Be curious, be open, allow yourself to have childlike wonder of the world.
Claire Porima is a business and life coach and works with the University of Otago’s Office of MÄori Development. She has previously worked for NZ Foreign Affairs and Trade. Recently Claire has led the He KÄkano programme
– an innovative kuapapa MÄori business and entrepreneurship programme for undergraduate MÄori students.
We talk about transformation and explore what sustainability can learn from the journey of discovery of reconnecting with one’s roots.
Talking points
Reconnecting people to a sense of place
The first step is discovering yourself and where you are from.
Kaitiakitanga is rooted in a being so connected to the land, to a place you can return to. This comes with a responsibility, responsibility for that place.
Coaching is a powerful alliance…shining a different light.
(Activist?) I think I take positive action, an advocate for positive change
(Motivation) I’m so motivated by by people who are courageous and taking positive steps towards making positive change in their life – and this has a ripple effect out through their whÄnau or families and communities.
(Challenges) The challenges I think confront all of us are around creating a greater understanding of things Maori. Of how that can contribute to the development of this country, how it can contribute to the health and well-being of all of the people.
(Miracle) For me a miracle would be for all of us wake up knowing each and every one of us is creative, and resourceful, and powerful, and wise, and talented, and unique, and has the ability to contribute to make change happen in their life in whatever way they can – that would be an amazing miracle. We are all those things, but to know it, and to grab it to know you have the ability to make the changes that you want to see in the world
(Advice) Be curious, be open, allow yourself to have childlike wonder of the world.