Anna Brown , Hoea to Waka Training Ltd

Business overview

Resilience training through keynotes, workshops and resources (songs in English and reo Maori, posters and books). Evidence informed, culturally placed.

Products and services I offer

Keynotes, half-day workshops and resources teaching a unique new resilience model 'Hoea tō Waka: Strength in Aotearoa'

Resources for every learning style

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 tō 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 tō 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'm in the NZ Businesswomen

To gain inspiration and knowledge and support other women.

My gallery

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.'

‘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.'

My point of difference

'Hoea tō Waka' is unique. It is evidence based and easy to learn. I have designed it especially for oue cultural environment. Hoea tō Waka applies to our every thought, feeling and action. It can help us understand ourselves and others.

The science of resilience without the jargon.
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