Graham Lowe -Gold Elite Speaker
Graham Lowe has forged a reputation that transcends his position as a football coach and rugby league icon. From a sport which places a premium on macho image and physical rather than emotional prowess, Graham has moved beyond traditional masculine boundaries to appeal to a broad cross-section of New Zealand society, well outside the game of rugby league.
Lowe began his coaching career in New Zealand in the late 1970s before rising to prominence at the helm of Brisbane Norths. He was the Kiwis' national coach from 1983-86 and spent three years at Manly (1990-92) and a season at North Queensland (1996).
He is admired for his honesty, integrity and loyalty to this country; and he enjoys enormous respect for his achievements as a coach in the toughest rugby league competitions in the world. This latter aspect of Graham's ability has captured the attention of many in the New Zealand business community. They readily recognise the parallels between business and sport, and understand there are many lessons for the corporate world to learn from top sporting endeavour.
New Zealand has seen Graham Lowe develop from a coaching tyro at club level in the suburbs of Auckland, through to the mentor of the national team and then the guiding hand behind several of the most famous rugby league clubs in the world. There remains an element of mystique about Graham's role at this level; yet his reputation as a communicator, team-builder and motivator is now second-to-none in this country.
Many would value the opportunity to learn how a down-to-earth Kiwi, armed with the attributes of energy, dedication and innovation, reached the top in such a competitive world.
In recognition of his contribution to New Zealand, in 1986 Graham was awarded and presented by HM Queen Elizabeth II the QSM (Queen’s Service Medal) for services to the community of New Zealand. He was also the subject of a ‘This is Your Life’ documentary in 1993.
In October 1998, with partners the Tainui Maori Trust Board and Sky City, Graham Lowe and Auckand businessman Malcolm Boyle bought the Auckland Warriors, making them (The Warriors) the first New Zealand sports team to be owned by private investors. In March 2000 their fellow board members controversially dumped Lowe and Boyle.
Graham's personal tribulations have added a further dimension to his remarkable story – and one that has wide appeal. The major health problems Graham has suffered, and the way he has dealt with them, have stamped him as a special individual at a personal and emotional level. This aspect of his life has moved beyond the sporting arena, firmly into the domain of general human interest. Graham has written two autobiographies, namely “Lowe and Behold” and “Dreams Die Hard”.
Graham offers mentoring programmes titled 'Cuppa Tea Times' as well as keynote speeches and workshops.
Graham incorporates aspects of both personal and professional experiences into his presentations, that reflect the very nature of this man – hard-hitting, down-to-earth, yet compassionate, realistic and results driven. Relevant messages for people involved with people!
Graham Lowe now lives in Australia as CEO of the Manly Sea Eagles – he is still available in New Zealand for speaking engagements.
We wish him all the best for his new role and know this will only add to his experience as a leading motivational speaker.
Testimonials
The audience loved every minute of Graham's presentation. It exceeded our expectations and gave them examples of how to 'think outside the square'.—Pride in Putaruru
Graham's presentation very much met our expectations. He received lots of laughs and strict audience attention. We were after a good life lesson and it was provided.—NZ Assocation of Convenience Stores
Graham was our opening speaker and he set the scene for the 3 day conference. The audience wanted to hear Graham talk for hours. He tailored his presentation towards teams which is exactly what we wanted.—Repco Ltd
The audience were enthralled. Graham was brilliant!—Visibility Limited
If you want value for money, Graham is the man! He was great and we would recommend him to any company who would like an inspirational speaker. Everybody was totally focused on what he was saying.—Dexcel Limited
... Graham turned out to be an excellent speaker for our Flagstaff Club luncheon last week. Our members appreciated his candour and frankness and he came across as a thoroughly decent chap.—Tony Ford
Graham Lowe is a straight shooter who's achieved much success in sports and business before overcoming considerable health problems. Our audience warmed to his often humorous story of how events in his own life changed his views on what it means to be a success.—Event Producer, EMA
Exceeded expectations - his personable and humble approach underpinned an excellent appreciation of the desired message. The audience quickly warmed to Mr Lowe and post conference reports indicate his presentation was the highlight of the day.—Royal New Zealand Navy
Gave [the audience] a wonderful insight into teamwork and team management ... they are still talking about it.—Alsco NZTS
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