Motivational Speaking

Makaira is a highly engaging motivational speaker in English and te reo who has inspired groups in Māori, Pākehā and Mexican contexts. His Mana Aroha presentations explore personal application of Māori ancestral knowledge around healing, growth and leadership, and the power of love to transform lives. Focusing on the journey of the heart and wairua rather than external achievements, audiences are invited to seek out and take action on their own special gifts and connect with the deep power within.

“Go. Hear what is being shared. Listen with your heart. Get inspired.”

“It's real. It's genuine. Makaira’s presentation is valuable for right now.”

“Straight from the heart. Unique perspective with positive intention and positive outcome. So glad I bought my friend of 30 years here tonight.”

“I gained courage to be myself. The challenge to be honest.”

“I'm going to face my fear. Address it with love, look at my pain for a minute and watch it like a movie, hug myself, and be my own mama bear.”

“Many beautiful reminders.The story told was deeply personal and I think we can all benefit from talking openly about challenging topics.”

Makaira, I would like to express my gratitude for the last eye-opening conversation we had. As I was listening to you, I felt like words were flowing from your heart to my heart, like wai in the awa. I had to listen to it - it was evidence, a call, the need for a wake up. I somehow had the feeling that you were channelling a precious message that I had to hear right at this very moment to be able to move forward. In the depth of my doubts, on the edge of a daunting winter, you reminded me that the light is always bright if I dare to look within myself.

It was not just a "reminder", it was an empowering message of faith, courage, and self-compassion. You pointed me in the direction of possibilities that I was unable to see myself, although they were right in front of me. You listed with an exceptional accuracy the potential treasures I could share with the world, like nobody did before. As you were speaking, I knew you were right and everything you said I wanted for myself so deeply. You simply re-ignited my conviction that I am the own creator of my life. I am in charge.

Since we shared that transformative moment, I had been walking on a difficult but necessary path of healing. I realised that in order to reinvest in my mind and body, I had to set up a few boundaries with people and life. Then I set up micro "me-time" in the morning and evening to assess how I feel and what relationship I would like with myself and with others. I do feel that it is a long journey as I have ignored myself and my full potential for so long, but I am now determined to make my world a priority and realign my lifestyle with my authentic creative self.

Your intuitive mind and nourishing words are such blessings for our community. Thank you for supporting our healing journeys.

- Pauline