Telana Simpson: Courage & Communication Expert

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Telana Simpson is a Courage Coach, author, and specialist in transformational communication. She helps high-performing professionals speak up with confidence, navigate conflict, and lead with courage – especially when the stakes are high. Her work focuses on the inner psychology and outer skillsets needed to express oneself clearly, calmly, and powerfully in both personal and professional contexts.

Her work blends psychology, coaching science, and emotional intelligence to build the inner strength and practical communication skills that modern leaders and teams need to thrive.

She is available for interviews, panel discussions, features,

and podcast appearances to speak on topics such as courageous communication, leadership presence, emotional intelligence, and overcoming fear in the workplace and beyond.

Expert Topics & Talking Points

Telana regularly speaks on:

  • Courage and how to cultivate it
  • Fear of failure, self-doubt & imposter syndrome
  • Overcoming self-consciousness & building confidence
  • Assertiveness, boundary setting & emotional expression
  • Leadership communication & conflict navigation
  • The psychology of difficult conversations
  • Why we take things personally (and how to stop)
  • Using emotions wisely in boardrooms, classrooms, and relationships

Professional Background

Telana holds a BSc Honours in Psychology from WITS University and began her career launching international operations for bidorbuy.com. She later coached within Nando’s and helped grow Omega Cycling before founding Inner Coaching in 2004.

Over the past two decades, she has coached hundreds of professionals – from executives to creatives – on courageous leadership, communication, and personal empowerment. Her client list includes DBSA, SARB, Standard Bank, WITS, Legal Aid Board, GIBS, and Future Females.

Telana’s own journey of overcoming fear and finding her voice underpins her deeply personal and effective coaching approach.

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Contact Telana

For bookings, media interviews, or expert commentary:

📞 +27 83 730 2979
📧 telana@innercoaching.co.za
📸 Instagram: @telanasimpson
🌐 Facebook: @InnerCoaching
🐦 X / Twitter: @Telana