KAVESAN PILLAY

Location: South Africa
Performer Type: Speaker / Keynote, Master of Ceremonies
Languages: English
Sector Focus: Entrepreneurship / Business, Leadership, Motivation / Team
Speaking Topics: Business, Entrepreneurship, Personal Motivation, Relationships, Selling , Marketing
Rates: Contact for Details
Available to travel: Yes

Kavesan Pillay is an international award-winning Voice Over Artist & Actor, Corporate MC and Digital Content Creator from Durban, South Africa. With a background in Marketing and an MBA, Kavesan blends strategic thinking with his passion for storytelling and audience engagement. Known for his versatility and charisma, he has captivated audiences locally and internationally, winning multiple acting awards, including “Actor of the Year” and “Top On-Camera Host” at IMTA in New York City.

As a Senior Brand Manager, Kavesan understands the importance of aligning brand communications with audience needs, making him an ideal MC and speaker for corporate events. His engaging style and deep industry knowledge enable him to inspire and motivate audiences while delivering key insights on business, leadership, personal growth and brand storytelling.

Driven by his personal mantra, #SpreadJoyBeKind, Kavesan is committed to creating impactful moments and empowering others to chase their dreams, not the competition.

1. “Chase the Dream, Not the Competition”
A motivational talk focused on achieving personal and professional goals without getting lost in comparisons. Kavesan shares insights on self-motivation, resilience, and embracing one’s unique journey.

2. “Spread Joy, Be Kind: The Power of Kindness in Personal and Professional Success”
In this talk, Kavesan explores how kindness can be a transformative force in both personal and professional journeys. Drawing from his diverse experiences as an award-winning voice artist, corporate MC and senior brand manager, Kavesan shares stories and lessons on how embracing kindness and joy has helped him build meaningful relationships personally and professionally while achieving career milestones. This talk inspires audiences to build more genuine connections, enhance their leadership mindset, strengthen their brand storytelling, and help create a more positive culture at work and in life.

3. “Brand Storytelling for Entrepreneurs”
A deep dive into how entrepreneurs can leverage storytelling to build authentic brands. Kavesan shares strategies to connect with audiences and build long-term brand loyalty.

4. “Leadership with Heart: Building Genuine Connections”
A talk focused on the power of empathetic leadership and fostering genuine relationships in business and beyond. Kavesan draws from his experience in brand communications to inspire authentic leadership.

Audiences will leave Kavesan’s talks feeling inspired, educated and empowered to take action. They will gain practical insights on self-motivation, leadership and brand-building, with a strong emphasis on authenticity and connection.

Entrepreneurs and business professionals will discover powerful strategies for leveraging storytelling to elevate their brands, while leaders will learn how to foster genuine relationships that drive growth of both their commercial and community objectives. Kavesan’s motivational talks encourage listeners to shift their focus from competing with others to embracing their own unique journey, discovering their “ikigai” and ultimately chasing their dreams with confidence and clarity.

Whether it’s through actionable takeaways on branding and marketing or profound perspectives on personal growth, Kavesan’s goal is to empower audiences to achieve success on their own terms while encouraging an abundance mindset through his seven core values – integrity, kindness, joy, grit, passion, creativity and connection.