http://www.ruralcoach.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.ruralcoach.co.nz en-us Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:06:24 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.ruralcoach.co.nz/blog/post/156520/farm-succession-its-not-just-about-the-farm/ By Rural Coach Partner Rob Hewitt.When we think about farm succession, we often think about transferring the farm to the next generation. But there is so much more to it.Succession is the transfer of what has been created by one or more generations to the next.An important element of this is the history, knowledge, and learnings of the senior generation.This is one of the most satisfying, rewarding, and emotional sessions in many of the Farm Succession Family Meetings that I have been ... Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:06:21 +1300 http://www.ruralcoach.co.nz/blog/#post156520 http://www.ruralcoach.co.nz/blog/post/151059/business-succession-it-needs-a-plan/ No matter the size, stage, or sector of your business, planning for an eventual exit is just as important as building for growth. Rural Coach Partner Chris Coughlan explores why every business owner should have a clear exit strategy in the Spring edition of Groundspread.... Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:19:36 +1200 http://www.ruralcoach.co.nz/blog/#post151059 http://www.ruralcoach.co.nz/blog/post/149105/changing-of-the-guard-the-next-generation-of-farm-succession-in-new-zealand/ Succession. It’s a word that carries weight in any farming family. For some, it sparks hope and continuity. For others, it's a can of worms best left on the shelf a little longer. The latest Rabobank New Zealand White Paper, “Changing of the Guard,”  pulls back the curtain on what succession really looks like across our rural communities — and what’s coming next.The White Paper explores what may be the largest intergenerational transfer of agricultural wealth in New Zealand’s hi... Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:54:09 +1200 http://www.ruralcoach.co.nz/blog/#post149105 http://www.ruralcoach.co.nz/blog/post/145595/coach-q-a-series-john-redpath/ In this Q+A series, we’ve asked our Coaches to share their insights into the work they do and how our services can support you. Whether you’re looking for guidance on Leadership, Succession Planning, or Business & Strategy, this series will give you a deeper understanding of how we help Rural New Zealanders navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Our goal? To provide the knowledge, tools, and support you need to move forward with clarity, confidence, and a strong... Mon, 19 May 2025 13:40:44 +1200 http://www.ruralcoach.co.nz/blog/#post145595 http://www.ruralcoach.co.nz/blog/post/145128/coach-q-a-series-scott-neeley/ In this Q+A series, we’ve asked our Coaches to share their insights into the work they do and how our services can support you. Whether you’re looking for guidance on Leadership, Succession Planning, or Business & Strategy, this series will give you a deeper understanding of how we help Rural New Zealanders navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Our goal? To provide the knowledge, tools, and support you need to move forward with clarity, confidence, and a strong... Fri, 09 May 2025 09:55:26 +1200 http://www.ruralcoach.co.nz/blog/#post145128 http://www.ruralcoach.co.nz/blog/post/144875/coach-q-a-series-ashley-burdon/ In this Q+A series, we’ve asked our Coaches to share their insights into the work they do and how our services can support you. Whether you’re looking for guidance on Leadership, Succession Planning, or Business & Strategy, this series will give you a deeper understanding of how we help Rural New Zealanders navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Our goal? To provide the knowledge, tools, and support you need to move forward with clarity, confidence, and a strong... Thu, 01 May 2025 08:38:07 +1200 http://www.ruralcoach.co.nz/blog/#post144875 http://www.ruralcoach.co.nz/blog/post/144289/coach-q-a-series-sarah-barr/ In this Q+A series, we’ve asked our Coaches to share their insights into the work they do and how our services can support you. Whether you’re looking for guidance on Leadership, Succession Planning, or Business & Strategy, this series will give you a deeper understanding of how we help Rural New Zealanders navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Our goal? To provide the knowledge, tools, and support you need to move forward with clarity, confidence, and a strong... Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.ruralcoach.co.nz/blog/#post144289 http://www.ruralcoach.co.nz/blog/post/144210/coach-q-a-series-chris-coughlan/ In this Q+A series, we’ve asked our Coaches to share their insights into the work they do and how our services can support you. Whether you’re looking for guidance on Leadership, Succession Planning, or Business & Strategy, this series will give you a deeper understanding of how we help Rural New Zealanders navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Our goal? To provide the knowledge, tools, and support you need to move forward with clarity, confidence, and a strong... Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:28:09 +1200 http://www.ruralcoach.co.nz/blog/#post144210 http://www.ruralcoach.co.nz/blog/post/143869/coach-q-a-series-dani-darke/ In this Q+A series, we’ve asked our Coaches to share their insights into the work they do and how our services can support you. Whether you’re looking for guidance on Leadership, Succession Planning, or Business & Strategy, this series will give you a deeper understanding of how we help Rural New Zealanders navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Our goal? To provide the knowledge, tools, and support you need to move forward with clarity, confidence, and a strong netw... Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:58:34 +1200 http://www.ruralcoach.co.nz/blog/#post143869 http://www.ruralcoach.co.nz/blog/post/143659/coach-q-a-series-brett-robinson/ In this Q+A series, we’ve asked our Coaches to share their insights into the work they do and how our services can support you. Whether you’re looking for guidance on Leadership, Succession Planning, or Business & Strategy, this series will give you a deeper understanding of how we help Rural New Zealanders navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Our goal? To provide the knowledge, tools, and support you need to move forward with clarity, confidence, and a strong netw... 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