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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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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
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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. Seemingly not satisfied with the thrill and adventure that went with winning the 5438km Woodvale Atlantic pairs, Peter van Kets has decided that the challenge of going it alone was just too tempting.
If victorious in the race, which is expected to begin in December 2009, Van Kets will become the first man to win both the Atlantic singles and pairs.
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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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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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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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Bernard Goosen – “Get Motivated”
Goal • Persistence • Attitude
“Through my experience of overcoming obstacles I have been able to help people develop plans to achieve their goals”
Bern set a World record when he became the first wheelchair bound person to reach the top of Africa’s highest mountain…Mt Kilimanjaro… pushing himself all the way! Bern is a man who will not be stopped by obstacles and adversity, and he is constantly setting himself new goals and challenges everyday. In June 2005, he attempted to better his own record but due to the team being hit by altitude sickness and severe cold, they were unable to summit. This “climb” was documented by MNET’s Carte Blanche. Bern believes that with the right outlook, ANYTHING can be achieved.
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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.
NEW KEYNOTE: What’s your story? Master the ultimate form of influence.
Taking the audience on an inspirational journey from the birth of humankind to the present, Justin shows how the explosive speed of progress is fueled by our unique ability to tell stories.
If you want to grow an organisational culture, share knowledge, sell a product or lead a team you need to use the oldest and most powerful form of influence, you need to tell a story. Even when we’re not speaking, our brand, offices, clothes and interpersonal style are telling a story. Finally there are the stories we tell ourselves, these are the source of our success or failure.
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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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