Topic: Self-Leadership

Candice Mama

Candice Mama is an extraordinary figure recognized globally for her profound impact on peace and reconciliation. Lauded by Vogue as one of the world's top 33 most inspiring women alongside icons like Michelle Obama and Malala Yousafzai, Candice's accolades include being named among the Top 20 African Women by the African Union and the United Nations. Her journey is poignantly captured in the acclaimed documentary "It’s A Pleasure to Meet You," which highlights her courageous act of forgiving her father's murderer, apartheid assassin Eugene De Kock, showcased at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris.

A beacon of hope, Candice's commitment to forgiveness has earned her numerous awards, including the Human Beacon of Dignity Award from Columbia University. Her voice resonates through her book "Forgiveness Redefined" and contributions to significant works like "SHE" by the UN. As a multi-award-winning speaker, international podcaster, and TEDx speaker, Candice continues to inspire and educate audiences worldwide, emphasizing the transformative power of forgiveness and empathy.

Beyond her personal achievements, Candice is a dynamic leader and mentor. She serves on the executive boards of international organizations, co-leads the UN-backed Women Power initiative in South Africa, and is the Co-CEO of AIME, an organization with operations in 52 countries. Her dedication extends to mentoring indigenous communities and engaging in post-conflict societies, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to global peace and reconciliation.

Candice's influence spans across diverse platforms, from sharing stages with global leaders like former US President Bill Clinton to engaging in thought-provoking debates with intellectuals at prestigious universities. Her ability to connect deeply with audiences, whether through public speaking or her insightful podcast interviews, solidifies her reputation as a compassionate and powerful advocate for change. Candice Mama's story is a testament to resilience, empathy, and the boundless potential of forgiveness to heal and unite communities worldwide.

Notable Awards:

  • Vogue Paris’s Most Inspiring Woman in the world

  • United Nations Top 75 People In The World

  • Top Women by the African Union

Candice’s speaking career is distinguished by her ability to connect deeply with audiences and inspire transformative change. As a global public speaker from the age of twenty-three, Candice has captivated audiences in over twenty countries, sharing stages with notable figures such as former US President Bill Clinton and intellectual luminaries like Homi Bhabha of Harvard University, Archbishop Justin Welby, and Lord Alderdice. She has delivered powerful talks at top-tier organizations and prestigious universities, including Snapchat, New York University, Columbia University, the University of Washington, and the University of Wollongong.

Her compelling narratives and empathetic engagement have made her a sought-after speaker for major events, including the Good Friday Agreement's twenty-year anniversary and The Peace and Beyond Conference. Candice's profound insights and impactful storytelling continue to resonate globally, making her a beacon of inspiration and a catalyst for change in the realm of public speaking.

Candice has spoken for a decade with over one hundred clients, in over five continents. Her talks have reached financial, educational, entrepreneurial and technological sectors alike. She is sure to leave your audience inspired.

Christina Stielli

Christina lives in Stockholm and has two adult daughters, one in Stockholm and one in Rome. She is a runner with a passion for her friends, nature, food and she is always exploring her own limits. A Swedish author who has written two novels and seven non-fictions, a frequent guest in Swedish TV and a chronicler in the magazine Hälsa (Health). She is also a cineaste, has not ever watched “Love Actually”, but rather “Die Hard”, “Batman” and movies as such more times than she can count. Once, she was extraordinary with videogames like “Crash Bandicoot”, “Extreme Games” and of course “Spyro the dragon” … although today if she tried she would probably not get the same high scores.

In her lecturers, her performances, workshops and appearances she challenges each individual to find their potential, their motivation and their responsibility not to place problems onto someone else but instead figure out their own self-leadership in order to succeed and cope with the ups and downs of life.

Christina has a background as marketing, sales and PR manager in the travel industry where she successfully, amongst other things, developed five-star hotels and established Japanese airlines in the Scandinavian market. For several years, she worked with film launches in the region and was responsible for the release of blockbusters such as Titanic and ID4. She was also part of PlayStation’s establishment in Europe.

When her life fell apart and she was left alone with two teenage daughters, the journey back to a bearable life again became her springboard towards what she works with today: to inspire people not to surrender to adversity, to see their inner potential and to never put the responsibility to have a good life, a successful career and be the person and employee I want to be, onto someone or something else... the weather, the stock market or the fact that we have too little time.

With passion, energy and warmth, with a total presence and an exuberant personality, Christina talks about vital motivation, our purpose in life and at work, joy at work, change, psychological security in the workplace, self-leadership and ... ordinary everyday happiness.