5 Career Mistakes to Avoid After a Redundancy
Rebuilding After Redundancy: Avoid These 5 Common Career Mistakes Experiencing a redundancy can be disorienting. It affects more than just your employment status, it can shake your sense of identity, purpose, and financial security. But amid the uncertainty lies an...
AI-Powered Positioning to Land More Interviews
If you are a high-performing professional, you already know the resume is not just a list of jobs, it is a positioning tool. And in today’s competitive hiring landscape, your cover letter and CV need to work smarter, not harder. In 2025, leveraging tools like ChatGPT...