Speaking & engagement
A story that opens conversations.
Authentic, practical and human talks for corporate, professional, engineering, educational, sporting and community audiences.
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Possible keynote themes
Topics that meet people where they are.
Talks can be adapted to your audience, event objectives and available time. These themes draw on Refilwe’s experiences in engineering, leadership, endurance sport and finding her voice.
From Fear to Freedom
Moving forward even when fear and self-doubt are still present.
Courage Before Confidence
Why we do not have to feel confident before taking action.
Finding Your Voice
From fearing public speaking to presenting on professional platforms.
Inclusive Leadership
Creating environments where people can grow, contribute and belong.
Leadership Beyond the Title
Service, responsibility, courage and authenticity.
Mentorship and Paying It Forward
How support shapes our journeys and why we should create opportunities for others.
Failure Is Not Final
Turning setbacks into lessons rather than identities.
Balancing Hard Hats and Running Shoes
Balancing leadership, career, family and endurance sport.
Resilience Beyond the Finish Line
Persistence, recovery and knowing when to begin again.
My Eight-Year Ironman Journey
Fear, failure, faith, persistence and transformation.
From Engineer to Leader, Athlete and Author
How different parts of a life can become one meaningful story.
For organisers
Let’s shape the right conversation.
Share the event format, audience, date, location and the outcome you hope to create. The team can then discuss availability and fit.
Enquiry checklist
- Event date and location or virtual platform
- Audience size and background
- Preferred topic or event objective
- Session length and format
- Budget or speaker fee range, if applicable