Keynote Speaking
Thought-provoking talks for conferences, leadership gatherings, universities, churches, organisations and public events.
Speaking & Training
Conversations
that change
perspectives.
Phinius Sebatsane speaks to organisations, communities and leaders about homelessness, trauma, human dignity, faith, justice, peacebuilding and meaningful social transformation.
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Credibility
A voice grounded
in the work.
Phinius’s speaking is shaped by years of direct work alongside people experiencing homelessness, trauma, addiction and social exclusion. His work connects frontline community practice, storytelling, faith and systemic thinking, helping audiences move beyond simple explanations towards deeper conversations about dignity, belonging, healing and justice.
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Ways to Engage Phinius.
Workshops & Training
Participatory sessions that help teams engage trauma, dignity, homelessness, social change and community development more deeply.
Facilitation & Panel Discussions
Facilitated conversations around justice, violence, conflict, faith, community, responsibility and systemic change.
Lectures & Community Conversations
Engaging conversations for universities, schools, churches, NGOs and community spaces built around learning, reflection and dialogue.
Storytelling & Interviews
Media interviews, public conversations, book discussions and storytelling shaped by real relationships, practical work and human experience.
Speaking & Training Topics
Conversations that
move people closer.
Human dignity, homelessness & social exclusion
Looking beyond individual blame to understand homelessness, poverty and exclusion through dignity, relationship, belonging and the systems around people.
Trauma, mental health & recovery
Understanding how trauma shapes behaviour, relationships and addiction, and how safety, connection and community create conditions for healing.
GBV, masculinity & responsibility
Helping men and communities engage violence, emotional healing, healthy masculinity, responsibility and the protection of vulnerable people.
Faith, justice & discipleship
Exploring Christian faith as a call towards compassion, reconciliation, practical service and justice rather than distance from human suffering.
Peacebuilding & restorative justice
Moving conversations beyond blame and punishment towards accountability, reconciliation, restoration and transformation.
Community, Ubuntu & belonging
Exploring African communal approaches to identity, healing and social transformation, and why people need community rather than isolation.
5 reasons to
book Phinius
Grounded in frontline practice
Phinius speaks from years of working directly with people experiencing homelessness, trauma, addiction and social exclusion. The ideas are connected to real people, real communities and real consequences.
Complex issues made human
He brings difficult subjects back to the person at the centre, helping audiences understand trauma, dignity, justice and responsibility without reducing people to problems or statistics.
Practical, not abstract
His speaking connects reflection with action, giving organisations and communities clearer ways to think about how they serve, lead and respond to vulnerable people.
Faith, justice and systems in one conversation
Phinius brings together Christian faith, trauma-informed practice, restorative justice, storytelling and systemic advocacy rather than treating them as separate conversations.
Built for honest conversation
Whether speaking to a church, university, organisation or community, the goal is not performance for its own sake. It is to create a space where people can listen, question assumptions and respond differently.
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A simple process
for meaningful conversations.
Whether it’s a conference, workshop, panel discussion, training session or community event, the process starts with understanding your audience, context and what you hope the engagement will achieve.
Tell us about the engagement
Share your organisation, audience, event, topic and the outcomes you are hoping for.
Phinius reviews the request
The opportunity, availability, format, topic and intended outcomes are reviewed before confirmation.
Confirm the details
Finalise the format, date, location and practical requirements for the engagement.
Speaking enquiry
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Tell us about your audience, your context and the conversation you would like to begin.
My philosophy
“See the person
before the problem.”
Phinius Sebatsane
In conversation. In community. In practice.
Endorsements
Endorsements
“Phinius has a genuine heart for the marginalized. I've seen, in person, his kindness towards those making their way off the streets into a new life. Similarly, I've seen his robust fire when challenging those who want to keep the status quo.”
Endorsements
“Phinius Sebatsane has shown himself to be a committed, conscientious, and compassionate human being. … More strength to him into the future, where authenticity and compassion will always win the race.”
Endorsements
“Phinius looks beyond individual pathology when engaging with those on the street, recognising that homelessness is shaped by systemic and intergenerational trauma; forces that require structural responses, not just individual ones.”
Endorsements
“Phinius is a compassionate, principled leader who challenges injustice while remaining humble and deeply connected to people.”
Endorsements
“Phinius operates from a position of genuine friendship, empathy and belief in the potential of each person to flourish.”
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
What types of engagements can Phinius be booked for?
Phinius is available for keynote speaking, workshops and training, facilitation, panel discussions, lectures, community conversations, interviews and book discussions.
What topics does Phinius speak and train on?
His core themes include homelessness, trauma, mental health, addiction, gender-based violence, masculinity, faith and justice, peacebuilding, restorative justice, community development and human dignity.
Who are his engagements suitable for?
Phinius works with organisations, churches, universities, NGOs, schools, government departments, businesses and community groups seeking deeper conversations around dignity, healing, justice and social change.
Is Phinius available for international or online engagements?
Yes. Phinius is positioned for speaking and training opportunities in South Africa and internationally, and the enquiry process allows for both in-person and online engagements. Availability and practical arrangements are confirmed after review.
Can the engagement be shaped around our audience or context?
The enquiry process asks about your audience, topic and intended outcomes so the opportunity can be reviewed before the format and focus are confirmed.
How do we invite Phinius to speak?
Complete the speaking enquiry form on this page with your organisation, event details, preferred date, audience and intended outcomes. The enquiry can then be reviewed before availability and format are confirmed.
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