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Approach & Outcomes

When we want to grow, perform, and lead – it starts from foundations. That is how we build the kind of performance that lasts.

We reward speed, adaptability, and relentless output – but almost always at a cost. We’re burning out, disconnected, or plateauing, and it’s all too often built on a house of cards. We need a new model of wellbeing – one where it isn’t a trade-off, but a competitive edge that underpins everything we do.

However, it’s tough when we’re surrounded by the story that wellbeing is now just fruit bowls, spa days and 4am ice baths. It’s become a buzzword that we struggle to relate to anything meaningful. At its core, though, wellbeing is about how we prioritise ourselves first to show up for the people and things we care about the most.

Putting on our own Oxygen mask, so we can help others with theirs.

I’ve set a goal to speak to a million people in my life… leading with vulnerability, challenging what we’ve been led to believe, and leaving people with real, tangible tools. Sessions are not passive – they’re spaces for reflection, reframing, and realignment. The aim is always to stir something deeper, build momentum, and move people to action, not just thought.

Key Features

  • Everything is grounded in lived experience, not hypotheticals.

  • The “Foundational Performance” framework: bridging identity, wellbeing, and execution.

  • Simple, approachable, practical tools that teams remember and actually use every day.

  • A balance of real-life vulnerability and high-performance that’s deeply relatable, far beyond running stories.

  • Not just inspiring – designed for a real, lasting shift in thinking and action from everyone in the room.

Sessions are designed to meet your team where they’re at – delivered through in-person talks, keynotes, workshops, or a full program series. Whether a conference stage or a team offsite, the structure flexes to fit your context – but the impact we provide always over-delivers.

For ease, you’ll find clear costs for each delivery option outlined throughout, not hidden and revealed later.

Points of Difference

  • We build deep, authentic connections through real vulnerable stories so strategies carry more weight.

  • Performance and wellbeing integrated into one model instead of battling each other for our attention.

  • Customisable delivery that fits your team’s culture and environment.

  • Relatable, real, and practical – not academic or abstract.

  • No convoluted slideshows and graphs with endless bullet points that teams forget walking out the door.

  • Tools and takeaways that are actually used every day.

Outcomes

Expect big shifts in mindset and action for your group. Teams leave with a refreshed sense of what matters, tools to perform sustainably at the highest level, and a shared framework to anchor growth, resilience, and results.

  • 87.4% of attendees said they would utilise one of more of the strategies Matt delivered within the next week.

  • 82.8% of attendees leave the room wanting another session, prompting action themselves beyond our time.

  • Noticable decrease in absenteeism through an approach empowering the team to show up optimally every day.

  • A relatable method for leaders to define and drive a performance culture.

  • Significant and noticeable increase in uptake of others tools & services available - wellbeing platforms, EAP etc.

  • A comprehensive toolkit to navigate stress, manage burnout and workloads independently and thrive when times are tough.

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The goal is never to change someone’s life, it’s to give them even just one thing they can’t stop thinking about on the drive home that night.

What could your team achieve if wellbeing wasn’t the cost of performance - but the key to unlocking it?

Explore how we can deliver:

Keynotes / Talks & Workshops / Program

Adobe NZ

Having Matt speak to us was a real privilege. His open vulnerability, combined with his practical insights, made his talk not only inspiring but immediately applicable to our daily lives. Highly motivating.

SBA

Matt’s presentation was a breath of fresh air. He combined practical strategies for mental well-being with a heartfelt, authentic message. Our team left feeling inspired and motivated to take action in their own lives.

David Reid Homes

Matt’s story is authentic and the takeaways he shared with our group were readily understood and able to be put into action. If you are a high performing team working in a challenging environment then I would highly recommend Matt for your next team meeting.

Skycity

Matt created a space for real reflection and connection at our conference. His message of resilience, combined with practical steps for improving well-being, left a lasting impression and was a real highlight.

Men’s Health Trust

Matt spoke at our annual Men’s Health Trust Breakfast at Eden Park and were blown away by his vulnerability and ability to connect with every audience member. We received countless messages and reviews of the impact his talk had for Men across a wide audience.

Salus Aviation

We were fortunate to have Matt speak with us. His personal journey was inspiring, and his advice on building resilience and improving well-being has already started to resonate with our team. A valuable experience.

NZME

We were so grateful to have Matt speak at the NZME Sales Conference 2025. His personal stories really resonated with the team, creating an immediate connection coupled with great advice and strategies. Matt’s openness and the time he took to engage with individuals after his session showed his genuine passion for what he does.

DLA Architects

Matt’s session was engaging and full of practical advice. His ability to weave his personal experiences into strategies for improving mental well-being made his talk both inspiring and applicable to our daily lives.

Jenian Homes

Matt spoke to our firm regarding exploring how we can structure our lives for mental and physical wellbeing. We all felt very motivated and wholeheartedly recommend Matt as a speaker for other businesses and groups.

English Language Partners

Our team loved Matt’s presentation. His life stories kept us engaged and served as a great reminder to appreciate the little things in life. If you’re looking for a pleasant, entertaining, and uplifting talk about life and pushing boundaries Matt is a go-to.

WSP

Matt quickly captured the attention of the audience and kept them engaged for the entire time! They left with solid strategies to put themselves first and make important changes.

Canva Australia/New Zealand

Matt’s online session really hit home for our ANZ teams. His vulnerability, combined with practical insights, made the session feel meaningful and immediately useful. The way he wove personal story into actionable advice was masterful. The feedback from our people was incredibly positive — a great blend of inspiration and strategy.

Simpson Grierson

Matt has the ability to get a strong message across through humility, vulnerability, and passion for what he does. Our people left the session feeling motivated to make some meaningful changes to their own wellbeing journey, using the tangible tips Matt provided.

Minter Ellison Rudd Watts

Matt’s session was truly eye-opening. He shared his journey with such honesty and provided valuable tools for improving our mental and physical health. The entire team felt energized and ready to make positive changes.

OMD

Matt’s ability to combine raw honesty with practical strategies for mental resilience made his talk both inspiring and actionable. Our team felt motivated to take better care of our mental health after hearing from him.

Tompkins Wake

It was a privilege to have Matt share his own journey as our guest speaker. He shared lessons he has learnt along the way with others, emphasising the importance of self-care and mental health awareness. Thank you for your time Matt. Our team really appreciated it.

AWS Legal

Matt’s talks were honest and encouraging, he talked from the heart about some all too familiar topics. This was followed up with some really good, easy to implement strategies for building our own wellbeing cushions. Matt was engaging, knowledgeable and thought-provoking, and feedback from our team was really positive. It was a privilege having him share his story with us.

Generate Kiwisaver

Matt was absolutely incredible with seamless flow from beginning to end. He has a very interesting story and was easy to relate to the examples he gave. Very thought-provoking and a great reminder to check in with yourself, and recalibrate when necessary. Inspirational.

WorldLine

I love how vulnerable Matt was with us, sharing the pain, the tears and heartache involved with not only reaching his all-time low but how he got out of that dark place. Thank you for sharing your heartwarming story with us to inspire the people in our own lives.

Ecotricity

We so appreciated Matt coming in and taking the day to hold a few sessions with the staff at Ecotricity. His welcome video before the day, and open and honest personal stories really resonated with the team. Matt making space after to chat with anyone who wanted to really showed his passion and care for what he's doing and sharing with us all. We would highly recommend!

Total Property Services

Matt’s presentation was exactly what our team needed. His combination of personal storytelling and practical tips on well-being made a huge impact. We left the session feeling motivated and better prepared to tackle life’s challenges.

Kami

Matt’s presentation was nothing short of phenomenal. He managed to inspire and engage our team with his powerful story and practical strategies. The feedback from our team has been overwhelmingly positive, and we feel more united than ever.

Bring out the best in your team

Enable your team to perform by putting their foundations and wellbeing first. Get in touch to explore what that might look like together.