Bio/Contact
Culture Change Expert. Systems Strategist. Author. PhD Candidate Hate Crime Prevention.
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Book + Media
Prime Media Radio 702 >> Interview on Hate Crimes
HR Future >> What Big Business Can Learn from Neuroscience
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS
>> Van Wyk, H., & Nel, J.A. (2023). International Psychology as key in responding to (LGBTQ+) hate victimisation: (South) African perspectives. In: González, A.M.V., Cárceles, M.M.A., & Castro, J.E.S. (Eds). Delitos de odio. Un abordaje multidisciplinar. [Hate crimes. A multidisciplinary approach]. Chapter 14 (pp.387-408). JM Bosch Editor at LibreriaBosch.com. ISBN: 9788410044128
>>Van Wyk, H., & Nel, J.A. (2023). The Role of Organized Psychology in Inspiring Hope and Preventing Hate Victimization: Recommendations from a South African Hate and Bias Monitoring Initiative. Journal of Hate Studies
>>Nel, J.A., van Wyk, H., & Mbatha, K. (2013). User guide: Hate & Bias Crime Monitoring Form. Johannesburg: Hate Crimes Working Group.
>>Nel, J.A. & Van Wyk, H. (2013). Victim Empowerment in South Africa. In Victimology in South Africa (2nd ed., pp. 77-95). J.L. van Schaik.
SPEAKING
International Council of Psychologists 83rd Annual Conference >> Crossing Borders, Confronting Bias – Researching Culturally Competent Care for Minorities and Marginalized Groups Through the Eyes of Early Career Students. Netherlands 2025
33rd International Congress of Psychology, Prague >> Diversity, Equality & Inclusion: Intersecting Perspectives from Multidisciplinary Lenses [Panel discussion]. Czech Republic 2024
33rd International Congress of Psychology >>Healing Social Fractures: Contributions of Organized Psychology in Preventing Hate Victimization. Czech Republic 2024
International Network for Hate Studies >>Can Organized Psychology Lead In Countering Hate- And Bias-Motivated Violence? South Africa 2024
International Network for Hate Studies >> Cinematic reflections on hate: A snapshot of post-conflict South Africa. South Africa 2024
Congreso Colombiano de Psicología >> Hate Victimization – A Public Health Issue: Can Organized Psychology Play a Role in Prevention? | Victimización por odio: un problema de salud pública: ¿puede la psicología organizada desempeñar un papel en la prevención? Colombia 2023
American Psychological Association Congress >> “Answering the Call”: Organized Psychology’s’ Global Contribution to the Disruption and Prevention of Hate and Bias-motivated Violence. USA 2023
International Conference on Hate Studies >> Countering Hate Victimisation and Contributing to Social Justice: Can Organized Psychology Rise to the Challenge? USA 2023 https://repository.gonzaga.edu/icohs/2023/seventh/65
Design For Change >> Designing a Culture that Fosters Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
32nd International Congress of Psychology >> Monitoring Hate Victimization in South Africa: Examining the Role of Organized Psychology. 2021
25th Psychological Society of South Africa >> Monitoring Hate Victimization in South Africa: Key Findings Informing the Role of Organized Psychology. South Africa 2019
16th European Congress of Psychology >> The Impact of Victimization, Trauma and Exclusion for Sexually and Gender Diverse People: A Human Rights Imperative. 2019
3rd Biennial Conference of the International Network for Hate Studies >> The Hate and Bias Crime Monitoring Form Project: Key findings and future directions in combating hate crime. Canada 2018
SOA Life & Annuity Symposium >> Communicating for Change, 2018
Society of Actuaries >> Influence Training for Actuaries Seminar, 2018
WELCOA >> Design Your Culture for Habit Change, 2018
WISDOM Retreat >> Designing the Workplace to Foster Connectedness, 2018
Vistage CEO Network >> Habits of High Performance, 2017 + 2018
The Love Summit >> Habits that Prepare us to Thrive, 2017
Benefits Forum + Expo >> The Key to Becoming a High Performance Employer, 2017
HERO Forum>> What it takes to become a High-Performance Employer, 2017
31st International Congress of Psychology Japan >> What Is Really Worth Doing in Worksite Wellness, And to What Extent: A Meta-Analysis and Insights from A Dose Value Mode, 2016
Hawaii Health @ Work Alliance >> Investing Wisely in Wellness, 2015
Hawaii Health @ Work Alliance >> Measuring the Economic Impact of My Wellness Program, 2015
13th European Congress of Psychology Sweden >> Hate Crime in South Africa: Developing and Piloting a Multi-Sectoral Hate and Bias Crime Monitoring Form, 2013
Institute of Security Studies >> Multi-sectoral monitoring of Hate & bias crimes in South Africa, 2013
30th International Congress of Psychology South Africa >> Hate Crime in South Africa: Developing and Piloting a Multi-Sectoral Hate and Bias Crime Monitoring Form, 2012
3rd African Postgraduate Course of Victimology, Victim Assistance and Criminal Justice by the World Society of Victimology >> Developing and Piloting a Multi-Sectoral Hate and Bias Crime Monitoring Form, 2011
16th Annual Congress of Psychology Association of South Africa, South Africa >> Developing and Piloting a Multi-Sectoral Hate and Bias Monitoring Form, 2010
I help leaders navigate thorny issues + solve complex human problems.
Hanlie Van Wyk
Culture Change Expert. Systems Strategist. Personal Change Coach. Author.
I am a behavioral change expert, systems strategist, author, and Ph.D. candidate for Hate Crime Studies. My fascination with human behavior started while growing up in South Africa. From working to prevent hate crime to humanizing the workplace, my career spans three decades and four continents, researching and applying behavioral change strategies to some of the most challenging behavioral problems. As co-owner of the Behavioral Research and Applied Technology Laboratory I study, develop, and apply agnostic systems and practices that make change sticky and result in high-performing individuals and cultures. While our framework can be applied to a wide variety of changes, I specialize in:
CHOOSE GROWTH
>> Change strategy to grow more effective leaders and teams
CHOOSE LOVE
>> Change strategy to foster radical inclusivity and unity
CHOOSE WELLNESS
>> Change strategy for a healthier, happier and more productive workforce
let’s discuss…
Do you have a thorny problem that won’t go away, remains unresolved despite many efforts or keeps coming back?
Implementing successful cultural changes is complex and challenging…but it is possible and I’ve dedicated my entire career to mastering how.
If you would like to schedule a consultation, email me at hanlie@bratlab.com
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