Hoea to Waka Training Ltd
Anna Brown
Psychology
The science of resilience, without the jargon.
Find meaning in chaos...with one simple picture.
Who I help
I help anyone from the factory floor to the boardroom with resilience and wellbeing. I recommend a half-day workshop for health professionals. A keynote is an easy and entertaining way to learn the Hoea tō Waka model for everyone else. The full presentation 'Find meaning in chaos...with one simple picture' is available internationally on the website. You'll use what you learn at work and at home.
The problem I solve
'Hoea tō Waka: Strength in Aotearoa' is the science of resilience, without the jargon. It's a 360 Degree model. We share it with others (Patients, clients, family and friends) to help them and it is equally as helpful in our own lives. You'll apply 'Hoea tō Waka' to parenting, working through challenging thoughts and feelings, understanding behaviour (including our own), recovering from setbacks, self-doubt, help with goal setting, motivation, dealing with change and overwhelm.
My point of difference
'Hoea tō Waka' is unique. It is evidence based and easy to learn. I have designed it especially for our cultural environment*. Hoea tō Waka applies to our every thought, feeling and action. It can help us understand ourselves and others. **The international version is 'The Currents resilience model'. The science of resilience without the jargon.
My niche market
Health and social services
Key benefits
Deeper understanding of behaviour (of customers, our children, patients, co-workers, friends and family and ourselves) A new strategy for dealing with overwhelm Insights into giving and receiving feedback A clearer sense of purpose More confidence in working through challenging thoughts and feelings Clarity around when to seek additional support
Problems my clients avoid
When I work with organisations (from the factory to the boardroom) they avoid: Staff who take constructive feedback very personally. Staff who avoid asking for support. Exhausted staff who are not able to move on when things don't go to plan. Managers who expect all staff to respond the same way to what they say. When I work with health professionals they avoid: Patients or clients who don't 'buy in' to the goals you have set with them, Patients or clients who are frustrated that they can't 'get rid' of challenging thoughts and emotions. Feeling 'stuck' when patients and clients self-sabotage. Getting so immersed in work that wellbeing and family are negatively impacted. Being unable to get through to patients and clients from very different backgrounds than ourselves. Struggling with thoughts and emotions when patient outcomes are not what we would have hoped. Professionals who get swept away by the emotions of patients / clients and their families.
About
Resilience training through keynotes, workshops and resources (pay to view video presentation, songs in English and reo Māori, posters and books). Evidence informed, culturally placed.
Products and services
Keynotes, half-day workshops and resources teaching a unique new resilience model 'Hoea tō Waka: Strength in Aotearoa*'. **Marketed as 'The Currents Resilience model' for an international audience. Resources for every learning style VIDEO PRESENTATION 'Find meaning in chaos...with one simple picture'. (One off payment of USD $20 through the website). A full entertaining explanation of the model with relatable everyday examples. A great option of international audiences. SHORT STORY 'My Brother Hemi: A new way to navigate difficult times' A book that parents and teachers can share with children so that everyone can learn 'Hoea tÅ Waka' BOOK 'Maia Makes Waves: Resilience in the real world'. Closely based on a true story of a woman and her family navigating parenting, natural disaster, mental health challenges and seeking support for family violence. 'Maia Makes Waves' illustrates how 'Hoea tÅ Waka' applies to challenges large and small. A song in English: A great way to keep the ideas in our everyday lives. Waiata-a-ringa: An action song to engage active learners of all ages.
Why I am a member
To gain inspiration and knowledge and support other women.
An offer for you
I would like to visit NZBW groups all around the country and give free keynotes so support resilience and also so you can see what I'm offering and who I may be able to connect with.
Testimonials
‘Wow, that’s powerful!’ ‘I feel really inspired. I’m having so many new ideas about how I can use the model in my work.’ 'Really simple and deep at the same time.' ‘Ive learned a lot about psychology and counselling. This [model] covers all that but so simply.’ ‘I’m finding the framework really helpful in my job! Especially when working in the office with sales and people. All about understanding what could be going on under the surface in other people.’ ‘After your talk, I got my nails done. My nail technician told me about her relationship issue, and I told her about the currents. I really think it helped.’ ‘The Government should learn this!’ '...so incredibly valuable and I can see how I can immediately apply it in my work.' 'The principles are powerful in their simplicity.'
Skills
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Women's health
- Workplace wellbeing
Qualifications
BA (Psych)Verified
UoC, 2000
Dip CounsVerified
Ara, 2009
MNZACVerified
NZAC, 2024
An invitation
Visit the website to learn more about Hoea tō Waka or subscribe to watch the full video presentation 'Find meaning in chaos...with one simple picture.' Alternatively drop me an email and we can discuss what the challenges are in your workplace. Then I can give an entertaining keynote tailored to your specific needs.