Speaker / Facilitator / Emcee

"People will forget what you said, forget what you did, but never forget how you made them feel." – Maya Angelou

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What I offer

  • 🎤 Emcee Hosting
    Holding the flow of the event with clarity, lightness, and ease.

  • 🌿 Facilitation
    Guiding connection and reflection with a calm, present energy that invites people to participate.

  • 🗣️ Speaking
    Delivering interactive talks that are embodied, emotionally intelligent, and rooted in story, with the intention to connect, uplift and inspire.

  • 🔥 Confidence Workshops
    Voice, breath, and body-based sessions to help participants embody their future self and speak from a place of grounded power.

Bio Snapshot

Shelani van Niekerk is a specialist in personal growth with a background in theatre, communication, and embodied facilitation. She brings over a decade of experience working with people from all walks of life — from young students and creatives to professionals navigating change. Her work blends performance, emotional intelligence, and grounded energy to create spaces that feel alive, inclusive, and impactful.

Known for her high-vibrational presence, warm wit, and ability to make people feel safe, Shelani guides events with purpose and lightness. Whether holding the stage as an emcee, delivering a speech, or facilitating confidence through voice and body, she brings a unique blend of skills and soul.

She’s here for real connection, joyful presence, and aspires for the kind of impact that lasts.

“She brings calm confidence and knows just when to lift the energy.”
— Event Organizer, Tankwa Classics

Who this is for

  • Festivals, Fundraisers & Creative Gatherings
    For vibrant, purpose-led events that need a host who seamlessly skis between celebration and structure — someone who deeply understands how to tell a story, honour sponsors, manage transitions, and spark spontaneous connection through emotional intelligence and charm

  • Retreats, Fundraisers & Conferences
    Perfect for spaces that require a grounded, mindful presence anchored in clarity — a guide who can open and close with intention, keep timing on track, and weave meaning with lighthearted moments and spacious moments of pause

  • Team Retreats & Purpose‑Driven Organisations
    Ideal for gatherings of mission-driven groups — where soft facilitation, emotional insight, and storytelling skills help teams engage from the inside out, building trust and connection through presence and authenticity.

  • 🎙️ Event Organisers looking for a public speaker
    If you want to create a smooth flow between elements of the event, need a host guiding a raffle or game that livens up the event.

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