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She provides industry insights, news, as well as updates across a myriad of platforms, and is trusted to deliver the most up-to-date information as a renowned Master of Ceremonies, Virtual Emcee, voice artist, keynote speaker, and award-winning Global brand-builder.
In the positive spirit of her motivational speaking, Liezel often conveys news that is inspirational and motivating, as well as providing guidance on the ‘who, what, when, where, and how’ of what she does as a multitalented creative.

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How a Professional MC Drives Measurable ROI at Corporate Events

A professional MC does more than introduce speakers. Discover how the right MC protects your event investment and drives measurable business outcomes.

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What Makes a Great MC; And Why It Matters More Than You Think

Discover what separates a great MC from an average one ;and why your event's success depends on getting this right. Practical guide for event planners.

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Looking for a Women’s Day Keynote Speaker? Here’s What SA Companies Need in 2026

Women's Day events have changed. Discover what makes a powerful keynote speaker in 2026 and why mental fitness, neuroscience and real stories deliver lasting impact.

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How to Choose the Right Master of Ceremonies for Your Corporate Event | Liezel van der Westhuizen

Choosing the wrong MC can cost you the entire event investment. Here are the 6 non-negotiable qualities, the 7 questions to ask before booking, and a ready-to-use decision checklist for event organisers in South Africa and globally.

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How a Professional Master of Ceremonies Transforms Corporate Events (And Why Yours Needs One)

How a Professional Master of Ceremonies Transforms Corporate Events (And Why Yours Needs One) Most corporate events have everything they need on paper. Good speakers. Strong agenda. Decent production budget. And yet, by session three, half the room is on their phones. Energy flatlines after lunch. The strategic message your leadership spent weeks crafting evaporates the moment people walk out the door. The content was not the problem. The container was. That container is the Master of Ceremonies. And when you get it right, the same content, the same speakers, the same venue produces a completely different event.

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What Does a Professional Master of Ceremonies Actually Do?

A professional Master of Ceremonies does far more than hold a microphone. Discover the 5 strategic roles of a world-class MC, why experience matters, and how the right MC transforms your corporate event.

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Who Is Liezel van der Westhuizen? Keynote Speaker, MC, and Burnout Business Coach

Who Is Liezel van der Westhuizen? Keynote Speaker, MC, and Burnout Business Coach If you have attended a major corporate conference in South Africa and left feeling genuinely energised, there is a reasonable chance Liezel van der Westhuizen was the person holding the room together. If you have tuned into KFM 94.5, Cape Talk, or [...]

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The Role of a Virtual Emcee

The Role of a Virtual Emcee - A guide is the one steering you on the right course – a firm hand halting you from treading where you shouldn’t, and it’s the instructions researched and tested to provide you with the best results too. Therefore, a guide is also intrinsically necessary for the optimization of [...]

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When the brand fits, wear it proudly! How I got the Giraffe nickname

Define: giraffe. A tall, graceful mammal, Giraffa camelopardalis, generally inhabiting the society events, radio airwaves and cycling races of southern Africa. Nudge, nudge, wink wink – YES! Today, you’ll find it at the core of my personal brand identity, following an apt giraffe nickname from journalist and designer Craig Jacobs back in 2009 in the [...]

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6 Steps to becoming a better wedding MC – Eat, drink & be married

It is a great honour to be asked to take the role of Master of Ceremonies (MC or emcee), at a best friend’s wedding. But the wedding MC role comes with the need for significant amounts of preparation and note-taking, plus a good deal of research and rehearsing. Here are 6 steps to becoming a [...]