“Why do I have credibility when it comes to inspiring people to reach for their dreams? Because I’m living proof that anything is possible. I’m an ordinary New Zealander from a small town. Through determination and hard work I am realising my full potential. If I can do it – you can too!”
"Achieving full potential comes from setting goals at a young age and working hard towards meeting them. The earlier people are inspired to reach for their dreams the greater chance they will have of meeting them. I have a natural affinity with young people, as they do with me, they listen to what I have to say."
“I can inspire young people in many ways. My support will not follow one form. I can build momentum behind other foundations and organisations that seek to inspire young people to reach for their dreams. I can provide moral support, education and experience. I have formed partnerships with successful people and organisations and I am collaborating with them for the benefit of furthering the ambitions of young people.”
“Ultimately I want to make a contribution towards ensuring more New Zealanders dominate their chosen field on the international stage. That means inspiring and supporting young sportspeople, musicians, artists, filmmakers, writers, performing artists, academics, professionals … I want to nurture and encourage talent and ensure these people have the inspiration and tools they need to achieve extraordinary things.”
“The Michael Campbell Foundation will undertake a series of initiatives to achieve its vision. The framework for these initiatives is The Talent Pyramid. The Foundation will not create and manage it’s own initiatives. Rather, initiatives will be built and refined collaboratively between the Foundation and Partner Organisations. The Foundation will focus its resources on a limited number of initiatives under each platform of the Talent Pyramid.