Motivational speaker · Stellenbosch & the Winelands
Motivational speaker in Stellenbosch: for the Winelands and beyond.
Carina Bruwer is a Cape Town-based motivational keynote speaker for Stellenbosch and Winelands events, from executive programmes at Stellenbosch Business School (USB) to conferences, estates and leadership retreats.
Based less than an hour away, Carina is an easy booking for Winelands venues, business school cohorts and corporate retreats. Her keynote, 'The Art of Turning the Tide', gives leaders practical ways to navigate uncertainty, stay adaptable and keep performing when the plan changes.
The signature keynote
The Art of Turning the Tide
A motivational speaker for Stellenbosch and the Winelands
Carina Bruwer is based in Cape Town, less than an hour from Stellenbosch, so booking her for Winelands events is simple. She has delivered keynotes for Stellenbosch Business School (USB) programmes, including executive cohorts from Absa, FNB and Woolworths, and for the USB Showcase.
She has also spoken for VinPro, the South African wine industry organisation, whose CEO called her talk incredibly impactful, and for YPO's Greater Cape chapter at an intimate evening for women leaders.
Business schools, estates and leadership retreats
Carina's keynote works for executive education programmes, corporate retreats on Winelands estates, industry conferences and year-end functions. 'The Art of Turning the Tide' gives leaders practical ways to navigate uncertainty and keep performing under pressure, and she tailors the stories to your cohort or theme after a discovery call.
Recent Stellenbosch Business School bookings
- Absa / USBKeynote · February 2025
- FNB / USBKeynote · August 2025
- Absa / USBKeynote · September 2025
- Woolworths / USBKeynote · October 2025
- USB ShowcaseKeynote · January 2026
What your audience takes away
Navigating uncertainty
A practical framework for staying decisive, adaptive and creative when conditions keep changing.
Reinvention as a discipline
How elite performers rebuild themselves repeatedly without losing identity or momentum.
Pressure into performance
Turning pressure-filled moments — pitch, stage, scoreboard or market — into your best work.
Creativity under constraint
Why complexity, uncertainty and limitation can become powerful drivers of innovation.
What hosts say.
Deeply inspirational, engaging and entertaining — it captured everyone's attention from start to finish. It exceeded all my expectations and left a lasting impression on me and many others.
Everyone at Novartis was just blown away by Carina. More than one guest — including a team member of 18 years — said she's by far the best speaker they've ever had. It made a massive impact.
She connects deeply with her audience — not just inspiring in the moment, but sharing insights and life lessons that resonate long after the event is over.
Trusted by leading organisations
Recent keynotes and case studies
WOMEN IN TECH Global · 2026
500 international delegates: WOMEN IN TECH Global
A global tech audience of 500, a keynote fresh off building her own AI platform — and feedback calling it the best talk they'd heard.
Read the case study ›
YPO · 2024
An intimate evening with YPO's Greater Cape women leaders
An intimate, high-impact evening for the world's premier chief-executive network — keynote first, live musical performance after.
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Old Mutual · 2026
Two stages, one client: Old Mutual, twice in a month
A head-office keynote that 'exceeded all expectations' — and a second booking within weeks, for a day all about AI and human readiness.
Read the case study ›Booking a motivational speaker in Stellenbosch: your questions
Does Carina Bruwer speak in Stellenbosch?+
Yes. Carina is based in Cape Town and speaks at Stellenbosch and Winelands events, including executive programmes at Stellenbosch Business School (USB).
How much does a motivational speaker in Stellenbosch cost?+
Carina does not publish a standard fee, because every engagement is different: format, location, tailoring and any extras such as a live flute performance all affect the investment. Send an enquiry with your date, audience size and venue and you will receive a tailored proposal within one business day.
How long is the keynote?+
The signature keynote, 'The Art of Turning the Tide', runs 45 to 60 minutes. A 30-minute version, a fireside chat and an extended session with a leadership workshop are also available.
Can the talk be tailored to our programme or event theme?+
Yes. Every client gets a discovery call before the event so the stories and takeaways fit the audience, industry and outcomes you want. Carina has spoken for pharmaceutical, financial services, technology, retail, education, property and events-industry audiences, among others.
How far in advance should we book?+
For South African events, book at least 6 to 8 weeks ahead where possible. Year-end functions, Women's Month and the first quarter fill early, so earlier is better. Shorter notice is sometimes possible, so it is always worth asking.
More answers on the keynote speaker FAQ, or read about the keynote in full.
Bring Carina to your Stellenbosch stage.
Tell us about your event and we'll come back within one business day with availability and a tailored proposal.