About Kim Vermaak
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I am a storyteller, speaker and book coach. My work is rooted in legacy, shaped by real-life struggle and driven by a deep desire to help others find their voice. There was a time when I felt lost. I went through postnatal depression after each of my three pregnancies. I was just surviving, moving from one day to the next, working month to month, and feeling like my dreams were slipping further and further away. I was stuck. Trapped by fear and fatigue. But something inside me refused to stay silent. I made a choice to shift. To think beyond my immediate circumstances and step into a life that meant more. That’s when I started writing. Not just to express myself, but to build something that would outlive me. A legacy. Something for my children. Something for the next generation. Now, I speak openly about trauma, mental resilience and the emotional weight many carry quietly in their homes and workplaces. These silent battles affect how we perform, how we lead and how we connect with others. I help organisations and individuals navigate those struggles, not with shame, but with courage. Whether I’m speaking on stage, running a workshop or helping a leader write a book, I carry the same message. You are not alone. Your story matters. And your voice has the power to heal, influence and inspire. Legacy isn’t just what we leave behind. It’s what we build now, in the lives we touch and the truths we dare to tell.
Speaking
Kim Vermaak offers powerful speaking experiences that are heartfelt, thought-provoking and rooted in real-life transformation. As a motivational speaker and legacy expert, Kim speaks candidly about postnatal depression, trauma, mental resilience and storytelling for impact. She creates safe spaces for audiences to reflect, reconnect and reignite their purpose.
Whether addressing corporate teams, conference audiences or leadership retreats, Kim Vermaak helps individuals and organisations understand the silent struggles that affect performance, culture and connection. Her keynotes and workshops are not just inspiring talks. They are mindset-shifting moments that spark meaningful change.
With her background as a book coach and speaker, Kim equips her audience with tools to find their voice, break harmful cycles and build a legacy through intentional action and storytelling. She combines vulnerability with practical insight, helping teams move from burnout to clarity.
