meet ursula botha
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Confident Voices is a communication skills training company, serving organisations that recognise the impact that effective communication has on business. Our goal is to help individuals across your organisation to think critically, articulate their ideas with clarity, engage their audience, and produce tangible results that drive business growth.

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Reccomendation Rate

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Engaged Online Audience

400+

Total Training Hours Delivered

Meet Your
Coach

I grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa, as a shy girl with a speech impediment. 

It was through speech and drama classes that I first found my voice. 

My mom always taught me that I could be and do anything I set my mind to. 

Her mantra, "Never take no for an answer," has been a guiding force in my life—meaning you keep going, even when all the doors seem to close.

With this spirit of tenacity, I pursued a career as an actress and voice artist. Some said the odds weren’t in my favour; I was diagnosed with a speech impediment and was told by voice coaches and casting directors that I had a 'bad' voice. But I didn’t let that stop me.

The lesson I learned? 

I let go of trying to have a voice that won the approval of others. Instead, I immersed myself in learning how to develop a voice that felt authentic to me. I stopped working with voice coaches who made me feel worse about myself and focused on finding my own voice—a voice that would be heard. Today, I’m proud to be booked for voiceovers with some of the biggest organisations, including playing the voice of Ameera in Takalani Sesame. I’ve also landed roles in local TV shows and soapies like 7de Laan and Scandal. When I completed my Master’s in Fine Arts, it opened doors for me in lecturing. I also coached at a global company to fund my freelance acting career, and that’s where I discovered my love for coaching.

The Shift to Coaching

When lockdown shut down many of my revenue streams—like one-woman shows, commercials, and lecturing—I pivoted. I started creating educational videos about communicating with confidence, and soon after, I began receiving coaching inquiries. But it wasn’t just anyone reaching out; I was being asked to coach inspiring and empowered businesswomen who were ready to be seen and heard with impact.That’s when I realised I could fulfill my lifelong dream of starting my own training company, helping professionals communicate as their most empowered selves.With just two clients, a vision, and plenty of prayers, I launched Confident Voices. How did I do this? As mom said: Never take no for an answer. And here we are. My mission is to help you embrace that same belief and give you the training, tools, and support you need to get everything you want—and make an impact.

Milestones & Achievements

  • Winner of the Speaker Factor 2024 Award
  • Communications trainer for top financial institutions like Investec Private Bank, Absa Bank, GIBS Business School and more. 
  • President of the PSASA’s Virtual Chapter for 2 consecutive terms in 2023 - 2025
  • Expert voice coach with a proven track record of transforming leaders into confident communicators
  • Founder of Confident Voices, a platform that empowers professionals across industries to master their communication skills
  • President of the PSASA’s Virtual Chapter for 2 consecutive terms in 2023 - 2025
  • Member of COMENSA: Coaches and Mentors in South Africa

testimonials

Our Clients Get Results

“It’s really been life changing!”
Shadai Moonsamai
Operations Manager, Investec
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“We are so grateful for her presence in our speaking events and would love to invite her to our next events”
Anshu Tiwary
Founder of Global Speakers Talk
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“Each time, Ursula left an indelible mark with her captivating stage presence and mastery of her craft “
Tarryn Lee Kearney
Founder of Aha Training and Development
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“Ursula's ability to captivate and engage the audience with powerful questions and great story telling, was remarkable.”
Jabu Zwane
Founder, Success Mindset Summit
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