AIA NZ hosted its annual one-day Peak Performance Summit on Aug. 31, with the conference placing significant emphasis on encouraging advisers to prioritize their health and well-being, recognizing its importance not only for their customers and businesses but also for their personal success.
The event featured an expert line up of local and international speakers who shared on topics related to well-being, nutrition, exercise, and the positive impact of focusing on personal well-being on professional performance.
“The NZ adviser community are engaging with customers day-in and day-out, providing advice to thousands of New Zealanders every year, and running a business alongside this,” AIA NZ chief partnership distribution officer Sharron Botica said. “Putting their own wellbeing first is the best thing advisers can do to ensure they’re in the strongest position to help others.”
The insurer also underscored its mission to help people live healthier, longer, and better lives, extending this commitment not only to customers but also to their advisers. The event's program also revolved around AIA Vitality's four well-being pillars.
In addition, renowned exercise physiologist, nutritionist, and neuroscientist Paul Taylor returned to the summit by popular demand, sharing insights on neuroscience and behavioural economics to help attendees plan, structure, and achieve success.
Bestselling author and speaker Dr Libby Weaver also emphasized the importance of advisers taking control of their health and happiness by exploring the brain-gut connection and adopting a simple farm-to-table approach.
The summit also featured former heavyweight professional boxer Shane Cameron, who regaled the audience with his journey from a small-town Kiwi upbringing to becoming an international multi-title-holding heavyweight professional boxer.
Following Shane's presentation, Kristina Cavit, founder and director of The Kindness Institute, shared her expertise gained from over a decade of working with marginalized communities. She provided valuable tips on breathwork, meditation, and sleep recovery.
“The event wrapped up with an inspiring talk from former Afghan refugee, Abbas Nazari, who shared his story of fleeing from the Taliban in 2001, touching on his journey of hardship and resilience,” Botica said. “It was an incredibly rewarding experience getting to host nearly 200 advisers in Ōtuatahi Christchurch. We’re confident that we’ve provided attendees with the tools they need to truly start thriving and look forward to supporting their ongoing development.”
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