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Carina's writing on resilience, leadership and performing under pressure — alongside event recaps and the latest news.
Gigster Relaunches: The Technology I Wish the Events Industry Had
My events marketplace, Gigster, has relaunched — rebuilt from the ground up to connect organisers with vetted suppliers and give those suppliers the business infrastructure they've been missing.
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Building With AI: What Creating a Tech Platform Taught Me About Possibility — and Resilience
I spent the past year building a software platform in a space usually occupied by full development teams. AI made it possible — but not in the way most people think. Here's what it really taught me.
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Motivational Speaker vs Keynote Speaker: What's the Difference?
The two terms get used interchangeably, but choosing the right one for your event changes everything. Here's how to tell them apart — and pick well.
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Returning to False Bay: A 33km Crossing, Twenty Years On
Twenty years after my first crossing of False Bay, I went back to swim it again — 33km, two-metre swells, and a reminder that the ocean always sets the terms.
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How to Choose a Conference Theme That Actually Lands
A strong conference theme does real work — it focuses the programme, the speakers and the takeaways. Here's how to choose one that resonates.
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Resilience Is Built, Not Born: What Endurance Taught Me About Bouncing Back
Resilience isn't a personality trait you either have or don't. It's a practice — and it's built in the moments no one sees.
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Planning a Year-End Function? Why the Right Speaker Makes or Breaks It
A year-end function is your chance to close the year with meaning, not just music and a meal. The right speaker is what makes it land.
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Podcast: Overcoming Fear & Building Resilience
Carina joins Sam Church on The Transformation Code Podcast for a reflective conversation about fear, resilience and transformation, in the water and in life.
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Keynote Speaker and MC at Broll's Beyond the Working Woman
Carina was keynote speaker and MC at Broll Property Management's inaugural Beyond the Working Women event in Johannesburg.
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Performing Under Pressure
What extreme endurance and musical performance teach us about resilience, adaptability and leadership under pressure.
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Keynote Speaker, Event Host & Moderator at Festival of Eventing
Carina delivered the opening keynote, hosted as MC, and moderated a plenary at South Africa's Festival of Eventing.
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Swimming the English Channel: 20 Years On
Twenty years on from her English Channel crossing, Carina reflects on the tide that turned, and the growth found when the plan disintegrates.
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What Music and Sport Taught Me About Collaboration
Lessons on real collaboration drawn from life on stage with Sterling EQ and in the water as a marathon swimmer.
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Set Your Goal, But Be Ready to Change It: Why the Journey Matters More Than the Finish Line
Why bold goals matter, but holding them lightly enough to adapt is what builds lasting success.
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The Hidden Cost of Playing Small in Leadership
Why playing safe is the biggest risk in leadership, and how daring to take up space transforms individuals, teams and organisations.
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How to Choose the Right Motivational Speaker for Your Event
A practical guide to selecting a motivational speaker who will truly move your audience and elevate your event.
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Raising the Bar: Insights from a Gathering of Game-Changers
Carina reflects on speaking at The Wykeham Collegiate's Sports Conference alongside a lineup of high-performance coaches and athletes.
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Women of Change, this August in Gqeberha!
Carina will speak at DO4SA's 'Celebrating a Decade of Impact' event in Gqeberha on 15 August, alongside Everest summiteer Saray Khumalo.
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Why Inspirational Speaking Needs More Women
A reflection on why women remain underrepresented on the keynote stage, and why more balanced lineups make events truly transformative.
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What to Expect From a High-Impact Keynote at Your Next Conference
What 'high-impact' really means in keynote speaking, and how to ensure your next event features a speaker who moves the needle.
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Published! The Resilience Required to Build and Grow as a Woman Entrepreneur
Carina's article on resilience as a woman entrepreneur is published on Standard Bank Top Women.
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How to Brief Your Keynote Speaker for Maximum Impact
The difference between a good keynote and an unforgettable one often comes down to the brief. Here's how to set your speaker up to land.
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Motivational Keynote at ABSA Technology SNG in Johannesburg
Carina delivered the keynote at ABSA Technology SNG's event at Melrose Arch, sharing the stage with fighter pilot Mandisa Mfeka.
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Virtual, Hybrid or In-Person: Choosing the Right Keynote Format
Each keynote format has its strengths. Here's how to choose the one that fits your audience, your budget and the outcome you're after.
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The ROI of a Great Keynote Speaker: Why the Right One Pays for Itself
A keynote speaker can feel like a big line item — until you weigh it against what a flat, forgettable event costs you. Here's how to think about the return.
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Booking a Speaker for Women's Day & Leadership Events
Women's Day and women's leadership events deserve more than a token talk. Here's how to choose a speaker who genuinely moves the room.
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Positive Role Model Winner, Gender Mainstreaming Awards
Carina won the Positive Role Model award in the Cape region at the Gender Mainstreaming Awards, presented by Business Engage.
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