Talks that bring courage, not clichés.

Keynotes and masterclasses that help audiences find clarity, reclaim agency, and act bravely in uncertain times.

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In a world of constant change, people don’t need another motivational talk.

They need clarity and the courage to act.

Pierre’s talks are designed to cut through noise and equip audiences with tools and frameworks they can actually use.

Every keynote is tailored to your event, grounded in academic research, delivered with energy, and remembered long after the applause.

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FEATURED TALK:

Only the Brave.

How do you navigate when the fog won’t lift?

A map for leaders and teams to find their way through chaos and doubt by rediscovering identity, reclaiming agency, and choosing to be brave.

Strategy & Story

Talks that help businesses stand out and win with values-driven strategies.

  • A unicorn bicycle

    You're weird. I like it.

    In a world of automated copies, how do you stand out?

    Your identity is your strategy. This talk shows how weirdness becomes your real advantage.

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  • Money is a 'just' story

    Money is 'just' a story

    What if your financial strategy is shaped by hidden stories?

    This talk explores how the narratives we believe about money influence our decisions.

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  • You don't need more time.

    Time isn’t the problem, hesitation is.

    Decision making lies at the heart of strategy and in a world of AI agents, your own agency matters more than ever.

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Future & Uncertainty

Talks that explore chaos, complexity, and what it means to be human in a changing world.

  • A pathway through multiple red torii gates casting shadows on the ground, likely part of a shrine.

    In Praise of Shadows

    Are we too addicted to certainty?

    Mystery and uncertainty aren’t threats they’re gifts. This talk reframes the unknown as what keeps us human.

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  • A laptop with the screen open in a dark setting, displaying a sunset or sunrise scene with vibrant colors, and the keyboard illuminated faintly by the screen's glow.

    AI & I

    When machines take centre stage, where do humans stand?

    AI is making us question our place in the world. This talk explores how we stay centred, creative, and courageous in an automated world.

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  • a pile of lego

    Chaos is a Gift

    What if the mess is the way forward?

    Chaotic times and liminal spaces unlock growth, creativity, and transformation. This talk shows how to embrace them.

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Leadership & Teams

Talks that give leaders and teams the tools and courage to act.

  • Teams to Tribes

    Strategy fails without the right people to carry it.

    This talk unpacks how teams become tribes, aligned, committed, and able to win together.

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  • Abstract painting with vertical streaks of blue, beige, and brown, with splatters and textured details.

    The Art of Paradox

    How do you choose when the world is full of contradicting truths?

    Learn how to ground decision-making with a framework that holds steady when the world does not.

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  • King on a golden throne

    Monsters, Heroes & Monarchs

    Hero-mode works for a while, but it won’t build the future.

    Learn how to move beyond the hero and lead as a monarch.

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How audiences describe the shift

  • "We were in the middle of massive growth and chaos. Pierre showed us how to see the beauty in it and turn uncertainty into insight. Every person walked away with a personal ‘wow, this is for me’ moment."

    ANRICO, CEO MULTIMEDIA

  • "178 attendees, fully engaged. Pierre’s talk was practical, soul-touching, and perfectly timed for the challenges we’re facing."

    BRIGOTT, ALLAN GRAY

  • "A completely new angle on leadership, with practical applications we can immediately implement in our teams."

    SAREL, CEO FNB NAMIBIA

  • "The true power of this talk is in how it touches on the simple yet poorly understood - or personal yet most potent - aspect of our being...managing the self"

    VICTOR, AFRICA BUSINESS SPECIALIST

  • "This talk was amazing and exactly what you need in a world with VUCA. It encourages embracing the uncertainty and chaos of the world -because that's where the good things happen. "

    Linda, Skynamo

  • "The talk was absolutely brilliant and captivating. Pierre took us on an incredible journey, weaving the narrative in a way that was both engaging and thought-provoking."

    Charne, The Actuarial Society of South Africa

  • "Pierre kept everyone fully engaged with his insightful and thought-provoking talk, 'Teams to Tribes.' It really made us rethink how we approach our relationships, both at work and at home"

    Leyla, ONOMO Hotel Group

Pierre's talks offer strategic insight with practical applications by integrating the latest trends, sociology and behaviour science research with ancient philosophy, literature and the odd hit of pop culture.

All delivered in a conversational style with a healthy dose of humour and tons of storytelling!

Your audience doesn’t need more noise.
They need clarity and courage.

Pierre’s talks give people the courage to cut through the chaos and choose their path forward.

“Think different. Apple said it, Pierre makes you do it.”
— Dewald du Plooy, Marketing Director KFC, UAE