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Keynote SpeakerPierre du Plessis

Internationally renowned speaker, strategist, and author

Pierre is an internationally renowned speaker, strategist, and author who has dedicated over two decades to helping businesses and individuals navigate the intricacies of strategy, leadership, and chaos. As the founder of Be Brave, Pierre partners with leading multi-national organizations and scaleups to co-create transformative strategies that build businesses that... Read more

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Popular Talks by Pierre du Plessis

  • You’re weird. I like it – A talk about creating a differentiating strategy
  • Teams to Tribes – A session about teams
  • Money is ‘just’ a Story – A talk about our subjective stories of money
  • In Praise of Shadows – A Talk about the importance of mystery and uncertainty
  • Chaos is a gift – A Talk about liminal space and the benefits of chaotic times
  • AI & I – A talk about what it, now, means to be human in the age of AI
  • You don’t need more time, you need to make a decision. – A talk about decision making

Biography

Pierre is an internationally renowned speaker, strategist, and author who has dedicated over two decades to helping businesses and individuals navigate the intricacies of strategy, leadership, and chaos. As the founder of Be Brave, Pierre partners with leading multi-national organizations and scaleups to co-create transformative strategies that build businesses that matter. Pierre has delivered keynotes for high-profile clients such as BMW, Yum!, FNB, Allan Gray, EO, KFC, HATCH and TENCENT all across the world His core topic, strategy, is presented through a lens that combines a blend of current trends, trusted frameworks, academic research, ancient wisdom and the odd dose of pop culture.

Pierre’s talks inspire leaders to make brave decisions, embrace uncertainty, and transform challenges into opportunities for innovation and growth. He has also shared his insights on prestigious platforms, including four TEDx stages. As an author, Pierre has written four books, including Train Naked, a guide to a meaningful life and work that matters and has received the Desmond Tutu Gerrit Brand Prize for Literature. His writings explore the interplay of strategy, leadership, and how to be a better human being, giving readers tools to create meaningful change in their lives and organisations. Pierre’s signature keynote, “In Praise of Shadows” challenges conventional approaches to chaos and equips audiences with practical insights to navigate complexity and to build products and business that move our world forward. Whether speaking to exco’s, founders, or diverse teams, Pierre’s presentations are delivered in a conversational style and are marked by thought-provoking ideas, relatable storytelling, actionable frameworks, a good shot of humour and tons of storytelling.

Holding a Master’s degree from Stellenbosch University, Cum Laude, with a focus on Loneliness and Belonging, Pierre brings a unique, human-centric perspective to his work. His academic and professional expertise enables him to blend insights into human behavior with proven strategic frameworks, helping businesses and teams harness their potential to thrive in chaotic and complex environments. Pierre’s professional journey started in fashion in the 90s and meandered through advertising, marketing, branding, product design and development and includes serving as a trend analyst at Flux Trends and helping design the behaviour change ecosystem at Coachbit Inc. which contributed to the company’s 15 x growth.

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What clients say about Pierre du Plessis

"Why would you live your life being mediocre when Pierre's wisdom can take you from a zero in chaos to a hero through embracing your weirdness!" Multi-Media
"Put everything into perspective and gave me a clear way forward simplified." Terra Nova
"Energetic, entertaining and combines left and right brain audience engagement." Investment Forum 2025
"This talk was amazing and exactly what you need in a world with VUCA. It encourages embracing the uncertainty and chaos of the world -because that's where the good things happen. I can highly recommend getting Pierre in to talk to your team. He's relatable, engaging, funny, and gets the message across using storytelling." Skynamo
"Our company is going through massive growth and our environment is quite chaotic. The link Pierre created with chaos and the beauty and growth that happens in the shadows was fantastic. The way that the talk felt like it was created for individuals is what made it special. Everyone has a takeaway that feels like "WOW! This has been created for me". The personal stories, history, and general people behaviour creates these moments of connection before Pierre drops a wisdom bomb! Loved it!." Multi-Media
"The talk was absolutely brilliant and captivating. Pierre took us on an incredible journey, weaving the narrative in a way that was both engaging and thought-provoking." South Africa Association of Actuaries
"Our strategy workshop with Pierre was groundbreaking for the company. Pierre expertly guided us through crafting a value system and medium and long term goals. Pierre's insight was incredible and the entire team thoroughly enjoyed the whole process - and left empowered and excited!" African Risk Manager
"Pierre kept everyone fully engaged with his insightful and thought-provoking talk, 'Teams to Tribes.' It really made us rethink how we approach our relationships, both at work and at home. His genuine and relatable style with the way he broke down the process, made everything click so naturally. So glad we had him speak at our end of year function!" Onomo Hotel Group
"Pierre has a depth of insight that is refreshing. He simplifies business approaches - that can so often be overly complex and detached - into clear, collective solutions that begin with individuals knowing they can make courageous decisions." Sout Arican Institute for Chartered Accountants

How to book Pierre du Plessis as a keynote speaker

How do I book Pierre du Plessis for a keynote speech?

You can book Pierre du Plessis through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Pierre's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.

What are Pierre du Plessis's speaking fees?

Pierre du Plessis's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Pierre tailored to your event.

What topics does Pierre du Plessis speak about?

Pierre du Plessis speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Business & Management, Future & Technology, Leadership & Motivation, Strategy. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Pierre to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Pierre du Plessis available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Pierre du Plessis for events worldwide, subject to Pierre's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

Does Pierre du Plessis deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Pierre du Plessis is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Pierre du Plessis?

Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Pierre can accommodate.

Can Pierre du Plessis tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Pierre du Plessis on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Pierre can offer.

What languages does Pierre du Plessis present in?

Pierre du Plessis delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.

What makes Pierre du Plessis a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Pierre du Plessis's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Business & Management, Future & Technology, Leadership & Motivation, Strategy. To get a clear sense of Pierre's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.

What kind of events can Pierre du Plessis speak at?

Pierre du Plessis can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Business & Management, Future & Technology, Leadership & Motivation, Strategy is relevant. Details of Pierre's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.

Does Pierre du Plessis offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Pierre du Plessis is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Pierre du Plessis?

We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Pierre du Plessis, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Pierre's current availability for your dates.