Hi, Mum Friend!
I’m currently on maternity leave and taking some time to step back, slow down and be present in the messy, beautiful chaos of early motherhood.
But that doesn’t mean I can’t support you!
You can still access free resources to start lightening your load, and if you’d like to be first notified when I’m back coaching, join my waitlist below
Francie x
Keynotes and workshops
My goal is to create impactful in-person and online events that leave people feeling seen, supported, and inspired to make real change.
I’ve spoken at leadership, education, legal, finance, and wellbeing events, helping people uncover what’s holding them back and take tangible steps toward a lighter, more empowered life.
As New Zealand’s first Olympic Rowing Coxswain and now a mindset coach for working mum, I draw on lived experience from both the elite sporting world and everyday motherhood. My storytelling and science-backed insights are crafted to meet audiences where they’re at—combining relatability with results.
High-performing women and teams topics include:
Redefining success on your own terms
From Critic to Creator: unleashing the power of your mind
Managing overthinking and performance anxiety
Mastering an Olympic mindset for sustainable success
Impactful talks that inspire & educate.
From Olympic achievement to total burnout to finally finding true balance, Francie Aitken knows firsthand that mindset isn’t just about performance—it’s about peace.
Specialising in motherhood and women’s virtual and in person speaking events, Francie brings her signature blend of honesty, humour, and practical mindset tools to help audiences not just learn more theory, but live differently.
Francie offers a range of options in her speaking engagements:
Working motherhood events
I am proud to be one of New Zealand’s few keynote speakers offering a fresh, realistic perspective on working motherhood.
My sessions on “Lightening the Invisible Load” and “Ending Mum Guilt” help women replace burnout with balance and pressure with purpose.
As a mum of young children myself, I understand the mental load mums carry. I teach how to quiet the inner critic, build emotional capacity, and create space for joy—without adding more to the to-do list.
Working motherhood topics include:
Lightening the invisible load of motherhood
Ending working mum guilt for good
Building energy, resilience and mental space
Mastering your mindset in motherhood
Get in touch with Francie
Whether you’re planning a corporate wellbeing event, leadership retreat, or a working mothers’ network session, I am happy to tailor my keynote or workshop to your audience.
Bookings are currently closed while I am on maternity leave with my growing family.
If you’d like to be first notified when I’m back coaching in 2026, please join my waitlist.
Testimonials
Francie joined NZARM for a webinar that really hit home for many of our members juggling work, family, and everything in between.
She brought honesty, humour, and practical tools to help encouraging people to look at their mindset in new ways and notice the small shifts that make a big difference.
Francie’s down-to-earth style made it easy for everyone to connect, reflect, and take away something useful.
We highly recommend!
Eliza Burt-Priddy
NZARM Secretariat | New Zealand Association of Resource Management
Francie worked diligently to customize her speaking sessions to meet our events’ goals and objectives. She thoughtfully created pre- and post-event materials to help our attendees get the most from her presentations, and she took the time to understand our audience and develop a meaningful message to speak directly to the common themes and struggles that impact them.
Her presentations were engaging, and despite being in a virtual format, she found creative ways to keep our attendees actively participating the whole time.
Francie was a delight to work with and we will absolutely be using her for speaking events again in the future!
Lauren
Vice President | American Financial Institution
Francie’s “Lightening the Load” workshop was everything we hoped for – and more!
The feedback from attendees was incredible.
Francie has a rare ability to blend science, storytelling and humour in a way that makes even the toughest conversations feel safe and empowering. She connects instantly with people, meeting them where they’re at, and leaves them with practical tools they can actually use - at work, and in life.
For any organisation wanting to support their people in navigating the juggle of leadership, business, and life - Francie is the real deal!
Rachel Webster
Director | RWA Lawyers
Francie Aitken delivered an inspiring and interactive session for the women of NZ SuperFund, encouraging us to redefine success on our own terms. She challenged us to question invisible success standards, understand how our minds filter information, and embrace growth beyond our comfort zones.
Francie shared practical strategies for managing thoughts and emotions, reminding us that we are the observers of our own inner narratives. Her facilitation created a safe space for reflection, connection, and empowerment—leaving us feeling more self-aware and inspired to flourish.
Kathryn Kerner | Head of Data Analytics and Megan Hastings | Head of Risk (Acting)