Kaila Colbin

Kaila Colbin is the host of the Hunger & Heart podcast, the founder and CEO of Boma, the 2022 Kea World Class NZ Friend of New Zealand award winner, and the author of Unlocking Sustainable High Performance on Substack. 

Kaila's work with high-performing teams like the Crusaders and the U.S. Soccer Foundation gives her unique insight into the skills and mindsets needed to thrive under pressure and in times of rapid change. 

She founded the non-profit Ministry of Awesome, developed TEDxChristchurch into New Zealand’s flagship TEDx event, and brought Singularity University’s exponential technology education to New Zealand and Australia. She’s trained with leaders including Dr. Brené Brown and former US Vice President Al Gore.

Kaila is a renowned and sought-after international public speaker and has shared the stage with the likes of Bear Grylls, General Stanley McChrystal, astronaut Chris Hadfield, and Swati Mandela. Her powerful, up-to-the-minute insights and world-class delivery make her a standout favourite with any audience.

You can see her website here.

“It was an absolute privilege to have Kaila speak at our annual conference. The feedback is still flowing through thick and fast about what an outstanding speaker she is. I can confidently say that as diverse as our audience was, there wasn’t a single person in the room that didn’t take something away. One of the best speakers I’ve ever had the privilege to work with.”

— Sarah Steele, Senior Manager - Channel Marketing and Engagement, Fidelity Life

Audience Comments

“Amazing! OMG! Mind blown! I want to quit my job and spread the word!”

“Excellent presenter. Off the chart.”

“Mind blowing and so inspiring.”

“A super hub of knowledge. So good to have had the opportunity to listen to her.”

“Fantastic presentation. Gave a broad, expansive on technologies.”

“Amazing talk, so useful.”

“Excellent ideas, very well presented, inspiring.”

“Words fail me. Better than awesome!!”

“Mind blowing presentation! Really interesting and relevant.”

“Absolutely amazing – could have had the whole morning on this.”