Media portfolio

For decades, I’ve been writing and producing content for media outlets around the world. I’ve contributed to the global conversation on topics as diverse as extremism, deradicalisation, the COVID-19 response, disaster recovery, communication strategy, motivation, persuasion and mental wellbeing.

With a reputation as a ‘go to commentator for breaking news’, I am a regular contributor to Psychology Today and The Guardian, and a frequent guest and former podcast co-host for Radio New Zealand National. My work has appeared on BBC World News, Al-Jazeera, The Project on TV3 and The Spinoff, as well as countless online and print publications.

I’d love to talk about how I can contribute to your feature, documentary, podcast or other media project. Click here to get in touch.

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Here are some top media contributions

Books that Work Podcast

I was interviewed on the ‘Books that Work’ podcast about my book, Finding Calm, which [...]

15
Apr
The protest is over, read my Opinion article in The Guardian

Now the parliament protest is over, New Zealand must ask itself what lay behind it, [...]

03
Mar
The Omicron Spread, Opinion Article in The Guardian

Read more about how we all have different expectations of behaviour as Omicron spreads in [...]

21
Feb
Radio New Zealand Afternoons with Jesse – Coping with the change in pandemic approach

I was pleased to speak with Jesse Mulligan on Radio New Zealand today about coping [...]

24
Jan
Do We Need Money to be Happy?

Read my article on Psychology Today about how money influences happiness.  Have a read here. [...]

30
Aug
Steady announced as Finalist in 2021 International Book Awards

Absolutely delighted to be honoured as an Award-Winning Finalist in the Health: Psychology and Mental [...]

19
Aug
Appearing on Making Waves: Conversations with Influencers and Disruptors June 30

I’m very pleased to tell you that I’ll be appearing on Making Waves: Conversations with [...]

01
Aug
Guest on Selfie Podcast with Kristen Howerton

It was a pleasure to be invited to talk about pandemic mental health with Kristen [...]

30
Jul
Interview with Men’s Health UK: Resilience to Stress

It was great to be invited to talk with Men’s Health UK on how to [...]

09
Jun

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