Storytellers

Stephen Drum is a combat-tested retired Navy SEAL Master Chief with 27 years of experience leading and developing high-performance teams. As an in-demand speaker and consultant, he helps individuals and organizations develop leadership and performance strategies, so they can plan, prepare, and execute at the highest levels when it matters most. Stephen served in 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 Jason Hewlett out-of-the-box performances of uncanny musical and comedy impressions of incredible stage legends. Jason Hewlett keynote, The Promise: Become a Legendary Leader and Discover […]

Dr. Justin Cohen is a bestselling author and global speaker and is one of the world’s leading experts in human transformation. He is a bestselling author and global speaker, who has hosted multiple, personal development television shows. Dr. J is a speaker hall of fame inductee and holds a doctorate in human transformation from Middlesex […]

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 […]

Quinton Coetzee was born in the Namib Desert, Quinton spent most of his childhood in the African bush. He began his working career as a hunter and then he later attained a degree in the natural sciences. Today, Quinton is considered as one of South Africa’s leading bush craft specialists. Quinton Coetzee passion for adventure […]

Rob Caskie is a renowned storyteller and public speaker who captivates audiences with his engaging narratives, particularly focusing on stories of leadership and adversity. His ability to inspire and educate through storytelling has made him a sought-after speaker for a wide range of events and audiences. Let’s delve deeper into the fascinating world of Rob […]

Tom Turcich, the tenth person to walk around the world and the first to do so with a dog, captured the world’s imagination with his remarkable journey. After the death of a close friend, Tom resolved to make the most of life. The day before his twenty-sixth birthday, he stepped out his front door to […]

Pierre du Plessis cares deeply about human development, people becoming better people so that they can create and build things that truly matter. Pierre is schooled in ancient practices and texts, and understands how to leverage ancient wisdom in order to solve modern business challenges. He is the founder of Palaestra, a community of practice. […]

The Power of Relationships is a totally unique keynote presentation that follows Alex van den Heever and Renias’s 25-year journey working together in the world’s most hostile environments – tracking lions, leopards, grizzly bears, jaguars and wolves. BUILDING TRUST – COHESION – PRODUCTIVITY Audiences learn how to build trust in difficult circumstances, dismantle implicit bias […]

Born in Paarl, Dr Gillian Arendse attended Nederburg Primary School and Paulus Joubert SS. He studied at the University of Stellenbosch from 1989 – 1996, with a Ph.D (Experimental Nuclear Physics). From 1997 to 2007, he was the lecturer in the Department of Physics at the University Stellenbosch where he went on to become the […]

Frank King is a beacon of hope in the realm of mental health advocacy and suicide prevention. As a seasoned professional speaker, Frank brings a unique blend of wit, wisdom, and personal experience to every stage he graces. His journey from a successful career as a writer for The Tonight Show to becoming a leading […]

Richard Sutton is the ultimate non-conformist and original thinker. Passionate about solutions for complex problems, his lateral thinking and ability to connect the dots has set him apart as a health and performance facilitator. Currently considered to be one of the foremost experts in his field, Richard has advised elite athletes, Olympic teams and leading […]

Sebastian Terry is a best selling author of his book 100 Things. Host of his own reality TV Show of the same name in which he helps members of his community chase down their own list items, and Founder & CEO of 100 things Corporate Wellness Solutions. He is recognized as one of the Worlds […]

“Peace Pilot” Robert DeLaurentis is an aviation circumnavigator, author, speaker, pilot, real estate entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Navy Gulf War veteran. He is the founder of the “Citizen of the World for the World” global peace movement to connect humanity through the wonder of flight and the power of courageous action. His books include the best-selling […]

Sonja Kruse, affectionately known as ‘The uBuntu Girl’, epitomizes the essence of adventure and faith in humanity. In 2009, she embarked on an extraordinary journey that would redefine her life and inspire countless others. Armed with nothing but a 33-liter backpack, a camera, and a mere R100, Sonja embarked on a year-long solo expedition across […]

Chris Lemons has been a commercial diver for over 14 years, and currently specialises in deep sea Saturation diving, operating almost exclusively in the Oil and Gas Industry. This highly specialised form of diving involves living in the claustrophobic confines of a decompression chamber for up to 28 days at a time, commuting daily to […]

Gyasi Ross is an advocate for Native peoples in the fields of law, education, activism, literature and filmmaking. He has the unique ability to get people talking to one another, by presenting issues and topics in his signature forthright style, or by having the strength of character and intelligence to ask the difficult questions our […]

When Pie-Pacifique Kabalira was still an infant, his father was arrested and spent a number of years in and out of detention without having been charged or trailed for political reasons, he later passed on in 1989 when Pie-Pacifique Kabalira was just 9 years old. In 1994, the increasing political tensions resulted in the Rwandan […]

Zainab Salbi is an Iraqi-American humanitarian, entrepreneur, author, and media commentator who has dedicated herself to women’s rights and freedom. Zainab Salbi is a celebrated humanitarian, author, and journalist. Oprah Winfrey identified her as one of the 25 women changing the world to People Magazine and Foreign Policy Magazine called Zainab one of “100 Top […]

Best known for his 1985 discovery of the TITANIC, Dr. Robert Ballard has succeeded in tracking down numerous other significant shipwrecks, including the German battleship BISMARCK, the lost fleet of Guadalcanal, the U.S. aircraft carrier YORKTOWN (sunk in the World War II Battle of Midway), and John F. Kennedy’s boat, PT-109. While those discoveries have captured the imagination of the […]

Michael Charton enthusiasm for the story of South Africa and his curiosity and passion for the peoples of our country has gradually lured him away from his corporate career. Having qualified as a chartered accountant and spent time in a financial advisory role in the United States, Michael returned to Cape Town in 2007 where, […]

Yossi Ghinsberg was in the midst of the uncharted Amazon, after losing his three companions, one man was tested to the extreme. Alone and bare to the bone, for three harrowing weeks he battled to survive against all odds. However, lived to tell the amazing story. As well as how the ordeal profoundly affected his […]

Cara Brookins is an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, #1 best-selling author of nine books, and renowned thought leader in the science of motivation. Her actionable strategies empower audiences worldwide to overcome odds that seem insurmountable and thrive in any situation. Brookins is best known as the mom who built her own house with her kids […]

Candice Mama stands tall among the world’s most inspiring women, recognized by Vogue Magazine alongside luminaries like Nicole Kidman, Michelle Obama, and Malala. Her remarkable journey and impactful contributions have earned her a well-deserved place in the Top 33 Most Inspiring Women in the world. Notably, she was honored as one of the Top 20 […]