KIM VERMAAK
Location: South Africa
Performer Type: Speaker / Keynote, Master of Ceremonies, facilitator
Languages: English
Sector Focus: Leadership, Motivation / Team, Wellness / Health
Speaking Topics: Personal Motivation, Psychology, mental health, confidence
Rates: Contact for details
Available to travel: Yes
Kim Vermaak is an author, book coach and passionate advocate for mental wellness whose work is driven by a single belief: legacy affects every decision we make. Through her books, keynote talks and coaching, she equips leaders, parents and thought-driven individuals to leave a meaningful mark on the world.
Her book Taming the Monster of Postpartum Depression draws deeply from her own journey of facing postnatal depression after all three of her children were born. It is both a testament to resilience and a guide for others walking through silent struggles. Kim’s personal battles shaped her mission to help families build legacies of healing, strength and connection.
As host of the Write Learn and Earn Show, Kim empowers authors to craft books that amplify their message and impact. Her audiences walk away inspired to create change that outlives them and uplifts generations to come.
The Little Red Coat
Crafting Stories that Leave a Legacy
In The Little Red Coat, this motivational talk explores how authentic storytelling can build trust, shift perceptions, and create lasting emotional impact. It challenges audiences to go beyond facts and data, and instead connect through stories that carry purpose and meaning.
Whether you’re a marketer needing to connect with your audience, a coach helping clients transform, or a researcher explaining complex ideas, this talk equips you with practical tools to craft stories that influence and inspire.
Seed vs Cement
Reframing failure as the foundation for legacy, growth and resilience.
In a world that glorifies overnight success and hides the scars of failure, motivational speaker Kim Vermaak delivers a powerful keynote that redefines how we see setbacks. Seed vs Cement is a transformative legacy talk that invites leaders, entrepreneurs and vision-driven individuals to shift their mindset.
Kim unpacks how failure, rather than being a dead end, is often the very soil in which our most meaningful growth takes root. Drawing from real-life experiences and legacy-building principles, she challenges audiences to see failure as a seed, full of potential, rather than cement that traps us in fear, shame and self-doubt.
Taming the Monster
Supporting Parents Facing Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is not just a personal struggle. It is a hidden challenge affecting 1 in 7 women and 1 in 10 men. These are not just statistics. They are the people shaping our boardrooms, schools and homes. In Taming the Monster, Kim Vermaak opens up an essential conversation about how postpartum depression silently impacts mental health, productivity and family well-being.
This talk is designed for corporate leaders, HR professionals, educators and faith-based communities who want to offer compassionate, informed support to parents navigating emotional and mental health challenges after childbirth.
Attending a talk by Kim Vermaak is more than listening to a presentation, it is stepping into a dynamic experience that blends empathy, storytelling and practical insight. Kim has a gift for connecting with diverse audiences through relevant, real-world examples that make complex ideas easy to grasp and apply. Her talks are not just informative, they are transformative, leaving you with tools you can use immediately in your personal and professional life.
Whether she is sharing her journey as an author and book coach or unpacking the realities of postpartum depression, Kim uses powerful storytelling to create a safe space for reflection and growth. Her focus on legacy ensures every audience member walks away with a renewed sense of purpose and a vision for the impact they can make. Expect to leave inspired, equipped and ready to turn ideas into actions that matter for generations.
Storytelling Through Pictures
Craft a visual legacy that speaks before you do.
In a noisy digital world, your image can tell your story before you say a word. Storytelling Through Pictures is a dynamic, interactive workshop led by legacy speaker, author, and personal branding advocate Kim Vermaak.
Far too often, professionals post visuals online without considering the deeper message they convey. This workshop helps you move beyond generic content and into meaningful, brand-aligned storytelling. Through a series of hands-on exercises, Kim guides participants to identify their unique core values, discover the stories behind their visuals, and use strategic imagery to reinforce credibility, clarity, and connection.
This workshop is ideal for:
Entrepreneurs, authors, speakers, thought leaders, and professionals who want their online presence to reflect the depth of their mission, values, and legacy.
Escaping the Well of Silence
If you’re a seasoned writer who has been crippled by writers’ block or
an aspiring writer who has failed to launch because your stories are
trapped in a well of silence, then this book is for you.
All authors face writers’ block. It comes with the territory.
Mindset Whisperer and author of numerous fiction and non-fiction books,
Kim Vermaak has crafted 30 writing prompts to help you overcome writers’
block.
The book is intended to get you from being stuck to unstuck by
unshackling your creativity.
It’ll help you unleash the words that need to be written, improve your
writing, and get your book finished.
The world is waiting to hear your voice. Don’t let writer’s block deny
it your gift.
What is your gift?
Continue writing ….
What Would a Successful Author Do?: The Power of Reader Magnets
And you thought writing the book was the hard part…
Have you just published a book and seen your hopes dashed and the spike
in your sales dwindle to nothing?
You are not a failure… You are your own hero in your story who has yet
to discover the book marketing tools to help you find readers and grow.
To achieve your goal, you are going to first become a successful author
in your mind and then do the things that successful authors do in order
to have the results that successful authors have.
This requires following a simple book marketing plan to find your ideal
readers, attract them and convert them into a pool of readers that has
the potential to turn into super fans who will buy anything you create.
In this “What would a Successful Author Do” book marketing for authors
series, you will learn:
The power of the reader magnet
– What a reader magnet is
– What mindset you need to develop
– How to apply the strategies
-Reader Magnets bring readers to YOU.
These powerful book marketing strategies will work whether you are a
fiction or nonfiction author. We designed it for authors who want to
grow their book idea into a business that not only provides them with
the income they desire but also leaves a legacy for others to follow.
Start growing your readership today by clicking the BUY NOW button at
the top and start creating a lead harvesting machine to support your
author business.
Time in a Bottle: Writing Your Legacy
Are you a leader yearning to leave a legacy? Regret does not stem from
actions taken. It’s the opportunities missed that haunt us most.
With time as our relentless companion, the time is now to seize the
present moment. You can etch your message into history, much like a
message in a bottle carried through the ages.
In “Time in a Bottle: Writing Your Legacy,” author and transformational
thought leader and publisher, Kim Vermaak, known as the Mindset
Whisperer, reveals the secret to leaving an indelible mark on the world
using your knowledge capital as a leader.
Targeted at executives yearning to craft a legacy that transcends time,
this book is a beacon of inspiration and empowerment.
Drawing from the timeless wisdom of literary greats, Vermaak explores
how the written word can be a powerful conduit for leaving a lasting
legacy.
The stories of leadership experts and individuals who have embraced
authorship to leave an indelible mark on humanity highlights the power
that you have inside you to transform. The author demonstrates the
profound impact of words, showing how they can transcend generations and
cultures.
In a world where overwhelmed executives are all too common, Vermaak
offers a lifeline to those seeking to make their mark. Through
structured routines and thoughtful planning, she shows how anyone, even
amidst the chaos of leadership, can pen their own legacy.
Writing, she asserts, is not only a means to an end but a therapeutic
journey. It allows individuals to process their overwhelm and leave
something truly memorable in its wake.
“Time in a Bottle: Writing Your Legacy” is a call to action for those
who refuse to let time slip through their fingers.
It is time for executives to unlock their inner author and use your
knowledge capital to craft a timeless message that will resonate through
the ages.
It’s time to embrace your legacy, and this book is your guiding light on
the path to leaving a lasting mark on the world.
Get your copy today and begin building your legacy
Write Learn and Earn with Kim Vermaak
Write, Learn and Earn is where thought leaders, entrepreneurs and
creatives go to turn ideas into legacy stories. Hosted by Kim Vermaak,
the channel delivers inspiring author interviews, expert guidance on
writing and publishing, and deep dives into personal branding,
storytelling and leadership. Subscribe to learn how to craft your
message, grow your influence, and earn from your voice.
https://www.youtube.com/@writelearnandearnwithkim
Taming the Monsterof PPD
Taming the Monster of PPD is a safe space where real conversations on
postpartum depression, anxiety, and maternal mental health come to
light. Through personal stories, expert insights and compassionate
guidance, the channel helps mothers and families navigate the challenges
of the post-birth journey. Subscribe to discover healing tools,
emotional support, and hope for a brighter, balanced mother-hood
experience.
