Experience
Louzanne has done motivational speaking at a variety of events from school events to large corporations. She has been involved with brands such as Toyota, Profmed, Spar, Mini SA, and Disney Africa. Her experience in public speaking includes:
- Women’s day event at Toyota 2024
- Marvel Junior Super Hero Academy 2024
- All-girls Festival 2023
- Staff motivation at Profmed 2023 & 2024
- Panellist at Mini SA launch 2022
- Spar Consumer Day 2022
- Commencement speaker at UFS graduation ceremonies in 2019 & 2024
Motivational topics addressed
- Is the sky the limit?
- Louzanne talks about how she has used her obstacles to break barriers.
- The importance of teamwork:
- How to recognise and utilise the team around you.
- Goal setting and perseverance:
- Paralympic Games Rio 2016
- Paralympic Games Paris 2024
- Louzanne shares her Paralympic journey and lessons sport has taught her along the way.
- Disability, determination and grit:
- Louzanne shares her life’s journey and how disability has not held her back but allowed her to conquer life.
- How do I energise?
- 5 ways in which to find intrinsic energy to keep motivated and focused.
1. Breaking Barriers: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
Topic Bio: Louzanne shares her personal journey of overcoming adversity and breaking the barriers of blindness. She emphasises how resilience and determination allowed her to shift her mindset from limitations to possibilities. Her message inspires individuals and organisations to transform obstacles into opportunities for growth and success.
2. The Power of Teamwork: Harnessing Collective Strength
Topic Bio: Drawing from her experiences as a Paralympian, Louzanne highlights the critical role that teamwork plays in achieving success. She discusses how recognising and leveraging the talents of those around you, from coaches to teammates, can propel individuals and organisations to new heights. This session is a reminder that no one succeeds alone, and true leadership is about building strong support systems.
3. Goal Setting and Perseverance: A Journey Across Paralympic Games
Topic Bio: From Rio 2016 to Paris 2024, Louzanne walks audiences through her relentless pursuit of excellence. She shares the strategies she used to set and achieve goals on the world’s biggest stage, offering insights that can help anyone, from athletes to professionals, stay focused, adaptable, and committed to long-term success despite challenges.
4. Disability, Determination, and Grit: Redefining Success
Topic Bio: Louzanne’s story is one of redefining what it means to be “limited”. She shares her life’s journey and how her disability has not held her back but rather equipped her with unique strengths to conquer life’s challenges. This talk challenges conventional views on disability and encourages audiences to see their own setbacks as springboards to achievement.
5. Finding Your Energy: Five Ways to Stay Focused and Motivated
Topic Bio: Everyone faces moments of low energy and motivation. Louzanne offers five practical methods to find intrinsic energy, maintain focus, and keep going when the going gets tough. Drawing from her experiences in training, competition, and daily life, she provides actionable insights that can help individuals reignite their passion and drive in both personal and professional settings.
6. Blind and Kind!
Topic Bio: Louzanne shares some lighthearted and fun stories about life and living with a disability. In this talk Louzanne focuses on taking life in your stride and handling situations in a positive manner. She shares her life’s philosophy that life is not what happens to you, but how you react on it. She gives some tips on how she remains kind despite dealing with difficult people and challenging situations.