Origin Stories
By Robert Tighe
Everyone has an origin story to tell. In Origin Stories, I chat with people from all walks of life about how they discovered their superpowers to go from zero to hero. And what you can learn from their mistakes.
I've spent most of my working life as a journalist interviewing business leaders, athletes and high achievers.
I also consult to businesses on brand storytelling.
Whenever I interview someone I focus on their origin story.
I want to know about their journey, not the destination.
I want to know who they are and why they do what they do.
I want to know what makes them tick.
I've spent most of my working life as a journalist interviewing business leaders, athletes and high achievers.
I also consult to businesses on brand storytelling.
Whenever I interview someone I focus on their origin story.
I want to know about their journey, not the destination.
I want to know who they are and why they do what they do.
I want to know what makes them tick.
Latest episode
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Ep.14: David Downs on the value of curiosity and reasons for New Zealand to be positive
David Downs was recently appointed as the CEO at New Zealand Story Group, the the ambitious initiative to tell Aotearoa New Zealand's stories to the world. David has one of those CVs that makes you question your own life choices. He’s packed… -
Ep.13: Zac de Silva on coaching business owners to growth and profit
Zac is an award-winning business coach, consultant and strategist based in Auckland. In simple terms, Zac makes businesses better. His company Business Changing works with some of New Zealand’s leading companies and each year hundreds of own… -
Ep.12: Maria Devereux, award-winning creative on the advertising industry and tackling mental health issues in the workplace
Maria Devereux is an Executive Creative Director with Colenso BDDO and a passionate member of the Mentally Healthy Change Group. She won six Cannes lions in her first six years as an Art Director with Colenso. Since then she has held creativ… -
Ep.11: David Trubridge, iconic Kiwi designer on taking risks and learning from failure.
David Trubridge is one of the world’s preeminent designers and a recognised leader in environmentally responsible design. Countless influential international publications have featured Trubridge’s iconic work, which ultimately launched the '… -
Ep.10: Nick Roud, award-winning executive coach on the gift of dyslexia and why executives need a coach.
Nick Roud runs Roud Career Coaching, an award-winning executive coaching business he started in 2016 after successful careers in accountancy, the events industry and his own recruitment business. In 2020, Nick wa… -
Ep.9: Sharn Piper — The choices you make define your life and your career
Sharn Piper describes his childhood as a mix of Once were Warriors and Gloriavale. Despite growing up surrounded by gangs, violence, drugs and alcohol, Sharn managed to avoid following in the footste… -
Ep.8: 'Mad Mike' Whiddett — Pursuing your passion and building a personal brand
Motorsport has dominated ‘Mad Mike’ Whiddett’s life since he started riding a dirt bike at 6-years-old. In 2000, he took part in one of the first freestyle motocross demonstrations in New Zealand where his crazy stunts earned h… -
Ep. 7: Dave Rouse — From saving lives to saving the planet
Carbon Click CEO Dave Rouse pivoted from saving lives as a medical student to saving the planet and being a part of the global reset. Carbon Click makes it easy for people to take action on climate change by buying carbon offsetting credits … -
Ep. 6: Jonathan Sweeney — On bullying, business failure and stepping off the corporate treadmill
Originally from Wales, Jonathan Sweeney has worked in different countries, across a variety of roles and functions. He emigrated to New Zealand in his mid-30's where he is currently the Director of the Immersion Group, … -
Ep. 5: Cassie Roma - Social media, content marketing and the power of stories
Cassie Roma is a social media guru and brand strategist who has headed up Content Marketing for some of New Zealand’s biggest brands including: Air New Zealand, ANZ Bank, The Warehouse Group, Mighty River Power and New Zealand Medi…
