Stratigi

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.

25/06/2025

Consistency is Queen 👑

I’m a 5am gym girl up by 4:45am, at the gym by 5:30am. It’s my jam, my non-negotiable, my superpower.

There’s something magic about starting the day when the world is still quiet, moving my body before the noise begins. It’s not just a workout it’s a daily reset, a declaration: I’m here, and I’m in charge of my day.

But a recent injury (hoha as heck) stopped me in my tracks.
No 5am. No sweat. No dopamine hit.

And wow - did I feel the ripple effect. Physically, emotionally, mentally.

That’s when it hit me:
Consistency isn’t just a routine. It’s a foundation.

Over time, it’s the small things… done often …. that shape big outcomes.

Business success. Personal clarity. Resilience. Mana.

It’s not the one-off wins that move the needle.

It’s what we do consistently that builds great lives, thriving businesses, strong communities, and grounded leaders.

So what’s your version of 5am?

It could be making your bed like a hotel room.
Saying karakia before a meeting.
Checking in on your kaimahi.
Moving your body. Drinking water. Breathing deep.

Pick the habits that light your fire and do them daily.
Because consistency isn’t boring — it’s transformational!
Every day I show up. Every day I aim to be 1% better.

19/06/2025

Reflect. Reset. Rise.

As Matariki rises, we’re reminded that it’s not just a new year, it’s a sacred pause.

A time to breathe. To honour those we’ve lost. To celebrate what we’ve learned. And to reset the path ahead, in our homes, our hearts, and our mahi.

For me, Matariki is a time to ask:
✨ What am I proud of , not just in business, but in life?
✨ What have I carried that I no longer need?
✨ Where can I be more intentional , with my time, my energy, my wairua?
✨ What do I want to rise into this year?

This isn’t just strategy , it’s whakapapa. It’s wairua. It’s leading our lives and our work in alignment with our values.

Whether you’re leading a business, a whānau, a kaupapa — or just yourself through a tough season — take the moment. Reflect honestly. Reset bravely. Rise boldly.

Mānawatia a Matariki. Your next chapter is waiting. Lead it. ❤️

16/06/2025

Less talk. More traction. 👊🏽💯

You don’t need another tab open –
You need to push the button.

One of my superpowers? I move people from kōrero to action.
Not just talk. Not just plans. Action.

I’m strategic, fast-moving, and deeply practical. I see the path when others are stuck in the fog. I listen, map it, hand you the tools and say:
“Let’s get on with it.”

But I’ve also learned: clarity doesn’t always come from more advice.
Sometimes, it comes from space — to let things settle, to hear yourself think, to back your own gut.

I help my clients clear the noise, close the tabs, and move forward with confidence.

Because the magic isn’t in the planning.
It’s in the doing.

If you’re circling the thing you know you need to start —
This is your nudge.

Let’s get clarity. Let’s take action.

Kim Hill | Strategy, action, and a kick in the pants (when needed)L

28/05/2025

✨ Feeling like your business could be doing more — but you're not sure what steps to take?

Whether you're just starting out or years down the track, growth isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about stepping back, asking the right questions, and building a clear plan that actually fits you.

At Stratigi, we help business owners figure out:
🔹 Where you are
🔹 Where you want to go
🔹 And the smartest path to get there

With independent guidance and a hands-on approach, we’ll help you find the clarity, momentum, and results you’re looking for.

Ready to take that next step?

📩 DM us or head to stratigi.com to learn more.

19/05/2025

Real talk for real businesses.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between momentum and mayhem, this one’s for you.

🔧 Brave conversations.
💬 No fluff.
📈 Real growth.

👇 Read the blog and get inspired by the wāhine-led journey of AW
https://www.stratigi.com/blog/post/145631/getting-under-the-hood-the-mahi-most-people-avoid-but-everyone-needs/

Let me tell you what I’ve learned from three decades in the trenches with founders, boards, startups, corporates and every type of business in between:It’s not the big, shiny stuff that derails a busi

09/05/2025

Enough. Not on Our Watch.

Aotearoa was the first country in the world where women could vote. That was 1893. It was bold. It was progressive. It was right.

Fast forward to today, and we’re watching a government roll back equity measures like we haven’t learned a damn thing in 130 years.

This isn’t just policy—it’s personal. It’s about people. It’s about our wāhine. Our rangatahi. Our whānau. Our future.

Equity isn’t about handouts. It’s about leveling a playing field that’s been tilted for generations. It’s about recognising that not everyone starts from the same place. And it’s about honouring Te Tiriti—not just with words, but with real action.

So, what do we do?

We kōrero. Loudly. Publicly. Relentlessly.
We stand together—Māori, Pākehā, tangata Tiriti—and we say: Not. Good. Enough.
We write, we call, we march, we vote.
We build better in our homes, our businesses, our boardrooms.
We back those who have always been at the margins—and we bring them into the centre.

This isn’t a time for silence. It’s a time for leadership. For courage. For fierce, unrelenting aroha.

Because progress might get delayed, but it doesn’t stop.
And neither do we.

🖊️ Sign the petition: together.org.nz/fbt_for_pay_equity
🔁 Share this post. Share it loud. Share it like your daughters are watching.

01/05/2025

Business can be messy. Juggling the chaos, making big calls, second-guessing what actually matters.

At Stratigi, we help you clear the mental clutter, cut to the chase, and get focused on what works.

No fluff. No endless frameworks. Just clarity, momentum, and a strategy you can actually use.

👊 Clear thinking
🎯 Practical direction
🌱 Growth that makes sense

If things feel noisy, we’re here to help you tune back in.