Helping people recognise their value and make a greater impact.
I’m Aletta Rochat, an executive presence coach, speaker and facilitator based in Cape Town, South Africa.
I’ve always been fascinated by people. What makes us believe in ourselves? What holds us back? And what becomes possible when we recognise the value of what we bring?
My work has taken me across the world, helping professionals and leaders communicate with confidence, build their influence and make a meaningful impact.
In 2025–2026, I had the extraordinary privilege of serving as International President of Toastmasters International — the first person from Africa, and only the tenth woman in the organisation’s history, to hold that role.
It was a year that challenged me, stretched me and taught me more than I could have imagined. Above all, it reinforced my belief that leadership is about people, connection and the impact we choose to make.
Today, I bring those experiences to my coaching, workshops and speaking engagements, helping others recognise what they’re capable of and start operating at that level.
My Approach
I believe we often have more experience, expertise and ability than we give ourselves credit for. The challenge isn’t always about learning something new. Sometimes it’s about recognising what we already bring and learning to use it more intentionally.
My coaching starts with awareness. Together, we explore what’s working, what might be holding you back and what you want to achieve.
From there, we move into application. We identify practical steps you can take in your everyday work — whether that’s speaking up in meetings, navigating a career transition, building stronger relationships or stepping into a bigger leadership role.
And then comes intention. How will you continue to practise what you’ve learned? What will you do differently? How will you know you’re making progress?
I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. I bring my experience, curiosity and coaching skills to our conversations, but you bring something equally important: your own wisdom, experience and understanding of what matters to you.
My role is to help you access that wisdom, challenge your thinking when needed and support you as you move forward.
Work With Me
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your own executive presence or develop the people in your organization, I’d love to explore how we can work together.
Executive Coaching
One-onOne coaching to help you recognize your value, strengthen your executive presence and navigate your next career or leadership challenge with greater intention.
Workshops
Practical, engaging workshops that help individuals and teams build executive presence, communicate with impact and put new skills into practice.
Speaking
Keynotes and talks that challenge audiences to rethink what’s possible, recognize their value and lead with greater impact.