Buhle Dlamini is a South African-born, Canada-based global keynote speaker, author and award-winning entrepreneur specialising in the future of work, leadership, organisational culture, cultural intelligence and diversity.
Born and raised in the rural Zulu village of Hlabisa, Buhle has built an international career spanning more than 20 years, delivering keynotes across 20+ countries to audiences ranging from Fortune 500 companies and executive leadership teams to major international conferences.
Buhle has worked alongside influential global leaders including Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He has also contributed to executive leadership programmes for Duke Corporate Education, Cornell University and the United Nations Global Executive Leadership Initiative (GELI).
An accomplished entrepreneur, Buhle has founded businesses in both South Africa and Canada, including Young & Able and MindGro Consulting, and co-founded social-impact initiatives including ForGood.co.za and Columba Leadership. He is a certified facilitator in Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and holds a Fundamentals of Strategy certificate from Harvard University.
Buhle is also the author of six books, including Unleashing Your Greatness. His presentations combine compelling storytelling, humour and practical business insight, challenging leaders and teams to embrace change, leverage their differences and unlock their potential.
SPEAKING TOPICS
• Unleashing Your Greatness — Unlocking individual and organisational potential
• Future of Work — Preparing people and organisations for the changing workplace
• Cultural Intelligence — Leading effectively across cultures and differences
• Creating a Winning Inclusive Culture — Building teams where people can perform at their best
• Leadership & Organisational Culture — Creating environments that drive performance
• Owning the Future — Developing the mindset to navigate change and disruption
• Leadership Lessons from Nelson Mandela — Insights into authentic and impactful leadership
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
• 20+ years of international speaking and consulting
• Keynotes delivered across 20+ countries
• Worked with Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu
• Faculty contributor to global executive leadership programmes
• Harvard University strategy programme alumnus
• Certified Cultural Intelligence facilitator
• Award-winning entrepreneur
• Author of six books
• Based in Canada, speaking globally
