Max Moyo

About Max Moyo

Zimbabwean‑born, South Africa‑based keynote speaker, author and human transformation coach; Founder & CEO of Ignite My Potential. Former senior leader in financial services (Old Mutual, Sanlam Life, Discovery Health, Liberty Active, Allan Gray). Speaks across Africa, the Middle East, India, Canada, the Caribbean and the USA (incl. MDRT).

Key message

Pain can be a catalyst for growth; Identity drives performance; Money behaviours are rooted in self‑concept; Leadership starts with self‑governance.

Speaking topics and expertise

• Growth through adversity
• Money & Identity
• Irresistible Difference (unique talents & purpose)
• Self‑Governance (9‑step leadership)

Achievements

Senior leadership roles in financial services; MDRT main platform; authored ‘Become Yourself’ and ‘You Are The 8th Wonder of the World’.

Education

Executive MBA (Quantic, 2021); MBA (Heriot‑Watt, 2016); Executive Development Programme (Manchester Business School, 2002‑2003); BBA (Andrews University, 1984‑1988).

Delivery style

Conversational, story‑driven, pragmatic, with African wisdom elements; interactive Q&A.

Why audiences listen

Seasoned practitioner bridging leadership, identity and money; ex‑financial services leader with global keynotes.

What the talks address

Leading through change and adversity; aligning identity with performance; improving financial wellbeing in organizations.

What participants will learn

Reframing pain; frameworks for self‑leadership; practical money/identity principles; activation of unique talents.

What audiences take home

Action checklists; identity‑alignment exercises; leadership prompts; references to books for deeper work.

Benefits for individuals

Clarity of identity and purpose; practical self‑leadership tools; healthier relationship with money.

Benefits for organisations

More resilient leaders; better employee financial wellbeing; culture shift toward ownership and contribution.