Articles


Articles I have written


I’ve been telling stories through articles on a variety of topics. Life is full of so many interesting topics that make me curious to want to explore more.

Seeking input: Charities Sector views for 2026

Seeking input: Charities Sector views for 2026

Kia ora all, Two points that Sue Barker and I are gauging interest on – would you like to be involved?: If this is of interest to support can you let us know? Both will be more powerful if many organisations are involved! Feel free to drop us a line…

Cues – book review and principles learned

Cues – book review and principles learned

Vanessa Van Edwards book “Cues: Small Signals, Incredible Impact” provides a lot of useful insights so thought I would summarise some of the key themes and principles in this book review. This is a book about body language, vocals and non-verbal communication. I thought the book was a helpful overview…

The Last Wonderer

The Last Wonderer

I will be releasing a chapter from this book when they are ready, so be checking back to read more … Chapter 1: Questions of Wonder Wonder was all around them. Aline had always felt Wonder, a closeness to it as if it were just below the surface. Wonder was…

My journey: article in NZ Lawyer

My journey: article in NZ Lawyer

This is an article from the NZ Lawyer mag which can be accessed over here and part two of it here. For Steven Moe, it all began with a desire to make an impact. He wanted to contribute to addressing major societal issues, and one of the ways he has done so…

The Circle: Careers with Impact

The Circle: Careers with Impact

Welcome to the download page for “The Circle: Careers with Impact” which has reflections from my journey. If it helps your thinking about work then please help me get the word out! More info on ways to do that and some reviews are below. Download here “This book helped me…

The Generosity Mindset: 7 Key Principles to Cultivate a Generous Life

The Generosity Mindset: 7 Key Principles to Cultivate a Generous Life

Generosity towards others is one marker of a life well lived and can also bring you great joy. This stretches beyond just finances – generosity can be cultivated in all of your life by learning principles that can guide you. In this study we examine 7 such principles and reflect…

Conversations with EHF Fellows

Conversations with EHF Fellows

Interesting people with life stories we can learn from – have now spoken with 34 people who are Edmund Hillary Fellows or involved in this (co-founders, on Board at some point or worked for EHF). Why not listen in to:

Best Career Advice you’ve ever got: Reflections from 40 people

Best Career Advice you’ve ever got: Reflections from 40 people

I just did two posts on LinkedIn recently asking people for their advice for new graduates and got so many amazing ideas in the comments, here is a selection of them. The posts are here and here. What would you add? Drop me a line as I might keep adding…

Board Matters

Board Matters

Board Matters Podcast is hosted by Steven Moe on leadership and governance with three seasons for the New Zealand Institute of Directors.

100 Years from now: Reflections from Ōtautahi Christchurch

100 Years from now: Reflections from Ōtautahi Christchurch

This page has information on a book project I am working on compiling a variety of creative inputs from Ōtautahi Christchurch residents. The lens for the observations is asking what it will be like 100 years from now for your area. The form of contributions could be as an article,…

Work & Life … Integration: A Collaborative book

Work & Life … Integration: A Collaborative book

Welcome to this collaborative book that you can access here! The background – I enjoy LinkedIn and the interactions that are possible on that platform. However, the conversations slip away a few hours after being posted. Having recently written a short piece for the Sunday Star-Times, I included a reference…

On using Time, Being Efficient and choosing Projects

On using Time, Being Efficient and choosing Projects

I recently spoke at a dinner for Principals, Deputy Principals and other Christchurch school leaders (out at remote Terrace Downs in the foothills of the Southern Alps). I shared about the 9 principles I’ve learned from hosting seeds podcast and the 387 people I’ve talked to. Those learnings are in…

Book reviews of The Apple Tree

Book reviews of The Apple Tree

Review by Terry Toner of DustyShelves Book Reviews and Bookbits The Apple Tree by Steve Moe with illustrations by Cricket McCormick – published in paperback by Seeds Press.Author Steven Moe is a podcaster among other things – he runs this podcast and book for people who do amazing things but…

New Lawyers – what I wish I had known…

New Lawyers – what I wish I had known…

What I wish I had known starting as a lawyer.

Experiments with the Extension of Legal Personality to Ecosystems and Beyond-Human Organisms: Challenges and Opportunities for Company Law

Experiments with the Extension of Legal Personality to Ecosystems and Beyond-Human Organisms: Challenges and Opportunities for Company Law

In recent years, a number of jurisdictions have recognized diverse ecosystems and other-than-human organisms as legal persons. From national constitutions and legislation to subnational judicial decisions and ordinances, these legal experiments have extended legal personality to riverine and terrestrial ecological communities, including vast geographical areas and the beyond-human beings that…