- Founder of HUSTLE + hush coaching practice
- Leadership development expert in luxury fashion
- Advocate for authentic and empathetic leadership
Tee Twyford is an Authentic Leadership Development Coach and the founder of HUSTLE + hush. With a background in brand marketing for Burberry, Charlotte Tilbury, and Tommy Hilfiger, she has dedicated her career to helping leaders unlock their potential. Tee established her coaching practice, driven by the idea that one can thrive without constant exhaustion.
Over the past several years, Tee has built a strong client base of leaders who value kindness and authenticity in effective management. She believes that impactful leadership can coexist with empathy and compassion, guiding teams towards success.
Before starting HUSTLE + hush, Tee spent a decade leading high-performing teams in the luxury fashion and beauty sectors across New Zealand, the Netherlands, and the UK. Her experience with global brands enables her to connect easily with professionals at all levels. Tee also has a background in journalism, having worked as a technology reporter on Breakfast television.
Tee is a qualified Leadership Coach through the Institute of Psychosynthesis and the University of Middlesex. She is a professional member of APECS and holds several certifications, including Strengths Profile practitioner, Appreciation at Work facilitator, Emotional Culture Deck practitioner, and Ovio Teach Mindfulness teacher.
Tee's Showreel and Videos
Topics, Sessions and Talks
5 Ways Being 'Too Kind' Is Holding You Back
Tee Twyford explores how being "too kind" can hinder aspiring leaders. She reveals that well-meaning actions may unintentionally stifle team members, leaving them feeling undervalued or frustrated. Drawing from her experiences and work with global executives, Tee identifies five common "kindness traps" that can derail effective leadership. Attendees will learn actionable strategies to overcome these pitfalls and foster a more empowering environment for their teams.
Reclaiming HUSTLE: Embrace Energy Without Exhaustion
In her session, leadership coach Tee Twyford addresses the negative connotations of HUSTLE, often linked to burnout. She advocates for harnessing high-energy without the exhaustion, emphasising the importance of finding a personal balance between HUSTLE and hush. Attendees will learn to evaluate their current HUSTLE to hush ratio and discover actionable strategies to restore equilibrium, enabling them to embrace positive energy while avoiding fatigue. This approach ensures a sustainable and fulfilling engagement with their ambitions.
How To Master Challenging Feedback Conversations
Tee Twyford, a high-performing leader, faced a humbling revelation during a 360 feedback review: she was perceived as terrible at receiving feedback. This experience ignited her passion for mastering feedback over the past decade. In her talk, Tee will share the six essential "Cs" that can transform challenging feedback conversations. Attendees will learn how to turn feedback into a powerful tool for connection, understanding, and growth, ultimately enhancing their leadership skills.
Why It's Intentional Acts Of Kindness We Need
Tee Twyford emphasises the importance of intentional acts of kindness in the workplace, rather than random gestures. While random acts can be charming, true appreciation requires deliberate actions that resonate with recipients. Many employees leave jobs feeling unappreciated, often due to a lack of meaningful recognition. In her session, Tee will address the three main challenges of workplace appreciation and teach attendees how to implement intentional acts of kindness effectively.
How To Navigate Your First Days In A New Job
Tee Twyford will guide attendees through the emotional challenges of the first 100 days in a new job. With nearly half of UK job seekers contemplating quitting within six months, understanding "shift shock" is crucial. Tee will help participants recognise the common stages of acclimatisation, distinguishing between genuine red flags and normal fluctuations. By exploring the journey from initial enthusiasm to eventual acceptance, attendees will learn how to effectively navigate their emotional rollercoaster and thrive in their new roles.
Why We Recommend Booking Tee
Book Tee Twyford to inspire your team with her unique blend of authentic leadership and workplace wellbeing. Her extensive experience in luxury brands and coaching empowers leaders to thrive without burnout. Tee’s engaging approach fosters empathy and connection, driving impactful change in your organisation.
Trusted by Burberry, Charlotte Tilbury, Tommy Hilfiger
Tee was extremely knowledgeable and gave a very informative and action-oriented talk. The feedback from the audience was great and we loved working with Tee. She is both professional and warm and we would recommend her
Eleanor O’Keeffe, co-founder
Co-founder, 5x15 Stories
Tee was candid, open and warm in sharing her journey and challenges faced along the way. A talented communicator who has the ability to draw her audience in, Tee left our guests feeling encouraged and inspired!
Tania Bearsley
EMEA Regional Director, Kea New Zealand
Tee graced us with her magic at our team away day and the feedback was super positive. The team enjoyed the atmosphere created, the activity itself and a moment to pause and reflect. It was amazing to see so many people open up and be vulnerable with each other; Tee really creates an amazing space to do so. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a bit of team building, mindfulness and connection to themselves and those they work with. Thanks so very much Tee!
Vanessa Barone
Head of Product, Vitality
