About me

Hey there, welcome to SWAY! My name is Hamish Barton.

My personal life philosophy is to ‘be present and feel the joy’. One of the biggest challenges right now is the ability to be present, there are so many distractions in life, the ability to be where your feet are and feel the joy in that moment is a real gift.

My values are - Inner calm, being my best coach, caring and curiosity.

My purpose is to ‘be available and listen deeply’. This starts with myself, being available to myself, creating time and space to connect and listen deeply to what’s going on internally.

Thanks for checking this out and potentially jumping on this journey with me. I’m married to my beautiful wife, Mai, and we’re parents to two amazing boys, Santi and Tomi. We live in Matakana, New Zealand, located 40 minutes north of Auckland. For over two decades, I've been focusing my professional life on the world of high performance, primarily in sport but also in the private sector.

I grew up in Wainui Beach, Gisborne, one of my favourite places in the world! As a young boy, all I wanted to be was a professional cricketer and play for my country. I poured all my energy into that and managed to reach one of those goals, playing professionally for seven years, but I burnt myself out by age 26 and stopped playing. After finishing my Sports Management degree at Lincoln University, Christchurch, I dove into sports administration. Then, I gravitated to coaching, even jet-setting to Argentina for four years, to help their national cricket team get into shape. Later on, I held roles as assistant coach and eventually took the reins as Head Coach for the WHITE FERNS – New Zealand's awesome Women's Cricket Team.

I have always been curious and wanted to experience lots of variety in my life. Throughout my career, I've been lucky enough to work in different environments alongside incredible people and learn from some of the best in high performance.

I'm a certified NLP Practitioner and yoga and meditation teacher. I am a high-performance hybrid who believes in creating sound structures and systems for consistent performance. Still, I am also a massive believer that high- performance is also about building deep connections with yourself and being grounded in who you are to enable yourself to build a solid foundation to thrive. I’m deeply passionate about helping people grow, fostering great team culture and giving ambitious humans the tools they need to connect, evolve and thrive.

What is SWAY?

Introducing SWAY: High-Performance Resilience in Life

In a world where achieving work-life balance feels like walking a tightrope, SWAY offers a fresh perspective. Rooted in the belief that life and work are intertwined, SWAY embraces life's complexities, providing a new approach to resilience.

SWAY challenges the traditional notion of balance, acknowledging the constant juggle of competing priorities. Inspired by the adaptable nature of our great trees, SWAY encourages resilience in navigating life's ups and downs, grounded in a deep connection to one’s self with a flexible response to change and uncertainty.

Focusing on solid foundations, SWAY fosters stability amidst uncertainty, empowering individuals and teams to be energised, present and move with grace and deep awareness. From this strong base, energy cultivation allows authenticity to flourish, fuelling curiosity while enabling your true nature to emerge.

SWAY is not about achieving a static state of balance but rather about embracing the dynamic nature of life itself. It's about cultivating resilience through connection, energy, curiosity, and tenacity, which allows individuals to thrive in any circumstance.

Join me on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment as we learn to SWAY with life's rhythm, anchored in resilience and authenticity.

What People Are Saying

  • Tim O'Malley - Business Development Manager, Bayleys Marlborough

    “

    It was an absolute pleasure working with Hamish. Over the three months, we worked together, my knowledge and understanding of how to develop a business and it’s people have gone to new heights. Hamish is professional, knowledgable and, most importantly, really approachable and easy to work with. The foundation he has helped me establish gives me the tools and confidence to grow and progress through my career. I highly recommend Hamish to anyone wanting to develop themselves and achieve their professional and/or personal goals.

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  • Michael Robinson, Partner, Turner Hopkins Barristers, Solicitors

    “

    Hamish led a discussion at our recent Entrepreneurs Organisation forum retreat. He was engaging and passionate about the topics covered which included achieving high performance for oneself and in one's business, avoiding burnout and generally enhancing culture in the workplace.

    His relaxed style and personality were ideally suited for our group and the type of discussion we were seeking. He adapted to our needs and promoted thought-provoking discussion and self-analysis.

    I have no hesitation in recommending him to other similar groups or organisations.

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  • Matt Spiller - GM, NZ Underwriting Agencies

    “

    Hamish did an outstanding job speaking at our annual conference. He spent time with us upfront to understand our business and what we were trying to achieve, then tailored his presentation in an informative and engaging way for our team.

    Hamish explored energy in the workplace and provided practical an valuable tools for our team to improve their energy levels in life. I can recommend Hamish to all people-focused businesses and look forward to working with him again in the future.

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Balance is fleeting; SWAY is with you always!

Let’s have a chat!

If you’re curious about building a better you, contact me and see if you feel that I could support you in your journey.