Pearl Letlotlo Olesitse
Clinical Research Associate | Registered Nurse | Author | Speaker | Positive Health Leadership Coach, Pearl L Olesitse
Bio
Pearl Letlotlo Olesitse is a globally recognized healthcare professional, Positive Health Leadership Coach, speaker, and author of "The Path of Pearl: A Treasure Chest of Guidance and Wisdom". With a multidisciplinary foundation in nursing, clinical research, and leadership development, she integrates science, positive psychology, and storytelling to inspire lasting change. Pearl’s mission is to help individuals and organizations unlock transformative growth and lead with wellness at the core.
Born in Botswana and now based in Ireland, Pearl has led frontline healthcare teams through the COVID-19 pandemic, contributed to international dermatology research, and empowered audiences across Africa and Europe through her health and leadership philosophy. She holds a BSc in Nursing (University of Botswana), a First-Class Honours in Marketing and Cloud Computing (Dublin Business School), and an MSc in Positive Health Coaching from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). Her postgraduate training included lifestyle medicine, positive psychology, behaviour change, and positive organisational scholarship. Pearl is also a licensed Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner and an advocate for integrating wellness into innovation and leadership.
A cancer survivor who also endured deep personal loss, including the passing of her mother, Pearl turned pain into purpose. During the global lockdown, she began writing her book as a therapeutic outlet, later publishing it on her birthday. Amid adversity, she completed her MSc and expanded her global platform.
As former President of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Dublin, Pearl led through vulnerability, organising and chairing virtual events that empowered young professionals. She has spoken on global platforms such as International Women’s Day and the Amazon Leadership Initiative, where she shared a virtual stage with UN Deputy Secretary-General H.E. Amina J. Mohammed.
Currently learning French and holding a certificate in Mandarin, Pearl’s creative passions include writing, modelling, music, and chess, grounding her belief that abundance begins from within.
Her vision is clear: to guide others to rise through wellness, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership.
Personal Quote:
“Leadership is rising through adversity with grace and purpose. I believe in turning pain into power and leading others into lives of courage, wellness, and abundance. - Pearl Letlotlo Olesitse”