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AI is the new Church Organ
Perhaps AI is not the enemy some fear it to be.
Perhaps it is simply the newest instrument humanity is learning to play.
And like the organ before it, the early noise surrounding it may tell us less about the technology itself and more about humanity’s complicated relationship with change.
Marina Shearer
1 day ago3 min read


Why So Many Capable People Feel Anxious at Work
There is a quiet assumption many of us make in workplaces.
We assume other people experience work the way we do. If we are coping, we assume others are coping. If we are overwhelmed, we assume everyone else must feel the same.
Marina Shearer
1 day ago3 min read


What Nadia Lim Taught Me About Resilience, Food, and the Courage to Stay True to Yourself
In a world that loves labels, Nadia’s perspective was refreshingly liberating.
People are complex. We are made up of experiences, talents, values, strengths, scars, and lessons learned the hard way. No one can be reduced to a category.
Marina Shearer
May 134 min read


A New Era of Psychometric Profiling
My Drawmetrics profile revealed information about me that no other profiling had ever revealed before. There were words I was confronted with that were hard to read, but I knew that they were true! Words that no other psychometric tool had ever uncovered. How was it possible that my drawings could reveal this information.
Marina Shearer
May 64 min read


A Lifetime of Psychometric Profiling
Before online psychometrics became sophisticated, I worked in an era where assessments were manual. I handed out a paper and people answered 60–80 questions.Then they counted columns, tallied scores, and delivered “the big reveal.”
Marina Shearer
May 63 min read


Unlocking Your Potential: Lessons from Mel Robbins on Success
Mel Robbin - March 21, Auckland New Zealand. Night 2 of the Let Them 2026 Tour Last night, I had the privilege of attending Mel Robbins’ talk in Auckland, part of her LET THEM 2026 tour. Mel Robbins is a leading figure in the world of female coaches and podcasters, known for her raw honesty and powerful messages about mindset and personal growth. As I listened, I found myself reflecting deeply on what makes her so successful and how her journey relates to my own. Could I be
Marina Shearer
Mar 225 min read


In Celebration of the C Style Woman
In Celebration of the C Style woman.Meet Nicole Coyne, not only a C style woman but a Master Trainer in DISC and a coach to business and corporate individuals.
What actually happens when a woman starts showing up with quiet confidence, razor-sharp logic, and a relentless pursuit of excellence?
Marina Shearer
Apr 20, 20253 min read


Use Your Name to Its Full Advantage
In many families, it’s a rite of passage to be given a nickname. Sometimes it's sweet, like Bubba, or Lulu. Sometimes it’s a variation of your real name—Maddy for Madeleine, Mikey for Michael, or Jojo for Josephine.
Marina Shearer
Apr 20, 20253 min read


Finding the Sweet Spot in Conversational Capacity
One of the most common themes in my coaching sessions is the challenge of communication—specifically, finding the balance between saying...
Marina Shearer
Mar 20, 20253 min read


The Power of Asking for Help in Conflict Resolution
At first glance, this quote may seem simple, but it carries an important message. Asking for help isn't a sign of weakness.
Marina Shearer
Feb 24, 20253 min read


Balancing Purpose and Profit: The Business of Caring
In this blog, I’ll explore the delicate balance between staying true to your purpose and building a sustainable business—because,...
Marina Shearer
Jan 6, 20255 min read


Anne’s Crossroads: Should she live with it, leave it, or leverage it?
Anne's Crossroads: Should she live with it, leave it or leverage it?
Marina Shearer
Jan 1, 20255 min read


I married a Farmer and moved to the middle of nowhere - what a farmer's wife learned about self employment opportunities rurally.
Marina Shearer - Professional Development Coach The truth is that I never thought through how falling in love with a farmer might impact...
Marina Shearer
Dec 26, 20245 min read


Whoops, did I sit on my Laurels for too long?
I have had some big wins this year and every time one came along I took a moment to celebrate and enjoy the buzz of the win, taking a...
Marina Shearer
Dec 23, 20243 min read


The Power of Presence - a lesson for the season
I live on a sheep farm, this time of year is absolutely crazy on the farm. It's dawn till dusk every day and the farmer (my husband) is exhausted. He comes in for his dinner at night, has a 30 minute rest and then goes back out until it's dark. Last night he was really struggling to go back out, he was so shattered but there were 8 rams in the shearing shed he needed to shear. I told him to let them out of the pens and have the night off, but he said that their fleeces were d
Marina Shearer
Dec 22, 20244 min read


How Extended DISC® Can Assist with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Training
In today's diverse work environments, fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is essential to building high-performing teams...
Marina Shearer
Oct 19, 20244 min read


Where Are the Women in Leadership? A Look at the Crisis of Leadership in New Zealand and Australia
Despite progress in gender equality over the last few decades, women remain underrepresented in leadership roles across Australasia.
Marina Shearer
Sep 22, 20244 min read


10 Strategies for Professional Coaches to grow their business
The landscape of personal and business development is constantly evolving, to stay competitive and grow your business it’s crucial to adopt
Marina Shearer
Sep 19, 20246 min read


In CELEBRATION of the S Style Woman
Continuing the Journey of my DISC style women today with another friend who helped in the content development. Thank you Janelle...
Marina Shearer
Jun 1, 20243 min read


In CELEBRATION of the I Style Woman
What actually happens when a woman starts lighting up the room with her vibrant energy and charisma?
Jo Mathieson
May 20, 20242 min read
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