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Hannelie Venucia

Business Philosopher, Possibility Partner
The Possibility Gap
Country or state 
South Africa
Available to 
Global
City 
Global Citizen with base in Cape Town in South Africa
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Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes
Timezone 
Africa/Johannesburg

Personal Details

Bio

Great to meet you. Welcome to my world where my mission is to co-create and contribute to a world where all can flourish and thrive. I am a visionary deep thinker, embodied change facilitator, possibility designer, and creative architect of the emerging world of work and leadership. As the founder of The Possibility Gap, I design and share transformational blueprints, intelligence toolkits, and immersive experiences that reconnect humanity with purpose, joy, and applied possibility.

With over 30 years of global experience in management, leadership, innovation, strategy, human development, and transformation across 4 continents, I love to weave deep insight with creative design, embodiment, and regenerative intelligence.

A member of the Flourishing at Work Global Network, Change Management Network, Transform, HRCI, Aetheon, and Global Future of Work Network, I am envisioned and spearheaded initiatives such as Awareness Literacy, AWE Thread, Easy Does It Embodied Resiliency Toolkit, EASE Sensemaking Toolkit, Born to Create Creative Thinking Toolkit, Sensemaking Intelligence Quotient, Leadership Intelligence Quotient, One Step Ahead Insight and Possibility-based Business Practices, and Leadership-, People-, and Business Intelligence, SPARK –Potential and Wellness Indicator Experimentation-, Tracking-, and Integration Toolkits, and Flow –Flourishing and Prosperity Indicators. Through my speaking, writing, and facilitation, I am passionate to serve and assist individuals, leaders, teams, and organizations transition from outdated models of success to soulful, regenerative ways of working and being. A seasoned international public speaker I have led and facilitated various Awareness, Innovation, Creativity, Leadership, and Sensemaking keynotes, salons, events, workshops, and programs in countries such as Japan, Spain, Romania, Malaysia, Turkey, UK, Zambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Malawi, and Southern Africa, and virtually for international audiences since 2013. Loving the written and spoken word, I share the podcast, Gateway to the Possible on Spotify and Google Podcasts, have led 48 Online Radio Shows, and am the author of ‘The ABC’s of Sensemaking Series’, ‘IOS –I am onto Something –embracing the New!’, ‘The Mystery of the 7 S’s –Collective Sensemaking’, ‘Sharing Corn –Leadership and Self-Leadership Journal –Constructing new models of Understanding Volumes 1 and 2’, the trilogy ‘Good things come in 3’s’, and poetry bundles ‘Joywise–Be here now –enjoying the moment!’ and ‘Good things come in 3’s –Fun wisdom from unexpected sources’. I love to share wisdom and to explore thought provoking ideas and questions related to new ways of being, imagining, thinking, relating, engaging, co-creating, working together, exchanging, and sharing on Substack in the ‘Emerging Intelligence’ channel, Medium and Linkedin. In the ‘PossibilityNavigator’ channel on Patreon, I share experiences to expand our perception, improve our awareness literacy and mental health and acuity.

Current position (3)

Business Philosopher, Possibility Partner

The Possibility Gap

Joy Generator

Joy Generation

Published Author, Public Speaker, Radio Host

Intern. Journal for Innovation in Management, Joy Generation

Achievements (1)
International Journal of Innovation in Management

Publishing of Paper: "Embodiment – The Missing Link in Creative Innovation" (IJIiM-17-004)

Degrees (27)
U.Lab - Transforming Business Society Self
MIT Sloan School of Management
2014
Embodied Change Facilitator - The Language of Energy, Spiral Dynamics.Integral
Uzazu
2009 to 2014
BSc I
RAU
1979 to 1980
Public Speaking
Toastmasters Johannesburg
2001
Accountancy I - 98%
University of South Africa
2004
Value Map Training
Deloitte Consulting
2003
SolutionPrint and ValuePrint Training
Deloitte Consulting
2002
PMBOK Project Management
Deloitte Consulting
2002
Strategic Services
Deloitte Consulting
2004
Value Based Billing
Deloitte Consulting
2004
Case Wise Training
Deloitte Consulting
2002
Oracle FastTrack Implementation Training
Deloitte Consulting
2004
Cost Reduction
Deloitte Consulting
2004
Sales Champion
Oracle
2004
Sales Order Processing, Procurement, Inventory Distribution
JD Edwards ERP
2002
Sales Training
PeopleSoft
2003
Advanced PLanning and Scheduling
JD Edwards ERP
2003
Advanced Human Potential
Dr Jean Houston
2011
Administrator Training
IBM
1997
Developer and Sales Training
FormScape
1997
Developer and Sales Training
Aldon
1997
Conscious Evolution
Barbara Marx Hubbard
2014 to 2015
Consciousness
Access Consciousness
2012
Nia White Belt
Nia Now
2009
Creative Writing
SARK
2011
Munay Ki Shamanic Rites
Dr Alberto Villoldo
2010 to 2011
Dream Writing
Robert Moss
2011

Presentations

Presentations (7)
Flourishing is the future! Spice things up a bit!

Perfect for your year-end gatherings and celebrations and for setting a powerful, purpose-fueled tone for 2026.

Humanity has been shaken and stirred the past 5 years. Such times are an invitation to think differently about why we are here, why we work, what we value, and what we measure.

In this soul-stirring and interactive experience, Hannelie invites audiences to step boldly into a world of possibility where imagination meets purpose, and where the spark of human flourishing is reignited.

Flourishing isn’t just an aspiration, it’s written into our DNA. And once awakened, it’s unstoppable.

Flourish by Design: How Joy, Awareness & Intelligence Rebuild Work Cultures

Based on her SPARK and Flow models, Hannelie guides audiences through rebuilding workplaces where well-being, creativity, performance, and prosperity thrive together.

The Missing Link: Embodiment, Sensemaking & Flourishing in the AI Age

Discover why the future isn't just digital — it's deeply human. Hannelie unpacks the tools and mindsets needed to lead with clarity and soul in complexity.

Stepping Up: Co-Creating the Future of Work with Passion, Purpose & Pizzazz

A soul-stirring, interactive keynote/workshop to activate leaders and changemakers in shaping regenerative futures of work — rooted in wellbeing, joy, and intelligence.

The Hidden Gift of People Intelligence in the age of AI!

As technology accelerates and artificial intelligence reshapes our world, one question grows louder: what makes us truly human? In this thought-provoking and heart-opening talk, Hannelie reveals the often-overlooked power of People Intelligence.

Journey beyond data and analytics to discover how embracing People Intelligence empowers leaders to create cultures of flourishing, purpose, and prosperity.

Hannelie invites us to re-imagine success — not as something driven by machines, but as something deeply rooted in our shared humanity.

The Joy Generation: Building a World Where All Can Thrive

A visionary yet grounded talk calling all generations to re-imagine leadership, education, and contribution — beyond survival, into soul-driven prosperity.

From Possibility to Praxis - What wants to birth through me now?

This is not just another talk.
This is a seed.
This is a new beginning.
You read this because the future is rooting for you!

Past talks (52)
Surprise! Showstopper Workshop
Women's Day Celebrations South Africa
Virtual
August 8, 2024
Business as a vehicle for Spiritual Wellness, Ecological Awareness and Mental Health Workshop
Buckinghamshire New University, UK Workshop for Applied Positive Psychology Master Students
Virtual
June 26, 2024
Creative Agency Playshop
World Creativity and Innovation Day 2024
Virtual
April 21, 2024
The Voice of Possibility
Creative Leadership Salon - World Creativity and Innovation Day 2024
Virtual
April 21, 2024
Life beyond Gender Roles Immersive Experience
Amathuba Collective Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Cape Town
August 30, 2023
Live with Ease - A burst of Magic Workshop
Flourishing after the Pandemic
Virtual in Japanese Language
August 10, 2023
SPARK - Harness your Potential and Wellness Indicators
Employee Assisted Summit 2023 - Employee Wellness for Productivity
Virtual
August 3, 2023
From Chaos to Control - How to develop a Project Management Mindset
Project Management for Consultants, HR, Marketing, & Finance Executives
Virtual
July 14, 2023
Embody your Awareness
Embodied Resiliency Summit
Virtual
May 24, 2023
Spiritual Wellness - Sensibility and Possibility Workshop
Sages & Scribes Learning Community
Virtual
April 18, 2023
My role in Gender Equality
Women in Leadership
Virtual
February 22, 2023
Leadership Intelligence Workshop
Global Org-Change Conference - Cultivating Human-Centric Organizations
Virtual
February 1, 2022
Softening the edges of Change Workshop
Change Management Network Conference 2021
Virtual
April 17, 2021
Embrace love not fear
Global Love Wave
Virtual
February 16, 2021
Creative Leadership Salon
World Creativity and Innovation Week and Day 2020
Virtual
April 21, 2020
From Possibility to Actuality
African Public Transport Management Society Summit 2019
Centurion, Tswane, South Africa
March 7, 2019
Vuca Times: Give Serendipity a Chance
EU Open Innovation 2.0 Conference
Cluj, Romania
December 31, 2016
Learn and Grow on the Go!
Siyhamba Bus Academy Roadshow
Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Polokwane
December 31, 2016
Step by step we move forward
African Public Transport Management Society Summit 2017
Johannesburg
June 23, 2017
Begin as you mean to go! Practical guidance and tips to thrive in VUCA Times and to create an abundant livelihood
1st International Bangladeshi Students Convention
Kuala Lumpur
December 31, 2016
How to thrive in VUCA times
Seventh Sense Journey - Postnormal Era Strategies
Online
December 31, 2016
Trust Synchronicity - Respect Serendipity
Seventh Sense Journey - Postnormal Era Living
Online
December 31, 2016
How to atrract talent to the industry and how to attract more commuters
APTMS Discovery Summit 2016 ( Advanced Public Transport Management Systems)
Pretoria South Africa
Turning your scars into stars - The next level in Talent Development - The Time of our Lives
Keynote Speaker - West Africa Oil and Gas Talent Summit
La Palm Beach Hotel, Accra, Ghana
December 31, 2014
Develop a workforce steep in innovation and creativity
Expert Speaker - West Africa Oil and Gas Talent Summit
La Palm Beach Hotel, Accra, Ghana
December 31, 2014
Master Class - The Art of Relating in the 21st Century - Leveraging the Compatibility Profile
Expert Speaker - West Africa Oil and Gas Talent Summit
La Palm Beach Hotel, Accra, Ghana
December 31, 2014
The language of Energy
Economia Humana Spain
Barcelona Spain
December 31, 2015
Trust - The art of living a comfortable, meaningful, stimulated, fulfilled and inspired Life
Naturel Festival
Harbiye Askeri Muze, Istanbul Turkey
December 31, 2014
Having the time of my life - Making it Happen
Johannesburg Development Agency - Strategic Vision
Bela Bela, South Afrcia
December 31, 2013
Add-vantage - Making it happen
Deloitte PA ( Personal Assistant Forum)
Deloitte Consulting, Woodmead, Johannesburg
December 31, 2013
Defining Assistant Excellence – the Boss's Perspective
Annual Personal Development Conference for Executive Assistants
Da Vinci Hotel, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
December 31, 2013
Generating Value through Creative Innovation
Executive Breakfast
Bloemfontein
December 31, 2013
Making it Happen
Spring Personal Assistant Breakfast
pinpoint one, Hyde Park, Johannesburg
December 31, 2013
The Art of Relating in the 21st Century - Leverage the Compatibility Profile
Governance@Work Forum City of Johannesburg
Johannesburg Theatre, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
December 31, 2013
Jack and the Beanstalk - Inspirational Encounter
Sage Pastel Accounting
Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens, Roodepoort, Johannesburg
December 31, 2013
Blossoming Day - Inspirational Encounter
The Teddy Bear Clinic
Dance Cafe, Bryanston, Johannesburg
December 31, 2013
Generating Value through Creative Innovation
Lefika La Podiso / The Art Therapy Centre
Children's Memorial Institute, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
December 31, 2013
Greatness Inspirational Encounter
The Teddy Bear Clinic
Children's Memorial Institute, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
December 31, 2014
Dare to Lead from the Heart - the secrets and gifts of the Modern Day Leader
Lead and Influence with Purpose Leadership Breakfasts
pinpoint one, Hyde Park, Johannesburg
December 31, 2013
Embodiment - the missing link in Creative Innovation
Innovation in Management Society Annual Winter Conference
Tokyo Japan
December 31, 2016
Harvesting YES Moments in the Workplace
Lead and Influence with Purpose Leadership Breakfasts
pinpoint one, Hyde Park, Johannesburg
December 31, 2013
The Art of Relating in the 21st Century - The Compatibility Profile
Lead and Influence with Purpose Leadership Breakfasts
pinpoint one, Hyde Park, Johannesburg
December 31, 2013
Generating Value through Creative Innovation
Lead and Influence with Purpose Leadership Breakfasts
pinpoint one, Hyde Park, Johannesburg
December 31, 2013
Strategic Envisioning through Creative Innovation
Lead and Influence with Purpose Leadership Breakfasts
pinpoint one, Hyde Park, Johannesburg
December 31, 2013
Inspire-Code for Leaders Series
The Inspiration Lounge
Blog Talk Radio
December 31, 2012
Discover your unlimited Resources
Smart People Turkey
Istanbul Turkey
December 31, 2011
Festival of Inspirational Dialogue - Live a fabulous Life
Business Women Association - Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
December 31, 2011
Live a fabulous Life
Matero Women's Association - Zambia
Matero, Lusaka, Zambia
December 31, 2011
How Technology enables the Health Industry
Medical Conference Malawi
Lake Malawi, Malawi
December 31, 2007
The impact of technology on Real Estate Developments
PeopleSoft European User Conference
London, United Kingdom
December 31, 2003
Formscape - easy forms design
Quest Africa User Group
Alpine Heath Resort - Drakensberg, South Africa
December 31, 2002
The value of sophisticated forms design in ERP Implementations
Quest Africa User Group
Sun City, South Africa
December 31, 2001
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Books & Articles (12)

The ABC's of Sensemaking Series
The Possibility Gap,
2022
Sharing Corn - Leadership and Self-Leadership Awareness Journal Vol 2
Amazon Kindle,
2021
The Mystery of the 7 S's - Collective Sensemaking - the alchemy between the Senses, Synchronicity and Serendipity - Edition 2
Joy Generation Publishing,
2018
Embodiment - the Missing Link in Creative Innovation
International Journal of Innovation in Management,
2017
IOS - I am onto something - embracing the new
Joy Generation Publishing,
2019
joywise - be here now - flirting with the present moment Poetry Bundle
Joy Generation Publishing,
2019
3 Brilliant Mice, Minstrels, Magnificento's - All good things come in 3's
Amazon Kindle,
-1
Emerging Intelligence Substack
Medium
Linkedin Pulse
Contributing Writer - The Magic Happens Media
http://siim.org.tw/IJIiM/DW/IJIiM(V5N1)

Expertise (34)

Leadership
Business
Skills & Trades
Social & Political
Health & Well-being
Inspirational Leadership Potential Realization Embodied Leadership Creative Innovation Talent Development Human Potential Leadership Awareness Growth Strategy Creative Expression Collective Sensemaking Flourishing Leadership Change Leadership Developing Healthy Mindsets Diversity Awareness People Strategy Future of work Future of Leadership Human Centric AI workplace wellness Employee Experience People Intelligence Leadership Intelligence Sensemaking Intelligence Collective Intelligence Creative Intelligence Critical Thinking Systems Thinking Creative Thinking Leadership Alignment

Awards & certifications (21)

Creator of Ideedledoo Process and Coiner of the Concept Ideedledoo
Grace on Fire
2013
Creator of Manage-ability with Purpose Management Program
The Inspiration Gap
2014
Creator of LIFE Advanced Perception Process
The Rainbow Bridge Conservatories
2016
Coiner of concept and role - Inspreneur
The Inspiration Gap
2010
Creator of Ride the Wave Embodied Leadership Lifestyle Program
The Inspiration Gap
2015
Creator of Shine like a Diamond Talent Development Program
The Inspiration Gap
2012
Creator of Socio-Economic Innovation Platform
The Inspiration Gap
2011
Creator of Lead and Influence with Purpose Executive Onboarding Program
The Inspiration Gap
2014
Creator of Making it Happen Strategic and Project Change Intervention
The Inspiration Gap
2014
Creator of The Journey - Project Launch/Induction Workshop
The Inspiration Gap
2014
Creator of The Inside Out Upside Down Back to Front Joy Rendezvous Self Mastery Journey
The Rainbow Bridge Conservatories
2016
Executive Inspreneur
The Inspiration Gap
2010
Creator of The Compatibility Profile
The Inspiration Gap
2014
Creator of Inspire-Code for Women Personal Development Program
The Inspiration Gap
2013
Creator of Jack and the Beanstalk Project Team Integration and Strategy Intervention
The Inspiration Gap
2014
Creator of Time of our Lives Leadership Awareness Program
The Inspiration Gap
2011
Creator of TRIP - Turning your Liabilities into Abilities Creative Innovation Interventior
The Inspiration Gap
2015
Uzazu Embodied Change Facilitator
UZAZU
2010
Joy and Potential Catalyst
The Rainbow Bridge Conservatories
2016
Munay Ki Rites Transmitter
Joshua Maree
2012
Instrumental in securing one of the biggest ICT Implementations in the South African Government
ICT Works
2008

Reviews

Testimonials (6)
  • Hannelie is an excellent speaker and even wonderful master of ceremonies in conferences. Her abilitiy to unite people and give them the oppurtunity to share their thougths and discuss with a productive outcome is truly amazing.
    Jens Krotwaart
  • Those who are familiar with Hannelie Venucia's stories know that her narrative enriches their lives with wisdom. Not only sageness, but also imagination, Hannelie is in the footsteps of John Stuart Mill, who drew a distinction between material and spiritual pleasures. The future of each one of us and of our community lies in the space between the gravity force of facts, which keeps us with our feet firmly on the ground, and the antigravity force of the imagination, which allows us to leap over the hedge. Venucia has an original way of thinking about the world, whilst embracing the new with the spirit of the humanist, who knows how to dose passion and precision. Her ingenuity lies in the transdisciplinary nature that unfold in the course of the account. Different perspectives transcend each other, creating an all-round view of the world.
    Prof. Piero Formica
    Senior Research Fellow and Professor of Knowledge Economics
    Innovation Value Institute, Maynooth University, Ireland and Contamination Lab, University of Padua, Italy
    IOS - I am onto Something - Embracing the New
  • Meeting Hannelie almost 10 years ago and working with her since then has been a unique relationship and advantage to me. Her sense of originality, creativity, perception, and sensemaking flows from an inspirational fountain that I have found to be signature Hannelie. Working with her in Nigeria and Ghana over several project contexts (conferences, book writing, training, seminars, etc), I can confidently say that Hannelie is an asset to be in your team. Her ability to provide thought leadership and strategic guidance is unparalleled and her insights have been invaluable in navigating complex moments time and again. I highly recommend Hannelie and have no doubt that individuals and organisations will equally acknowledge her unique qualities and valuable contributions.
    Emmanuel Emielu Ph.D
    CEO and Summit Director
    OGS - Oil & Gas Soft Skills Ltd and Africa Oil & Gas Talent Summit
    Africa Oil & Gas Talent Summit
  • I have had the wonderful opportunity to work with Hannelie as my mentor at a personal level and hosting "Inspirational Leadership" workshops for our clients. Our clients have consistently responded with energy and enthusiasm to the content of the workshops and many attended the full series of four workshops. Hannelie brings a fresh, energised and enthusiastic approach which inspires people to do things differently. It invigorates as Hannelie’s method and presentation differentiates you from the formal, corporate power dressing workshops which are now tedious.
    Clive H Viveiros
    Founder
    pinpointone human resources
    Inspirational Leadership Workshops
    Verified
  • Hannelie’s loving and joyful presence, even online, is enhancing the energy of the whole group. She is holding the space, even if she is not facilitating. When she does facilitate, she has the ability to meet people where they are at and to bring them along with her in this energy of loving co-creation. Everyone is in a completely different space of positive energy at the end of the sessions,regardless of how worried or negative one was at the very beginning. This is really a gift.
    Heidi Hornlein
    Founder
    Wisdom Factory
    Women Matters
    Verified
  • Skillfully and playfully captivating, catalyzing, and engaging the audience and participants to think out-side-the-box - stakeholders and competitors alike - with interactive creative thinking and sensemaking sessions, Hannelie has the ability to take events to the next level and to create continuity after events. Her interactive peer-to-peer generative action circles result into visionary, aligned, meaningful, purposeful, and practical action and interaction, thus moving from possibility and potential to actuality and impact. She has the rare ability to bring diverse teams together, orchestrate coherence, engage the participants successfully to set the tone for the future and inspire follow through.
    Maretha Britz
    Managing Director Africa
    Trapeze Group
    Advanced Public Transport Management System Summits 2016, 2017, 2019
    Verified
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