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Lewis Gordon Pugh - 'The Human Polar Bear"
Lewis Gordon Pugh is an environmental campaigner, a maritime lawyer and an endurance swimmer.
He frequently swims in vulnerable ecosystems to draw attention to their plight. He is best known for undertaking the first swim across the North Pole to highlight the melting of the Arctic sea ice and for swimming across a glacial lake under the summit of Mt Everest to draw attention to the melting glaciers in the Himalayas, and the impact the reduced water supply will have on peace in the region.
Lewis has received a number of awards for his campaigning including France and South Africa's highest honours and in 2010 the World Economic Forum named him a Young Global Leader.
His autobiography “Achieving the Impossible” is a Bestseller and was chosen for Oprah’s Exclusive Book List.
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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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Braam Malherbe - Breaking records on the Great Wall of China!
On the 15th December 2006, along with his running partner, David Grier, Braam became the first person to run the entire length of the Great Wall of China. That's over 4200km! His run broke several endurance records - 98 days of running a full marathon per day - in addition to being a world first! Braam's epic journey across the Gobi Desert, into the mountains of north China, and down to the Yellow Sea, was also a vehicle for raising money for Operation Smile.
On the 8th of October 2008, Braam concluded his next marathon mission: He completed a 4 000km route drawing a smile around the coastline of Southern Africa. The marathon began on July 3rd 2008. “The challenge is to incorporate the three flags of Namibia, South Africa and Mozambique and to shadow the coast as closely as possible from Oranjemund, crossing the Orange River, getting permission to cross the diamond fields, all the way around, past Cape Town and then up to the Mozambican border. If you picture that, it’s a smile all the way around southern Africa”.
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Wolfgang Riebe - Speaker, Hilarious Illusionist and Motivator!
Share in Wolfgang's personal life experience through wisdom gained from walking the path. He offers no 'quick-fix ra ra' sessions, but instead he shares practical, sustainable and useable life skills which WILL change your life forever.
Under the banner of 'Discover Your Magic' he offers various topics, from Leadership & Management, Thinking out of the Box, Change Management, Passion, Power-charging your Memory to Customer Service. He will reframe your present thinking in order to positively influence every aspect of your life!
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Riaan Manser – Extreme Adventurer, Dynamic Speaker and Best-Selling Author
In a world first, almost incredibly, Riaan Manser was the first person to cycle around the perimeter of the continent of Africa. It took him two years, two months and fifteen days. He rode 36 500 kilometres through 34 different countries.
In 2009 Riaan again set another world first when he became the first person to circumnavigate the world’s fourth largest island of Madagascar by kayak; another expedition achieved alone and unaided.
On 16 March 2011, Riaan began his “Iceland Inspiration” journey. This latest expedition sees Riaan partnered by Dan Skinstad, who has mild cerebral palsy. Riaan and Dan will be returning to South Africa fresh from their "Iceland Adventure" on the 5th of September 2011.
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Janie du Plessis – Former Television Personality and Model • Breast Cancer Survivor
Gorgeous, entertaining and hugely inspiring, it’s not surprising that Janie du Plessis was one of South Africa's youngest ever TV presenter. Her personal charm and enduring good looks make her a popular South African celebrity who, today, is much in demand for guest appearances, magazine covers, advertising promotions, TV shows, public speaking tours and more. Each 'performance' is unique and she seldom speaks from notes. ("My audience usually guides me into the direction the speech needs to go.") She prefers to tap into her audience, quickly getting them on board through infectious humour and a very genuine concern. Janie encourages her audiences to want to pick themselves up… dust themselves off… and make a new start.
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Noel Ashton - Encountering whales • Personal Transformation • Change
A passionate marine conservationist, artist, sea kayaker and environmental thinker, Noel Ashton is best known for his work with whales and dolphins, speaking of these mysterious mammals of the oceans in a unique and original voice.
Noel’s talks are distinctive in that they seamlessly blend his art and scientific training with experiences and narratives, taking the audience on a journey along the shore and into the oceans, and offering close encounters with many of the world’s fascinating species. This he does by incorporating original paintings, illustrations and field notes, making the experience one-of-a-kind, and along the way engaging the narrative through the eyes of an artist, the thoughts of a scientist and the passions of a storyteller.
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Hein Wagner – “A Blind Man With A Vision!” – Hein sets a new World Record!
“No one is as blind as those who refuse to see. Let Hein take you on an awe inspiring journey and show you the world through the eyes of a blind man with vision!.”
preconceptions or judgments of those with sight. Their minds become formidable think tanks…platforms from which they develop razor sharp insights into life’s everyday problems and challenges. Hein Wagner is such a man – a man who lists more personal achievements than many, the most recent of which was breaking the World Blind Land Speed Record and setting the new record at 269.2km/h on 8 September 2005. Added to this, some of his many other accomplishments include completing the Cape to Rio Yacht Race in 1993 and climbing the ten highest mountains in the Western Cape.
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Daniel Silke – “Zuma Into the Future – The Road Ahead”
“Zuma Into the Future – The Road Ahead”
This dynamic keynote covers an overview of key political, social & economic trends facing the country. In addition, the talk analyses the new Cabinet and prospects for its successful functioning. Finally, the presentation identifies 6 core political trends that are set to change the face of politics, leadership and governmental performance in the years to come. It may be controversial, but it’s balanced and analytical and is sure to get your conference talking. A cutting-edge keynote for any audience concerned about the future of South Africa under Jacob Zuma.
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Ricky de Agrela – “Freedom Flight” Microlight World Record Setter – 2004
New to the speaking circuit, Ricky de Agrela set a world record in November 2004 by flying his microlight across five continents and over 63,000 kilometers (39,000 miles) – the longest microlight expedition in the world. Ricky’s story is one of extreme highs and achievements and heart breaking lows. A journey that presented disappointment, and tragedy, but ultimately triumph and success.
Ricky says “All things are possible. All destinations achievable. The journey may not be what we expect it to be, but it will be our journey.”
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Niyati Evers
Niyati has worked with a vast variety of people, from senior managers to artists. She practiced as a therapist for 11 years, giving consultations to individuals and couples. Setting up her own training institute in Amsterdam, Niyati delivered ongoing programmes and weekend retreats in The Art of Creative Living for 10 years. She became known for her unconventional, humorous and dynamic no-nonsense approach to personal and group transformation.
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Mary-Ann Shearer
Lifestyle and Stress Management • Success • Energy • Health
Mary-Ann is South Africa’s most celebrated and respected nutritional speaker, counsellor and author. She is an energetic, inspiring, entertaining and informative speaker whose powerful presentations will show you how to find the balance to live a life of greater fulfillment and quality.
Her presentations include:
Finding the Balance,
Losing Your Marbles,
Sex, Drugs and Cinnamon Rolls.
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