Welcome back to another episode of FLINT Talks! Last month at the Tech Users Summit, TUANZ held their annual Member Awards. One of the awards celebrates an Outstanding Future Leader, and is awarded to a FLINT member. This year, the winner of the Outstanding Future Leader Award was Alex Stewart of WombatNet. In this episode, Craig Young, CEO of TUANZ, caught up with Alex to discuss starting an ISP at just 14 years of age and his journey since then. Curious about FLINT? Find out more here: https://tuanz.org.nz/flintnz/

flint.nz team members from around the country attended the TUANZ Tech Users Summit last week and we caught up with them throughout the day! In this episode, you’ll hear: 💡 FLINT members sharing the tech they’re most excited about and the key learnings they took from the Summit 🤝 Chats with the FLINT Auckland team and Harnex AI about the upcoming Hackathon on September 17 🏆 A celebration of the Outstanding Future Leader Award at the TUANZ Awards that evening It was an incredible day of ideas, innovation, and inspiration - we hope to see you there next year! Curious about FLINT? Find out more here: https://tuanz.org.nz/flintnz/

Welcome back to another episode of FLINT Talks! In this episode, we’re sharing a live recording of FLINT’s recent webinar: Negotiation Skills That Stick, featuring Elizabeth Taylor and Kal Shariff. Negotiation isn’t just about salaries or contracts - it’s about advocating for yourself in everyday situations, from project pitches to work-life balance conversations. In this session, we cover:  - Mindset shifts to approach negotiation with confidence  - Practical tools to ask for what you need — clearly and kindly  - Fresh insights from Randstad’s employer research Whether you’re navigating a raise, a role change, or just everyday team dynamics - this one’s full of practical wisdom you’ll actually use. Curious about FLINT? Find out more here: https://tuanz.org.nz/flintnz/

Welcome back to another episode of FLINT Talks! In this episode, FLINT members Dave Park, Amie Dawson and Caitlin Tennant unpack one of the most essential, and often overlooked, skills in any workplace: communication. From working in a team to presenting externally, how we communicate can make or break the conversation. We explore: - A simple “two-axis” model to identify communication styles - How to adjust your approach depending on your audience - Real-world stories from both technical and people-focused roles Whether you’re leading a team or navigating projects, this episode is full of practical insights you can put into action straight away. Curious about FLINT? Find out more here: https://tuanz.org.nz/flintnz/

Welcome back to another episode of FLINT Talks! In this episode Caitlin is joined by co-founders of Harnex AI (and FLINT alumni), Derrick and Misha. We talk about:  - the motivation and story behind starting Harnex AI  - recent changes in the AI landscape  - ways we can use AI more in our everyday lives Follow us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

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Welcome back to another episode of FLINT Talks! In our latest episode Caitlin is joined by Nadine and Kheila to discuss their moves from non-tech roles into thriving tech careers We talk about: - What motivated them to pivot into tech roles - How they upskilled and networked - The challenges they faced - Advice for anyone looking to break into the tech industry If you’ve ever wondered “Could I work in tech?” this one’s for you.

Welcome back to a special episode of FLINT Talks! Earlier this month we celebrated International Women’s day and the FLINT Talks team were lucky enough to secure some time with Hon. Nicola Grigg, Minister for Women, to discuss the Gender Pay gap Toolkit and the work the Ministry for Women are doing in New Zealand. Be sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

Welcome back to another episode of FLINT Talks! This episode we’re joined by Charlotte and Daisy, two members of the FLINT Auckland Lead Team, to discuss all things Goal Setting. We talk about: - what makes a good goal and how to set them - habits we have implemented in our lives to set us up for success - books that have helped unlock the next steps in our journeys Be sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

Welcome back to another episode of FLINT Talks! This episode we’re joined by Zibby, the new National Lead of FLINT, to talk all things FLINT and what to expect in 2025! Zibby recently attended the awesome Fintech Lab Launch alongside some of the Wellington FLINT team so we get to hear all about that event as well. Be sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

Join FLINT member Derrick and our new FLINT Auckland Chair Brodie for a discussion on Open Banking and Fintech. We discuss topics such as: - what Open Banking is - how Open Banking could change the way we handle finances - apps and software currently available to help manage our money Find us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

Join FLINT member Caitlin and two brand new voices to the podcast, Kaity and Sophie, as they discuss Tertiary Study and it’s relevance to the world today. We discuss topics such as: - our personal study journeys and how they have affected our careers - the evolution of tertiary study to a more online approach - things to keep in mind when considering if study is right for you Find us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

Last month we had the amazing opportunity to record a live episode at the TUANZ Tech Users Summit, the FLINT session on ”How AI Can Accelerate Your Next Career Move.” This episode contains the discussion on AI with our panel made up of Vicky Nyamsuren, Sid Kumar and Ben Sheehan, hosted by FLINT members Derrick and Caitlin. As Derrick mentions at the start of the episode, the panel session was recorded on a laptop sitting a few metres away from the panelists, and then enhanced by AI using Adobe Podcast and Descript. Please also have a listen to last months episode containing Vicky’s Keynote, an uplifting story of growing up in a small village in Mongolia through to becoming the tech icon she is today. Find us wherever you get your podcasts @flinttalks

Join us for an extra special episode of FLINT Talks. This month we had the amazing opportunity to record a live episode at the TUANZ Tech Users Summit, the FLINT session on ”How AI Can Accelerate Your Next Career Move.” This episode will contain the keynote by Vicky Nyamsuren and the panel be coming soon so make sure you stay tuned! Find us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

Join FLINT members Caitlin and Hassana as we discuss recruitment agents and Hassana’s journey in starting her own recruitment agency. We touch on how recruitment agents work for both individuals and organisations, how people can learn more about becoming a recruitment agent and a new organisation for Maori in the technology space, TechTaniwha! Find us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

Join FLINT members Derrick and Caitlin as we consider staying in New Zealand vs moving overseas. We discuss topics such as: - how moving to a new country can change your career growth - the cost of living vs the cost of leaving - work-life balance and lifestyles in different countries Find us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

Join FLINT members Qais, Derrick and Caitlin as we discuss job seeking. In this episode we touch on: - trends we are seeing in the employment market - our own experiences with finding, maintaining and losing jobs - tips for anyone currently searching for employment Find us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

Join FLINT members Caitlin and Qais, and special guest Craig, for a discussion about associations and career development. In this episode we discuss: - what an association is and why they exist - the benefits you can get from being a part of an association - FLINT as an association Find us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

Join FLINT members Derrick Qais and Caitlin for a discussion on Digital/AI Art. In this episode we touch on: - how art has evolved with the use of technology - the pros and cons of digital art tools - how we think AI might affect the world of art in the future Find us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

Join FLINT members Qais, Derrick and Caitlin for a discussion on Tech to Improve Your 2024. In this episode we touch on: - Healthtech and FemTech - Smart homes and devices - How AI can improve your life Find us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks