Stratigi

08/04/2026

Feeling the pressure right now? You’re not imagining it.

Fuel prices, global tension, uncertainty …. it’s all having a ripple effect into business and life.

We can’t ignore it.
But we also can’t afford to get stuck in it.

One of the most powerful tools we have right now is this:
* Know what you can control
* Know what you can influence
* Let the rest go

Because when everything feels loud…
that’s when people start spinning.

And spinning doesn’t move you forward.
Clarity does.

Words like “pivot” and “stay agile” get thrown around a lot —
but this is just business.

The real work is this:
Take stock.
Create space.
Silence the noise.

Then ask yourself:

What can I control today?
Where do I have influence?
What am I giving energy to that I can’t change?
Because your power isn’t out there in the chaos ,
it’s in how you respond to it.

Less noise. More focus. More intent.

Save this image as a daily reminder 😊

05/03/2026

Behind every growing business is a leader figuring it out
in real time.
Strategy, straight up. Support all the way through.
I walk alongside leaders doing the real mahi!
Committed to making a meaningful difference !

23/02/2026

Northland, let’s go👊🏽

I will be in Whangārei on 12 March bringing the clarity, the structure, and the “close the tabs” energy.

If you’re in the rohe and ready to power up your business!..... and not just talk about it ....come join us.

Ambition is great. Ex*****on is better.

Nau mai 😊

You’re warmly invited to join us for an evening of connection, insight and whakawhanaungatanga with pakihi Māori and the wider Te Tai Tokerau business community.

Whāriki Te Tai Tokelau will host a networking event featuring Kim Hill giving a short, high-impact kōrero on business mindset, confidence and growth. Expect practical whakaaro that challenge and inspire, followed by relaxed, meaningful connection with fellow business owners and community leaders who are committed to Māori enterprise across our region.

📍 Kai Toi, 197 Lower Dent Street, Whangārei
📅 Thursday 12 March 2026
⏰ 5.30pm to 7.30pm
🍽 Kai provided

Whether you are an established business owner, an emerging entrepreneur, or part of the wider business ecosystem, this is your opportunity to strengthen relationships and keep the kōrero flowing.

Spaces are limited. Register now to secure your place. https://events.humanitix.com/networking-event-with-kim-hill

26/01/2026

Business doesn’t grow in isolation.
Behind every strong business is:
• a trusted sounding board
• honest, strategic conversations
• space to think clearly.... not just stay busy
Because let’s be real... business can be exciting and bloody lonely.
My role isn’t to tell you what to do.
It’s to walk alongside you while you get clear, focused, and confident about what’s next.
If you’re ready to stop carrying it all on your own and get clear on what’s next... contact me today.
A simple kōrero can change everything💯❤️

26/01/2026

Business doesn’t grow in isolation.
Behind every strong business is:
• a trusted sounding board
• honest, strategic conversations
• space to think clearly.... not just stay busy
Because let’s be real... business can be exciting and bloody lonely.
My role isn’t to tell you what to do.
It’s to walk alongside you while you get clear, focused, and confident about what’s next.
If you’re ready to stop carrying it all on your own and get clear on what’s next... contact me today.
A simple kōrero can change everything.

23/12/2025

Consistency matters .... in the gym, in life, in business.
But clarity is what makes consistency possible.
➡️ Your first smart move of 2026?

08/12/2025

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22/11/2025

Keen to finish the year with clarity and a solid reset?
Honoured to be the final Whāriki6 speaker for 2025 …let’s get under the hood and set our pakihi up to move with purpose into 2026.

For our final Whāriki6 of 2025, we’re closing the year with the incredible Kim Hill (Rangitāne, Pākehā) — business strategist, mentor, and straight-up truth-teller.

If your pakihi has felt a bit stuck, stretched, or in need of a reset, this is the kōrero you don’t want to miss.

📅 Wednesday 4 December 2025
🕛 12.00pm – 1.00pm
💻 Online via Te Hapori o Whāriki

With 30+ years of experience supporting founders across Aotearoa, Kim has a gift for cutting through the noise and helping business owners see what really matters. Expect insights that are practical, honest, and full of heart.

In this session, you’ll learn:
• How to uncover what’s really holding your pakihi back
• Tools to get unstuck and move forward with confidence
• Why clarity is your most powerful business asset
• How to make decisions grounded in purpose, not panic
• Real stories and lessons from three decades in the game

Whether you’re navigating growth, change, or overwhelm, or just wanting to finish the year strong, this kōrero will help you reset and move with intention.

RSVP: https://www.whariki.co.nz/post/whariki6-kim-hill---helping-pakihi-move-with-clarity-confidence-and-purpose

29/09/2025

Sometimes we overcomplicate success, but it really comes down to this: showing up, doing the work, and staying the course. No secrets, just consistency.

08/09/2025

✨ Te Wiki o te Reo Māori ✨

He tino kaupapa tēnei - yes, it’s a week to celebrate, but more than that it’s a reminder. For me, te reo isn’t something I dust off in September, it’s part of the way I live, the way I connect, and the way I do business every day.

I’m no language expert. I’m still learning, still tripping over kupu, still finding the courage sometimes to speak up. But that’s the point it’s about using it, weaving it into the ordinary, and letting it live in our homes, workplaces, and conversations.

So here’s my challenge: give it a go. Slip in a “mōrena” at work, end an email with “ngā mihi,” learn the kupu for your coffee order. Doesn’t have to be perfect. Doesn’t have to be flash. Just start.

Because the more we use it, the more it thrives. He taonga te reo – our language is a treasure. Let’s treat it like one for us and for our mokopuna. As a proud Nan of 7 gorgeous mokopuna, this is what drives me every day.

22/07/2025

This one’s for the builders, the doers, the ones learning in real-time.

🎯 No textbook.
💡 Just grit, growth, and getting it done.
🔥 The Real-World MBA — and why it matters now more than ever.
👇 Read the blog and back yourself
https://www.stratigi.com/blog/post/149309/the-real-world-mba-what-school-couldnt-teach-us/

I’ve had the same conversation in three different places this month; a coaching session, a catch-up over coffee, and a conference. Different people, same kōrero: “School wasn’t for me.”It go

22/07/2025

Too many tabs open .....in your browser and in your brain?
You’re not alone. Chaos, fog, overwhelm… it’s a killer combo. I work with businesses to stop the spin, zero in on the big rocks (or frogs!) and create a clear plan to make real progress.
Let’s get the rubber hitting the road again.