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Event Hosting
From prestigious financial institutions to tourism boards and leading sports brands, Liezel’s versatility and skill in connecting with diverse audiences have made her a trusted name across multiple industries. Her ability to seamlessly adapt and engage with true understanding and warmth, across sectors, is a hallmark of her career in public speaking
In recent years, Liezel has soared to new heights as an MC, marked by major engagements in Hong Kong, Venice, Romania, Seychelles, Bali, and the United Kingdom, as well as China.
Liezel van der Westhuizen is also a sought after MC and has been the Programme Director at more than 200 events for top clients Her adeptness in reputation management and public relations has seen her work with global icons like Lenny Kravitz, the Backstreet Boys, and Atomic Kitten, and locally with Danny K; Mandoza and […]
Liezel van der Westhuizen is also a sought after MC and has been the Programme Director at more than 200 events for top clients
Her adeptness in reputation management and public relations has seen her work with global icons like Lenny Kravitz, the Backstreet Boys, and Atomic Kitten, and locally with Danny K; Mandoza and Watershed earning glowing testimonials during her tenure as Virgin Records’ PR Manager.
Liezel’s remarkable career includes hosting over 3,000 events across South Africa, Europe, and Asia for blue-chip clients, financial institutions, and tourism boards. Known for her infectious energy, her talents shine on international stages, including recent events in Romania; Italy and the UK.
Endurance Athlete and Philanthropist
An accomplished endurance athlete, Liezel has completed Ironman Triathlons, Dusi Canoe Marathons, and a 7.5km swim from Robben Island to Bloubergstrand to raise funds for SEA RESCUE SA. She also made history in 2018 as the first woman to pilot a visually impaired athlete across the Himalayas on a tandem bicycle, raising funds for Operation Smile and OneSight. Liezel was also the first woman to ride a bicycle powered by social media in The Cape Town cycle tour to raise funds for Velokhaya – aim is to equip youth living in impoverished and underserved communities with the skills and opportunities required to thrive in life.
The Giraffe Brand: Standing Tall in Personal Branding
What began as a nickname has become a hallmark of empowerment. Liezel turned “The Giraffe,” once intended as an insult by a journalist from The Sunday Times into a personal brand symbolizing resilience and standing tall against adversity. Her company, The Giraffe Brand Academy, helps high-performance clients globally rise above the competition with impactful personal branding strategies.
Depending on your role, your personal image will also reflect on the company’s reputation. After all, the individuals in the organisation are the window into what the company values are.
Liezel van der Westhuizen also holds a Degree in Human Resources Management and an Honours Degree in Communication Management; both from the University of Pretoria.
“I’ve always loved speaking in public and conveying my point of view to a broad audience,” Liezel van der Westhuizen says of her Toastmaster experience.
In fact so committed is Liezel van der Westhuizen to the benefits of this form of communication that last year she taught public speaking and communication at Abraham Kriel Children’s Home as a volunteer.
“Liezel van der Westhuizen is passionate about young South Africans being able to stand up and speak, confidently and with knowledge, about the issues that move them,” Liezel says simply.
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