We work with…
Government
Doughnut Economics is an economic model that emerged from the increasingly urgent needs of our society to align social and environmental needs with economic trends. It has become a core driver of sustainable innovation and growth in regions, cities and neighbourhoods across the globe.
Hélène works with MOTIF to explore the potential of Doughnut Economics as a compass for a thriving Wellington city.
Hélène worked with the Sinoti Samoa to find ways to combine the community’s strengths and needs with the wider social and economic context of the Drury area (South Auckland), and develop business models with the potential to create impact in the areas of health, wellbeing, education and employment.
Research
The Centre for Systems Innovation seeks to grow capabilities and infrastructures to accelerate shifts towards regenerative and distributive futures.
Alex works with the Centre on systems capital approaches, infrastructures for systems innovation, and providing advisory support for the Australian Social Enterprise National Strategy - this includes serving on the Board of Social Enterprise Australia.
Networks
The Edmund Hillary Fellowship (EHF) is a community of 500+ innovators, entrepreneurs and investors committed to New Zealand as a basecamp for global impact.
Alex is supporting the development of EHF's Mission Studio in the capacity of Systems Impact Architect.
SuperBenefit's work includes researching and incubating initiatives that harness the emerging technologies and practice of web3 (DAOs, NFTs, DeFi) in pursuit of systems transformation.
Alex is a member of SuperBenefit and has worked on a number of projects.
SEWF is part of a global movement to transform business and co-create a new economy that enables all people to thrive within the means of our living planet.
Hélène serves as Chair of the Board, and contributes to strengthening the global social enterprise community through locally-led initiatives that contribute to wider systems transformation.
Flaxroots is a network of place-based social enterprise enablers and supporters. The network strives to improve the enablers’ capability to create equality, social justice, environmental regeneration in Aotearoa by way of supporting kaupapa-driven, community-led and social enterprises in the regions.
Hélène supports the Flaxroots members with story-building, strategic roadmap and funding strategy.
Projects
Zero Waste Network and Environment Hubs Aotearoa
Zero Waste Network and Environment Hubs Aotearoa are facilitating a food waste prevention project that aims to work with communities of Aotearoa New Zealand to reduce food waste by 10%. The project, called Every Bite, takes a network approach to inviting families and communities from across the country to reconnect around the value of food.
Hélène and Alex are working with the team on their Impact Strategy, their Measurement, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework, and the ongoing implementation and iteration of these as the project unfolds.
Businesses
Collective Intelligence is a diverse, one-of-a-kind human ecosystem that takes inspiration from mother nature to grow more grounded people, more emotionally intelligent leaders and more future-focused and resourceful communities.
Jody works with them by providing advice on operational structure, and synthesising a range of tools to best enable this small team to operate efficiently. She also provides creative and comms support, including podcast production, social media collateral, and templates.
B Lab is a not-for-profit network and business performance standard transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.
Alex serves as Co-Chair of B Lab Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, and is working to evolve their governance system.
We are working with Zespri’s Sustainability Team on the design and implementation of their transition to a low carbon and climate resilient industry.
Testimonials…
Social Enterprise World Forum - supporting the organisation’s pivot into the world of digital events
“Hélène, thank you again for all you did to support the SEWF team with the event this year. SEWF is so lucky to have you guiding our community and organisation. (…) I really am inspired by your grace and poise that comes through spectacularly both in person on stage and on screen - you were such a spectacular moderator through it all. Of course, your kindness makes running events like these where there is such a huge learning curve all the better.”
Strategy development for a Wellington-based research consultancy - focusing on building organisational culture & capacity for a distributed and mostly part-time team
“Wonderful facilitation - you have a calm strong presence and fantastic skill in capturing what was said! I loved our moments outside… I feel more grounded and connected to my work, our team and the wairua of our organisation.”
An online ‘retreat’/ team culture development process for an international human rights organisation - to deepen a sense of connection and understanding within a growing team.
“After our globally distributed team was forced to cancel our in-person retreat due to Covid-19, we engaged Hannah to facilitate an ‘on-line retreat’ for us instead. We were amazed at what an incredible job she did of creating sessions that allowed us to deepen our connections without feeling like we were in yet another Zoom meeting.”
Personal coaching for a Hillary Fellow - supporting a personal and professional transition
"Hannah has a unique ability to provide the space to be both vulnerable and be challenged. Her imaginative and playful activities have allowed me to explore the next stage of my journey. Working with Hannah has been key to guiding me through the crazy pandemic world and emerging with more insights, energy and purpose.”