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Lewis Gordon Pugh - 'The Human Polar Bear"
Lewis has pioneered more swims around famous landmarks than any other swimmer and is widely regarded as the greatest endurance swimmer in history. Often referred to as “Aqua Al Gore” and the “Voice of the Arctic”, the maritime lawyer left law in 2004 to campaign full time for the protection of the environment. Lewis is now one of the busiest speakers on the international speaking circuit. His speeches have received widespread acclaim - at the influential BIF Conference in the USA his speech on leadership was voted as one of the “7 Most Inspiring Videos on the Web”.
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Steven Jacobs – Sustainability Expert and Executive Director of The Natural Step
Steven Jacobs has been involved with people development and empowerment all his working life. In 2003, Steve took over as Executive Director of The Natural Step, Southern Africa (TNS). TNS assists companies to examine the impact that their operations have on the environment and adopt sound principles of Sustainable Development to reduce their ecological footprint. Some 75 SA companies have adopted this approach. Steve specializes in Personal Empowerment, Basic Management and Leadership Development, Teambuilding, Creative Learning, Diversity, and Interpersonal Skills workshops, and has an impressive client base.
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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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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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Andre Arendse – "GamePlan: 2010 – A Strategy for the World Cup and Beyond!"
Andre Arendse is a former Captain and goalkeeper of Bafana Bafana, who enjoyed his finest hour in national team colours as he played in the 1996 African Nations Cup success. He is currently the Supersport United goalkeeper, as well as a Supersport presenter.
Andre is now speaking on the implication of the event coming to South Africa. South Africa will be thrust into the spotlight, and a four year frenzy will begin in earnest. Are you ready for all the opportunities this once-in-a-lifetime event provides?
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Tom Purcell - "2010 FIFA World Cup: Like, Love or Loathe – You Can’t Ignore or Avoid!"
Tom Purcell is a former Solicitor (attorney) with English Premiership club Chelsea, and he is currently the Chairman of the Chelsea Supporters Club South Africa. His love of Cape Town, South Africa and football has propelled him to produce a heady mix of passion and excitement for what we are going to encounter in this country next year. For Cape Town, it started in the first week of December, and will build to a roaring crescendo as we enter 2010.
Join Tom as he takes you on a journey through the facts & figures and the sights & sounds that makes up this country’s greatest ever social and economic opportunity.
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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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Siddeeq Railoun - Mediation and Transformation
Siddeeq Railoun is currently one of the directors of a multi-service consultancy, Collaborative Change Consulting Services. He is a final year PhD candidate at Brandeis University, Waltham, and holds a Masters in Social Policy and Social Change from the same university. He is an alumnus of the University of the Western Cape where he studied Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management.
From 1990 to 1996, Siddeeq was the manager of the Centre for Cognitive Development an NGO, of Vista University. He has been an associate consultant in multiculturalism, diversity and affirmative action for VISIONS in the USA from 1996 to 1999. He established the current company, Collaborative Change Consulting Services with three woman partners. Siddeeq consults mainly in the areas of Transformation Strategy, Diversity, Change Management, Self Empowerment and Sector Skills Audit research.
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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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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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