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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.
POWER BEYOND MEASURE
"The Race Continues: This Time for Planet Earth!"
In his newest presentation, Braam is spreading the word that “we are in for the longest, most difficult race for our very existence!”
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Peter van Kets - Joint Winner of the Atlantic Rowing Race 2007
Peter van Kets was the joint winner of the the Atlantic Rowing Race 2007, which started from San Sebastian, La Gomera in December 2007 and finished 5000km away at Nelsons Dockyard, Antigua. Competitors not only had to propel themselves across the ocean, but also had to be completely self sufficient in the process.
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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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Justin Cohen - Create Your Self • Natural Ecstasy • Creating Sales Superstars • Super Service
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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Victor Vermeulen – “The Winner Within”
Positive Attitude • Endurance • Success • Overcoming Tough Times
A best-selling author, his book. “The Victor Within”, has sold over 21,000 copies. Victor has experienced firsthand the incredible power of resilience – he is a quadriplegic who injured himself in a swimming pool accident nine years ago. Before this time he was a gifted athlete who could have played professional cricket, soccer and rugby.
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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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Abner Mariri – “Make It Happen”
Goals • Self-Motivation • Take Responsibility • Positive Attitude • Vision
Abner is an inspirational speaker whose enthusiasm is contagious. He consistently dazzles his audience – not with complicated theories but with real life examples of the importance of persistence, determination, passion and hard work. Like his powerful messages, Abner’s life is like a rich tapestry, deep in different hues and textures. Abner obtained a degree from UCLA. During his seven years in the United States, this multi-talented professional speaker also worked on many entertainment projects which lead him to cross paths with Bill Cosby, Little Steven, Mrs Martin Luther King Jnr and Quincy Jones.
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Alex Harris – “Conquerors of Antarctica” Leadership • Teamwork • Learning From Failure • Strategy
On Thursday 17 January 2008 Alex Harris and his partner Sibusiso Vilane were the first South Africans to complete an unsupported and unassisted walk from Hercules Inlet, on the edge of Antarctica, to the Geographic South Pole. They walked 1113 km in 65 days in temperatures ranging between -8°C and -40°C, dragging their 130kg supply sleds all the way. The men walked through a 10-day “white-out” during which it snowed continually.
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Tracy Todd - “Why Walk When You Can Soar!”
Life is about attitude and effort • Turn negatives into positives • Laugh more often • Appreciate the miracle of life!
Tracy bares her soul as she shares her life changing experience. It is a story of tragedy and loss but more importantly it is the uplifting story of courage and inspiration. Her perfect world was shattered when she was involved in an accident leaving her paralysed from the neck down. Her entire world fell apart. Her new world is extremely different. Using her quick intellect, beautiful voice, sparkling eyes and her radiant smile, Tracy takes you on journey through her life, sharing her triumph over adversity and her deepest thoughts and emotions to inspire you to count your many blessings… just like she still does despite her misfortune.
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