Myrtle Hardwich is a South African speaker and founder exploring resilience, leadership, entrepreneurship, youth development and what it means to remain human in a rapidly changing world.
Keynotes and thought-provoking presentations on resilience, leadership, entrepreneurship, youth development and human potential—created to challenge thinking, inspire action and help audiences prepare for a changing world.
Compelling keynote presentations that combine lived experience with forward-looking ideas—challenging audiences to rebuild courageously, lead responsibly and shape a more human future.
Focused, interactive workshops that help founders strengthen their vision, sharpen critical decisions and build with greater clarity, resilience and purpose.
Insightful talks, panels and strategic conversations exploring how we lead, develop people and preserve human potential in a rapidly changing world.
Myrtle Hardwich is a South African speaker and the founder of Sapiens, a developing youth and human-development ecosystem focused on entrepreneurship, practical skills, AI literacy, leadership and meaningful economic participation. Her work explores what it takes to rebuild after disruption, lead with character and prepare people for a future that is changing faster than many of the systems designed to support them. Myrtle’s life and career have not followed a conventional path. Her perspective has been shaped through early responsibility, entrepreneurship, ministry, leadership, developing people and navigating seasons that required her to begin again. Rather than diminishing her voice, those seasons gave it greater depth. Myrtle speaks from the intersection of lived resilience and future-focused thinking. She brings together personal stories, practical business insight, spiritual conviction and a deep interest in how human beings discover capability, purpose and meaningful work.
Today, I work with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and everything in between, helping them unlock their potential through the power of compelling communication and visionary thinking.
Keynote Speaking Powerful, story-led presentations that challenge thinking and move audiences towards meaningful action. Resilience and reinvention Leadership and human potential Entrepreneurship and economic participation Youth development AI and the future of work Women, ownership and influence
Founder Workshops Interactive group sessions designed to help founders and emerging leaders build with greater clarity and purpose. Vision and strategic direction Founder identity and leadership Resilient decision-making Turning ideas into practical action Sustainable business thinking Purpose, values and legacy
Strategic Conversations Forward-looking talks and facilitated discussions addressing the questions shaping people, organisations and society. Conference panel discussions Fireside conversations Business breakfasts Leadership forums Youth and educational events Podcasts, radio and media interviews
Whether you need a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, or thought leadership consultant, I'd love to hear about your vision.