Leadership

Lorne Sulcas – The Big Cat Guy is unorthodox. Definitely not your average motivational speaker. He has spoken on the world’s biggest stages. Since 1996, Top International Motivational Keynote Speaker Lorne Sulcas has been ‘WOW’ing’ and transforming top teams and organizations around the world with his unique Thriving in a Wild World™ presentations: time-tested success […]

Rob Caskie shares his Stories of human trials and triumphs never go out of vogue, and mesmerising storyteller extraordinaire, with his walking stick and trademark shorts, brings them alive like no other.

Paddy Upton is an acclaimed speaker, Head Coach in international cricket, mental coach to professional athletes from 10 countries and 11 different sports, and a university Professor. His unique and out-the-box approach to leadership, coaching and performance has seen him described as ‘one of the best coaches’ and ‘the most innovative coach’ in the world. His […]

Peter van Kets stands as a beacon of adventure and inspiration within professional speaking. Hailing from South Africa, he is not only recognized as one of the nation’s foremost adventurers but also as an internationally sought-after keynote speaker and ardent conservationist. His recent feat—a grueling, unsupported race across the icy expanse of Antarctica to the […]

Having delivered thousands of presentations over two decades, Jason Hewlett is the only speaker in the world teaching leadership skills, tools, and mindsets in such a powerfully unconventional way. With out-of-the-box performances of uncanny musical and comedy impressions of incredible stage legends, Jason’s keynote, The Promise: Become a Legendary Leader and Discover Your Signature Moves […]

Erin Hatzikostas is a renowned figure in the realm of workplace authenticity, known for her tireless advocacy to revolutionize corporate cultures. As the founder of b Authentic inc, Erin spearheads a movement aimed at eliminating workplace facades and fostering environments of genuine connection and transparency. With a diverse background spanning corporate leadership and entrepreneurial endeavors, […]

Nicola Tyler is a renowned expert in the field of Lateral Thinking and she has been a strategist and leadership development trainer for over twenty years. During this time, she worked with, and was trained by, Dr Edward de Bono, in his creative and lateral thinking methods. As CEO of Business Results Group, she heads […]

Brand Pretorius – Business Leadership joined South Africa’s largest motor retail group, McCarthy Motor Holdings, as Chief Executive, in 1995. In October 1999, he was promoted to the position of Chief Executive Officer at McCarthy Limited, the holding company of McCarthy Motor Holdings. In 1995, Brand joined South Africa’s largest motor retail group, McCarthy Motor […]

Kevin Gaskell set out to be a Civil Engineer and worked in the construction industry on a number of high profile projects before exploring another path. Four years in management accounting gave him an excellent understanding of the numbers that make a business work. A job ad in the Sunday Times and a passion for […]

David Allison is a human values expert, global researcher and best-selling author. He is focused on changing the way we understand ourselves, the people around us.

Pierre du Plessis is a visionary dedicated to fostering human development and empowering individuals to become catalysts for meaningful change. With a profound appreciation for ancient wisdom and a keen understanding of its application in contemporary contexts, Pierre inspires audiences worldwide to tap into age-old truths to navigate today’s complex challenges. As the founder of […]

Having enjoyed an illustrious career that has cemented Colonel Ron Garan place as one of the world’s most influential individuals, the iconic father of three is a decorated NASA astronaut, fighter pilot and test pilot, a humanitarian, and a social entrepreneur. As part of a select group of individuals who have been fortunate enough to […]

Lerato Ditshego is a Business Woman and Director of two business, Eccentrics Visual Arts Agency and Rubystone boutique hotel. She is also a Facilitator, Speaker, Content Producer & Host of her own podcast, Braving It. After a fortuitous tenure in the field of marketing, during which Lerato was in the employ of various global brands […]

Nosipho Siwisa-Damasane is a force to be reckoned with. Described in Finding the Woman Within:  How to thrive in a male dominated society as being a shatterer of glass ceilings and someone who rewrote the rules, she has won multiple awards which have honoured her work as CEO of a variety of highly recognised companies. […]

Tlou Mathatho is a professional motivational speaker with more than 19 years of public speaking experience. Having started public speaking at the age of 14 in high school, his public speaking skills positioned him to be able to convey his message to his audience in a more practical and thought provoking way. With an inborn […]

Nizenande Machi is Relationship Systems Strategist. She creates human-centered frameworks for African development, which when coupled with her knack for relating with people at various levels, has enabled her to advance her Transformative Leadership in Africa agenda. As someone who believes she has a pivotal role to play in reshaping Africa and positioning it on […]

Lillian Barnard brings wealth of professional insight and achievement from her extensive experience in the IT industry. She has first-hand knowledge of corporate culture, stemming from holding many key positions during her 15 year career with IBM. Lillian Barnard international exposure further enriched her business experience having worked for 7 years at the IBM European […]

We can start this introduction like they do on most websites. Vusi Thembekwayo is an acclaimed business mogul and global speaker. It is true. But that is not Vusi. Vusi is many things. From a maverick, a leadership genius, a petrol head, a family man, a self-made millionaire to a dragon. Most importantly, Vusi is […]

From her roots as the White House Director of Events to her globe-trotting career as an emcee and keynote, Laura Schwartz brings her exuberant spirit and professional-speaking expertise to live events in person and virtual around the world. Laura keeps an audience engaged while achieving your event’s objectives. She taps into her experience to forge […]

Kate Moodley is an accomplished business woman with a number of academic qualifications which includes a Masters in Law. She began her career in legal but quickly moved into the financial services industry and insurance in particular. Kate has gone from strength to strength starting as a Candidate Attorney with Deneys Reitz. She became a […]

Grant Gavin, a dynamic figure in Durban’s business landscape, is not content with merely achieving success; he’s on a mission to make a lasting impact. Renowned as a property expert and esteemed entrepreneur, Grant has established himself as a key influencer within South Africa’s residential real estate sector. However, his aspirations extend far beyond the […]

Professor Shirley Zinn is the former Group Head of Human Resources at Woolworths Holdings Limited. Prior to this, she was the Head of Human Resources of Standard Bank South Africa and Deputy Global Head of Human Resources for the Standard Bank Group. Prior to this she was the Group Executive HR at Nedbank. Before this, […]

Nomonde White-Ndlovu is a seasoned Technology executive who currently heads up Risk, Governance & Compliance for Absa’s Groups Information Technology Office. She has also been the joint-CIO for the organisation’s Infrastructure Services and Head of Technology for Absa Regional Operations (previously known as Barclays Africa Regional Management). She began her career in Technology at UCS […]

Yael Geffen is the CEO and shareholder of Sotheby’s International Realty, South Africa. She grew up in a real estate dynasty established by her grandmother, Aida, and, prior to joining the family business in 2009, she acquired extensive real estate marketing, brand building and business development experience in the United States. Yael is also an […]