speaker & coach HELPing audiences UNLOCK their VOICEs

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public speaking, executive coaching & group workshops.

confidence can be LEARNED. I’M MTHABISI, SOME CALL ME THA, and I WILL TEACH YOU HOW.

keynote topics

The right words have the power to transform lives. As a speaker, I recognize that every time I step on stage, I have the opportunity to give someone exactly what they need to unlock their next breakthrough. My keynotes don't just inspire, they equip. Audiences leave with practical tools to communicate with confidence, turn fear into fuel, and lead with authentic authority that drives real results.

  • Your story is more powerful than you think. Discover how to bring your lived experiences to life through stories that connect and inspire, build the confidence to speak up even when it feels uncomfortable, and learn how authentic storytelling makes you more relatable, memorable, and influential.

  • What if those nerves weren't a weakness, but your secret weapon? Learn to reframe fear as energy you can use to perform at your best, practice practical tools to calm your body and steady your voice in the spotlight, and step into high-pressure moments with courage, presence, and impact.

  • Confidence isn't about being the loudest voice in the room, it's about being the clearest. Crack the code to communicating with confidence without faking it, learn to deliver messages that are clear, compelling, and impossible to ignore, and walk away with practical tools to lead, influence, and inspire in any room.

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1:1 coaching

The journey of building confidence requires a lot of individual effort, but it doesn't have to be lonely.

Whether you're a founder preparing for investor meetings or a corporate professional who wants to lead with greater authority, we'll work together to turn your communication challenges into competitive advantages.

We start with a free discovery session where I assess exactly where you are and where you want to go, then I give you practical, proven frameworks and guide you through implementing them.

With my support, you can pitch with conviction, present with power, and communicate like a true leader.

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my methods work

WITHIN 2 YEARS, FOUNDERS I COACHED FOR PITCHES RAISED OVER 5 MILLION DOLLARS IN FUNDING.

team workshops

You are a great leader, so naturally, you want your people to actualize their potential fully. I can help with that.

I work with startup accelerators, corporate teams, and academic institutions to facilitate workshops that transform how participants communicate.

They walk away with practical tools to manage nerves, craft compelling stories, and deliver with impact.

These are skills they immediately apply to pitch better, lead with confidence, and drive real business results.

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Real Results for Real People

  • "Under his expert guidance, we won second place and a $15,000 prize in the pitch competition."

    JONAH CHININGA (Co-Founder & CEO, Woveo)

  • "Mthabisi's passion for the art of public speaking is palpable. He creates a fun and positive atmosphere where learning is fun and participating is rather less frightening."

    YONAS MESGUN (Field Engineer, Flatiron Construction)

  • "Tha is a fantastic coach, technically, as it comes to presentations, as well as psychologically."

    NINA SYSOEVA (Strategy Manager, Telus)

  • "His coaching helped me fine-tune my delivery, stay composed under pressure, and get my message across with more impact."

    PETER BEHNCKE (Director Corporate Development & Investor Relations, Gold Royalty Corp)

  • "He has a rare gift for bringing out your best, not by changing who you are, but by showing you how to own it."

    WINNIE CHIRONGA (Associate Director of Indigenous Relations & Community Development, AMSSA)

  • "Working with Mthabisi was a game-changer for my preparation for the pitch competition."

    REGGIE WATERMAN (Founder, NEXT TEN)

  • "Mthabisi is a confident and experienced public speaker, who helped place top 3 at my first pitch competition."

    JOSH EARLE (Co-Founder & CEO, Outlit - Y Combinator Winter 25)

  • "His course was not only a comprehensive bootcamp on public speaking, but also a deep dive on how to become a more confident person in any setting."

    HUGO QUINONES SILVA (Marketing Manager, Market One)

i’ve Been Where You Are.

i understand the journey to finding one’s voice because i’ve lived it. i know exactly how to help you get there too.

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I CAME TO CANADA FROM Zimbabwe AS A SPIRITED TEENAGER, BUT SOMEWHERE IN TRANSIT, I LOST MY CONFIDENCE. THAT’S WHEN I DISCOVERED PUBLIC SPEAKING, AND IT HELPED ME REBUILD WHAT I’D LOST. NOW, I’M ON A JOURNEY TO SHARE THIS TREASURE WITH THE WORLD.

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