Senior clinical psychologist and bestselling author

Overview

Dr Natalie Flynn is one of New Zealand's most experienced and trusted clinical psychologists — 27 years working across the most complex mental health settings in NZ and the UK, bestselling author of Smart Mothering, co-creator (with the late Nigel Latta) of the Parentland app, and widow of and authority on his final book Lessons on Living. On stage she's pragmatic, evidence-based and refreshingly clear.

Who is Dr Natalie Flynn? Natalie completed her doctorate in clinical psychology in 2004 after receiving a Bright Future Top Achiever Doctoral Scholarship for her research in neuropsychology. She has worked in some of the most challenging mental health environments — Broadmoor High Security Hospital in Berkshire, mental health crisis teams in London and Auckland, Maternal Mental Health Services, the Regional Eating Disorders Service, Auckland Prison and inpatient psychiatric services. For the last nine years she has also run a successful private practice and consulted to some of NZ's biggest brands on the psychology of business.

Career Highlights • 27 years as a senior clinical psychologist across NZ and the UK • Bestselling author, Smart Mothering (Allen & Unwin) • Co-creator with Nigel Latta of the Parentland app • Bright Future Top Achiever Doctoral Scholarship for neuropsychology research • Lead research psychologist for the Auckland Eating Disorders team • Speaker for clients including McDonald's NZ, Burger Fuel and Indicator

Key Speaking Themes • Burnout — what causes it and how to recover • Mental health warning signs and what to do next • Resilience and self-compassion for high-performing teams • Parenting, family and the psychology of decision-making • Leading through grief and life-changing events

What Your Audience Will Gain Natalie is calm, deeply qualified and unmistakably practical. Audiences leave with concrete tools they can use immediately for their own wellbeing and their teams', and a clearer understanding of when professional support is needed.

Ideal For • Leadership and management conferences • HR, wellbeing and EAP forums • Sales kick-offs and corporate offsites • Education and parenting events • Awards nights and gala dinners

Frequently Asked Questions...

What does Dr Natalie Flynn speak about? Burnout, mental health warning signs, resilience, self-compassion, leadership wellbeing and parenting.

What is Dr Natalie Flynn's book? Smart Mothering (Allen & Unwin), a bestselling, research-based guide cutting through conflicting parenting advice.

What is Parentland? The research-informed parenting app Natalie co-created with the late Nigel Latta to give parents practical, evidence-based guidance.

Where has Dr Natalie Flynn worked? NZ and UK settings including Broadmoor High Security Hospital, community mental health centres in Auckland and London, Maternal Mental Health Services, the Regional Eating Disorders Service and Auckland Prison.

Who has Dr Natalie Flynn worked with? Major NZ brands including McDonald's NZ, Burger Fuel and Indicator, plus dozens of corporate and education clients.

Is Dr Natalie Flynn available for keynotes and workshops? Yes. Natalie delivers keynotes, workshops and leadership sessions across NZ on burnout, wellbeing and the psychology of high-performing teams.