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Arthur Goldstuck - Journalist, media analyst and commentator on ICT
Arthur is an award-winning writer, analyst and commentator on Internet, mobile and business and consumer technologies. He is the author of 18 books, including South Africa’s best-selling IT book yet, "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Internet", and the current guide to mobilising the workplace, “The Mobile Office”. Through Penguin Books, he has also published five books on urban legends, with the latest edition, “The Burglar in the Bin-Bag”, released in October 2010.
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Stephen Jacobs – Sustainability Expert and Executive Director of The Natural Step
Stephen Jacobs has been working with Leadership Development his entire working life, and has been involved in promoting sustainability for the past 11 years. Schooled in The Natural Step with access to scores of successful case studies from around the globe, Steve offers a compelling business case for sustainability. Steve has the ability to communicate most effectively with Executives, Management and shopfloor employees to get them to understand the implications of sustainability and inspire and motivate them to work together for this vital cause. Steve tailors his presentation and workshops to suit the unique requirements of each specific industry.
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Michael Goldman - Activating a corporate brand in the local environment • Translating a corporate brand into behaviours that make a difference • Building a differentiated and compelling consumer brand • Making marketing come to life
Michael Goldman is a Senior Lecturer at the Gordon Institute of Business Science. His focus is in the area of Marketing, including topics such as Marketing Strategy & Management, Customer Centricity and Strategy, Sports Marketing and Sponsorship, and Base of the Pyramid business strategies. Michael is a regular commentator on marketing-related issues in the popular press and media. His multi-media and interactive presentations explore questions of world-class customer centricity, building winning brands, recession-proofing your business, profitability doing business with and for the poor, FIFA World Cup impacts, and sport branding innovations.
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Alex Granger – Leadership • Customer Service • Sales • Purpose • Achieving your Goals
Alex Granger has more than 15 years' sales and marketing, business strategy, and travel and tourism experience. He holds leadership and executive leadership qualifications from Gordon’s Institute of Business Science with a distinction in leadership. Alex has worked in senior management and executive positions for blue chip companies such as The Bidvest Group, Tsogo Sun, Imperial Group, Diners Club International, and G4S Secure Solutions. Alex has proven analytical and strategic decision making skills that have increased sales, profitability and market shares and he possesses excellent leadership skills involving managing, developing and motivating teams to achieve the desired objectives and exceed targets.
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Mike Saunders – “Consumer 2.0” // Internet Strategy Consultant • Social Media Coach
Mike Saunders is an internet strategy consultant and social media coach. His vision for social media in the marketplace is to see businesses learn the dynamics of communicating to the public in a way that is appreciated and shared by their audience. He fulfils this vision in his consulting role as well as in his capacity as a speaker, where he shares his expertise in the fields of internet marketing and social media.
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Andy Hadfield – “Ten Lessons from the Future”
Technology • Strategic Thinking • Change • Innovation
FutureWorld guru Andy Hadfield is a digital native... and has big dreams for the Internet and for the impacts it is having on our lives and our businesses. An entertaining and compelling presenter, Andy speaks with authority and insight about the new shape of life, work and play in the digital space.
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Dr Mzukisi Qobo - Leadership Consultant • Political Risk Analyst • Writer
Dr Mzukisi Qobo is a leadership consultant, political risk analyst and a writer. His speaking topics are transformational leadership, macro-political trends in South Africa, and global change. He is passionate about empowering the next generation of leaders who are values-based and with a global perspective. He stresses the importance of understanding the intersection of local, macro- and global forces in managing change. Mzukisi views social change through the lens of leadership. He blends the personal and the systemic into a coherent and powerful message that inspires action towards meaningful change in society in the spheres of civic, political and business leadership.
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Dr Gert Cruywagen - Jungle Risk Management – Risk Lessons from the African Bush
Ever think the saying “it’s a jungle out there” related to you and your organization? See if you can spot similarities during this fascinating – and amusing presentation. Jungle Risk Management - Risk lessons from the African Bush explains in an informative and humorous way how animals in the African bush manage their risks (or not) to avoid becoming prey. It then relates these risk strategies to modern day organizations.
Packed with fascinating facts about animals of the African bush, the book compares their behavior in the jungle to corporate strategies – both failures and successes. Award-winning risk manager, company director, speaker, author and wild-life enthusiast, Gert Cruywagen, will keep you entertained with facts, stories, case studies and anecdotes that are fascinating, informative and funny. This is a new and different way to look at the management of risk!
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Tony Cross – Corporate Entrepreneurship • Strategic Thinking • Results
Tony Cross is renowned for his down-to-earth practical presentation style and hosts workshops on topics such as creative thinking, strategy, goal-setting, the Pareto Principle and numerous others. Tony has facilitation experience and regularly facilitates high-level and medium-sized group strategic planning sessions, idea formulation workshops, problem solving think-tanks and other business-related meetings.
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Goodnews Cadogan – Climate Change Leadership • Change • Transformation • Management • Facilitation
Goodnews Cadogan, a seasoned HR Generalist, has a wide range of industry experience that stretches across the public and private sector. It is in the last three years that he has cut his teeth in Leadership Consulting, with clients in Financial Services (Banking), ICT sector, as well as in the non-profit, and public sectors. Goodnews also serves on the International Steering Committee of the State of the World Forum, with a focus on the 2020 Climate Change Leadership Campaign.
Goodnews is an Honoray Fellow of the Asian Foresight Institute, based at the Dhurakij Pundit University in Thailand. It is the international exposure, as well as the leadership interest, that has widened his scope, and sphere of influence, not only in SA, but globally as well.
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Neil Jacobsohn - "Thriving on Turbulence:
The future's so bright, you've got to wear shades!"
Neil Jacobsohn, CEO of FutureWorld South Africa, is a life-long communicator with a passion for the future. He speaks with vigour and energy on a number of key FutureWorld themes, and is a sought-after conference and event presenter and an accomplished facilitator. He has been an award-winning journalist, a digital entrepreneur, a company director and professional marketer. Neil has worked on strategy with major companies around the world, and with key learning institutions, among them Duke Corporate Education and Oxford's SAID Business School. He is at ease in front of large and small audiences, and on both radio and television.
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Mike Schussler - "State of the Nation"
Mike Schussler is a well-known economist who has sent a ray of hope to business leaders with his positive messages on the South African Economy.
He is original, up to the minute and entertaining. His highly motivational style and upbeat economic presentations have been enthusiastically received.
Mike has a master degree in economics and more than a decade of experience.
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Douglas Kruger - Literally the best Speaker to have come out of Africa!
Douglas Kruger is the only speaker in Africa to have won the Southern African Championships for Public Speaking a record five times. He is also Africa’s only 2nd place World Champion! Douglas will bring world-class platform skills to your conference, because not only is he a master at connecting with audiences, but his content is of an international standard.
He is the author of ‘50 Ways to Become a Better Speaker,’ published in South Africa and Nigeria, ‘50 Ways to Position Yourself as an Expert,’ and co-author of ‘So You’re in Charge. Now What? 52 Ways to Become a Better Leader.’
Doug’s style is easy and entertaining. He is quick-witted, humorous and always at the forefront of industry knowledge. He is experienced at working with conference conveners and knows how to assist you in meeting your goals. Expect an engaging, content-rich presentation from a presenter who knows how to make it come alive. …And has the credentials to prove it!
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Christo Nel
Christo Nel is widely regarded as one of South Africa's leading specialists on leadership, change and organisational competitiveness. He is the Managing Director of the Graduate Institute of Management and Technology. A powerful speaker, at conferences and seminars he is consistently given top ratings.
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Clem Sunter - The mind of a fox
Clem Sunter is probably best known for his "High Road/Low Road" scenarios from South Africa in the Mid 1980's, when he was Head of Scenario planning function at Anglo America. He spent 36 years in Anglo America, mainly in the Gold Division where he ended up as a Chairman and Chief Executive. Presently Clem is Chairman of the Anglo America's Chairman's Fund. Clem continues to be one of the country's favourite speakers ... his presentation style is both thought provoking and entertaining.
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Helen Nicholson - "Networking: The unwritten rule of business you need to know"
Helen Nicholson is the director of a top networking and personal branding company, and is also a co-founding director of the PQ Institute in South Africa. She recently published the business best-seller: “Networking - the unwritten rule of business you need to know” and is busy with her second book on the best networkers in South Africa.
Helen has written numerous articles, is a regular contributor on radio and speaks professionally on how business people can expand and develop their business networks.
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Malcolm Hewitt
Far too often we hear people say ‘been there and done it’, this guy has been there and done it many times. Malcolm Hewitt has been an entrepreneur; he has been in management, but most of all he has been a leader. When it comes to leadership, talk is cheap, but Malcolm has real war stories and real case studies, culled from his time at Mars to Sealink Ferries, culminating with his time helping to change the culture and reshape Barclays Bank as the Managing Director of Sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian Ocean.
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Chantell Ilbury - Futurist and Best-Selling Author
Chantell Ilbury is one of South Africa's leading futurists, strategists and facilitators, working with scenario planner Clem Sunter both locally and internationally. She specialises in guiding companies and other organisations through their strategic conversations on the future, and she believes passionately in the power of scenario thinking to unlock the best ideas on strategy.
With Clem Sunter, she co-authored best-selling “Mind of a Fox”, “Games Foxes Play” and most recently, “Socrates and the Fox”.
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Stef du Plessis – Motivation • Leadership • Teamwork • Corporate Culture • Sales • Strategy
It’s not by chance that Stef du Plessis is consistently rated as one of the top motivational and business speakers, conference after conference. Nor is it a coincidence that his corporate clients swear by his in-house programmes to help them to improve their performance, year in and year out. Rather, it is because Stef is the whole package: content that is relevant, practical and proven, brought to you by a world-class presenter. In addition to facilitating strategic work sessions for executive teams, Stef is one of the very few practitioners anywhere in the world today who is able to facilitate groups of almost any size-thus ensuring rapid large-scale employee engagement, buy-in and implementation.
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Keith Coats – Strategic Leadership • Adaptive Intelligence • Global Trends
Keith Coats is an internationally respected leadership expert, author, speaker and facilitator. He has worked with both leaders and their executive teams in numerous international blue chip companies. He is the author of ‘Everything I know about leadership I learnt from the kids’ (Penguin) and his leadership articles have been published in a variety of local as well as international publications and journals. Keith has formally researched leading teams through organisational change and has experience in facilitating both strategic processes and mergers.
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Dr Martyn Davies - Top Economic Analyst and Strategy Advisor
Dr Martyn Davies is the Chief Executive Officer of a leading research, strategy and capital advisory firm that specialises in emerging markets. Martyn was selected in 2010 as a Young Global Leader, an honour bestowed by the World Economic Forum each year to recognise the most distinguished young leaders nominated below the age of 40 from around the world. Martyn has been ranked the #1 analyst in South Africa in the “Other African Economies & Markets” category as awarded by the prestigious Financial Mail in its Annual Analysts of the Year awards. Martyn is a Faculty member at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), University of Pretoria, South Africa. He is widely published in academia and has written for the Financial Times and the Washington Post and is a regular media commentator for the BBC, CNBC, CCTV, Al Jazeera, Reuters and AFP.
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Alec Hogg – Founder and Former CEO of MoneyWeb • Award-Winning Financial Reporter
Alec Hogg is a media entrepreneur who founded Moneyweb Holdings in 1997. He remains the youngest ever overall winner (at age 22) of the Sanlam Financial Reporter of the Year award, in 1983. Consciously protecting his freedom and independence, his time is invested in thinking and reading; researching and writing for alechogg.com; presenting occasional keynote addresses; and running a portfolio of JSE-listed shares.
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Dr Roelof Botha - Former Economist of the Year
In his own unique style of blending the serious matters of economics and politics with the lighter side of life, Dr Roelof Botha has managed to captivate audiences around the country. Most of his presentations are regarded as broadly motivational, in terms of highlighting research that confirms numerous positive structural changes in the South African economy, including an objective reflection on the future of the country and the SADC region.
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Prof Andy Andrews - Leadership • Business skills • Financial strategy • Strategic thinking
There is tremendous interest in leadership these days. A trip to in a bookstore will reveal dozens upon dozens of books on the topic. Yet they still appears to be little agreement on what leadership really is and how it is attained or developed.
Andy Andrews addresses the issues of leadership ranging from the influence of family and home to the characteristics that appear to determine the ability to lead. Using examples of famous leaders and the power of video he captures the essence of leadership in a modern turbulent world and illustrate leadership in action through the use of power and influence. Professor Andy Andrews holds a degree of BCOM., MBA., PHD. and has had a highly successful career as an entrepreneur and business manager. He is currently a professor at Henley Management College in the UK and is also a professor at IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain.
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Andrew Honey - Entrepreneurship
Snapshot of key achievements
1. Degree in isiXhosa & Psychology
2. Post graduate degree in Education
3. Taught isiXhosa for 8 years (speaks isiXhosa fluently)
4. Photo-journalist: Sponsored by Nikon, published globally
5. Launched own publishing business in 1987
6. Published for a number of South Africa’s blue-chip companies such as Sasol, Liberty, Metropolitan, Murray & Roberts and Volkswagen
7. Secured license to publish Entrepreneur in South Africa
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Pieter Geldenhuys - Beyond Cyberspace
Pieter Geldenhuys is a fractal individual with multiple roles in the industry. He is a well-known speaker, academic and futurist. He is widely used for his ability to identify opportunities in the changing technological, telecommunication and social landscape. He is the Vice-Chair of the Innovation Focus Group at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Geneva, Switzerland. He currently holds the title of Extra-ordinary lecturer in Technology Strategy at North-West University, and lectures the Technology & Strategy MBA elective at the Gordon Institute of Business Science. He has lectured the Technology Strategy course to MBA students for the past 15 years. He is widely used as an impact speaker and strategy consultant by the majority of South Africa’s Top100 companies. He also has more than 800 National radio appearances under his belt. He believes the only way to effectively predict the future is to create it.
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Mokgadi Laura Machaba-Abiodun - International Speaker • Trusted Advisor and Mediator • Organizational Advisor on Boards and C-Suite Leadership Effectiveness
Mokgadi Laura Machaba-Abiodun has worked in transformation, strategy and diversity at a global level across Europe, Southern Africa and United States. She has experience in developing, directing, implementing, and facilitating organizational development and design processes for large and small organizations in business, government, and the non-profit sector. She has held various executive positions over two decades in large corporations in the USA and South Africa such as Shell Oil, United Airlines, Eli Lilly, Brady Corporation amongst others. Her style establishes a trusting partnership, which supports sustained growth and contribution, and her approach aims to develop capability to deliver sustainable results. Mokgadi's focus is people and work conditions that help them excel in delivering results
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Gary Bailey - “Leadership Under Pressure: The Latest & Greatest Leadership Thinking from the Best in their Game!”
Gary Bailey is one of South Africa’s leading television presenters and remembered for his outstanding soccer career with Manchester United. Gary is much in demand as a top Speaker, sharing lessons learned from his impressive soccer career, the FIFAS World Cup 2010. Gary’s talks focus on getting the best from your team, overcoming adversity, self motivation and leadership.
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Tendai Mhizha – Collaboration • Communication • Branding • Innovation • Strategy • “The Real Africa”
Tendai is truly a global citizen, having spent her early years travelling the world, and received her education in six different countries. She is an authority on Africa as the next frontier for growth in the world, and motivating business communities in Africa. She is also a writer and award-winner in the arena of Entrepreneurship and Marketing. Tendai holds a Masters in Strategic Management with the University of Derby, UK and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree through research, with the same university.
Tendai has 20 years experience in Pan-African Market Research and strategy and has worked for The Edgars Group in Zimbabwe, and Wella Hair Care Company and Research International in South Africa.
She is a board level leader, lecturer and an avid public speaker with an infectious passion for people and the rapid development of The African continent.
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Marks Maponyane
Marks is an energetic speaker, admired sportsman and accomplished television presenter. Marks’ soccer career is remarkable. He has played for the Kaizer Chiefs, the Dynamos and the Orlando Pirates and was Captain of all three teams. He played for Bafana Bafana from 1992 to 1995.
Marks’ has been crowned the South African Footballer of the Year three times and has been voted “Sports Hero of the Year”.
At conferences and seminars, Marks uses his special “storytelling” flair to drive home the important lessons of team support, cooperation, tenacity, facing the challenge of change, positive attitude, taking responsibility and lots more.
Using behind-the-scenes stories from his exceptional sporting career he shows how business can succeed with similar commitment to excellence, cooperation and passion.
Master of Ceremonies
Marks is a highly recommended Master of Ceremonies and a favourite choice for corporate conferences, product launches and special events.
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Lynette Ntuli - Top Business Woman • Entrepreneur • Popular Speaker and Master of Ceremonies
Lynette Ntuli is the founding director and executive lead consultant at a top property, asset and infrastructure development and solutions firm. A commerce graduate, Lynette has previously held positions at Deloitte and Touché, Motseng Marriott Corporate Property, Motseng Property Services and the Durban Business Enhancement Initiative in various senior leadership roles in the commercial and retail property sector and in the business development and investment promotion arena. Awards and accolades bestowed upon her include those of Fun Fearless Female Award 2008 Cosmopolitan Magazine (Associated Magazines SA) in December 2008; “Woman to Watch” - June 2009 for Destiny Magazine (Ndalo Media); “Under 30 and on Top Feature” - April 2009 O Magazine (The Oprah Magazine) and the Mail and Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans 2012 Awards.
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Daniel Silke – Leading Independent Political Analyst and Keynote Speaker
Daniel Silke is one of South Africa's leading Independent Political Analysts and Keynote speakers. Covering South Africa, African and Global political and economic issues, his presentations are analytical, insightful and highly entertaining. As a renowned Futurist and commentator, Silke's predictions will challenge any audience to further discussion and debate. He also specialises in the study of Globalization on the political and economic systems of the world and lectures widely to international business and corporate audiences. Silke holds a Masters Degree in South African and International Politics and has served, in a senior capacity, both as a Member of the Provincial Parliament and as a City Councillor in Cape Town.
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Abdullah Verachia - Leading Strategist and Thought Leader on Frontier and Emerging Markets
Having presented in over 60 cities globally Abdullah Verachia has been recognised as a leading strategist and thought leader on Frontier and Emerging Markets. His speeches, public presentations and lectures have been described as ‘incredibly powerful, eye opening and mindblowing’. Abdullah presents extensively both locally and internationally, on an array of subjects, including global economics and politics as well as on frontier and emerging markets. He has also assisted numerous groups, companies and organisations in crafting their engagement strategies under changing political and economic periods.
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Quinton Coetzee - "Back to Basics: San Solutions"
Born in the Namib Desert, Quinton Coetzee spent most of his childhood in the African bush. Today, he is considered one of Southern Africa’s leading bushcraft specialists. His passion for adventure has taken him from bitter sub-Antarctic regions to the scorching deserts of the Middle-East. He has summitted the highest ice-peak in Russia and has lived with ‘vanishing’ tribes in Africa, the frozen wastelands of Outer Mongolia and the sweltering jungles of the Amazon basin. Quinton’s business message has universal appeal - he has addressed audiences in more than 30 countries worldwide. His talks assist people to tap into their natural potential... to improve their business skills and performance... and to gain a better understanding of themselves and others.
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JP Landman – “10 Years, 10 Trends”
JP Landman is a self-employed political and trend analyst. He consults to SA largest private wealth business, BoE Private Clients, and works with several SA corporates on future scenario trends. His focus areas are trends in politics, economics and social capital.
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Graeme Codrington – "Mind the Gap"
Dr Graeme Codrington is an expert on corporate talent and the future of work. Clients love his energetic style and unique insights into the world of work - especially his understanding of talented young employees and customers and how to connect with them.
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Leon Louw – “South Africa - Political and Economic Update”
Leon is an internationally recognized economic, political and environmental analyst known for his accurate forecasts. He has spoken in 27 countries, and consulted to a dozen governments and many leading corporations. His informative, energetic and humorous approach makes him a consistent favourite on the speaking circuit. He is renowned for his ability to make complex issues accessible, interesting and entertaining.
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Darren Davies - Speaker, Consultant and Talent Developer
Darren Davies is a sought after speaker, consultant and talent developer who has been involved in organisational development and human resource empowerment for the past 18 years, consulting extensively within the Corporate World, as well as for a variety of Non- Profit Organisations, both locally as well as internationally. He partners with clients and potential customers to help them intellegently disrupt their thinking around an emerging new working context, and the potential implication of this emerging reality. As he continues to engage with clients as question asker, explorer, consultant, strategist and researcher, the majority of his work is delivered through presentations, training facilitations, organizational consulting and key note addresses.
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Justin Cohen - Create Your Self • Natural Ecstasy • Creating Sales Superstars • Super Service • What's Your Story?
Justin is a high energy speaker and a favourite for management and sales conferences. He is an author of two best sellers Create Your Self and Natural Ecstasy, as well as seven audio books. He produced and presented his SABC 3 television talk show, Invent Your Self, where he interviewed some of the world’s foremost experts on success. A leading authority on personal development, with an honours degree in Psychology, Justin mixes a special blend of inspiration and insight along with plenty of fun and humour.
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Robin Banks – “Success is a Choice”
Self Motivation • Positive Attitude • Vision • Goals
Robin is South Africa’s leading authority on Mind Power and a highly sought-after international speaker. His positive attitude, passion and energy are infectious. A dynamic motivational speaker and a gifted trainer, Robin’s mission is to empower people to take charge of their lives and create a brighter future for themselves.
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