Virtual keynote speaker Carina Bruwer presenting in front of her personal brand backdrop

Virtual keynote speaker · Any timezone

The same keynote. Zero air miles.

Carina Bruwer delivers 'The Art of Turning the Tide' as a broadcast-quality virtual keynote — the same story, energy and tailoring as her in-person talk, available to global teams in any timezone without a single flight.

10
World firsts
30
Swim marathons
2,000+
Performances
R2m+
Raised for causes
4
Major awards

Virtual keynotes fail when they feel like another video call. Carina's don't — she founded a video production company, and it shows in how her virtual sessions are staged, lit and delivered. The keynote itself is unchanged: a practical message on resilience, fear and performing under pressure, built from world-first ocean swims, an award-winning music career and tech entrepreneurship, and tailored to your audience on a discovery call beforehand. For distributed teams across the US, UK, Europe, Asia or Australia, it's the fastest way to put a CNN-featured international speaker in front of everyone at once — including a live Q&A.

The signature keynote

The Art of Turning the Tide

ResilienceTransformationInnovationFearTechnologyAdaptability
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Why she works for Virtual & hybrid

Production-grade delivery

Founder of a video production company — professional framing, lighting and audio come standard, not as an afterthought.

Any timezone

Scheduled around your audience, from US mornings to APAC afternoons — no travel days, no jet lag, no compromise.

Tailored, not canned

A discovery call before every session shapes the keynote to your event theme, industry and outcomes — exactly like the in-person version.

A fraction of the logistics

No flights or accommodation. One fee, one link, and a keynote your whole distributed team experiences together.

See her in action

Audiences don't just listen. They remember.

How a virtual keynote works

  • Delivered live over your platform of choice (Zoom, Teams, Webex or a broadcast studio feed).
  • 30–60 minute formats, with optional live Q&A and a moderated fireside option.
  • A discovery call beforehand tailors the content to your audience and event objectives.
  • Hybrid available: Carina live on your main stage, streamed simultaneously to remote offices.

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.
Widaad Baba
Old Mutual
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.
Vanessa Beyers
The Source Solutions
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.
Erika Reeves
Women in Tech, South Africa

Trusted by leading organisations

YPO
Pfizer
Novartis
Merck
Haleon
Woolworths
Absa
Sanlam
Old Mutual
Momentum
FNB
DBS Bank
Ninety One
Xero

Common questions.

Does Carina Bruwer offer virtual keynotes?

Yes — 'The Art of Turning the Tide' is delivered as a live, broadcast-quality virtual keynote for global teams in any timezone, with optional Q&A. Hybrid in-person/streamed formats are also available.

What makes her virtual keynote different from a webinar?

Production quality and tailoring. Carina co-founded a video production company, so sessions are properly staged, lit and delivered — and every keynote is shaped to your audience on a discovery call first.

How much notice does a virtual keynote need?

Far less than an in-person international booking — virtual sessions can often be arranged within a couple of weeks, subject to availability. Send an enquiry for dates.

Bring Carina to your virtual stage.

Tell us about your event and we'll come back within one business day with availability and a tailored proposal — in your currency.