Hykie Berg is a multi-award-winning actor, best-selling author, internationally acclaimed speaker, and renowned entrepreneur. As the champion of Survivor Maldives 2011, he has become a living testament to the power of resilience, transformation, and faith-driven success.

His journey, however, has been anything but ordinary. For years, Hykie struggled with heroin addiction, cycling through countless rehabilitation centers and psychiatric institutions before finding lasting sobriety. Diagnosed with substance use disorder, ADHD, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, chronic depression, and oppositional defiant disorder, he faced immense personal battles. Yet, in the face of these challenges, he refused to be defined by his past. Instead, he embarked on a profound journey of radical surrender, sacrifice, and transformation. Today, he stands as a beacon of hope for those who believe change is impossible.

A gifted storyteller, Hykie has penned multiple best-selling books, including Hykie Berg – The Ultimate Survivor, where he shares an unfiltered, deeply personal account of his battles with addiction and mental illness, inspiring countless individuals to pursue healing, redemption, and purpose. It won the prestigious Andrew Murray/Desmond Tutu Prize for outstanding literature. In his book ADHD – The Invisible War, he shares the mental challenges and battles that so many people face, yet so few people truly understand. His latest book, Geroep vir Meer (Called for More), dominated South Africa’s top-selling charts at number 1 for ten consecutive weeks. It received A motion of congratulations from the National Assembly on a job well done and is already in its fourth print.

Beyond his literary and entertainment success, Hykie is a respected business leader, award-winning entrepreneur, and global record holder for the most recruitments in his industry. His expertise in sales, leadership, and personal development has earned him multiple industry accolades. As a brand representative and advocate for transformation, he mentors individuals and teams worldwide, helping them break through limitations, build financial independence, and create purpose-driven success.

Hykie is also a passionate evangelist and serves on the preaching team at Centre Church in Olivedale, Johannesburg. He is the ambassador and spokesperson for Hope Again Recovery Centre, a nonprofit committed to helping individuals overcome addiction and rebuild their lives. But his greatest achievement by far is loving his wife Gerridene and their two-year-old baby girl Lemeh. True success is not measured by the quantity and quality of our bank accounts, but by the quantity and quality of our relationships.

His message is simple yet profound: Overcoming requires courage. It demands stepping out of comfort zones, changing habits, and making hard sacrifices. It is painful. But if I and millions of others could do it—so can you! Hykie believes that every person is called to something greater than what the world expects them to be, and that radical transformation is possible when one chooses to fully embrace struggle, faith, determination, and action.

His speaking engagements, whether in corporate boardrooms, faithbased conferences, or leadership summits, leave audiences empowered, inspired, and ready to take the first step toward living fearlessly forward.