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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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Annette Jahnel – Global Adventurer, Explorer and Top Photographer: “My Year of Beds"
To travel alone is to develop a deep awareness of your own ignorance and insignificance and to become aware of the grand splendour of the planet that harbours us and the universe of which we are a small part. Join Annette Jahnel, the first woman to drive solo around the planet, in a glorified delivery van called ‘The Wish Mobile’. Share Annette’s experiences as she explores the caves of Slovenia; swims in the crystal water of Croatia and nearly drives off the top of Mount Olympus in Greece and learns how to drink horse milk beer before camping in the Charyn Canyon under the silver full moon.
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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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John Mitchell - Coach of the 2011 Curry Cup Winning Team, the Lions
John Mitchell is a noted former rugby union player and former coach for the New Zealand All Blacks.
In 2010, he was appointed coach of the Golden Lions for the 2010 Currie Cup. Later that year he was appointed the coach of the Super Rugby side, the Lions.
In 2011 the Lions won the Curry Cup, their first South African Championship win since 1999.
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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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Shurnell Andersson - Exceptional Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Performer!
Mother, wife and passionate believer in the potential of people! Shurnell Andersson is a brilliant Inspirational Performer, an internationally accredited Life Coach specialising in Workplace and Personal Relationships and Child & Youth coaching and an energizing Workshop Facilitator & Trainer.
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Peter van Kets - Joint Winner of the Atlantic Rowing Race 2007 • Second place, Solo Class, Atlantic Rowing Race 2010
On the 21st of March 2010 one of South Africa’s top adventurers and conference speakers, Peter van Kets, rowed into English Harbour on the island of Antigua in the Caribbean after spending 76 days alone in a 7 meter rowing boat. His epic 5438 Km unsupported row across the Atlantic was a first for any African and is a story of courage, passion, loneliness, tenacity, amazing team work and the will to win.
Peter is a very popular guest speaker both on the South African and international speaking circuit. His presentations are powerful and inspiring receiving rave reviews everywhere.
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Sibusiso Vilane – “Beyond Everest”
“Out There” Adventurer of the Year 2007!
First South African to reach the South Pole unassisted!
First Black South African to Climb Mt. Everest from Both Sides
On Thursday 17 January 2008 Sibusiso Vilane and his partner Alex Harris 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! It was due to this incredible adventure that Sibusiso and Alex were named the 2007 “Out There” magazine Adventurers of the Year’, beating out other legendary international adventurers such as Mike Horn, Lewis Pugh and Kingsley Holgate for the title.
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Craig Ferreira - Growth Beyond Fear
The world's leading authority on the most dangerous predator, the great white shark - is a man who teaches how to overcome fear and achieve any objective for a fearless approach to life and work. Craig's passion is to inspire his audience to drop limiting beliefs and step through their fears to engage life at its highest level. He believes that in order to live our best lives, we need to step out of the comfort zone and begin working from the heart and not from an intellectual perspective only.
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Abner Mariri - "Make It Happen!"
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. During his seven years in the United States, Abner obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from UCLA. In addition, this multi-talented professional speaker also worked on many entertainment projects which lead him to cross paths with comedian Bill Cosby, Little Steven, the legendary music producer Quincy Jones and Mrs Martin Luther King Jnr - the widow of the great American Civil Rights Leader.
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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 • 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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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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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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