The Secret Behind NZ’s Best Speakers | Shaun O’Neill

The Secret Behind NZ’s Best Speakers | Shaun O’Neill

In this episode of ShedLife, Jason and KJ sit down with Shaun O'Neill, founder of Essential Talent, one of New Zealand’s leading keynote speaker agencies.Sean shares his journey from growing up in Timaru, sneaking away to listen to talkback radio in a tin shed, starting out in radio as a copywriter, and eventually building a business that works with some of New Zealand’s biggest names in sport, leadership, media, and entertainment.This conversation covers radio, business, reputation, manners, taking risks, backing yourself, and why doing things properly still matters. Sean also shares lessons from his late father, the importance of trust in business, and what it takes to go all in when there is no plan B.Music Credit:Exciting Trailer by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100494Artist: http://incompetech.com/

First Female CEO of Waikato Rugby | Dr Amy Marfell on Leadership, Rugby & Sideline Behaviour

In this episode of ShedLife, Jason sits down with Dr Amy Marfell, CEO of Waikato Rugby, to talk about leadership, women in sport, junior rugby, sideline behaviour, and the future of the game in the Waikato.Amy shares her journey from academia and Sport Waikato into becoming the first female CEO of Waikato Rugby, and what it means to lead an organisation that stretches from junior rugby and community clubs right through to NPC and FPC pathways.They discuss the growth of women’s rugby, the success of Waikato’s FPC team, the importance of creating safe and inclusive sporting environments, and why the jersey means so much to the players who wear it.Amy also speaks strongly about sideline behaviour in junior sport, why abuse of referees, coaches and young players needs to stop, and how parents, coaches and supporters can help create better experiences for kids.This is a powerful conversation about rugby, leadership, community, resilience, and the role sport plays in shaping people.Follow Waikato Rugby:Website: mooloo.co.nzFollow Shed Life for more conversations with good people working hard.

Sheila Yama: From Papua New Guinea to World Title Contender

In this episode of Shed Life, Jason sits down with Sheila Yama, the Papua New Guinea-born, Hamilton-based unbeaten boxer who is quickly rising through the professional ranks.Sheila shares her journey from growing up in a village in Papua New Guinea, training as a nurse, moving through the Cook Islands and New Zealand, and eventually finding her way into boxing. Now 7-0 as a professional and fresh off winning the IBF International Super Lightweight Title, Sheila talks about discipline, pressure, post-fight blues, life as a fighter, and what it takes to keep showing up when motivation disappears.

Reclaiming New Zealand: How NZ Can Get Back On Track

Billy Brown does not hold back. In this episode, Jason sits down with Billy for one of the most direct conversations we’ve had on ShedLifeNZ. They get into the New Zealand political landscape, Māori leadership, the elite of NZ, culture, identity, cost of living, and how they believe this country could do better. It is an honest chat that a lot of Kiwis will relate to. Some parts are uncomfortable, some parts are challenging, but that is exactly why conversations like this matter. Agree or disagree, Billy brings a perspective that will get people talking #newzealand #nz #aotearoa #maori #nzpolitics #politics #newzealandpolitics #costofliving #kiwi #culture #identity #business #economy #nzeconomy #leadership #podcast #podcasts #longformpodcast #youtube #spotify

How To Get a Job In The AI World - Brigitta Warren from RecruitNet

In this episode of Shedlife NZ, we sit down with Brigitta Warren from RecruitNet to discuss the rapidly changing landscape of the job market. With AI changing how companies hire and how candidates search, navigating your career path requires a new set of rules.Brigitta shares her professional insights on what recruiters are actually looking for today, the common mistakes that get applications rejected instantly, and how you can leverage your unique skills to stand out in a digital-first world. Whether you are looking for a career change or trying to land your first role, this conversation is packed with practical advice to help you get noticed.