Ezanne Swanepoel is a globally recognized executive coach, award-winning entrepreneur, business advisor, global connector and bestselling author who brings over 25 years of experience to her work with purpose-driven leaders around the world. With a background that spans agriculture, psychology, business strategy, and organizational development, Ezanne blends deep technical knowledge with intuitive insight, offering a truly holistic approach to leadership and personal growth.
Ezanne has advised and coached executives across five continents, serving leading organizations such as Deutsche Bank, L’Oreal, Toyota, Discovery, P&G, De Beers, Liberty, Marriott, Volkswagen, HSBC, and many more. Her clients range from multinational corporations to public institutions and entrepreneurial ventures, all united by a common desire to lead with purpose and make a meaningful impact.
Fluent in six languages and deeply committed to cross-cultural collaboration, Ezanne brings a warm, compassionate presence to her coaching. She is known for her unique ability to connect with people at all levels, creating safe, inspiring spaces where leaders can reflect, realign, and rise. Her work empowers individuals to overcome internal blocks, build strategic clarity, and scale their personal and professional impact.
Ezanne holds degrees in natural sciences, social sciences, and business sciences. Further, her passion for developing people (in particular top leadership and executives) and for building a significant globally connected business network is demonstrated by the best networker award she received in Los Angeles in 2013., and the Canadian Achievement Award of Distinction in Strategic Business Influence and Business Leadership in Ottawa in 2023 Â Her professional focus spans strategy, organizational development, stakeholder engagement, diversity and inclusion, and leadership transformation.
In addition to her corporate and coaching work, Ezanne has played a leading role in landmark transformation projects across Africa, Europe, and North America. From supporting the Nelson Mandela Foundation to guiding executives through billion-dollar mergers, her influence is both broad and deeply personal.
As the author of Connected Rainmaker: Lead with Giving and the Rest Will Come, Ezanne is a passionate advocate for human-centered leadership. She believes in a world where success is measured not only by financial growth, but also by the positive difference we make in the lives of others.
For students and leaders in Ghana and beyond, Ezanne offers not only seasoned guidance and practical wisdom—but also a kind heart, a generous spirit, and an unwavering belief in the greatness within each of us. “Ezanne is a leader with a heart for people, a head for business, and a gift for bringing the two together.”