Themba Tom | A Trying Husband

Themba Tom Ntuli

Mental Health Expert | Keynote Speaker | Relationship and Leadership Consultant

Meet ThEMBA

Themba Tom Ntuli is a husband, father, healthcare practitioner, public health specialist, speaker, and PhD candidate at the University of Pretoria.

Through his work in healthcare, research, and community engagement, he has become passionate about helping people build healthier minds, stronger relationships, and more meaningful lives.

He speaks, writes, and facilitates conversations on men's mental health, sexual health, relationships, fatherhood, leadership, and personal growth. Many know him through his platform, A Trying Husband, where he shares honest reflections on marriage, faith, family, and everyday life.

Themba is currently pursuing doctoral research on men's help-seeking behaviour for depressive symptoms in South Africa and regularly contributes to conferences, media platforms, churches, universities, and community initiatives across Southern Africa.

Topics I speak on

Men's Mental Health

Depression, suicide prevention, resilience, emotional wellbeing.

Sexual Health & Wellbeing

Men's sexual health, intimacy, sexual wellness, healthy conversations about sex

Relationships & Marriage

Communication, intimacy, conflict resolution, relationship growth.

Fatherhood & Family Life

Modern fatherhood, parenting, family leadership.

Burnout & Workplace Wellness

Stress management, workplace wellbeing, resilience.

Faith, Identity & Purpose

Personal growth, masculinity, spiritual wellbeing.

Public Health & Healthcare Innovation

Healthcare systems, public health, patient-centred care

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Best suited for

Executive Coaching

Leadership, performance and personal growth.

Keynote Speaking

Thought-provoking keynotes that Inspire action.

Corporate Workshops

Interactive sessions tailored to your team's needs.

Media Interviews

Expert commentary on health, leadership and relationships

Speaking engagements

Workshops & Training

Coaching

Media Interviews

Speaking engagements

Workshops & Training

Coaching

Media Interviews

Speaking engagements

Workshops & Training

Coaching

Media Interviews

Work with me

Best suited for

Speaking engagements

Workshops & Training

Coaching

Media Interviews

Speaking engagements

Workshops & Training

Coaching

Media Interviews

Executive Coaching

Leadership, performance and personal growth.

Keynote Speaking

Thought-provoking keynotes that Inspire action.

Corporate Workshops

Interactive sessions tailored to your team's needs.

Media Interviews

Expert commentary on health, leadership and relationships.

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Leadership COACHING

Proven Track Record
Themba doesn’t just teach leadership, he has lived it, having held several high-impact corporate medicine and leadership roles.

Strategic Mastery
Holds an MBA in Strategic Leadership, equipping him with the precise tools needed to drive organizational growth and sustainable impact.

Obsessed with Growth
Driven by a deep passion for the development of others. He equips individuals, executives, and teams with actionable frameworks to lead with uncompromised integrity

Best suited for:
Corporate training , executive 1-on-1 coaching , strategy workshops , and team building.

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Mental health keynote

A Decade of Frontline Experience
With more than a decade of clinical and public health experience, Themba has worked at the intersection of medicine, leadership and community health. His practical experience provides a real-world perspective on today's mental health challenges.

Evidence-Based Expertise
Holding a Master of Public Health (MPH) and currently pursuing a PhD in Mental Health, Themba combines scientific evidence with practical strategies to help individuals and organisations build healthier, more resilient cultures.

Speaking That Changes Conversations
Known for making complex mental health topics relatable, Themba addresses issues such as men's mental health, burnout, psychological safety, workplace wellbeing, resilience, stigma, help-seeking behavior, and emotional wellness.

Best suited for:
Corporate wellness programmes, leadership conferences, healthcare events, universities, government departments, panel discussions, and mental health awareness campaigns.

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Relationship consultation

Lived Experience
Grounded in reality. Themba is a dedicated family man— proudly navigating life as a "trying husband" and a father with authentic, lived family experience.

Professional Credentials
Holds a Diploma in Relationship Coaching, merging personal empathy and values with qualified, professional methodologies.

Transformative Guidance
Specializes in helping couples and individuals build healthier dynamics, resolve conflict, and create sustainable, thriving relationships.

Best suited for:
Relationship keynotes , couples coaching , marriage seminars, and individual personal growth sessions.

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