With 3 decades of experience creating solutions for clients and colleagues, I am looking for an opportunity to develop an in-house solution for L&D or leadership development to prepare leaders for futures scenarios.
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Charlotte Kemp
@charlottekemp
Futurist and executive coach at Futures Alchemist, helping leaders use futures thinking to shape change and innovation.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
At Futures Alchemist, I help organisational leaders gather futures intelligence, define and design the future, and create roadmaps toward innovation and growing relevance. I deliver futures-thinking workshops, keynotes and executive coaching.
As Chief Relationship Officer at Voices Into Africa, I help speakers clarify their messages and develop strategies for stronger positioning and wider recognition. I also served as President of the Global Speakers Federation and the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa.
Earlier, at Niche Training and Development, I presented public LinkedIn workshops and tailored in-house training, including LinkedIn for Recruiters. My work has also included speaking, training and writing, and I’m a professional member of the Association of Professional Futurists.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SI
Current
Senior Associate
Stirling Centre for Strategic Learning and Innovation
Sep 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Senior Associate at Stirling Centre for Strategic Learning and Innovation.
VA
Current
Chief Relationship Officer
Voices Into Africa
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Supports speakers in Africa with coaching, workshops, boot camps, and a speaker bureau. Helps speakers craft strategies for better positioning and wider recognition.
AF
Current
Member
Association of Professional Futurists
Feb 2020 - Present (6 years 8 months)
Professional member of the Association of Professional Futurists.
FA
Current
Futurist, Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach for Futures Thinking
Futures Alchemist
Jan 2015 - Present (11 years 9 months)
Provides futures thinking resources, keynote presentations, customized workshops, and coaching programs to help organizations develop a future-ready mindset.
GF
President
Global Speakers Federation
Jul 2023 - Jul 2025 (2 years)
Led the Global Speakers Federation, supporting leadership of national and regional speaker associations worldwide.
GF
President Elect
Global Speakers Federation
Jul 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year)
Served as President Elect, preparing to lead the federation and support global speaker associations.
PS
President
PSASA
May 2021 - Apr 2022 (11 months)
Served as President of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa, leading the professional body for speakers, trainers, facilitators, and coaches.
SC
PSASA Representative to the SA Events Council
SA Events Council
Jul 2020 - Jul 2021 (1 year)
Represented PSASA in the SA Events Council, lobbying government for safe business operations under COVID protocols.
PS
Deputy President
PSASA
Apr 2020 - May 2021 (1 year 1 month)
Served as Deputy President, supporting the association through challenges during the pandemic.
PS
Winner of PSASA Founders Award
PSASA
Apr 2019 - Apr 2020 (1 year)
Received the PSASA Founders Award for contributions to the association.
PS
Chapter President, Board Member, Convention Convenor
PSASA
Jan 2012 - Apr 2020 (8 years 3 months)
Served in various leadership roles including Chapter President, Board Member, and Convention Convenor, organizing events and leading chapters.
ND
Speaker, Trainer and Author
Niche Training and Development
Jan 2007 - Nov 2018 (11 years 10 months)
Presented public LinkedIn workshops and in-house training sessions for corporate clients, including high-profile financial services companies.
HA
Show Host - Future Focussed Business
HashtagRadio
Aug 2017 - May 2018 (9 months)
Hosted a radio show focused on future-focused business topics.
GF
Secretary
Global Speakers Federation
Oct 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 2 months)
Served as Secretary on the GSF Executive Committee, assisting in moving the federation from a Council to a Board and fostering cooperation among member associations.
SS
Social Media Strategist
Social Media Solutions SA
Sep 2010 - Jun 2012 (1 year 9 months)
Provided clients with social media marketing and communication strategies, ensuring they were well-versed in their platforms and technologies.
TM
Admin and then Training Officer
TMA
Jan 1993 - Dec 1998 (5 years 11 months)
Handled various roles including Portfolio Manager and later Trainer at an innovative financial services company.
SC
Admin
Surelink Wealth Consultants
Jan 1992 - Dec 1993 (1 year 11 months)
Performed administrative duties at Surelink Wealth Consultants.
SC
Administrative Assistant
Surelink Wealth Consultants
Jan 1992 - Dec 1993 (1 year 11 months)
Provided administrative support at Surelink Wealth Consultants.
LL
Admin
Liberty Life
Jan 1990 - Dec 1992 (2 years 11 months)
Performed administrative duties at Liberty Life.
LL
Administrative Assistant
Liberty Life
Jan 1990 - Dec 1992 (2 years 11 months)
Provided administrative support at Liberty Life.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UA
University of South Africa
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology
1993 - 1997
Pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from 1993 to 1997.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Looking for a job
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Website
futuresalchemist.comSalary expectations
60k+ ZAR
Social media
Job categories
Skills
Futures ThinkingFutures IntelligenceStrategic CommunicationsChange ManagementLeadership CoachingSpeaker CoachingKeynote SpeakingWorkshop FacilitationProfessional DevelopmentStrategyTraining and DevelopmentPresentation SkillsScenario PlanningForesight TechniquesStrategic ForesightAssociation ManagementVolunteer ManagementVolunteer EngagementVolunteer Recruitment
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