ABOUT MINDBRIGHT

Mind Bright is a New Zealand workplace wellbeing and sustainable performance consultancy helping leaders and teams navigate the challenges of modern work with greater focus, resilience and sustainability.

Founded by Kristy von Minden in 2017, Mind Bright combines neuroscience, psychology, mindfulness and behaviour change science to deliver practical, evidence-based strategies that support both wellbeing and performance.

We believe sustainable high performance starts with human sustainability.

Today’s workplaces are faster, noisier and more cognitively demanding than ever before. Constant interruption, information overload and “always-on” ways of working are impacting focus, energy, decision-making, resilience and overall wellbeing.

At Mind Bright, we help organisations better understand the relationship between wellbeing and performance — and equip people with practical, actionable tools to improve both.

Because science tells us that when we better support our mental, physical and emotional wellbeing, our brains function better too. We think more clearly, communicate more effectively, make better decisions, improve creativity and problem-solving, and perform more sustainably over time.

Our sessions are known for combining evidence-based insights with practical frameworks, relatable storytelling and immediately usable strategies that genuinely connect with audiences and create meaningful behaviour change.

Mind Bright has worked with organisations across New Zealand and Australia including Air New Zealand, ASB, HSBC, Southern Cross, Foodstuffs, SkyCity, Auckland Council, Public Trust and many more.

We deliver engaging keynotes, workshops and programmes for groups ranging from 6 to 600 people — in person, online and hybrid.

Workplace Keynotes, Workshops & Programmes

Mind Bright partners with organisations across New Zealand and Australia to deliver practical, neuroscience-backed keynotes, workshops and wellbeing programmes that support sustainable high performance in modern work.

Sessions explore topics such as focus, distraction, stress, resilience, burnout prevention, sleep, behaviour change and sustainable ways of working — helping leaders and teams improve both wellbeing and performance.

Programmes are tailored to each organisation’s unique goals, challenges and culture, with delivery available in person, online and hybrid for groups ranging from 6 to 600 people.

Then IF you want to keep the events/brand side:

Events & Brand Collaborations

Mind Bright also partners with selected brands and organisations to create engaging wellbeing experiences, educational events and evidence-based content focused on human sustainability, resilience and modern wellbeing.

Media Commentary
Our founder, Kristy, is represented by talent agency Celebrity Speakers and speaks on all things 21st-century wellness. Kristy has also been interviewed and featured in media, including Nadia magazine, Stuff.co.nz, Miss FQ and more.

MEET OUR FOUNDER, Kristy von MindeN

Mind Bright's Story

After a 15-year career in senior communications and leadership roles, working with some of the world’s biggest brands, Kristy saw firsthand the impact that long hours, constant pressure and “always-on” ways of working were having on herself and many of the intelligent, ambitious and high-performing people around her.

“I absolutely loved my job and thrived in high-pressure environments. No project was too big, no deadline too demanding. But after major back surgery at 26, I went from being a marathon runner doing everything at 110%, to living with chronic pain and stress while still trying to push through and perform at the same level.

“When, years later my back still hadn’t healed, and a major spinal fusion surgery didnt work, it became a wake-up call that something needed to change.

“My journey to recovery sparked an unexpected passion for neuroscience, mindfulness, psychology and behaviour change, and a fascination with the connection between wellbeing, focus and sustainable performance.

“I saw so many people around me struggling with stress, burnout, distraction and overwhelm, and realised this was an opportunity to turn my experience into something meaningful that could genuinely help others,” she says.

Her desire to better understand the challenges of modern work — and be part of a more practical, evidence-based solution — ultimately led her to re-train and establish Mind Bright in 2017.

Education + Credentials

Mind Bright’s Founder, Kristy von Minden:

Bachelor of Communications Degree — Auckland University of Technology
Accredited “The Science of Happiness” Programme — Berkeley University (EdX)
Accredited Ovio Mindfulness Facilitator
Accredited Ovio Mindfulness Kids Coach
Accredited Ovio Rewiring for Resilience Facilitator
Ongoing studies in neuroscience, psychology and behaviour change

Kristy combines her extensive corporate leadership background with evidence-based wellbeing and performance strategies to help organisations create healthier, more sustainable ways of working.

“I’m passionate about championing human sustainability and believe high performance and wellbeing should not be competing priorities — because when people function better, performance follows. ”

Meet Mind Bright Facilitator, Jo van der Walle

Mind Bright Facilitator, Jo van der Walle, has over eight years of experience, developing, designing and facilitating workshops for some of New Zealand's leading organisations. With a special interest in self leadership, wellness and behavioural change, just some of Jo's clients include SKYCITY, Fletcher Building, AMI , Pacific Steel and Russell McVeagh.

Jo is an accredited coach with a background in instructional design, HR and learning and development and her speaking experience varies from facilitating with small groups and leadership teams, right through to keynote speaking to large audiences in the hundreds at industry events.

Referred to by clients as a 'breath of fresh air', Jo lives and breathes her belief in personal well-being being the key to happiness and success. She walks the talk on 'health being a state of body and wellness being a state of being' - physically, mentally, socially/emotionally and spiritually.

Jo's accreditation and training include:

Momentum Certified Coach
DISC | Science of Self Accredited
Franklin Covey | Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Accredited
Mental Health 101
NZQA Unit Standard 7108 On the Job Training for Adults
Diploma in Sport and Recreation

Testimonials

HSBC

Kristy was a fantastic faciliter and we loved the practical strategies shared. So far I’ve had amazing feedback from the leadership team - a new and different type of learning in the offsite setting and one that was appreciated. The tools were valued and can be shared with team members, which was a bonus.`

Mumta Grounder, HSBC

Naveya & Sloane

“Kristy brought the most amazing energy. We listened to her speak about mindfulness and stress management. Her wisdom and understanding of these areas really connected with all of us. Kristy has the ability to deliver powerful messages in a way that is easy and enjoyable to comprehend, there were some fantastic golden nuggets. The theory of mindfulness can often feel a bit airy-fairy, but Kristy was able to use science-based facts to help really connect her thinking, which was incredibly powerful.”

Olivia Moore, Naveya & Sloane

Sky City

“Kristy is a natural presenter. She speaks with enthusiasm and confidence, motivating and captivating her audience. Her knowledge on neuroscience and her own personal journey is very relatable”.

Jo van der Walle, Rise and Shine Group: on co-facilitating for Sky City

Mindbright's Mission

To champion human sustainability through practical, evidence-based strategies that help people and organisations perform at their best — sustainably.

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