Inspirational Speakers

Sonja Kruse, affectionately known as ‘The uBuntu Girl,’ embodies the spirit of adventure and an unwavering faith in humanity. In 2009, she embarked on a remarkable solo journey across South Africa, relying solely on her instincts, a modest backpack, a camera, and a mere R100. Her mission was clear: to traverse the country by foot […]

Siya Kolisi’s story is one of resilience, determination, and breaking barriers. As the first black captain of the Springboks, he not only led the team to historic victories but also became a beacon of change in a nation with a complex past. His leadership on and off the field exemplifies the power of sports to […]

Christo Brand is a South African former prison guard who was one of several that were responsible for guarding Nelson Mandela. He came to Robben Island, where Mandela was being held, in 1978 when he was 19 years old. In 1982 he was transferred along with Mandela to Pollsmoor Prison. Christo and Mandela developed a […]

Hein Wagner has been blind since birth…and he is an exceptional motivational speaker for any conference event. Despite this Hein Wagner has many accomplishments to his name. He has completed the Absa Cape Epic, ran the Antarctica Marathon, the Two Oceans and New York Marathons, completed full Ironman, Hein competed in the World Triathlon Series […]

Lumka Msibi is an Innovative Award Winning Qualified Rocket Scientist. At the age of 24 she has travelled to all 6 world continents, won numerous prestigious awards and spoken alongside many notable leaders. Born and raised in Soweto, Lumka weaves her background and personal story of success over challenges into her presentations. A born leader, […]

If you are looking for an inspiring story that has the power to transform lives- then Tarryn Tomlinson is the speaker for you. This powerhouse of a woman; TV presenter, metaphysical coach, human rights activist, adventurer, writer and philanthropist has spent over twenty years studying the power of human potential and teaches people how to […]

Caster Semenya is a winner. The 29-year-old South African is the two-time women’s 800m Olympic champion, a three-time 800m world champion and a double Commonwealth Games middle distance gold medallist. To wrap those figures in further context, when Semenya won the Doha Diamond League 800m in May 2019, it was her 30th consecutive victory over […]

Samantha Stewart uses her stories to encourage and uplift and most of all provide hope when there seems to be none. She first came to South Africa’s attention in 2005 when she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer and given six months to live but denied access to life saving treatment by […]

Desiree-Anne Martin believes in the inherent ability of anyone to change. Her mantra is that there is hope, always, and she is a Change Catalyst and Inspirational Speaker. Desiree-Anne is a prize-winning published author and poet. Her writing on racial identification, GBV, the myths of parenthood, sex and feminism has appeared in numerous print anthologies […]

Dr. Adriana Marais stands at the frontier of human exploration, both on Earth and beyond. As a theoretical physicist and technologist, she illuminates the pathways to our cosmic future with a blend of scientific rigor and unbridled curiosity. Her journey, driven by a profound belief in the potential of humanity, has taken her to the […]

Nicolette Mashile is an experienced broadcaster with her on-air experience including SABC1’s daily youth talk show, ‘Thetha’ and SABC 2’s ‘Sanlam Moola Money’ family game She has anchored many financial literacy campaigns on behalf for blue chip brands like Sanlam, AlexForbes, Old Mutual, Momentum, Standard Bank, Capitec, Old Mutual Namibia, FNB, the JSE and many […]

Niki Seberini is a speaker who’ll inspire with mind shifting ideas and concepts, entertain with personal anecdotes and humorous stories as well as challenge your audience to go beyond the way they see reality, you’ve just found her! ​I work in the personal development, mind wellness & stress management space with Mindfulness as the foundation […]

Kingsley Holgate is widely regarded as Africa’s most colorful modern-day explorer. A humanitarian adventurer, author, and TV personality, he is a fellow of the prestigious Royal Geographical Society. With a life dedicated to exploration, philanthropy, and storytelling, Kingsley has journeyed to some of the most remote corners of the African continent, capturing the imagination of […]

Rinus le Roux was born in a small town in the North West province. This small town inspired him to develop a big game mentality and he was motivated to find my place in the world at a young age. At age 13 he got to read a book by Richard Bach. The title of […]

Richard Wright is more than just a motivational speaker; he’s a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Hailing from South Africa, Richard’s journey is one of triumph over adversity, as he emerged victorious from a battle with brain cancer. His story is a beacon of hope, inspiring audiences around the globe to overcome […]

Professor Shirley Zinn is the former Group Head of Human Resources at Woolworths Holdings Limited. Prior to this, she was the Head of Human Resources of Standard Bank South Africa and Deputy Global Head of Human Resources for the Standard Bank Group. Prior to this she was the Group Executive HR at Nedbank. Before this, […]