From penthouse to shit house to family house
Lou Vincent is a former New Zealand international cricketer whose extraordinary journey has taken him from the highs of international sporting success to the depths of personal failure, and ultimately, the challenge of rebuilding his life.
Scoring a century on Test debut was a dream beginning, but behind the success were battles with depression, self-doubt and a constant need to prove himself. His involvement in match-fixing brought his cricket career to an abrupt end, costing him far more than just the game he loved.
Rather than shy away from his past, Lou now speaks openly about his mistakes, the consequences of his decisions and the difficult process of taking responsibility. Combining humour, raw honesty and powerful storytelling, he explores mental health, integrity, resilience, vulnerability and the importance of asking for help.
Now living in Canterbury with his young family and working in business development, Lou brings a fresh perspective to the meaning of success, the power of human connection and the possibility of second chances.
His message is simple: You can't change your past, but you can take ownership of what happens next.
Talking Points
Owning it: accountability and second chances
From a century on Test debut to the consequences of match-fixing, Lou shares an honest account of success, bad decisions and rebuilding his life. With humour and frank reflection, he explores facing uncomfortable truths, taking responsibility and accepting help. Audiences leave with a clear message: you cannot change what happened, but you can take responsibility for what happens next.
Owning it: accountability and second chances
Behind he smile: Mental Health and Human connection
Looking successful does not always mean feeling successful. Lou shares the self-doubt, depression and isolation he experienced behind his international cricket career, and the difference supportive people made in his life. His story encourages audiences to look beyond appearances, ask meaningful questions and create space for honest conversations.
Behind he smile: Mental Health and Human connection
More than the Scoreboad: Resiliance through setbacks
What happens when the career you built your identity around disappears? Drawing on sporting rejection, public disgrace and starting again outside cricket, Lou explores rebuilding confidence, finding purpose and learning to value yourself beyond your achievements. An honest, humorous talk about moving forward when life takes an unexpected turn.
More than the Scoreboad: Resiliance through setbacks
We engaged Lou Vincent as a keynote speaker on match-fixing in sport at our inaugural National Sport and Recreation Wānanga which hosted around 200 people. While Lou’s story is public and we ... keep reading Sports Integrity Commission
Lou closed our company Summit (1500 people were present). We booked Lou when he was getting started on the speaking circuit. He has a great story to tell. He spoke frankly, was very engaging and was able to hold the audience. With a little more polish Lou will be outstanding. We have no hesitation in recommending him and would welcome the opportunity to work with him again.
