Why book me for your event, conference or panel discussion?

I connect easily with diverse audiences, from policymakers to grassroots activists. My media and public speaking skills ensure that I deliver impactful, compelling messages while bringing real-world experiences and academic insights to make complex issues accessible and relatable. Through a social justice lens, I help create dialogue that is inclusive and forward thinking. and bring depth, critical thinking and engaging storytelling to discussions to challenge conventional narratives, inspire change and spark meaningful dialogue.

As an award winning political analyst and thought leader, I am regularly interviewed in national and international media from SABC to BBC and Voice of America, and am a familiar voice to audiences globally. I provide expert insights on South African and global political and economic challenges political instability and governance to the role of youth and activism in shaping the future or providing strategies on how to lead diverse teams.

What will I deliver to your audience?

  • Engaging & Insightful Analysis – I blend academic rigor with real-world activism to create compelling discussions.
  • Media & Public Speaking Expertise – My experience in television, radio, and live events ensures an interactive, thought-provoking session.
  • Deep Understanding of Socio-Political Dynamics – I provide data-driven, historically informed, and solution-oriented perspectives on pressing issues.

As a speaker, I provide keynote speeches, master of ceremonies, facilitation and moderation services for clients in different countries, industries and sectors, from corporates and government departments to non-profits, universities and schools.

Conversations led globally: SA (UNISA), Zambia (CPHIA), Ivory Coast (AU), United States (Duke University), United Kingdom (Sussex University, University of East London, University of Nottingham Trent, Warwick University,University of Westminster), Germany (University of Konstanz), Denmark (Oxfam Ibis), and Austria (Bruno Kreisky Forum).

Keynote Speeches

The following topics can be presented as key note speeches, moderated panel discussions or workshops.

Corporate Audiences – Corporate Events, Employee Engagement Events

Leading with courage: Reflections on how leadership is a courageous act in a rapidly shifting world that demands emotional depth and a willingness to stand on your values, even when challenged

Leading Diverse Teams, Inclusive Leadership in Action: Reflections on what Inclusive Leadership can be and how manages can build belonging in teams with diverse members

Leading a new generation – from individual genius to collective power: Reflections on how to challenge ego- driven leadership and co-create your leadership experience with those you lead

Political Risk & Business: Reflections on current reading of Politics, Elections, Policy and Social Mood in a changing local and global political landscape

Women Audiences – Women’s Day, Mother’s Day, Women Empowerment events

Gendered Care Work in the Office: Reflections on workplace expectations of women to be office peacekeepers and emotional pace-setters at the expense of their own mental health and career progression

Women’s Voices in the age of Cyberbullying: Reflections on the impact of computer assisted Gender Based Violence (GBV)on women’s voice and agency in society

Women who Lead – Breaking Rules, Building New systems : Reflections on how to craft your own leadership in ways that break out of outdated, patriarchal norms of leadership

Youth Audiences

Voice and Power in the Digital Age: Reflections on how social and traditional media can be used to amplify change while managing digital risk

Young Leaders, Big Questions – Youth, Democracy and Social Change : Reflections on the role of youth in democracy, from youth protests to political leadership

NPO audiances

Building Campaigns that Change Behaviour: Reflections on experiences of building narratives for Gender-Based Violence & Climate Justice campaigns

Advocacy, Campaigning and Influencing: Reflections on building powerful campaigns for change that lead to policy change.

Trauma-Informed Facilitation for Community Spaces: Reflections on facilitating transformative workshops in South Africa and beyond

University Audiences

Research as Story: Reflections on how to present and talk about your research in accessible ways for media and non-academic audiances

Decolonising the Academy – Theory and Practice : Reflections on what decolonisation is and how to bring the theory to life through practise in curriculum design, teaching and learning and beyond.