What I Offer
For Businesses
Check out for yourself how Harold can help increase productivity for your business through the following:
Gain a deep understanding of how evolving consumer values—such as animal welfare, ethical sourcing, and climate-conscious living—are influencing purchasing behavior in the agri-food space.
• Willingness to Pay (WTP) Analysis: Identify how much consumers are willing to pay for ethically produced and sustainable products during price optimization, uncovering untapped revenue potential.
• Predictive Market Share Modeling: Forecast market performance to focus your resources on high-potential segments and maximize return on investment.
• Market Segmentation: Leverage consumer preferences and social-demographic profiles to tailor pricing, marketing, and product strategies for each market segment.
As consumer expectations shift toward ethical sourcing, environmental responsibility, and animal welfare, agri-food businesses can’t just change what they do on the outside—they need internal alignment, too. At H|M Agri-Food Market Consultancy, Speaking and Coaching, we help organizations build values-driven cultures that reflect the very principles today’s consumers expect from the brands they support.
Our Work Culture Development Workshops empower teams to:
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Embed Sustainability into Daily Operations
Foster a mindset where ethical practices and environmental consciousness are not just strategic goals—but everyday habits embedded in your organizational DNA. -
Build a Consumer-Centric Culture
Train teams to understand and respond to evolving consumer insights—such as Willingness to Pay trends, climate concerns, and animal welfare preferences—so they can deliver value with integrity. -
Promote Cross-Functional Collaboration for Impact
Align departments—marketing, R&D, operations—around shared sustainability objectives to bring purpose-driven products to market faster and more efficiently. -
Strengthen Purpose-Driven Leadership
Develop leaders who champion sustainability through a bottom-up approach—empowering the workforce to innovate and fostering a culture where every team member contributes to solutions that align with evolving consumer needs and ethical priorities. -
Create Adaptable, Insight-Responsive Teams
Equip staff with the emotional intelligence, resilience, and communication skills needed to thrive in fast-changing, insight-driven markets.
"Blessed are those who sit on a pin, for they shall surely rise!”
Anonymous
For Conferences
Come and hear Harold’s motivational stories that change lives. He tells stories that apply to real-life situations. The following are some of the topics that are used for various conferences:
Why Knowing Your “Why” Changes Everything
Purpose is more than a goal—it’s the compass that gives direction when life feels uncertain. In this transformative session, Dr. Harold Mayaba explores how discovering and living with purpose becomes the foundation for hope and the driving force behind resilience.
Drawing from his own journey of rising from deep adversity to global influence, Harold shares how reconnecting with your “why” can reignite your passion, clarify your path, and give you the strength to persevere—even when everything around you feels like it’s falling apart.
This session helps audiences:
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Discover their purpose beyond titles and circumstances
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Understand how purpose sustains hope in difficult seasons
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Cultivate a resilient mindset fueled by meaning, not just motivation
When you know your purpose, hope becomes unwavering—and resilience becomes your rhythm.
Finding Courage and Clarity When Life Falls Apart
In a world filled with uncertainty, disappointment, and overwhelming pressure, hope is not a luxury—it’s a lifeline. In this deeply moving and empowering session, Harold shares his extraordinary journey from hardship to triumph, reminding us that even in our darkest moments, hope can light the way forward.
Blending real-life stories, humor, and insight, this talk challenges attendees to hold on when everything seems to be falling apart—and to dare to believe in something greater, even when the odds are against them. With his signature message, “Unleash the lion within and let your roar be heard,” Harold invites the audience to see hope not as passive optimism, but as a bold, active force that fuels resilience, courage, and transformation.
Whether you’re leading a team, rebuilding your life, or simply trying to make it through the next day, this session delivers the reminder we all need:
Hope is everything—because when you have it, you can even hug a lion.
Turning Fear into a Catalyst for Growth, Courage, and Clarity
Fear is often seen as the enemy—but what if fear was trying to teach you something? In this bold and enlightening session, Harold challenges the audience to shift their mindset: instead of running from fear, face it, learn from it, and use it.
Drawing from his own life experiences—where fear was a constant companion on the path from homelessness to a PhD—Harold shows how fear can be a powerful guide when embraced with calmness, purpose, and strategic thinking. This session doesn’t just talk about courage—it equips people with the tools to navigate fear logically, intentionally, and with emotional control.
Attendees will learn to:
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Reframe fear as feedback, not failure
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Stay calm and focused under pressure
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Make bold decisions in uncertain or intimidating situations
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Transform fear into forward movement
Because when fear stops being your enemy, it becomes your teacher—and your ally in growth.
The First Step to Restoring Relationships and Living in Harmony
You can’t pour from an empty cup—and you can’t truly get along with others until you’ve learned to get along with yourself. In this heartfelt and healing session, Harold explores the powerful philosophy that inner peace is the foundation of outer harmony.
Drawing from his own life journey and the deep practice of self-forgiveness, Harold shares how learning to heal his relationship with himself became the first step toward reconnecting with his father—who had been absent for much of his life. By choosing to forgive himself and let go of the pain of the past, he was able to approach that relationship with empathy, understanding, and authenticity—proving that healing within can pave the way for reconciliation and renewed connection with others.
In a world that demands so much from us, this talk is a gentle yet powerful reminder that true connection begins with self-acceptance.
Participants will discover how to:
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Embrace self-forgiveness as a path to freedom
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Overcome inner conflict and build self-trust
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Improve relationships by healing from the inside out
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Live with greater compassion, confidence, and emotional maturity
When you learn to get along with yourself, you create space for meaningful relationships, stronger teams, and lasting peace.
“Not forgiving someone is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die”
Nelson Mandela
For Schools
After defying all odds to pursue his education amidst seemingly insurmountable challenges, Dr. Harold Mayaba has become a powerful voice of inspiration—especially for students navigating adversity. He is, without question, a leading motivator for academic and personal transformation.
Harold is driven by one unique and positive addiction—a deep, unshakable love for education, both formal and informal. At one point, this passion led him to undertake and successfully complete three academic programs—two bachelor’s degrees and a master’s degree—all within just three years.
His extraordinary journey places him in a unique position to help students unlock their potential, build academic confidence, and improve their performance. His student-focused motivational sessions are thoughtfully crafted to address a wide range of needs, including—but not limited to:
Problem-solving is a daily reality for students, and if every academic challenge were easy to overcome, the true value of education would be lost. The ability to tackle complex problems—especially when motivation is low—is a critical skill that sets top performers apart.
Dr. Harold Mayaba has mastered the art of overcoming academic challenges through persistence, strategy, and purpose. Drawing from his own journey, he equips students with practical tools and a winning mindset to rise above obstacles and become high achievers—regardless of where they start.
Our thoughts shape our reality—they can either limit us or launch us into new possibilities. Focusing on the power of mindset, Harold is a dynamic force who will inspire you to embark on a transformative journey of mindset renewal. His story and message challenge you to think bigger, believe deeper, and unlock the potential that begins in the mind.
This thought-provoking topic challenges your personal philosophy on education and encourages you to reflect deeply on its purpose in your life. Harold will guide you in aligning your educational journey with your natural gifts and passions—so that learning becomes not just a requirement, but a meaningful path toward purpose and impact.
In this empowering session, Harold shares personal stories of perseverance and triumph to inspire students to reconnect with their purpose and rediscover their “why.” Through his real-life experiences and practical strategies, he helps students reignite their motivation, overcome academic challenges, and move forward with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of direction.
“Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.”
Martin Luther King Jr.
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