Public Speakers - Social Alchemists

Lynn Baker

Customer care

Customer care| CX

Lynn Baker delivers interactive, high-impact keynotes using The Customer Journey Game, helping businesses create unforgettable customer experiences and embed customer-centric cultures that drive loyal

Robin Banks

Inspiration

Inspiration| Leadership| Motivation

World-renowned Mind Power expert and motivational speaker, empowering individuals and organisations to master their mindset, maximise success, and create extraordinary results.

Nick Binedell

Business

Business| Leadership

Visionary in business education and navigating complex organisational challenges.

Jean de Villiers

MC

MC| Rugby| Sporting Legend

Former Springbok captain, renowned for his victories, resilience, and leadership.

Bonang Mohale

Business

Business| Leadership

Dedicated to driving innovation, positive change, and inclusive growth in the corporate world.

GG Alcock

Current Affairs

Current Affairs| Marketing| Motivation

Thought leader on the trends and dynamics of the informal economies & societies which make up the majority of South Africa.

Alex Harris

Adventure

Adventure| Leadership| Motivation

Adventurer and endurance athlete inspiring resilience, leadership, and peak performance through his extreme expeditions.

Pierre du Plessis

Culture

Culture| Leadership| Strategy

When the confusion sets in and you don't know what to do or where to go, Pierre will help you figure out how to win.

Pieter Geldenhuys

Futurist

Futurist| Innovation| Tech

Helping businesses explore, harness, and navigate the future with actionable insights.

Michael Cowen

Culture

Culture| Innovation| Strategy

Creating a culture that delivers, squads that execute, and people set free. Spark fast, human-centric change that sticks.

Benni McCarthy

Soccer

Soccer| Sporting Legend

South African soccer legend, UEFA Champions League winner, and current coach at Manchester United.

Chris Bertish

Adventure

Adventure| Leadership| Motivation

A surfing Mavericks champion and Guinness World Record holder, sharing his thrilling journey.

Graeme Codrington

Digital Disruption

Digital Disruption| Futurist| Strategy

Turning complex trends into practical strategies for leadership, innovation, and thriving amid disruption.

Sthembiso Phakathi

Leadership

Leadership| Strategy| Transformation

Transformation advisor, guiding business on performance, strategic leadership, and innovation.

Joey Evans

Adventure

Adventure| Leadership| Motivation

A bestselling author, inspiring audiences to conquer their challenges and pursue their dreams.

Tiffany Markman

AI

AI| Communication| Marketing

Award-winning marketer, up-skilling corporate teams to communicate better, sell more and future-proof their brands and businesses.

Stef Du Plessis

Culture

Culture| Leadership| Motivation

Enabling companies to improve their bottom-line results by growing their people and creating winning workplace cultures.

Larry Soffer

Magic

Magic| MC| Mentalism

Magician and mentalist, delivering mind-bending illusions and performances.

Dr. Craig Wing

Futurist

Futurist| Innovation| Tech

Driving success in the Fourth Industrial Revolution by Inspiring leaders to embrace disruption, innovation, and foresight.

John Sanei

AI

AI| Futurist| Strategy

Equipping leaders to navigate the future through neuroscience and innovative strategies.

Richard Wright

Leadership

Leadership| Motivation| Sales

Obsessed with enriching minds, teams, and organisations on a journey to better.

Marks Maponyane

Soccer

Soccer| Sporting Legend

Soccer legend and motivational speaker inspires with his journey of leadership, perseverance, and success.

Juanita Vorster

Culture

Culture| Leadership| Strategy

Empowering overwhelmed business leaders to regain clarity, energy, and passion while running sustainable, successful businesses.

Tatjana Smith (Schoenmaker)

Sporting Legend

Sporting Legend| Swimming

Record breaking Olympic champion pushing the boundaries of swimming.

Gerda Steyn

Athlete

Athlete| Sporting Legend

Elite long-distance runner and record-breaking Comrades champion who inspires audiences with her story of focus, discipline, and mental grit.

Rassie Erasmus

Rugby

Rugby| Sporting Legend

World Cup-winning coach, revolutionised South African rugby with his strategy and leadership.

Jabu Zwane

Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur| Leadership| Motivation

Transforming mindsets, igniting purpose, and fostering accountability.

Palesa Mosiea

Diversity & Inclusivity

Diversity & Inclusivity| Motivation| Wellness

Motivating others to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve success.

Dr Imtiaz Sooliman

Inspiration

Inspiration| Motivation

Founder of the Gift of the Givers Foundation, answers a spiritual call to serve all people.

Brent Lindeque

MC

MC| Motivation

Creator of Good Things Guy, turns everyday stories into powerful messages of positivity.

Siyabulela “Siya” Xuza

Innovation

Innovation| Motivation| Tech

Award-winning South African energy engineer and entrepreneur, inspiring innovation in sustainable energy.

Maya Fisher-French

Finance

Award-winning financial journalist and educator, empowering people to take control of their finances.

Femi Adebanji

Customer care

Customer care| Leadership| Sales

Inspiring organisational excellence in customer service, leadership, and high performance

Caster Semenya

Athlete

Athlete| Sporting Legend

Olympic athlete and advocate, challenging the boundaries of gender in sport.

Zipho Sikhakhane

Business

Business| Leadership| Strategy

Businesswoman and speaker, empowering audiences on leadership and entrepreneurship.

Leigh Joy

Leadership

Leadership| Motivation| Wellness

Self-care coach, speaker, and recovery advocate who co-creates self-care practices which inspire, empower and transform individuals to live the life of their dreams.

Jake White

Rugby

Rugby| Sporting Legend

Rugby World Cup-winning coach, shares his expertise on leadership, strategy, and team dynamics.

Faff de Klerk

Rugby

Rugby| Sporting Legend

Springbok scrum-half and two-time Rugby World Cup winner showcasing unmatched sportsmanship.

Rapelang Rabana

Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur| Leadership| Tech

An influential tech entrepreneur and digital education advocate, championing transformative learning solutions.

Neil Tovey

Soccer

Soccer| Sporting Legend

Bafana Bafana captain who led South Africa to 1996 AFCON glory, shaping soccer through coaching.

John Smit

MC

MC| Rugby| Sporting Legend

He led South Africa to 2007 World Cup victory, embodying unmatched leadership in rugby.

Saray Khumalo

Adventure

Adventure| Leadership| Motivation

Award-winning mountaineer and coach, unlocking potential through resilience and goal-setting.

Dr Roze Phillips

Futurist

Futurist| Leadership| Wellness

An African futurist and medical doctor specialising in leadership empathy and the future of work.

Lerato Ditshego

Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur| Leadership| Motivation

Empowering others to 'braving it' through resilience, emotional intelligence, and leadership.

Lynette Ntuli

Business

Business| MC| Strategy

Drive sustainable growth, innovation, and inclusive economic development across Africa's high-growth sectors.

Dr. Michael Mol

MC

MC| Media| Wellness

Trauma doctor-turned-TV presenter dedicated to accessible health and family entertainment.

Simon Grainger

Branding

Branding| Communication| Marketing

Sharing practical expertise on building brands that drive business growth.

Daniel Silke

Local & Global Affairs

A distinguished political economy analyst, offering presentations that blend economic and political insights.

Jessica van Jaarsveld

Culture

Culture| Sustainability| Wellness

Shifting sustainability from compliance to real commitment and rediscover the values at the heart of sustainability.

Dr Sizakele Marutlulle

Business

Business| Leadership| Strategy

Empowering leaders to build impactful brands that drive profit and societal change.

Puseletso Modimogale

Leadership

Leadership| Transformation| Wellness

Through coaching and holistic practices she guides others on a journey of self-discovery.

Shelley Walters

Sales

Sales| Strategy

Award-winning sales expert transforming organisations through strategy and future-focused sales insights.

Dr Alan Brand

Mental Health

Mental Health| Wellness

Motivational talks on men’s mental health, self-development, and balanced wellness.

Nicolette Mashile

Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur| Financial

Advocate for financial empowerment, committed to promoting financial literacy.

Cindy Norcott

Business

Business| Entrepreneur| Motivation

Dynamic speaker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who inspires audiences with practical strategies for business success, leadership, and work-life balance.

Nick Dreyer

Branding

Branding| Entrepreneur| Innovation

Sharing inspiring lessons from building a global brand, blending creativity, resilience, and entrepreneurship.

Khanyisa Mnyaka

Empowerment

Empowerment| Mental Health| Wellness

Self-development coach, speaker, and author dedicated to helping people break free from people-pleasing, embrace radical self-love, and step into their most authentic selves.

Martin Brown

Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur| Leadership| Motivation

Entrepreneur and adversity expert who, after a life-altering accident, built a global business.

Aki Kalliatakis

Customer care

Customer care| Marketing| Sales

Cultivating loyal customers by teaching leaders to implement customer-driven strategies.

Andisa Liba

Business

Business| Leadership| Tech

Catalyst, Connector, and Storyteller unearthing the magic in others to transform organisations and empower businesses and individuals.

Dricus du Plessis

MMA

MMA| Sporting Legend

UFC middleweight contender, bringing unmatched power and determination to every fight.

Dr Khumalo

Soccer

Soccer| Sporting Legend

Football legend, coach, and leader, embodying sportsmanship and excellence on and off the field.

Dawie Roodt

Local & Global Affairs

Esteemed economist and media figure, delivering clear, insightful analyses on economic and political trends to audiences across South Africa and beyond.

Erik Kruger

Culture

Culture| Leadership| Transformation

In a world where expertise is commoditised and change is constant, Erik helps leaders recalibrate how they think, decide, and lead, equipping them to adapt faster and lead smarter.

Matthew Booth

Soccer

Soccer| Sporting Legend

Soccer icon inspires with his leadership skills and dedication to advancing South African soccer.

Lucas Radebe

Soccer

Soccer| Sporting Legend

Soccer legend inspires with his journey of leadership, resilience, and dedication.

Bruce Whitfield

Finance

Finance| Local & Global Affairs| MC

Multi-award-winning journalist and author, known for his world-class industry insights.

Enkromelle Andrew

Leadership

Leadership| MC| Motivation

Electrifying audiences and inspiring resilience, purpose, and transformation to shape Africa’s early-stage investment landscape.

Dr Roelof Botha

Local & Global Affairs

Esteemed economist offering sharp insights on South Africa’s socio-economic trends, guiding smarter business decisions.

Paula Quinsee

GBV

GBV| Relationships| Wellness

Helping individuals build healthy relationships at home and work that bring positivity and well-being.

Nick Mallett

Rugby

Rugby| Sporting Legend

Former Springbok coach and player, focusing on leadership, strategy, and team dynamics.

Barry Hilton

Comedian

Comedian| Mental Health| Motivation

Blending humour with his personal insights on mental health, resilience, and workplace culture—proving that laughter truly is the best medicine.

Mushambi Mutuma

Innovation

Innovation| Tech

Leader in innovation & digital transformation, empowering leaders to thrive in today’s digital age.

Brett StClair

AI

AI| Innovation| Tech

An innovator, entrepreneur, and AI evangelist who revolutionizes businesses with AI.

Rusty Labuschagne

Inspiration

Inspiration| Leadership| Motivation

Wrongly imprisoned for 10 years in Zimbabwe, he now inspires others to navigate life’s darkest moments with strength, resilience, faith, forgiveness, and unwavering determination.

Jesse Kriel

Rugby

Rugby| Sporting Legend

South African rugby player, representing the Springboks with distinction on the world stage.

Redi Thlabi

MC

MC| News| Program Director

Renowned journalist, author, and speaker, committed to social justice, truth, and women's rights.

Richard Calland

Local & Global Affairs

Political analyst, offering insight into the future of democracy in South Africa and internationally.

Niki Seberini

Mental Health

Mental Health| Wellness

Wellbeing Practitioner, using Breathwork and Self-Inquiry to guide individuals toward health, happiness, and wholeness.

Saffron Baggallay

Culture

Culture| Leadership| Wellness

Sociologist and Enneagram expert, driving high performance by cracking the human code.

Schalk Brits

Rugby

Rugby| Sporting Legend

Former Springbok, bringing energy, leadership, and insight into team dynamics.

Siphiwe Moyo

Culture

Culture| Leadership| Motivation

Transforming workplace dynamics and empowering leaders to create thriving corporate environments.

Tendai Mtawarira

Rugby

Rugby| Sporting Legend

Rugby legend "The Beast" inspires audiences with his journey from sports stardom to impactful philanthropy and business leadership.

Siya Kolisi

Rugby

Rugby| Sporting Legend

South African World Cup-winning captain, with inspiring leadership, resilience, and dedication.

Kobus Wiese

MC

MC| Rugby| Sporting Legend

Rugby World Cup winner, speaks on teamwork, leadership, and success.

Cobus Visser

Culture

Culture| Motivation| Strategy

Empowering leaders and teams to master the art of scaling & building high-performance cultures that grow exponentially.

Tshiamo Matibela

Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur| Innovation| Strategy

Transforming retail through cutting-edge designs, strategic management, and a mission to empower local retailers.

Peter Van Kets

Adventure

Adventure| Leadership| Motivation

Connecting lessons from his epic expeditions, he equips leaders and teams with mindset tools to overcome adversity, thrive under pressure, and build a legacy of excellence.

Kevin Lerena

Boxing

Boxing| Sporting Legend

World-renowned South African boxer Kevin Lerena, former IBO Cruiserweight Champion, inspires with stories of discipline, resilience, and success in the global arena of professional boxing.

Mark Fish

Soccer

Soccer| Sporting Legend

Soccer legend inspires with stories of success, leadership, and overcoming challenges.

Tinoda Moyo

Branding

Branding| Sales| Tech

Helping professionals and businesses build powerful, visible, and value-driven brands that open doors to opportunity, influence, and growth.

Kaluba Chikonde

AI

AI| Innovation| Tech

Helping you harness the power of data and AI, transforming complex technology into actionable insights for individuals and businesses.

Zoya Mabuto

Culture

Culture| Empowerment| Leadership

Inspiring growth, resilience, and self-discovery using psychology and organisational insights.

Bryan Habana

Rugby

Rugby| Sporting Legend

South African rugby star and leader, contributing to sport development and social change.

Joni Peddie

Culture

Culture| Leadership| Wellness

Helping Leaders and organisations thrive through change, by building CAN DO mindsets and emotionally intelligent cultures—so you don’t just bounce back, you BOUNCE FORWARD™.

Carol Tshabalala

MC

MC| Media| Sporting Legend

South Africa’s "First Lady of Sport, celebrated broadcaster, MC, and influential speaker.

Zanele Njapha

Change

Change| Workplace Culture

Empowering organisations to embrace change through 'unlearning' principles.

Justice Malala

Local & Global Affairs

An award-winning journalist and political commentator, known for his insightful columns and as a resident analyst on The Justice Factor.

Hector Motivator

MC

MC| Motivation

A fresh perspective and boundless energy, inspiring organisations and individuals with his approach to personal and professional growth.

Rob Caskie

Adventure

Adventure| Storyteller