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Anil Salick Anil Salick is a clear thinking, passionate and inspirational teacher. An entrepreneur, leader, businessman, professional speaker, facilitator, coach and consultant - Anil is also the founder and managing member of Synergistic Outcomes. He has enjoyed a 14 year career in personal, professional and organisational development with small, medium and large sized corporations, as well as governments in South Africa, Zambia, Malawi, Nigeria, Namibia and Swaziland. Anil is a catalyst for possibility thinking, change, open-mindedness, challenging our unquestioned beliefs and taking responsibility for our lives. His teaching style is one of empathy and consideration for others, embodying patience, wisdom, humour, wit, understanding and sincerity. As a facilitator in groups, he adopts a step by step, sequential yet creative, intellectual yet emotionally connected approach. Anil has a number of hobbies, which include: learning avidly, reading, writing, nature, humanism, fishing, family and genealogy, sports, reflection, yoga, quiet time, helping others and making a difference. He is soon to launch his first book. Anil loves his family. He is married to Nounouche (the prettiest girl from the island of Madagascar) and they have 3 beautiful children: Andrea, Jashley and Tahj. Keynotes Wheel Balancing for Effectiveness Finding meaning in 'Right Person, Right Job Embracing Organisational Diversity Persistence and Patience in our tough times Taking Responsibility: Now and Forever The Seven Secrets of Successful Entrepreneurs Women Empowerment in an enlightening society

Roma Howard: Roma Howard’s passion lies in working with teams to maximise both individual and group performance. She has been in the Human Resources field for the past 30 years, specialising as a training practitioner for the past 15. She travels countrywide, and her interventions have also taken her to Mozambique, Swaziland & Zambia. She facilitates developmental interventions in: Service Excellence Assertiveness & Conflict Management Negotiation Skills Time Management & Stress Management Managerial Skills Train the Trainer Business Presentation Techniques She is registered as a Chartered HR Practitioner (Specialist Education Training & HR Development) with the S.A. Board of Personnel Practice (Number 5090) and has Constituent Assessor Registration with the Services Seta (01129) Her formal studies were completed in Johannesburg at WITS, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Psychology & Sociology majors). She is fluent in both English and Afrikaans, and can speak conversational Portuguese.

Pat Mc Krill : Having been involved in the Tyre Industry for all of his working life, Pat now uses his past experience to help with the technical skills training programmes he conducts within the Motor industry aftermarket. His continued exposure as a speaker/ trainer to a wide and diverse spectrum of people, from entry level worker to company CEO, has led him to the point where his speaking has become a full time occupation. Pat is a member of the PSASA (Professional Speaker’s Association of South Africa) and he uses his hobby of herpetology, the study of reptiles, to enhance his presentations by highlighting the successful survival and coping strategies of animals in the wild, showing how similar strategies could be employed by humans in their business and private lives. Pat has recently published a book entitled Getting to Know the Neighbours, which deals with coming to terms with and understanding, the habits and ways of snakes. Pat is in demand as a trainer, and speaker, and his presentations are classed as both entertaining as well as educational. Amongst his range of speaker ‘hats’ Pat includes Charity Auctioneering and Fund Raising, Commentating, MC duties, and Inspirational Speaking. Some feedback from previous audiences. “The professionalism, wit and knowledge of Pat Mckrill puts him in a class of his own. The large audience and the hilarity he caused are testament to his talent.” Peter Pettigrew, overseas visitor in a letter to the Selborne Supper Club. “We would not hesitate to recommend Pat McKrill to other organisations who are looking for innovative and different means of motivating or entertaining staff.” Richard Cassels. M.D. TBWA Hunt Lascaris. “The talk by Pat McKrill was extremely entertaining, the best I have ever attended.” Grant Hine, C.E.O. Field Guides Assn. of S.A “One of the best ‘Noggin’ talks we have ever had.” John Burke. Chairman 4 Wheel Drive Club of S.A. “In 45 minutes, whilst getting the kind of laughs that a professional comedian would envy, Pat McKrill taught everyone more about snakes than they’d learned in that many years.” WESSA African Wildlife Magazine. “The entertainment just gets better! Pat McKrill, take a bow.” SAFCEC (S.A.Federation of Civil Engineers and Contractors) Newsletter November 2010 “Pat McKrill’ s highly entertaining closing talk, Survival in the Swamp certainly put the cherry on the cake!” NOSHCON 08 Conference newsletter. “Say the word ‘snake’ and you’ll empty the room. Say ‘Pat McKrill’ and you’ll fill it.” Andrea Abbot writing in the WESSA magazine Jan 2011. “Pat, if my people can retain 5% of what you’ve told them, I’ll be a very happy director. Thank you so much for your extremely thought-provoking, hilarious and motivational presentation.” Don Gray, Afro Group/ Secretary SAFCEC.

Lydia Roux: Lydia Roux is the founder of a very popular and recognized Business School focusing on the Development of Leadership Skills and the Empowerment of Women in business.  She hosted various radio talk shows, was featured on TV very often relating to Women in Business.  Lydia offers the following presentations: Tsunami Leadership – how to lead, implement change and win Shoot, Score and Win – Powerful sales and motivational presentation Jane's Story - Emotional Intelligence, assertive communication skills for women in the workplace.

Clive Howe: Trix Consulting Strategic Consulting and people developmenyMost Requested Topics or Services  Strategic planning Personal development Performance management Expertise: Clive provides organizational effectiveness and training services to help businesses achieve results by optimizing their people resources. Clive is known for the c@ps (Compass Aligned Performance System) model that he developed. This is a highly interactive approach to developing and cascading strategy and his workshops are based on a model of experiential learning.

Lars Lofstrand: Delegates consistently rate Lars Lofstrand as the top speaker at conferences and seminars around the country. Lars has an appeal that transcends barriers of age, culture and occupation. His laid back and humorous style ensures that his message is not only heard and remembered, but put into action long after the event has come to an end. A respected leadership authority, author, talented teacher, speaker and organisational consultant. Lars is continuously engaged in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding regarding the principles of Greatness. He dedicates his life to teaching leadership and the pursuit of Greatness to individuals and organizations. In addition, Lars has authored the best-selling book Sticky Money, which recently had its international launch in Dubai. He will also be releasing a series of 4 books in February of 2008, and has been commissioned to co-author another 2 books, on the subjects of personal growth and leadership, as well as personal and financial freedom. In addition, Lars has authored the best-selling book Sticky Money, which recently had its international launch in Dubai. He written and co-authored books, on the subjects of personal growth and leadership, as well as personal and financial freedom

Darron Tarr: Darron has had extensive experience in teaching and education management and held the position of Deputy Principal at Crawford Schools for six years. He has trained in San Francisco, USA under the guidance of renowned Emotional Intelligence researcher and consultant Esther Orioli and is a Certified EQ Instructor with the US - based company Essi Systems, the recognised leader in Emotional Intelligence Mapping Technology. Darron specialises in adult emotional intelligence development in the workplace. Understanding the Connection Economy This is a dynamic, interactive one and a half hour presentation, developed by internationally trained and certified Emotional Intelligence Instructor, Darron Tarr.   This thought – provoking presentation will enable managers to understand: Why organisations are struggling to adapt to the pace of change in today’s world Why today’s management styles are outdated Why the development and utilisation of emotionally intelligent management practices is of critical importance in the modern age What motivates the modern employee Why their own emotional weaknesses can elevate their stress levels and cause dissent in the workplace “Understanding the Connection Economy,” gives a global view of the need for EQ development today and includes statistics pertaining to education. This presentation also highlights the key emotional competencies associated with good leadership. Through the utilisation of sophisticated EQ Map technology, delegates will be able to measure and analyse their own degree of development in these key areas of leadership.

Mary Joe Emde: Mary-Joe is an Entrepreneur and small business owner with a passion for developing businesses and people. Her experience in the corporate environment gives her the skills and tools to address the needs of organisations and small businesses by focusing on talent development and business management. Her approach to talent development is supported through her approach to coaching - don’t tell people what to do rather help them to think about their thinking. Results Workplace Coaching facilitates positive change through creating effective thinking patterns. We connect people!

Dr Colleen Coetzee: Colleen studied medicine, and then went on to do a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology, English and History. She completed her Diploma in Higher Education, specialising in counselling and history. Colleen then went on to complete her honours and masters in psychology. She then completed her Diploma in Business Management and a Masters in Special Needs, in both research papers her focus was on evaluating whether the various Acts (Equity Act, Disability Act) were being implemented and the effect they were having on placing the disabled in the workplace. Colleen currently completed her Masters in Industrial Psychology, where her main focus was on the “Impact of HIV/AIDS on the Organisation and Organisational BehaviourColleen’s specialist field is the management of HIV as well as STRESS and stress related disorders, the following are just some of the areas which she has researched and presented papers on. DColleen specialises in Stress, Life Management. Road to Health -talks on nutrition and why take supplements. And "You make the difference." talks on attitudes and how it affects daily health: Stress Violence and Psychopathology in Townships Stress amongst teachers in the greater Durban area. The effect of Affirmative Action on organisational behaviour The effect, management and company responsibility of HIV/AIDS Stress and Bereavement How stress affects your immune system Only you make the difference (self-esteem and self- talk) The Road to Health a talk on health and supplementation Diversity in the Work Place. Life Balance

Grant Vernon: Grant works with medium, large and corporate companies who are not satisfied with their current productivity and want to improve management skills, cut costs and increase profits.Heis a speaker, trainer and facilitator dedicated to helping companies manage and develop their staff more effectively. Grant’s specialty is facilitating complicated management lessons and information into simple, immediately implementable action steps to improve customer service and combat wastage, stress and constant fire fighting. Grant has spoken to dozens of companies and associations in South Africa, Africa and Great Britain as well as many Chambers of Commerce and professional organizations. Most Requested Topics or Services: The Excellent Assistant Finance for the non financial Manager The Professional Supervisor Project Management Made Easy Becoming a Sales Superstar Referrals: Thank you for the training. For a very difficult and boring you made itsimple and easy to understand! ( Lynne McMaster Woolworths ) This training was extremely informative. People from all walks of life can benefit! has not only taught me about work but also helped me personally ( V Maharaj - Hilton Hotel ) Excellent and informative, I learned a lot of new things to implement at my workplace. I will want to do it again! ( Bontle Nnete Team Assistant DAV )

Glenda Slade: Glenda has spent most of her life involved in the world of speech and drama. From performing on stage for many years, to spending over five years reading the news on Radio Port Natal and The English Service. Presenting programmes on the former Radio Port Natal, and sports programmes on the former English Service. Some time was also spent in Johannesburg working in television on programmes like Police File and Special Assignment. She has trained the staff in various call centres, employees at the Department of Housing, top corporates in banking, and more recently some of the top managers at SARS. Glenda is also an accomplished speaker using her passion to inform people of the power and success of good speaking. Watch my lips The moment you open your mouth to speak you are being judged. Your background, education status and social status are all being judged. You have already been put in little cubby holes before you’ve even managed to give your opinion on something During her presentation she will explore the meaning of communication techniques for achieving a good communication style Watch my lips You can have it all In all the world there is no one else exactly like you. Apart from cultivating a good voice and adopting a good communication style, one cannot really achieve in life unless the inner self is stable. In this presentation delegates discover more about themselves by looking at : Self image - where it starts, how you can raise your self image

Daren Denholm: Daren is a creative, on the cutting edge of education, speaker and writer whose expertise and reputation on memory skills, learning, the brain and personal development is world renown. He is known for his ability to memorise unbelieveably large amounts of information quickly and accurately as well as his ability to train others to do exactly the same. He is entertaining, dynamic, on the ball, on the money and gives audiences information that they can use to make a difference in their learning and lives. Daren received a Business Science degree from UCT in Organisational Psychology. He become the second highest ranked competitor at the World Memory Championships from Africa and the Southern Hemisphere. He will explore the limitations of the current education system, but more importantly give you actionable strategies that you can apply to see a drastic difference in your memory, speed of learning and retention. His entertaining and dynamic approach will keep you at the edge of your seats and will shatter any limits you previously held on the potential of the human brain.

Jonathan Payne: Business speaker and coach, Jonathan Payne, explores what goes into creating a climate in which people can succeed. Covering topics such as ethics, recognition, motivation, communication, flexibility and organisational mythology, he shows how an organisation’s climate can assist or hinder its own success and the success of its people. Jonathan has been presenting to audiences for more than 25 years. He has worked with management and leadership of various organisations from small businesses to corporate companies drawing on his considerable experience in working with people at their worst and best. Jonathan is the General Manager and Skills Facilitator at Business Made Simple, an award winning group of experts who work with companies who are not satisfied with their current performance and who want to improve management skills and financial intelligence to cut their costs and increase profits. As a writer Jonathan has contributed regular columns to the local press and has been quoted in magazines ranging from Psychologies to Cosmopolitan. He is the author of  “Instant Coaching for Busy Managers: How to have constructive conversations in the workplace” and is currently writing a book on creating success through organizational climate entitled “A Rose by the Edge of the Sea”, due for release later in 2011 Jonathan has held memberships of COMENSA and the Association of Psychological Type International and is the immediate Past President of the Durban Chapter of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa.

Eddie Botes Is a professional speaker, trainer and facilitator. During the last twelve years he has addressed audiences in eight different countries helping executives to rethink their Leadership culture and challenge their old paradigms. Whether he is speaking to executives at multi national organisations or traditional leaders from some of the most remote places on the planet, Eddie has the ability to connect with his audience in a manner that transcends race, age or culture. Delegates have described his style as innovative, passionate and authentic. The advent of globalisation and the knowledge worker age requires a new breed of Leader. Organisations no longer have an advantage based on their geographical location, or the products or services that they offer. The only competitive advantage that organisations of the future will have will be in their people. Throughout the history of the world, the ego of man has lead to greed, fear and the need for power. This has dramatically influenced the way we lead and the way we develop our people. For organisations to succeed in today’s challenging environment every individual needs to learn to shift, adapt and transform themselves, to take responsibility and to lead.

Eve Ross: Eve is an inspirational and motivational speaker that has fun with her audience. Her company motto is “Growth is the only evidence of life” and she lives this philosophy in everything she does. Her presentations are practical and delegates are able to leave with actions that they can implement into their lives immediately. Eve Ross is a qualified coach and has her own successful business that specialises in coaching, training and business consulting. She has had a highly successful career in the IT industry and has worked at Executive Director and Senior Management levels. Eve is also passionate about horse riding and gives riding lessons to the physically challenged. Titles: Life is a journey but do we know where we are going? This is a fun, interactive presentation that takes the myths out of goal setting and provides practical tools and techniques that will make you as enthusiastic about life as you are when going on a holiday! It provides you with the wherewithal to do the things that you never thought possible to do. How do we view the world around us? This presentation takes you on the journey of discovering how your beliefs and values affect the way you see the world and how people around you view you! It provides you with ways to develop new beliefs, break down limiting beliefs and build new values that will help you achieve the things you never felt possible to do.

Charlotte Kemp: As an entrepreneur, Charlotte Kemp has lost her innocent naïveté about business and has a new found respect for small business owners in South Africa. The very real lessons she has learned in the loss of a franchise business have been fed into her speaking and training, specifically her training course, The Humorous Approach to Debt Collecting and signature talks - Lessons I learned on the way to Business Failure. The lessons are being explored in a blog and will be complied in a book before the end of the year, but include topics like   What you can learn from Alice's Red Queen Are you Repairing or Preparing? It's okay to quit! How to fish in the Blue Pond Don't believe your own PR Don't be cheap. Take the contract to your attorney! The talks provide material that is both educational and cautionary, but is still encouraging and motivational. The future of the South African economy rests of the progress and development of small businesses and entrepreneurs.

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