Hold That Thought
Episodes
Episode 10: Navigating disputes and tensions in the boardroom: What it takes to be a high-performing chair
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The boardroom is no stranger to tension. As directors grapple with the need to make decisions in an increasingly complex environment, and amid heighte...
Episode 9: Less on the plate, more on the line: How appetite drugs are reshaping food
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jenni Rutter, Intellectual Property Partner, is joined by Nicola O'Rourke, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Founders Advisory, to e...
Episode 8: Facing the future: What facial recognition means for business and consumers
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode of Hold That Thought, Technology and Privacy Partner, Campbell Featherstone and Account Executive for NEC, Greg Webber explore w...
Episode 7: All in the mind: how can building a resilient mindset become a strategic advantage?
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Hold That Thought, Employment and Immigration Partner Renee Butler and former Head of High Performance for Auckland rugby Ben...
Episode 6: Tackling New Zealand's Infrastructure Challenges
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Hold That Thought, Katrina Van Houtte, Dentons Partner specialising in Major Projects and Construction, dives deep into the h...
Episode 5: Beyond the Code - Unravelling the complex tapestry of artificial intelligence in business
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With its rapid global popularity, ChatGPT has sparked both enthusiasm and concern, prompting crucial conversations about its potential applications, a...
Episode 4: Don't be fooled: how can business leaders foster unity in a climate of distrust?
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In collaboration with the Institute of Directors New Zealand, in this episode we talk about the spread of misinformation and disinformation that has a...
Episode 3: Expecting the unexpected – how does business equip itself for the unknown unknowns?
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Directors are increasingly expected to pay attention and act on foreseeable risks. Without a crystal ball, how do directors and boards do this? When c...
Episode 2: A Fox in the hen house – how can leaders of business prepare for the inevitable breach of their defences?
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Private data protection is a significant focus internationally. We have already seen significant privacy breaches around the world and here in New Zea...
Episode 1: ESG - Corporate fluff or agent for change?
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dentons Partner Linda Clark asks the question - is ESG really just a bit of corporate fluff to placate the chorus of climate change a...
About Hold That Thought
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is not your usual law firm podcast. It’s not about analysing new law, old law or in-the-works law. In this podcast we aim to challenge the stat...