May 2025 Reading Journal
Short stories, essays and memoir to get you thinking, but in manageable chunks (+ a prompt for a mid-year reset.)
Archive
Everything I've written, newest first.
566 essays
Press
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NZ Herald Feature - From foster care to own boss: How a teen mum defied the odds
NZ Herald profiles Alicia McKay's journey from foster care and teen pregnancy to international consultant, author, and speaker.
Events
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Queensland Small Business Friendly Conference, Brisbane, May 2025
Alicia McKay to speak on how to bridge the engagement gap between Councils and business - Local Legends: How to find your collaborative advantage. Recording inside!
AI
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The problem with AI Conference Culture
We are letting techno-optimist corporate shills dominate the chat. Get these men off the stage.
Events
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LGASA Conference, May 2025
Alicia McKay speaks to elected and executive leaders in Adelaide at the Local Government Association of South Australia OGM
AI
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There are no magical robots
And if there are, they look a lot like the dudes who already run the show
Identity
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Everyday is everything
Find meaning in the daily drudgery or consign yourself to a lifetime of dissatisfaction
April 2025 Reading Journal
From China to Aotearoa + a focus on form
The Four Commandments of Priorities
Thou shalt have as few priorities as possible. Thou shalt treat priorities as commitments, not wishes. Thou shalt rank thy priorities. Thou shalt walk the talk in tricky times.
Identity
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Put yourself in situations
You don't need a plan. You need to put yourself in a situation and watch what happens.
March 2025 Reading Journal
Big sad stories packed with perspective
Society
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What's worth more than money?
Creative value under extractive capitalism + an urgent plea to reclaim sovereignty over your attention
Change
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For when it feels like you can't change anything
Everything is connected. Once you see it, you can shift it.
Prepare for disaster
Hope for the best and prepare for the worst. When have things ever gone exactly as you planned?