In addition to my extensive career as a physician and my numerous book projects, I also enjoy the following and want to give you the opportunity to benefit from what I've learned and created:
Danie Botha
MBChB, DA(SA), MMed.
Author. Speaker. Physician.
After years in medicine, 24 of which as Specialist Anesthesiologist, Danie has witnessed first-hand how the world is filled with suffering and with the overcoming of suffering. Having lived and worked in four countries on two
continents, in state-run, military, and private healthcare facilities, he has learned that man can overcome innumerable obstacles, that exercise remains the best medicine, that writing can restore and that humor heals. He is the author of four novels and a book of poetry.
Rediscover Your Value & Self-Worth–Despite Past Traumas, Failures or Loss
I help physicians & healthcare professionals overcome emotional exhaustion and overwhelm and find joy and purpose again in medicine and life.
Your audience will be engaged, encouraged, and challenged while learning lessons about resilience, life, and the healing power of creativity.
Experience how changing your narrative can change your life.
Testimonials:
“Danie Botha is a captivating speaker on a very delicate subject. He is able to walk the line balancing content and emotion the way very few others can. His deep knowledge of the subject is evident but he keeps it at his audience’s level. Our team was very happy with his presentation and we believe you will be as well.”
– Greg Wood, The Magic of Leadership,Accredited Speaker
“Danie is a dynamic, inspiring speaker who takes you on a journey of self-discovery. Through his own experiences, he takes you to the valley of despair, where we all journey from time to time, and teaches us how to find our strengths to grow emotional wings and soar to new heights. He will leave you with the tools to recognize your worth, the steps to take, and the strength to move forward.”
– Michael Bayer, MBA, President LEAN Consulting Group, Accredited Speaker
“I met Danie twenty years ago when he joined our local Toastmasters club and have witnessed him grow over the years as a person, writer, and speaker. His working in the medical arena infuses his presentations and speeches while inspiring others to become better speakers, listeners, and leaders. His keynote address to our club’s 30th Anniversary Celebration brought everyone to their feet at the conclusion.”
Experience how changing your narrative can change your life.
Partial Client List
Health Sciences Centre,
Department of Anesthesia,
Winnipeg
Keystone Speakers, Winnipeg
Public Health Conference,
Convention Center,
Winnipeg, Canada
Testament Toastmasters’
30th Anniversary Keynote,
Winnipeg
Victoria General Hospital,
Department of Anesthesia,
Winnipeg
Danie is available for:
• Keynotes
•. Conferences
•. Workshops
•. Breakout sessions
Danie Botha
I help people change their personal narratives.
Far too often we tell stories about ourselves, others, and the world that keep us stuck
Danie Botha
MBChB, DA(SA), MMed.
Author. Speaker. Physician.
After years in medicine, 24 of which as Specialist Anesthesiologist, Danie has witnessed first-hand how the world is filled with suffering and with the overcoming of suffering. Having lived and worked in four countries on two
continents, in state-run, military, and private healthcare facilities, he has learned that man can overcome innumerable obstacles, that exercise remains the best medicine, that writing can restore and that humor heals. He is the author of four novels and a poetry collection.
Discover Your Worth, Your Purpose, & How to Thrive
Your audience will be engaged, encouraged, and challenged while learning lessons about resilience, life, and leadership.
Presentations include:
WHEN YOU ARE ENOUGH
• Discover your purpose and potential—irrespective
of age
• Overcome self-doubt and beliefs of insignificance
• Apply the strategies of W-I-N
THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM—THE M-WORD
• Understand mental health in the workplace
• When mental health & abuse cross paths in the
workplace
• Change a Culture of Shame, Stigma, & Silence
WRITING: SHIFTING GENRE DOESN’T MAKE YOU A SHAPE-SHIFTER
• Why you’re not a traitor if you write in a new genre
• Add depth and effervescence to your writing
• Do push-ups with words (HIIT and Write)
WRITING AS HEALING
• What the heck is it and why should we care?
• I’m perfectly fine, thank you!
• Write toward light
Programs are available in 20 to 60 min keynote and workshop formats. Presentations are tailored to meet your objectives.
Experience how changing your narrative can change your life.
Danie Botha
Speaker. Author. Physician.
After years in medicine, 24 of which as a Specialist Anesthesiologist, Danie has witnessed first-hand how the world is filled with suffering and with the overcoming of suffering. Having worked in different countries in private, state-run, military, & missionary hospitals, he has learned that people can overcome innumerable obstacles, that writing can restore, and that humor heals. He is the author of four novels and a book of poetry.
Expertise:
MBChB, DA(SA), MMed, MD.
Danie’s unique experiences,
training, and philosophy that
changing the stories we tell
can change our lives, and
that learning to laugh at ourselves
liberates, makes him a
refreshing and substantive
resource in the healthcare arena.
Rediscover Your Value & Self-Worth—Despite Past Traumas, Failures, or Loss.
I help physicians & healthcare professionals overcome emotional exhaustion and overwhelm and find joy and purpose again in medicine and life.
Your audience will be engaged, encouraged, and challenged while learning lessons about resilience, life, and the healing power of creativity.
“It was a pleasure to hear Danie Botha speak about burnout in healthcare at Réseau Compassion Network's Speakers Series. He left us with many great nuggets, including when he said, 'self-pity is like a botox shot to the soul.' Powerful.”
– Deri Latimer, Resiliency Rebel
TED Speaker, CSP
“Danie is a dynamic, inspiring speaker who takes you on a journey of self-discovery. Through his own experiences, he takes you to the valley of despair, where we all journey from time to time, and teaches us how to find our strengths to grow emotional wings and soar to new heights. He will leave you with the tools to recognize your worth, the steps to take, and the strength to move forward.”
– Michael Bayer, President LEAN Consulting Group,
Accredited Speaker, MBA
“Danie provided a strong and memorable presentation on managing burnout to our senior human services leaders. The stories he shared were moving and truly applied. In the weeks since the presentation, several attendees have shared how the session has changed how they think and go about their work. Definitely recommend that we hear more from Danie.”
– Jennifer Kilimnik, Director of Culture & Compassion, Réseau Compassion Network
Coming of age during the tumultuous 1960s in apartheid South Africa demands more than courage.
It's not easy doing the right thing when the prime minister is assassinated and your best friend accuses you of treason.
Experience how changing your narrative can change your life.
Testimonials:
“Danie Botha is a captivating speaker on a very delicate subject. He is able to walk the line balancing content and emotion the way very few others can. His deep knowledge of the subject is evident but he keeps it at his audience’s level. Our team was very happy with his presentation and we believe you will be as well.”
– Greg Wood, The Magic of Leadership,
Accredited Speaker
“Danie is a dynamic, inspiring speaker who takes you on a journey of self-discovery. Through his own experiences, he takes you to the valley of despair, where we all journey from time to time, and teaches us how to find our strengths to grow emotional wings and soar to new heights. He will leave you with the tools to recognize your worth, the steps to take, and the strength to move forward.”
– Michael Bayer, MBA, President LEAN Consulting Group, Accredited Speaker
“I met Danie twenty years ago when he joined our local Toastmasters club and have witnessed him grow over the years as a person, writer, and speaker. His working in the medical arena infuses his presentations and speeches while inspiring others to become better speakers, listeners, and leaders. His keynote address to our club’s 30th Anniversary Celebration brought everyone to their feet at the conclusion.”
