Keynote Speaking and Workshops

"Makana is an exceptional story-teller with the ability to reframe Harvard Business Review concepts in culturally relevant examples."  Pattie Nishimoto, CEO, RCH, Honolulu

From Stress to Best: Traditional Ways to Enrich Your Life and Work

If we make 5 simple choices every day, like our ancestors we will live in a state of harmony.

Change and Thrive: Surfing the Waves of Change

While some executives struggle to lead change, research shows what surfers know -- you've got to ride the waves.

While some executives struggle to lead change, research shows what surfers know -- you've got to ride the waves.

"Inspiring parallels to Hawaiian history and culture—engaging speaker—great stories—great ideas—it will help me be a better manager." Vicki Lintner, Manager, The Arc of Hilo

Body Ola
Mind `Ike
Heart Aloha
Spirit Hā

"Extremely useful. Exceptional presentation. Inspiring." Michael McInerny, Manager of Industrial Relations, Honolulu

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"Because the workshop was highly interactive, I think you truly engaged our participants in a fun and informative way. As a program planner, it's a great feeling to hear and see a room where there is a 'buzz' going on at every turn. In sum, when you leave an audience wanting more time with you instead of less, I call that session an unqualified success." Council of State Governments, WEST.