Empowering Resilient Youth and Purposeful Women

Keynote Speaker, Coach, and founder of Sivuka Youth. Helping build cultures and spaces where young people thrive and

women lead authentically

"It takes a village to raise a child."

—An African Proverb

I have spent 20 years working with South African & Global organisations within HR, Learning and Development, Executive Education and Professional Coaching. My studies have been rooted in Clinical Psychology (UKZN), Applied Psychology (UNISA), Heart Centred Coaching (BYCA), Facilitation (Discovery Insights) leading me to explore the complexity, magic and energy of human nature, behaviour and specifically, the environments youth thrive in.

My keynotes aim to inspire and illuminate through the grounded insight and deep human centric energy. Hopefully, the kind that changes how leaders see people, their systems, and themselves - to create safer environments to nurture young talent.

My work creates change in the way that develops and supports the most vulnerable - youth and women. It focuses on intentional youth development, heart centred leadership of youth, conscious women's leadership, and organisational wellbeing. Shining a light on the lasting impact that trauma and poverty have on mental health, learning, performance and motivation as critical South African challenges. When we develop young people well, we create leaders who don't need to unlearn harmful behaviours later. When we truly support women, we shift entire organisational cultures and the opportunity for women to thrive. When we address burnout as structural rather than personal, we build systems that are worthy of the humans they carry.

Through keynotes, facilitation, and coaching, I value partnering with organisations and working with people

ready to move toward genuine transformation.

Work with Ashalia

KEYNOTE SPEAKING

For events, hr conferences, and leadership summits. Tailored to your audience.

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COACHING

1:1 coaching and breathwork for individuals ready to lead from within. Book an alignment call.

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SIVUKA YOUTH

Corporate training and youth development through Ashalia's accredited organisation.

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20 Years

HR, L&D & Executive Education

BYCA 2024

Coach of the Decade

Social Entrepreneur

Leadership & Mastery in Youth and Women

Accredited

ICF | Discovery | Insights PSASA | SACDA

Ashalia speaks on the human interconnections that organisations need to hear today; trauma in the workplace, the systemic roots of disengagement, and what it actually takes to lead people who carry the weight of an unequal society.

Her audiences leave forever changed.

  • "Her ability to connect with the audience and inspire us to be better leaders was extraordinary. The depth and insight she brought to the room was unlike any keynote I have experienced."

    — Thembi Topham Head of HR, Spar Group

  • “Ashalia’s unique blend of authenticity, passion, and expertise make her an exceptional individual to inspire and motivate others”

    — Matubatsi Motsoeneng Chief Strategy Officer, Feme Platform

  • "Ashalia was professional, respectful, energetic and enthusiastic. She was amazing!"

    — Alex McLoughlin L&D Manager, 1 Life Insurance

  • "What a great experience! She created a safe space to share openly and be vulnerable. I feel like it helped with my personal & professional journey and growth."

    — Nicholas Barker

  • "Ashalia has been an amazing coach. Her support and guidance have made a huge impact on my life."

    - Simphiwe Lelope

  • "She is a warm hearted soul who is passionate about people, passionate about self improvement and seeing the lives of our youth changed"

    — Omphile Moeng