Elsabe Aldrich

Born at the foot of Table Mountain and now living in Hermanus, Elsabe is an acclaimed and sought after speaker, motivational consultant and life skills trainer throughout the country.

She is invited back time and time again because her audiences learn and laugh in equal measure.  Those who use her services regularly, include government departments, major companies in the corporate world, women organizations, educational institutions and church groups.

Her qualifications and experience as drama graduate, teacher, diplomatic spouse, business woman, lecturer, wife and mother of three young adults, provide a firm foundation for the career she was destined to pursue – that of public speaker and author.

Her areas of expertise include:

Elsabe is the founder and convener of a friendship club, Wild, Succulent Women’s Club, thus far with more than 4 000 “members” [or enthusiasts] countrywide and still growing.  After 36 years, her marriage to teenage sweetheart, Stephan, still goes from strength to strength. The couple has three children: Stephan (junior) , Catrina, and Dirk.

• Experienced Master of ceremonies :  A sky-high fun factor of witticisms and anecdotes to liven up any occasion.
• Speaker at conferences:  Perfect for the “graveyard session” after lunch: (Guarantee: No-one will nod off!) Topics like Victory over the blah’s.
• Staff morale and invigoration: Government departments, municipalities, schools, companies, business institutions, estate agencies,  beauty houses, etc. (From one hour sessions to seminars)
• Talking to Teens :  Senior grades – primary schools and learners of secondary schools on life skills, healthy self-image, peer pressure, sexuality, personal leadership and management.
• Speaker at special events: prize-giving ceremonies, gala openings, black tie dinners, annual highlights e.g. Secretaries’ Day, Women’s Day, office functions.
• Training: Principles of success and happiness, leadership, management, communication, presentation skills and team building, etc.
• Mother and daughter/son functions; Father and son getaways
• Senior citizens
• Churches and camps
• Ladies’ Teas and Luncheons
• Fundraising events
• Teacher/Parent evenings at schools