About (Me)
Hi, I'm Tui, I’m a writer, storyteller and motivational speaker who uses honest storytelling to explore resilience, leadership, and identity.
My work draws on lived experience in high-performance sport, loss, transition, and the moments that demand growth. I speak and write for people who have carried responsibility early, faced adversity quietly, and kept going when life asked more of them.
No hype. No clichés. Just clarity, challenge, and reflection — the kind that stays with people long after the room is quiet.
Let’s connect.
Explore My Work
From thought-provoking books to engaging speaking engagements, explore the diverse range of work and discover resources designed to inspire, motivate, and empower. Kia ora!
My Book
My upcoming book explores resilience, identity, leadership, and navigating change when life takes an unexpected turn. Through powerful storytelling and reflection, it shares lessons shaped by high performance, loss, and transition — offering readers clarity, courage, and perspective for the next chapter of their own journey.
Speaking Engagements
I deliver high-impact speaking engagements for businesses, schools, and teams, focused on resilience, leadership, identity, and performance under pressure. Each talk is tailored, practical, and designed to create immediate connection and lasting impact. Book a speaking engagement today to inspire clarity, momentum, and results.
Motivation & Inspiration
I share daily motivational quotes and life lessons designed to inspire reflection, resilience, and purposeful action. These messages are grounded in real experiences and encourage people to pause, reset, and keep moving forward. You can also find these quotes and reflections on my Facebook page, where the conversation continues daily.
Coaching
I offer performance-focused coaching for individuals, businesses, and teams. My approach builds clarity, resilience, and accountability — helping people lead well, navigate challenge, and perform at their best with purpose and alignment.
Answering The Call
This is where the journey begins.
From a high school speech in a small classroom to the international stage, my story is shaped by resilience, leadership, and the challenges that life places in our path — often without warning.
High-performance sport taught me discipline, sacrifice, and what it takes to perform under pressure. Life taught me the rest: how to lead when things fall apart, how to keep going through loss, and how to navigate transition when the version of you that once worked no longer fits.
I don’t speak from theory or slogans. I speak from moments — the ones that test identity, stretch character, and ask you to decide who you will become next.
My talks explore resilience, leadership, life lessons, and the quiet strength required to move forward when the path changes. They are honest, reflective, and practical — designed to meet people where they are and challenge them to rise with clarity and purpose.
Because every journey begins somewhere.
This is where yours continues.
Kind words
See what others are saying about the impact of writing and speaking engagements. Real testimonials from real people who have been touched by the messages.
"Tui's words resonated deeply. A truly inspiring voice from Aotearoa."
Aroha Maihi
"An authentic and powerful speaker. a captivating and insightful story."
Hemi Wiremu
"Believe the hype Tui hhas a way of weaving stories that touch the soul."
Mere Te Hau
Connect With Me
Location
Hamilton, New Zealand