by Sharon Tomkins | Sep 18, 2025 | Leadership, Mental Wellbeing, Personal Growth
Learn how clear boundaries protect trust and relationships. Discover practical steps to manage dual roles and keep your care from feeling like control. I still remember the phone call with my brother.He’d injured his shoulder, and in his mind, that meant the end...
by Sharon Tomkins | Aug 10, 2025 | Leadership, Mental Wellbeing, Personal Growth
“You can’t grow a vineyard you never water.” — Unknown During our sabbatical, my husband and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary in Napa Valley, California. Our Airbnb overlooked a once-abundant vineyard—lush in memory, but now somewhat...
by Sharon Tomkins | Jul 22, 2025 | Health & Wellness, Menopause, Research
Help Us Improve Women’s Health in NZ & Australia For too long, women’s health has been guided by limited data and one-size-fits-all care. But that’s changing — and you can help make it happen. Sage Women’s Health has partnered with the non-profit arm of IPQ...
by Sharon Tomkins | Mar 30, 2025 | Leadership, Life on Purpose, Personal Growth
Seven years ago, I packed up my car and set off on what I called a “one woman road trip”—11 days from Dunedin to Auckland. It wasn’t just a relocation; it was a quiet personal pilgrimage. For the first time in over 20 years, I had real space—space to breathe,...
by Sharon Tomkins | Mar 7, 2025 | Leadership, Mental Wellbeing, Workplace Wellness
It’s Time to Change the Conversation Around Workplace Wellbeing We’ve all seen it before. An employee who always delivers, goes the extra mile and never lets the team down—until one day, they’re suddenly out. Burned out. Exhausted. Done. And what do we...