Marie de Meyer
Keynote Speaker & Coach
From bank teller to Advocate, third-dan karateka to international dance competitor, Marie de Meyer turns reinvention into a repeatable habit. An Advocate of the High Court of South Africa for 25 years, author and keynote speaker, she equips people to translate wisdom, power and influence into confident action.
From the Bar to Black Belt
How Marie turned reinvention into a repeatable habit.
A self-described “human doing”, Marie de Meyer has built a strikingly varied career that spans finance, public service, property, retail broking and law. She rose from bank teller to advising Sir de Villiers Graaff at Trade and Industry, served as a deeds controller, estate agent and prosecutor, and practised for 25 years as an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.
A lifelong learner, Marie took up karate at 43 and earned her third-dan black belt at 51; at 53 she stepped on stage in a bikini-line bodybuilding competition; at 57 she began ballroom and competed internationally; at 59 she completed a keynote speaking course in England; at 60 she published her first book and is now writing her second. At 61 she continues to push boundaries and help others recognise their potential. Marie’s work distils wisdom, power and influence into practical behaviours that enable people to rise to the occasion—especially when it counts.
Available OnlineStart here. Personal coaching to shift your mindset, sharpen your influence and lead with clarity.
45 min
550 Suid-Afrikaanse rand
Signature Keynote - Elephants & Kites
Elephants & Kites: The Truth About Confidence
This high-energy keynote explores the inner “voices in your head”—the patterns of thought that either keep you stuck or help you soar. Drawing on stories from the courtroom, the dojo and the dance floor, Marie shows how to listen discerningly, answer deliberately and choose the voice that moves you forward.
Anchored in the themes of wisdom, power, influence and rising to the occasion, attendees learn how to:
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Build assertive resilience—steady confidence without aggression.
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Shift from position power to real influence built on credibility and consistency.
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Replace self-doubt with clear internal dialogue and practical response scripts.
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Use micro-commitments to break ruts and create visible momentum.
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Turn challenge into a personal growth habit so life isn’t “over until it’s over”.
Ideal for: leaders, emerging talent and teams who need courage, composure and practical tools to step up.
Format: 45–60-minute keynote plus optional Q&A or breakout.
Outcomes: heightened confidence, tangible language for self-leadership, and actions participants can implement immediately.
Book Marie de Meyer — Request a Quote
Keynote speaker
Bring Marie to your conference, town hall or leadership offsite for a high-energy keynote that builds confidence, influence and action.
What to expect
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Tailored content aligned to your audience and event goals
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Practical takeaways your delegates can use immediately
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Professional delivery and easy pre-event collaboration
Important: Events outside Gauteng will include reasonable travelling and accommodation costs, itemised in your quote. A deposit is required to confirm your booking.