Marianne Delaney-Hoshek

High-Performance Coach. Speaker. Media Commentator. Cancer society ambassador.

Helping build confident leaders — in sport and life.

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Once leading on the sidelines, now leading from the front — Marianne helps people and teams unlock their potential through powerful leadership and resilience.

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From the Locker Room to Life Lessons

Keynote Speaking

Delivering powerful keynote talks on leadership, performance, and resilience - drawing from her years on the sidelines and beyond to inspire audiences to rise to their full potential.

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Media Commentary

As a trusted voice in sport, Marianne brings sharp insights and expert perspectives to the media - offering engaging analysis that resonates with both players and fans alike.

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Workshops

Interactive sessions designed for schools, teams, or businesses, where Marianne equips groups with the tools to build confidence, strengthen resilience, and lead with purpose.

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1 on 1 mentoring

Personalised mentoring for emerging leaders and coaches, helping individuals unlock their potential, sharpen their leadership skills, and thrive under pressure.

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Real experiences.

Trusted by many, tales from the sidelines.

Marianne delivered an insightful and thought-provoking presentation. She adeptly related her extensive knowledge, real-world examples, and practical strategies to a room of 100 process and compliance professionals. Her dynamic delivery and passion for the topic made the session both enjoyable and inspiring. Participants left feeling empowered to enhance team performance within our organisation. I wholeheartedly endorse Marianne as a speaker for any event focused on leadership, team dynamics, or organisational excellence. Her expertise and engaging style make her an asset to any conference.

HAMISH MCGILL - FULTON HOGAN

Marianne has been a fantastic partner to us at Deloitte, delivering sessions that have truly resonated across a wide range of audiences. From inspiring Canterbury’s emerging business leaders, to driving authentic connection through reverse mentoring, and leading an all-staff, hands-on session on managing pressure and overcoming adversity, she has consistently brought energy, relevance, and insight. Marianne has a unique ability to connect with diverse audiences, weaving in powerful stories and practical ideas that not only engage in the moment but also prompt meaningful reflection and change in their careers.

EMMA JOHNS - PARTNER, DELOITTE

A Leader On and Off the Court.

Marianne brings over two decades of high-performance netball experience to every room she walks into. As Head Coach of the Tactix, she transformed the team from underdogs to grand finalists in back-to-back seasons. A former Silver Ferns Assistant Coach and Head Coach of the Fast5 Ferns, she’s led teams to podium finishes on the world stage and is known for building winning cultures that last.

  • Head Coach of the Tactix (ANZ Premiership Grand Finalists: 2020, 2021)
  • Coached teams to gold and silver medals at international level
  • Known for performance strategy, leadership, and team culture
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