From Paris to Johannesburg, from Dubai to Tampa, Sylvie di Giusto is a globally respected keynote speaker known for transforming audiences with high-impact messages and fully immersive experiences. Her award-winning 3D keynotes have captivated professionals in more than 25 countries, combining advanced technology with deep emotional insight. Whether you’re hosting a leadership retreat in Sandton or a major convention at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Sylvie helps professionals make intentional choices that shape careers, teams, and organizations. Her philosophy? The future isn’t something we find. It’s something we choose.
Sylvie di Giusto grew up in a culturally rich European family—Austrian, French, Spanish, and Italian roots gave her a strong foundation for understanding people across borders. For more than 20 years, she has shared her life with her German husband, a partnership that reflects the very cross-cultural harmony she brings to the stage—complete with just the right dose of German engineering precision to keep things running on time. Her global perspective has deepened through family ties to the UAE and Switzerland, and through two decades of international leadership roles that span industries and continents.
She led corporate learning strategies for Europe’s largest tourism and retail group, working with leaders from Hong Kong to Hamburg. Her insights are grounded in practical business experience, not just theory.
Whether delivering a keynote at an African innovation summit or addressing executives in Silicon Valley, Sylvie customizes every message to reflect the culture, context, and ambition of her audience. Her past service on the board of the Global Speakers Federation underscores her commitment to communication across borders.
While based in the U.S., Sylvie maintains an international presence through her exclusive representation by cmi, a highly regarded Canadian speaker agency with global reach. She frequently speaks in Africa and beyond, partnering with organizations that value insight, transformation, and memorability.
Sylvie doesn’t just speak—she crafts a transformative experience that fully engages the senses. Her delivery pulls audiences into the content; her message resonates at both strategic and emotional levels; and her impact echoes far beyond the event itself. Every word is chosen with intention, every moment designed to leave a lasting impression on leaders ready to act with clarity and purpose.
In professional life, defining moments rarely arrive with dramatic fanfare. More often, they slip in through small decisions—how we show up, how we respond, how we carry ourselves under pressure. These choices quietly shape our leadership presence and professional reputation.
Sylvie di Giusto helps professionals recognize the power in those moments. Drawing from behavioral science and global business experience, she equips leaders, sales professionals, and high-potential teams with the tools to act with clarity, lead with credibility, and make choices that leave lasting impressions.
From conventions in Berlin to summits in Johannesburg, she’s recognized for helping individuals influence with intention and inspire with authenticity. Audiences leave with actionable strategies to increase their impact, manage perception, and lead through complexity.
Have you ever watched a colleague miss a moment to lead? Felt the tension of saying the wrong thing at the wrong time? Tried to reignite a client conversation that had gone quiet? That’s where Sylvie’s work shines. Her insights help leaders catch themselves in those pivotal moments and choose differently and ask:
Sylvie is also a published author whose books are used worldwide by leadership teams, sales organizations, and professionals focused on personal development. Her bestsellers include “Discover Your Fair Advantage,” focused on amplifying unique value, and “The Image of Leadership,” a series examining how professionals shape perception.
Sylvie’s 3D immersive keynotes combine dynamic storytelling, behavioral psychology, and interactive visual environments to build a learning space where professionals don’t just observe—they take part. Her sessions are meticulously designed to draw attendees in, prompt self-reflection, and catalyze meaningful change.
Whether she’s keynoting in Johannesburg or Cape Town, the experience is anything but passive. This isn’t a lecture. It’s a fully orchestrated sensory experience that ignites insight, energizes the room, and empowers people to shift their thinking in real time. Participants don’t just walk away informed—they walk away transformed, ready to lead with sharper focus and stronger intent.
Sylvie doesn’t just speak at her audience—she speaks with them. Through real-time dialogue, powerful storytelling, and visually captivating content, she turns passive listeners into active participants. Her presentations are designed to spark insight in the moment, invite engagement from the first minute to the last, and create a dynamic exchange of ideas.
If you’re looking for a keynote speaker for your next Johannesburg event—or anywhere across the continent—Sylvie offers more than just inspiration. She delivers an interactive experience that empowers audiences to reflect, respond, and take action. Whether it’s a packed convention hall or an intimate leadership summit, her keynotes leave attendees energized and ready to lead with purpose.
Johannesburg isn’t just South Africa’s largest city. It’s a commercial and cultural hub that draws innovators, entrepreneurs, and change-makers from across the continent. From skyline views to historic sites, the city sets a powerful stage for high-level events.
Though Sylvie is based in the U.S., she works with organizations across Africa to deliver tailored keynote experiences. If you’re planning a conference, retreat, or summit in Johannesburg or surrounding areas, contact us directly to explore how Sylvie can help make your event unforgettable.
To check Sylvie’s availability for your next event in Johannesburg and beyond, reach out directly: [email protected], or +1-403-398-8488, or use the contact form.
Johannesburg is the economic engine of South Africa and a powerhouse on the global business stage. It combines sleek urban development with a compelling historical narrative—providing event planners with both cutting-edge infrastructure and cultural depth.
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) ranks among Africa’s most efficient and best-connected hubs, offering direct access to major cities across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and beyond. Event attendees can quickly reach the city via the Gautrain, a modern rapid rail system, or choose from shuttle services and reliable ride-hailing apps.
The city enjoys a temperate subtropical highland climate, delivering warm, sunny days most of the year. Summer brings vivid skies and buzz-worthy energy; winter offers clear, dry conditions ideal for hosting outdoor sessions, networking receptions, or cultural excursions.
Johannesburg’s culinary landscape is vibrant and ever-evolving. Delegates can experience upscale dining in Sandton, fusion street food in Maboneng, or traditional dishes at family-run establishments throughout the city. The hospitality industry is equally versatile—with luxury skyscraper hotels, mid-size chains, and charming boutique accommodations all readily available to suit the size and tone of any event.
The city’s reputation for hosting large-scale, high-profile gatherings is well-earned. From the Africa Tech Festival to the World Travel Market Africa, Johannesburg consistently proves itself a prime destination for international thought leadership.
Logistically, planners benefit from access to experienced event professionals, AV specialists, and multilingual production teams—all well-versed in staging polished, international-caliber events.
And when business hours end, Johannesburg offers no shortage of reasons to stay engaged. From the historic streets of Soweto to the awe-inspiring Cradle of Humankind, the city encourages attendees to go beyond the venue and into an enriching, memorable experience.
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O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), approx. 25 km from city centre
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