Helping individuals, teams and communities cope with the hard stuff.
Life challenges us all at times - whether it’s health, relationships, work, or a significant loss or transition.
Almost two decades of studying the science of psychological flourishing and resilience has revealed the ways of thinking, acting and being that allow people to steer through change and approach it with a proactive, constructive mindset.
Beyond the science though, real life has been my biggest teacher. I bring both to the table, always.
The work I do spans boardrooms and beaches, international stages and intimate masterclasses.
I work across sectors and around the world—helping individuals, teams and communities face life’s hardest moments with courage, clarity and compassion.
From Fortune 500 companies and frontline educators, to emergency responders, health workers, grieving families and government departments, my work is grounded in science and shaped by humanity.
Whether I’m delivering a keynote, facilitating a workshop, or leading a retreat, I don’t preach from the sidelines. I work with people—listening deeply to understand their context, their culture, and what meaningful, lasting change looks like for them.
“Dr Lucy Hone is one of the most highly sought-after speakers in New Zealand, with popularity growing at pace across Australasia. Her storytelling and authenticity set her apart.”
— Louise Ryburn, CEO, Celebrity Speakers
“Your advice on how companies and colleagues can better support someone grieving was invaluable. You speak with such warmth and clarity, on a subject that is so important and yet often overlooked.
— Amanda German, White Balloon, UK
“Lucy and her work have been a ‘game-changer’ in my grief process… Her words gave me hope that we would somehow recover and might even grow.”
— Julie, mother of Mary-Lou, UK
“Not only was Dr Lucy’s content quite brilliant, the way in which she delivered it was simply outstanding. Communicating such emotionally complex material with clarity and compassion takes unique talent.”
— Andy Reid, Auctioneer, Australia
“Lucy ran a Workshop for our Senior Leaders. They were hugely engaged and appreciated the tools enabling them to lead resilient teams within our business.”
— Beca Senior Leadership Team
“Dr Lucy Hone is considered to be one of the key figures in the field of resilience today. Her pioneering work and compassionate approach resonate deeply with those facing real hardship.”
— Prof Ilona Boniwell, University of East London
From elite sports teams to corporate and community groups, this is what my work looks in action.
It’s easier to make sense of life looking backwards...
My life has been a series of connected dots—unexpected turns that, at the time, didn’t always make sense.
I’m a born-and-bred Londoner. Studied in Edinburgh. Met my husband in Portobello. Moved to a sheep farm in Dorset, chasing space and simplicity. When my mother died, I came to Aotearoa New Zealand to visit my sister. That was meant to be a six-month stay, but it’s now been over twenty years.
For a long time, I worked as a writer—curious about how different people thrive in contrasting circumstances. But I wanted to know more. A scholarship led me to retrain in applied wellbeing science and resilience at the University of Pennsylvania. Then came the Christchurch earthquakes. I wanted to understand more. So I pursued a PhD in psychological flourishing.
And then Abi died. And nothing made sense. I wanted her. I wanted anything but this. I went searching for research and tools to help me cope actively with grief. But there weren’t any. So I filled that gap by building what I needed. And now I share it—with others trying to find better ways to live, love, lose and keep going.
