Harold Mayaba
Real-life stories that change lives
Motivational Speaker & Life Coach
Dr. Harold Mayaba is a qualified Agri–Food Market Consultant, Speaker, and Coach who empowers individuals and organizations to grow through purpose, resilience, and strategic insight. As the founder of H|M Agri-Food Market Consultancy, Speaking, and Coaching, he combines transformational speaking and coaching with practical consulting—supporting individuals, cooperatives, and businesses to expand their markets, transform their stories, and build futures grounded in vision and purpose.
Harold shares powerful, real-life stories of rising from adversity to inspire hope, ignite action, and guide people toward discovering who they truly are. His journey—from hardship to a PhD and beyond—fuels his passion for helping others harness the power of pain, set bold goals, and achieve them with grit and determination.
His message not only uplifts lives but also strengthens businesses, making him a trusted voice in both personal and professional growth. With every engagement, he challenges others to “unleash the lion within and let your roar be heard”—a powerful call to rise with courage, live with purpose, and leave a lasting legacy of impact.
"Well, as Giraffes say, you don't get no leaves unless you stick your neck out."
Sid Waddell
Born and raised in the Southern Province of Zambia, Harold experienced a childhood marked by hardship and instability—what he often refers to as “natural military training.” Growing up without a fixed abode, sometimes homeless, and frequently struggling to find food, Harold faced challenges that could have easily ended his dreams.
Yet, in the midst of these overwhelming obstacles, it was resilience and an unshakable “never give up” spirit that propelled him forward. Against all odds, he completed high school and continued his academic journey all the way to earning a PhD—proving that purpose, perseverance, and passion can overcome even the most difficult beginnings.
What I offer
For Businesses
Check out for yourself how Harold can help increase productivity for your business through market research, uncover untapped revenue potential quickly, market segmentation, work culture development and more.
For Conferences
Come and hear Harold’s motivational stories that change lives. He tells stories that apply to real-life situations. From subjects like: ‘Hope is everything; you can even hug a Lion’, ‘Make fear your friend’ and ‘Get along with yourself’.
For Schools
After defying all odds by acquiring education among the seemingly impossible challenges, he is well-placed to motivate students and rediscover their untapped potential. The topics are well thought out to include diverse areas of need for students.
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