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Let’s look to the future together with Grocon’s The Ribbon

20 June 2017
Design Thinking
Digital Development
News
Mezzanine

Our long-standing clients at Grocon asked us to partner with them on their exciting project 'The Ribbon' a while back and we have since been a part of developing the visual identity, designing and printing the construction site's hoarding and creating their website to serve their needs. The Ribbon is a breathtaking new development set to transform Sydney's skyline and form an extraordinary new gateway to the western side of the city's CBD.

Muneesh Wadhwa, Founder of Humanity In Business, Find Your Possible Podcast Episode 20

Find Your Possible – S1E20 feat. Humanity In Business – How purpose can transform leadership

This week, we had the privilege of chatting to Muneesh Wadhwa, the founder of Humanity In Business. In this episode, we talk about the character of a human-centered leader and what that looks like, how conscious leadership is revolutionising the businesses they're in, and also, how we can combat this lack of engagement in the workplace.

Find Your Possible – S1E19 feat. Sendle – Serving through meaningful solutions

15 May 2017
Connected Customers
Podcast
Mezzanine

Sendle are a parcel delivery service with a difference – they tap into big business delivery networks and make them available to everyone - and it's all fully carbon offset. They are a conscious + convenient solution in the delivery industry – it’s a meaningful idea that stemmed from a purpose to facilitate giving. Have a listen to our latest episode of Find Your Possible to hear more from their CEO, James Chin Moody.

Broadening the scope of ideas

Finding ways to keep our team thinking creatively is the fun part of my role here at Mezzanine. I recently implemented ‘random objects’ for use as a trigger – to create associations and connections in our subconscious, which help bring about fresh, new ideas to a challenge. The team are given 15 minutes to right down as many ideas as possible – the resulting ideas don't have to be directly associated with the objects, so the exciting thing is to see where the chosen object takes them in their imagination!

Find Your Possible – S1E18 feat. Impact Investment Group – Shifting capital towards something greater

You might be wondering, what exactly is Impact Investing? At it’s core it’s about shifting capital towards investments that blend financial returns with deep social + environmental impact. Will breaks it down for us and also talks about the importance of this type of investing for the future.

Pursuing something more than just the ol’ 9–5 at Sydney’s NewCo Business Festival

The way that NewCo works as a business festival is that you plan your schedule on their mobile phone app and travel between each office space to sit in on a design thinking workshop, strategy session or receive a sizeable dose of inside knowledge with their respective business leader. What's different about these select companies is that they are intentionally harnessing their true and higher purpose which leads into creating positive change in our world – we're pretty excited that more and more businesses are pursuing something more than just the ol' 9–5.

Find Your Possible – S1E17 feat. Dr Jason Fox – What inspires people to do great work?

Jason is a renowned speaker, Author and leadership advisor - specifically known for his research on motivation strategy and building for the future of work. He and his team at The Cleverness continually seek answers to the question - what inspires people to do great work? In this episode we chat to Jason about unlocking curiosity, meaningful progress, action + apathy, and focussing on the projects that matter.

Sell nuts to squirrels. Don’t try to convince dolphins that nuts are delicious.

Seth Godin

Culture vs structure – finding your happy place

Now at Mezzanine we are BIG on love, trust and pixie dust. It is part of our DNA. But just like everyone else, we operate more efficiently with a structure and framework in place to enable the team to innovate and work their magic.

Find Your Possible – S1E16 feat. Thankyou – Embodying purpose in your team culture

Many of you would have heard the inspiring story and idea behind Thankyou’s inception – but what we don’t always see is how this social enterprise embodies their driving purpose to eliminate global poverty into their everyday practice and team culture. We were excited to chat to their Brand Marketing Manager Becky Chua, about their people movement, bold initiatives, making great products and building something meaningful.

Find Your Possible – S1E15 feat. Carolyn Tate – Uncovering purpose in life and in business

Our guest today, Carolyn Tate, is someone Nikki's really looked up to in our industry since she first discovered her. She was the first marketer Nikki ever heard to stand up against the industry and say enough is enough – there needs to be a better way.

Changing the world, one choice at a time – with the Good On You App

For quite some time Keiralee has asked herself “how can I change the world?”, which isn’t easy to answer when you’re fired up with passion but feeling ill-equipped. She realised how her personal buying choices impact our wider community, then made the decision to buy ethically. This is when she signed up to be an Ethical Detective for Good On You – who encourages businesses to be conscious, sustainable and fair by focusing on their stakeholder engagement.

Find Your Possible – S1E14 feat. Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics – A campaigning company that deeply connects

In this episode Nikki and Mylan chat to Natasha Ritz, Brand communications manager at LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics. LUSH identify as a campaigning company – their story is a real testament to purpose-driven business. Tash talks about their origins in activism and how that’s shaped and transformed their company over the years. LUSH have some pretty ballsy […]

Michael Bradley, Marque Lawyers, Purpose Driven Business, Mezzanine Find Your Possible Podcast Ep13

Find Your Possible – S1E13 feat. Marque Lawyers – Changing the game and forging a new path

Michael really normalises the realities of building a purpose-driven business, one that’s trying to change the game while they play the game. Uncertainty and change occurs on a daily basis and you’re bound to make mistakes – now 8 years down the track, his message is to keep going.

Luke Burrell, Nikki Wright and Shane Burrell of Mezzanine

Growing Something Genuine

In our latest Find Your Possible podcast, our founders Luke + Shane, and Partner Nikki talked about what it looks like when you grow a business whose purpose is to make a positive change in the world, which to most would seem like an impossible feat. Below is an extract of the conversation that unfolded and its main takeaways.

Luke Burrell, Nikki Wright, Shane Burrell, Mezzanine Find Your Possible Podcast Ep12, Conscious Brands

Find Your Possible – S1E12 feat. Mezzanine – Growing Something Genuine

In this episode our founders Luke + Shane, and Partner Nikki, talk about their journey over the years growing something genuine from the ground-up, on purpose.

Hunter Christian School kids in classroom with animated images and text, true potential starts within

True Potential Starts From Within

We believe that every child holds infinite potential and with the right support, modelling, knowledge and skills they can believe in their own potential and strive toward achieving it. We knew that this is belief is the very core of Hunter Christian School, and we helped them uncover, express and transform their brand to reflect this. Here is a look at one of the series of videos that can be viewed on their website and on our Youtube.

Brand Archetypes Overview

Along with our 'Steps for brand clarity and authenticity' ebook, this blog is a glimpse of what the archetypes are, so that they can bring your brand to life.

Father and son fishing at waterfront at Earlwood Estate

Grow Together

A home is a place that connects us with the people and moments that shape who we become. That's something we kept in mind as we worked together with our client Johnson Property Group in developing one of their latest estates, Earlwood. Below, you can have a look at the TV Commercial we put together.

Purpose 2016 Wrap Up by Purpose

The Purpose 2016 Conference was an incredible experience. Hear more from their collective voices about the two days that inspires and gave many local and global businesses further belief and practical advice about purpose-driven business, below.