She brings the depth of the coaching room to the stage. Twenty years of lived, human stories turned into language audiences can actually use for stress, burnout, team friction, and the quiet work of becoming who they already are.
She brings the depth of the coaching room to the stage. Twenty years of lived, human stories turned into language audiences can actually use for stress, burnout, team friction, and the quiet work of becoming who they already are.
Nervous System Literacy: The Missing Language and How to Become Literate to Manage Stress Better
Twenty to sixty minutes, conference ready, tailored to your theme.
Half day or full day interactive sessions for teams.
Exec sessions pairing the keynote with applied team work.
In depth conversation, as heard on The Incredible Machines.
Colleen has spent years on stages that range from intimate boardroom leadership days to conference floors of hundreds, always in the same register: science and soul in equal measure. She has closed conference programmes, held the stage as a panelist and TV talk show style host, led corporate offsites, and delivered keynotes for audiences of women, leaders, and mixed corporate crowds alike. Represented by Red Jacket Speakers and serving as KZN Chapter President of the Professional Speaking Association of Southern Africa, she brings a rare pairing of coaching room depth and stage craft. Audiences describe her as commanding without performing, warm without losing authority, and able to shift the energy of a room within minutes of taking the microphone.
“A powerful presence in a small lady. You captivate a room. I didn’t want you to stop speaking. Thank you, Colleen. You speak so beautifully. Outstanding!”
“Your articulation and your rapport with the audience is second to none. Well done, Colleen. You were delightful to listen to. Thank you for being our speaker today and shifting the energy in the room in such a positive way.”
Based in Durban, travels everywhere. Workshops and leadership days quoted per brief.