Yoke van Dam
From Fractured to Unbreakable.
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Areas of expertise
- Communication and influence
- Leadership and management
- Motivational
- Personal development
- Business and entrepreneurship
- Sales and customers
- Inspiration and storytelling
- The future and change
- Education and training
- Creativity and the arts
- Health and wellness
- Technology and innovation
- The workplace
- Society and culture
- Finance and economics
- Team development
- Emotional intelligence
- Influence
- Leadership
Talks
Stepping out of fight and flight mode
How to make the horse thirsty-persuasion tactics for sales and marketing
Your team will explore A practical persuasion toolkit they can apply immediately A deeper understanding of how buying decisions are actually made Greater confidence in pitching, negotiating, and leading others to action A shift from pushing for decisions to creating the conditions where people want to say yes. Your team will walk away with Your team will learn how the buying brain works — and how to speak directly to it. Why people resist, stall, or disengage — and how to remove those barriers fast. How to become the trusted voice people naturally follow. Persuasion that works immediately across sales, marketing, and leadership. And how to create genuine urgency and buy-in — without pressure, force, or politics.
What people say
During my tenure as the CEO of Poswa Inc (Law firm), I engaged Yoke to deliver a 1/2-day seminar for 3 of our regional branches. The seminar was designed to focus on increasing the team's emotional intelligence and enhancing their conflict resolution skills. It provided a safe space for the teams to explore and develop essential skills, resulting in improved collaboration, communication and client relationships. I observed a significant increase in self-awareness, empathy and effective communication, enabling the teams to build stronger, more resilient relationships with clients and colleagues. This was a valuable investment in the team's growth and development, and it was fulfilling to see the positive impact it had on our business and its stakeholders.
Thank you for the talk at the Roctober conference. It was a good mood lifter and highly interactive.2 out of the first 3 presenters applied the techniques you taught them immediately. I will also use a few of your tips for my talk tomorrow.
Very motivational, I loved your talk! You captured the audience, and you know your topic. This was a very inspirational talk. It hit home with me, I look forward to making changes in my life.
On stage
Terms
- a) No video or other recording of public speaking is allowed without the prior written consent of Trainer.
- b) No documents or material may be distributed outside of the corporation of the client without the prior written consent of Trainer.
- c) All copyright and other intellectual property rights relating to any material and handouts provided in connection with the professional speaking engagement will remain the sole property of Trainer. No part of any material may be copied or translated in any form, without the prior written consent of Trainer and Speaker.
- d) No AI recording tools may be used to transcribe any of the sessions.
- e) all intellectual property and content so created for and provided to the client by Trainer, shall be considered private and confidential and shall not be distributed to any person other than those specifically authorised to so have access to same, without the prior written consent of
About
Hi, I’m Yoke van Dam, widely known as the Kintsugi Queen™. I am a transformational speaker, coach, and trainer and love to turn fractured teams into cohesive, high-performing units. With over 17 years of experience, I have worked with more than 2,000 team members and delivered over 2,300 hours of training, helping leaders and teams turn challenges into opportunities and elevate performance. My expertise spans behavioural change, leadership development, and emotional intelligence, equipping leaders to navigate ambiguity, embrace flexibility, and cultivate a growth mindset in today’s competitive, fast-changing environment. I often run Women in leadership programs in Dubai and in South Africa and recently spoke at the Global SME Summit in Davos. As founder of Y-Connect and a PSASA Professional Member, I am to empower individuals and teams across industries—from engineering to retail—to lead with purpose, resilience, and impact.
My story
Most leaders are watching their teams quietly fracture and don't know how to fix it. We rebuild those teams using The Kintsugi Method™, so the cracks become the gold that holds them together, and your business performs again.
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