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Who We Are
uBuntuSpeaks (UBUNTU) is what every global workforce needs today: a global leadership partner that equips organizations with the strategies, mindset, and competencies to attract, build, and retain top global talent and take action to shape a culture of innovation, belonging, collaboration, and lasting impact.
ubuntu vision & mission
Our Vision
Our vision is a world where leadership reflects the best of our shared humanity (spirit of UBUNTU), where organizations thrive through inclusive leadership, culturally intelligent teams, and human-centered workplace cultures that drive meaningful impact, collaboration, belonging, and sustainable growth.
Our Mission
To redefine and transform leadership and organizational culture through connection, mindset, growth, and lasting impact, equipping global leaders and teams to lead with clarity, agility, and purpose, and to build inclusive cultures that attract, engage, develop, and retain top global talent.
The Best of Humanity at Work. Connect. Transform. Lead.
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Transform Your Leadership and Organization with UBUNTU
At uBuntuSpeaks, we partner with and guide global high-performing leaders, multicultural teams, and purpose-driven organizations to build inclusive workplace cultures where both people and performance thrive.
Rooted in the South African philosophy of UBUNTU — “I am because we are” — our leadership development approach blends timeless UBUNTU Leadership Principles such as compassion, shared purpose, and mutual respect with modern, evidence-based frameworks that drive real-world results.
These frameworks not only strengthen leadership capacity but are also essential to building inclusive cultures that attract, engage, and retain top talent in a rapidly evolving global workforce.
UBUNTU-Aligned Leadership Frameworks
Transformational Leadership
Cultural Competence & Intelligence (CQ)
Cultural Competence & Intelligence (CQ)
Driving and navigating change through vision, authenticity, humility, and purpose to unify teams and lead meaningful organizational transformation.
Cultural Competence & Intelligence (CQ)
Cultural Competence & Intelligence (CQ)
Cultural Competence & Intelligence (CQ)
Strengthening leaders' ability to relate and work effectively across cultures, build trust, foster inclusion, and drive collaboration in diverse and global teams.
Positive Intelligence (PQ)
Cultural Competence & Intelligence (CQ)
Positive Intelligence (PQ)
Strengthening mental fitness to recognize and overcome inner critics needed to navigate challenges with clarity, resilience, and sustained performance under pressure.
Inclusive Leadership
Psychological Safety in the Workplace
Psychological Safety in the Workplace
Creates environments where diverse talent feels seen, valued, and motivated to contribute, a key driver for attracting, developing, and retaining high-performing global teams.
Psychological Safety in the Workplace
Psychological Safety in the Workplace
Psychological Safety in the Workplace
Creating environments where people feel safe to speak up, take risks, and contribute, unlocking innovation and team engagement, belonging, and trust across global and remote teams.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Psychological Safety in the Workplace
Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Cultivating self-awareness and empathy to enhance communication, deepen relationships, decision-making under pressure, and lead with emotional impact.
We specialize in guiding global leaders, teams, and high-performing professionals to lead with intention, build cultural awareness, and drive sustainable change across today’s complex, multicultural work environments.
Hermence Matsotsa
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Our Services
We offer a variety of consulting services including speaking, executive leadership coaching and development, team building and employee engagement training, retreat facilitation, and more. Our team is made up of subject matter experts who work to provide our clients with comprehensive and innovative solutions that meet their unique needs.
Our Approach
We value collaboration and believe it is key to your success. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and goals and develop solutions that are tailored to their unique needs. Our approach is transparent, results-driven, and designed to help global leaders and their teams thrive.
CORE VALUES THAT DRIVE OUR WORK
Empowerment Through Transformation leadership & authenticity
Empowerment Through Transformation leadership & authenticity
Empowerment Through Transformation leadership & authenticity
We guide global leaders and multicultural teams to strengthen cultural intelligence, lead authentically, and build mental resilience through Positive Intelligence for clarity, agility, and lasting impact.
innovation and team success through harmony and Sharing
Empowerment Through Transformation leadership & authenticity
Empowerment Through Transformation leadership & authenticity
We believe innovation thrives when teams operate in harmony. Through mutual support and open collaboration, we unlock collective creativity, accelerate problem-solving, and drive sustainable success.
humanity through Others & collective well-being for sustainable impact
Trust and Integrity for Intentional Growth & Action
Trust and Integrity for Intentional Growth & Action
Rooted in the African philosophy of UBUNTU, we see leadership and innovation as shared growth. By honoring our collective humanity, we build cultures of belonging, trust, psychological safety, and collaboration across teams and industries.
Trust and Integrity for Intentional Growth & Action
Trust and Integrity for Intentional Growth & Action
Trust and Integrity for Intentional Growth & Action
We speak truth with empathy and lead with purpose. Built on trust, honesty, and respect, we support leaders and teams grow through courageous conversations and meaningful, values-based action.
our industry partners
Legal (Global Law Firms & Legal Departments)
We support law firms and corporate legal departments navigating high-stakes, high-performance environments where perfectionism, burnout, and cross-generational teams require inclusive leadership and psychological safety.
Healthcare & Medical Professional Services
Partnering with hospitals, clinics, and health organizations to foster culturally competent care teams, improve communication, and address the emotional toll of care delivery through resilience-focused leadership and team coaching.
Global Public Health & International Development
With deep expertise in U.S.-led and global health organizations, we deliver culturally responsive training and leadership development for cross-cultural teams working in resource-limited, mission-driven environments.
Global Manufacturing & Operations
Supporting global plant leaders and operational teams in improving team building and innovation, inclusive leadership, communication, safety culture, and team performance across language barriers, shifts, and cultural divides.
Luxury Hospitality & Tourism
From executive retreats to frontline training, we help hospitality organizations build culturally intelligent leadership teams and inclusive guest experiences, especially in globally diverse markets.
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