Workshops 2
Wednesday 10 July, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
2.1 Unshakeable Confidence
The self-confidence survey of 2,000 people in New Zealand, Australia, the US and the UK revealed some important findings for organisations. Some of the key findings were:
Kieran Bird, William Buck Ltd
Kieran speaks on Unshakeable Self-Confidence™, Personal Branding, Body Language and Negotiation Skills. Following 18 years working in sales and marketing in multiple industries in the USA, Canada and the UK, Kieran was MD of Richard Denny’s (“The UK’s guru of sales – The Daily Telegraph”) soft skills training consultancy from 2009-20101. He returned to New Zealand in 2010 and worked for three years with the New Zealand Institute of Management running workshops on topics such as sales, negotiation skills, and self-confidence. He is the author of PersonaPR: The End of the Cold Call Era of which Brian Tracy (www.briantracy.com) says ‘fast-moving enjoyable book will show any entrepreneur or salesperson how to get more customers, make more sales, and be more successful than ever before’. Kieran’s second book, ‘Unshakeable Self-Confidence: Why Organisations Should, and How Individuals Can, Develop Higher Self Confidence’ was published in 2018. Kieran studied Psychology at Waikato University, Marketing at Massey and Adult Education and Training at The NZ Institute of Management.
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2.1 Unshakeable Confidence
The self-confidence survey of 2,000 people in New Zealand, Australia, the US and the UK revealed some important findings for organisations. Some of the key findings were:
- 52.5% state that their level of self-confidence reduces their ability to contribute to their organization, always/usually/sometimes.
- 42.4% of people have an idea at work, but keep it to themselves, always/usually/sometimes.
- The ability to concentrate is negatively affected by an unhappy boss (72% always/usually/sometimes) or colleague (60.9% always/usually/sometimes).
- 57.3 of respondents report keeping quiet about problems at work, rather than dealing directly with them, at least sometimes.
- 36.3. report struggling to remain clam in a challenging situation at least sometimes.
- 62.9% report that they would be able to negotiate better deals if they were more confident at least sometimes.
- Why we vary so much in terms of our level of self-confidence
- Why being certain about our values is at least as important for individuals as companies
- The research findings into the effects of low self-confidence on the organisations we work for
- Why and how to apply systematic desensitisation techniques to our major fear, our major weakness at work and our major strength
- Tools to use to reduce worry, fear and tension
- The 14 ‘secrets’ of the slow-release dopamine diet
Kieran Bird, William Buck Ltd
Kieran speaks on Unshakeable Self-Confidence™, Personal Branding, Body Language and Negotiation Skills. Following 18 years working in sales and marketing in multiple industries in the USA, Canada and the UK, Kieran was MD of Richard Denny’s (“The UK’s guru of sales – The Daily Telegraph”) soft skills training consultancy from 2009-20101. He returned to New Zealand in 2010 and worked for three years with the New Zealand Institute of Management running workshops on topics such as sales, negotiation skills, and self-confidence. He is the author of PersonaPR: The End of the Cold Call Era of which Brian Tracy (www.briantracy.com) says ‘fast-moving enjoyable book will show any entrepreneur or salesperson how to get more customers, make more sales, and be more successful than ever before’. Kieran’s second book, ‘Unshakeable Self-Confidence: Why Organisations Should, and How Individuals Can, Develop Higher Self Confidence’ was published in 2018. Kieran studied Psychology at Waikato University, Marketing at Massey and Adult Education and Training at The NZ Institute of Management.
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2.2 Fraud
A chance for you to meet with ASB’s own cyber security and financial crime subject matter experts. Malcolm Allen (Information Security Consultant) and Heather Woodards (Senior Investigator Financial Crime) will provide an interactive session discussing financial crime, cyber security, business email compromises and scams. An update on key activity currently occurring in the New Zealand cyber security and financial crime landscape. Today, banking and information sharing is fast and simple thanks to the enhancements of technology. Scams are constantly evolving and becoming more and more sophisticated fooling even the most tech-savvy amongst us. The presentation will be informative, tailored to cover financial and cybercrime risks to schools, with helpful resources and advice on how to help protect your school and staff from becoming a victim.
Malcolm Allen & Heather Woodards, ASB
Malcolm has over 20 years’ experience in the information security and banking sector. He also volunteers at his local fire brigade. Both of which provide unique insights into the initiation, response and management of events that impact communities. As part of his role he helps identify, establish, and maintain relationships across both the public and private sector to allow collaboration on information security initiatives that will benefit the wider NZ community. Malcolm is a believer in the ‘pay-it-forward’ model, and the importance of working in coloration, particularly when it comes to managing cyber risks and crime from either a business or individual perspective.
A chance for you to meet with ASB’s own cyber security and financial crime subject matter experts. Malcolm Allen (Information Security Consultant) and Heather Woodards (Senior Investigator Financial Crime) will provide an interactive session discussing financial crime, cyber security, business email compromises and scams. An update on key activity currently occurring in the New Zealand cyber security and financial crime landscape. Today, banking and information sharing is fast and simple thanks to the enhancements of technology. Scams are constantly evolving and becoming more and more sophisticated fooling even the most tech-savvy amongst us. The presentation will be informative, tailored to cover financial and cybercrime risks to schools, with helpful resources and advice on how to help protect your school and staff from becoming a victim.
Malcolm Allen & Heather Woodards, ASB
Malcolm has over 20 years’ experience in the information security and banking sector. He also volunteers at his local fire brigade. Both of which provide unique insights into the initiation, response and management of events that impact communities. As part of his role he helps identify, establish, and maintain relationships across both the public and private sector to allow collaboration on information security initiatives that will benefit the wider NZ community. Malcolm is a believer in the ‘pay-it-forward’ model, and the importance of working in coloration, particularly when it comes to managing cyber risks and crime from either a business or individual perspective.
Heather is a Senior Financial Crime Investigator for ASB with 20 years’ experience in the banking industry, including 8 years in financial crime. ASB is committed to helping the community protect themselves from fraudulent activities and scams. As part of Heather’s role, she goes out into the community to help raise awareness. Heather is experienced in speaking with victims of financial crime as well as investigating the methodologies involved. She is passionate about fraud awareness and education in the community and is looking forward to being part of the School Business Managers conference.
2.3 The Paperless Office
Are you weighed down by paper and files in your workspace? Do you spend precious time filing, then flicking through those files, searching for documents? Is your photocopying budget creeping up each year? If you answered “yes” to any or all of these questions this workshop is for you. I will share with you the process I went through to achieve my paperless office. You will be surprised at how achievable this is with a little help from a desktop scanner, a digital signature programme, and a change in mindset. What you learn in this workshop will have you returning to school with the tools to “Make a Difference”.
Wendy Bulloch, Te Totara School
I began my career in the education section in 1996 and my current role is Business Manager at Te Totara Primary School in Hamilton. After a year of being the Waikato Regional Delegate I was honoured to be elected to the position of Secretary of the School Business Managers’ Association in July 2018. While I’m not a tech “geek” I have a passion for technology and believe in using technological tools to their fullest potential to assist in making my job more productive and efficient. This belief has now resulted in my office being “paperless”.
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Are you weighed down by paper and files in your workspace? Do you spend precious time filing, then flicking through those files, searching for documents? Is your photocopying budget creeping up each year? If you answered “yes” to any or all of these questions this workshop is for you. I will share with you the process I went through to achieve my paperless office. You will be surprised at how achievable this is with a little help from a desktop scanner, a digital signature programme, and a change in mindset. What you learn in this workshop will have you returning to school with the tools to “Make a Difference”.
Wendy Bulloch, Te Totara School
I began my career in the education section in 1996 and my current role is Business Manager at Te Totara Primary School in Hamilton. After a year of being the Waikato Regional Delegate I was honoured to be elected to the position of Secretary of the School Business Managers’ Association in July 2018. While I’m not a tech “geek” I have a passion for technology and believe in using technological tools to their fullest potential to assist in making my job more productive and efficient. This belief has now resulted in my office being “paperless”.
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2.4 Retirement and Financial Capability
Statistically we’re living much longer these days. Seeing that we could be retired for 30 years, we’re going to need money coming in. From the age of 65 most New Zealand residents receive NZ Super every fortnight. Additional retirement income above that needs to come from savings, paid work or business activity, or even our home. The more dependent you are on your savings, the more careful your investment approach should be.
Brent Hunt, AdviceFirst Wellington
Wealth management specialist for individuals and business owners. Qualified Chartered Accountant, with top-level qualifications. Founding partner of AdviceFirst as part of The McKibbins Group 14 years’ experience helping clients to get financially on track. Prior to this he had 18 years’ experience in the business and accounting industry. Brent is married with two children, and enjoys mountain biking, road cycling, great wine and helping his children with their sport. Brent is an Authorised Financial Adviser, regulated by the Financial Markets Authority.
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Statistically we’re living much longer these days. Seeing that we could be retired for 30 years, we’re going to need money coming in. From the age of 65 most New Zealand residents receive NZ Super every fortnight. Additional retirement income above that needs to come from savings, paid work or business activity, or even our home. The more dependent you are on your savings, the more careful your investment approach should be.
Brent Hunt, AdviceFirst Wellington
Wealth management specialist for individuals and business owners. Qualified Chartered Accountant, with top-level qualifications. Founding partner of AdviceFirst as part of The McKibbins Group 14 years’ experience helping clients to get financially on track. Prior to this he had 18 years’ experience in the business and accounting industry. Brent is married with two children, and enjoys mountain biking, road cycling, great wine and helping his children with their sport. Brent is an Authorised Financial Adviser, regulated by the Financial Markets Authority.
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