Amy Coulton on Adventure, Tourism & Burnout

In this episode of The Guest Speaker, we sit down with Amy Coulton, whose journey has taken her from a high school career expo in New Zealand to working across luxury superyachts, tourism, hospitality and adventure travel around the world.

Amy shares how studying at Queenstown Resort College opened unexpected doors, what life is actually like working in tourism, the incredible highs of exploring places like French Polynesia and the Kimberley, and the very real challenges of burnout, long hours and protecting your wellbeing.

Whether you're considering tourism, hospitality, adventure travel, or simply want inspiration to create a life that's a little less ordinary, this conversation is packed with practical advice and honest insight.

In this episode we discuss:

• Choosing an alternative pathway after high school

• Queenstown Resort College and studying tourism

• Building a career through internships and practical experience

• Working in the Cook Islands, Bay of Islands and beyond

• Life aboard luxury superyachts

• Burnout, mental health and finding balance

• Financial literacy and creating opportunities

• Why diverse skills can become your greatest advantage