Tamryn Dicks
Burnout Survivor, Recovering Perfectionist, & Accidental Accountant
Tamryn Dicks is an "Accidental Accountant" who quickly discovered that building a successful business is much tougher than it looks. After surviving three rounds of burnout, she completely re-evaluated her approach to entrepreneurship. She restructured her business so it could run seamlessly without her, and then spent seven years running it remotely while living a nomadic life.
An entrepreneur with an irrepressible urge to build new ventures, Tamryn has launched multiple businesses across South Africa and the UK—spanning accounting, consulting, organic food delivery, and recruitment. Known for her rare mix of deep financial expertise, candid vulnerability, and genuine warmth, she bridges the gap between numbers and real human experiences. As an international speaker and trainer, Tamryn effortlessly translates complex financial and business dynamics into practical, actionable steps that empower audiences to build sustainable, profitable businesses without sacrificing their well-being.
Key Speaking Topics
Inspirational Talks
- The Truth Travelling Taught Me: A deep dive into recovering from burnout, shifting to a seven-year nomadic life, and what it taught her about business and self-discovery.
- Failure (Not Practice) Makes Perfect: A candid look at the mistakes made across multiple businesses, how she fixed them, and how you can avoid them.
- The Magic of Being Ordinary: A refreshing talk that reframes the concept of "purpose," reminding audiences that true fulfillment doesn’t have to be grand.
Webinars & Educational Sessions
- Fire or Ashes?: Recognizing the root causes of burnout and learning how to prevent it for yourself and your team.
- Work Less, Earn More: Shifting from self-employment to true business ownership using systems, delegation, and time management.
- Purpose to Productivity: How to define your core purpose and practically harness it to stay productive instead of just "busy".
- Four Pillars of Success: Exploring the structural foundations every business needs to thrive: Purpose, Process, People, and Performance.
Note: Custom sessions on Business Basics, Financial Freedom, and People Management are also available upon request.
Selected Achievements & Accolades
- 2025: Nominated for WBC Speaker of the Year & Finalist for Business Women of the Year
- 2023: Winner, Great Companies Global Business Award in Legal & Accounting
- 2023: Nominated for Ignition's Top 50 Women in Accounting
- 2021: Winner, NSBC Top 20 Business Award
- 2021: Featured in "World's Most Inspiring Businesses"
- 2016: Winner, 702 Small Business of the Year
What Audiences Say
"She doesn't just present information—she connects, she makes you think, and she leaves you with practical insights you can actually use. Our audience always walks away feeling energised." — Angela de Souza, Founder, Women's Business Club
"She is an excellent speaker with an easy to understand manner. She engages her audience at all levels and is able to make complicated concepts accessible." — Robyn Hey, Hey Attorneys
Contact & Booking Info
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Email: tamryn@thepharsyde.com
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WhatsApp (Only): +2782 946 4657
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pharsyde/
Events that was hosted by Tamryn Dicks
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| Capacity Building: Change Management to Advance Or... | 13 July 2026 | 1 Hour |
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| Strategies to Improve Fee Collection and Cashflow | 09 July 2026 | 1 Hour |
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Resources On-Demand presented by Tamryn Dicks
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