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Alfred is a captivating speaker whose energy, passion, and authenticity leave a lasting impact on every audience he engages. With a heart as big as his message, Alfred speaks with clarity, relatability, and an infectious enthusiasm that inspires action. His personal story of resilience—building a vision from the ground up—is a powerful testament to the spirit of Ubuntu: the belief that “I am because you are, you are because I am.”

A PhD holder in Materials Engineering from the Institute of Superconducting and Electronic Materials in Australia, he published cutting edge research in the highest-ranking journal in renewable energy storage.

Alfred has worked in the public, education, private and not-for-profit sectors.  He helps clients boost their performance, highlight key strengths, confront development areas, and achieve specific goals. He draws on his unique cultural background, extensive training and real-life experience from the iAccelerate Innovation Hub programmes at the University of Wollongong, Seth Godin’s AltMBA course, Growth Project, TEDx platform, Professional Speakers Australia.

Upon discovering his passion for improving literacy, he took the leap, left the field of science to become a social entrepreneur, setting up a not-for-profit organisation to rescue books from landfill and turn them into treasure for disadvantaged children in rural Zimbabwe. His humanitarian efforts were recognised by the City of Wollongong at the Australia Day celebrations in 2018, where he was nominated citizen of the year and presented with the Mayor’s Excellence Award. In the true spirit of Ubuntu, together with his team of librarians and volunteers, they have set up 30 school libraries in different communities and built four, brick by brick.

Most recently, he worked with teams in the Australian Public Service as a People and Culture Expert, increasing engagement by double figures and transforming cultures where staff thrive.

Audiences consistently praise Alfred for his ability to connect deeply and deliver life-changing insights. He has a unique gift for weaving personal storytelling with actionable lessons, making every event he speaks at an unforgettable experience. Whether he’s teaching the interconnected philosophy of Ubuntu or sharing wisdom through evocative metaphors like the elephant balancing on an inverted pyramid, Alfred challenges and uplifts teams, encouraging them to embrace collaboration and intentionality.

Testimonials from organisations highlight his ability to galvanise teams, shift perspectives, and inspire meaningful change. One clinic noted how Alfred's session on Ubuntu continues to shape their core values and foster stronger connections among staff. Others celebrate his rare talent for engaging audiences with energy, kindness, and humour, leaving them motivated to lead with purpose and compassion.

Alfred’s magnetic presence, combined with his talent for storytelling and deep insights, makes him a sought-after speaker for inspiring leaders, empowering teams, and fostering a culture of togetherness. Whether addressing youth summits, corporate teams, or organisational planning days, Alfred doesn’t just speak, he transforms mindsets and creates lasting ripples of positive change.

Keynotes

Kinship – The workplace prebiotic.

Total leadership – The Ubuntu Way

The Circle of Abundance – All for one

Workshops

Bespoke workshops for leaders and teams

2023 Kerrie Nairn Scholarship: Professional Speakers Australia 2022 TEDx Canberra Coach 2021 TEDx Canberra Speaker 2020 Seth Godin’s AltMBA 2019 Zim Achievers Awards Philanthropic Leadership Award 2019 City of Wollongong Lord Mayor’s Excellence Award 2019 JCI Australia TOYP Honouree/Humanitarian and Voluntary Leadership 2018 Celebrating Africans in Australia: Humanitarian Award
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