• The Power of the Pride
• The Spoor of Success

When a cat that weighs 240 kg's and can run the 100 metres in 5 seconds, sees you, growls at you, and then charges you, it gets your attention. You suddenly realize that you are dealing with a focussed, skilful and terrifyingly powerful predator; if several lions are present you may be threatened by multiple charges.

Ian has studied lions at close quarters for more than thirty years. He has a unique understanding of how lions raise such potent individuals and then combine them into incredibly powerful teams or prides. This is a skill that people and particularly business people would like to have.

Ian's presentations illustrate how lions do it, and how you can do it. The presentations combine, stunning photographs, clear explanations, hair-raising stories, growls, roars, humour, and sound business take home value.

Ian has been a professional speaker for 14 years. He has travelled internationally, and spoken in more than 25 countries.

After completing a Bachelors degree in Business, he followed his calling and worked as a wildlife guide in Southern Africa, specializing in tracking lions. Ian attained the highest tracking and guiding qualification possible, that of “Scout”, awarded to him by ‘The Field Guides association of South Africa’. The award recognises excellence in guiding in big game areas, weapon handling, and tracking.

During his time as a guide he discovered that he had a talent for teaching, and story telling, which led to a career in public speaking. One of his core beliefs is that people have a lot to learn from nature. Sound business sense is linked to a knowledgeable insight into how nature thrives.

A dynamic and inspiring presenter, Ian believes people, and especially business people, can absorb and learn from the animal kingdom. Sound business sense is interlaced with humour and an ability to tell stories. The audience leave enthralled and repeat the stories to friends and colleagues resulting in immense "take home business value"

"The study of lions in the wild has involved me in far more than the gathering of biological data. Discussions with business men and women while viewing lions has made me aware of the social interaction, hunting techniques and defence strategies among individual lions with vastly different personalities, strengths and weaknesses."

He has been a guest on radio and television discussing subjects such as teamwork, goals, and how to minimise risk. Ian is a member of the National Speakers Association of South Africa (NSASA). He is known for a sound business message and is recognised internationally as one of the world’s top motivators and keynote speakers.

He has written a book, The Power of the Pride, and is a frequent guest on radio and television talk shows. He has featured in many local and international management magazines, and is also one of South Africa's foremost wildlife photographers.

Ian has consulted to most of the major local companies including Sanlam, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Murray and Roberts, Grinaker Construction, Wooltru, Nedbank, Transvaal Cricket Team, Springbok Rugby Team, and many more...as well as key international companies such as MUSE (US hospital software group), TMI (UK), Glynwed Metals (UK), Bachrach (US), Cisko (Europe & UK), Eagle Star (UK), Canada Life (UK & Canada), Sigma (Australia), Colonial (Australia)

Topics

The Power of the Pride
In this well illustrated account Ian will explain how lessons from a Pride of Lions can teach you to create powerful business teams. He draws on his intimate knowledge of the King of Beasts to show that modern business teams have everything to learn from the superbly effective structure of a lion pride.

The Spoor of Success
Illustrates how crisis can be a powerful motivator, with the potential to lift the performance of both the individual and the business

Testimonials

"It was very satisfying to me, as organiser of the workshop, to continuously hear delegates referring back to the messages presented by Ian, as well as seeing the delegates applying some of the principles discussed by Ian, during the rest of the workshop." - Graham Stokes, South African Reserve Bank

"Your closing address was one of the best examples of motivational speaking I have ever heard. I say this as a speaker, and someone who has hired other guest speakers, and who has been involved in the Corporate Entertainment Industry for over 15 years. You managed to combine the timing of a professional comedian with the skills of a professional mime artist, you obviously had a complete mastery of your subject matter, but what came over above all was your passion for your subject combined with a desire to use that knowledge and passion to communicate to your audience. It was funny, riveting and inspirational all at the same time." Clive Panto - Speaker at Finance Directors & Catering Managers Forum aboard the Aurora (UK)

"It was a great and wonderful presentation. We would definitely make sure to book him again - No. 1 Choice! He is excellent!" - Louise Schutte, Philips Business Communications

"Thank you for your wonderful contribution to our conference. The feedback from delegates overwhelmingly indicates they considered the business sessions at this conference the best ever." - Rod Byrne, Zurich Australian Life Insurance Limited

"A gripping and inspirational presentation - the animal kingdom teaches us basic common sense business principles which on application could have an awesome effect on our performance." - John Johnson, Clover South Africa

"Thank you for your magnificent contribution to the success of our conference and for reinforcing our own message, we are only as good as all of us together." - Nandos

"I would like to thank you for the team building exercises you provided our group. The service you provided and your professional approach is greatly appreciated. Your programme made a great impression on my colleagues and I received excellent feedback. We achieved all our objectives and I look forward to continuing our relationship." - Pierre Tredoux, Deloitte & Touche Consulting Group

When a cat that weighs 240 kg's and can run the 100 metres in 5 seconds, sees you, growls at you, and then charges you, it gets your attention. You suddenly realize that you are dealing with a focussed, skilful and terrifyingly powerful predator; if several lions are present you may be threatened by multiple charges.

Ian has studied lions at close quarters for more than thirty years. He has a unique understanding of how lions raise such potent individuals and then combine them into incredibly powerful teams or prides. This is a skill that people and particularly business people would like to have.

Ian's presentations illustrate how lions do it, and how you can do it. The presentations combine, stunning photographs, clear explanations, hair-raising stories, growls, roars, humour, and sound business take home value.

Ian has been a professional speaker for 14 years. He has travelled internationally, and spoken in more than 25 countries.

After completing a Bachelors degree in Business, he followed his calling and worked as a wildlife guide in Southern Africa, specializing in tracking lions. Ian attained the highest tracking and guiding qualification possible, that of “Scout”, awarded to him by ‘The Field Guides association of South Africa’. The award recognises excellence in guiding in big game areas, weapon handling, and tracking.

During his time as a guide he discovered that he had a talent for teaching, and story telling, which led to a career in public speaking. One of his core beliefs is that people have a lot to learn from nature. Sound business sense is linked to a knowledgeable insight into how nature thrives.

A dynamic and inspiring presenter, Ian believes people, and especially business people, can absorb and learn from the animal kingdom. Sound business sense is interlaced with humour and an ability to tell stories. The audience leave enthralled and repeat the stories to friends and colleagues resulting in immense "take home business value"

"The study of lions in the wild has involved me in far more than the gathering of biological data. Discussions with business men and women while viewing lions has made me aware of the social interaction, hunting techniques and defence strategies among individual lions with vastly different personalities, strengths and weaknesses."

He has been a guest on radio and television discussing subjects such as teamwork, goals, and how to minimise risk. Ian is a member of the National Speakers Association of South Africa (NSASA). He is known for a sound business message and is recognised internationally as one of the world’s top motivators and keynote speakers.

He has written a book, The Power of the Pride, and is a frequent guest on radio and television talk shows. He has featured in many local and international management magazines, and is also one of South Africa's foremost wildlife photographers.

Ian has consulted to most of the major local companies including Sanlam, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Murray and Roberts, Grinaker Construction, Wooltru, Nedbank, Transvaal Cricket Team, Springbok Rugby Team, and many more...as well as key international companies such as MUSE (US hospital software group), TMI (UK), Glynwed Metals (UK), Bachrach (US), Cisko (Europe & UK), Eagle Star (UK), Canada Life (UK & Canada), Sigma (Australia), Colonial (Australia)

Topics

The Power of the Pride
In this well illustrated account Ian will explain how lessons from a Pride of Lions can teach you to create powerful business teams. He draws on his intimate knowledge of the King of Beasts to show that modern business teams have everything to learn from the superbly effective structure of a lion pride.

The Spoor of Success
Illustrates how crisis can be a powerful motivator, with the potential to lift the performance of both the individual and the business

Testimonials

"It was very satisfying to me, as organiser of the workshop, to continuously hear delegates referring back to the messages presented by Ian, as well as seeing the delegates applying some of the principles discussed by Ian, during the rest of the workshop." - Graham Stokes, South African Reserve Bank

"Your closing address was one of the best examples of motivational speaking I have ever heard. I say this as a speaker, and someone who has hired other guest speakers, and who has been involved in the Corporate Entertainment Industry for over 15 years. You managed to combine the timing of a professional comedian with the skills of a professional mime artist, you obviously had a complete mastery of your subject matter, but what came over above all was your passion for your subject combined with a desire to use that knowledge and passion to communicate to your audience. It was funny, riveting and inspirational all at the same time." Clive Panto - Speaker at Finance Directors & Catering Managers Forum aboard the Aurora (UK)

"It was a great and wonderful presentation. We would definitely make sure to book him again - No. 1 Choice! He is excellent!" - Louise Schutte, Philips Business Communications

"Thank you for your wonderful contribution to our conference. The feedback from delegates overwhelmingly indicates they considered the business sessions at this conference the best ever." - Rod Byrne, Zurich Australian Life Insurance Limited

"A gripping and inspirational presentation - the animal kingdom teaches us basic common sense business principles which on application could have an awesome effect on our performance." - John Johnson, Clover South Africa

"Thank you for your magnificent contribution to the success of our conference and for reinforcing our own message, we are only as good as all of us together." - Nandos

"I would like to thank you for the team building exercises you provided our group. The service you provided and your professional approach is greatly appreciated. Your programme made a great impression on my colleagues and I received excellent feedback. We achieved all our objectives and I look forward to continuing our relationship." - Pierre Tredoux, Deloitte & Touche Consulting Group

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