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Our impactful keynote talks are known to be highly effective, addressing specific topics that are proven to drive company growth. We challenge our audiences to think differently, empower them to tackle obstacles head-on with confidence and leave them with skills on how to positively impact their work environment.
Heléne, Richard and Justin bring practical tools and a personal touch to the events at which they speak. They deliver talks on their core topics of People Growth, Sales Growth and Business Growth or customize something more suited to their audience’s needs.
We’ll work with you to identify the best approach and connect you with the right one of us for your event.
Heléne Smuts is the founding partner of Credo Growth, global people growth experts specializing in leadership and team and culture developments. With over 15 years of experience, she has worked with organizations across six continents, blending behavioral psychology, advanced coaching techniques, and industrial psychology to develop high-performing teams and transformative leaders.
Heléne is the author of Ditch Mediocrity, a book that empowers leaders to enhance team performance, and a TEDx speaker known for her thought-provoking talk on self-motivation. She has spoken at esteemed events such as the Standard Bank Top Women Conference, Digital Divas Summit, the WiN Festival, and Entrepreneurs Organization Global Chapters, where she shares her expertise on leadership, motivation, and team dynamics.
A two-time Chairperson Awards Winner for Growth Consultancy Business Leader of the Year, Heléne is also a podcast guest, media contributor, and member of Entrepreneurs Organisation where she has played a pivotal role in mentoring start-ups and fostering entrepreneurial growth.
When she isn’t coaching or speaking, Heléne enjoys scuba and free diving, traveling, camping and quality time with her family.
Richard Walton is a Senior Partner at Credo Growth. He is a global keynote speaker having spoken to various organizations all around the world.
Richard has over 25 years of experience in building, scaling and managing high performance sales teams throughout South Africa, the UK and US. He is a highly experienced entrepreneur and has built and scaled several $10 million dollar+ companies over the past two decades.
Richard has been an EO Cape Town member since 2013 and is a 3 x Chapter Board Member.
