Leadership & People Development SpecialistStef du Plessis is a speaker, facilitator, workshop leader and team-builder. He grows people and organisations by focusing on self-mastery, teamwork, and leadership at all levels. Stef enthralls audiences with profound African wisdom, learnt at the feet of his guide, Masiwa, while spending time in the bush as a wildlife photographer. Through the skilful use of every conceivable facet of multi-media, he brings to life the African bush with sights and sounds that will be remembered long after the curtain has come down. Delegates from around the globe consistently rate him as the top speaker at conferences, and describe his presentations as refreshing, unique, captivating... and life changing! With a masters degree in leadership, Stef still considers that the education that he's gotten on his own is the most valuable. He is on a constant quest for the latest and best in people transformation methodology - and working internationally, he is in regular contact with leadership development experts around the world, thus enjoying continuous exposure to new practices. He has delivered more than 2 500 paid presentations on self-mastery, lifestyle management, leadership, and change management across five continents over the past decade. Internationally recognized both as a master storyteller and as a specialist in the field of understanding and stimulating human potential, his high-energy presentations are always humorous and entertaining, while striking at the very core of our being. But he is much more than just a word weaver: with a Masters degree in personal and professional leadership, his presentations are rich in content. And his broad experience ensures that his presentations are also jam-packed with real-world know how, equipping his audience with tried and tested tips, tools and techniques ready for immediate application. Judge him by (some) of the company(ies) he keeps: ABSA ... Adcock Ingram Pharmaceuticals ... AIDA Real Estate ... AngloGold ... Avis ... Avroy Shlain Cosmetics ... Bayer ... Bernina ... BOE ... Boland Bank ... CHEMSERVE ... Centera ... Clin-Run ... Defy Appliances Limited ... Deloitte & Touche ... Development Bank of SA ... Duracell ... Ellerines ... Fedsure ... First National Bank ... Forex RSA ... Guardbank ... Goldfields ... ICL (SA) ... Impala Platinum Limited ... Institute for International Research ... ISCOR ... John Deere ... Kentucky Fried Chicken ... Kimberly Clark ... Liberty Life ... Lithosaver Systems ... LTA Limited ... McCarthy Retail Limited ... Meissner Pharmaceuticals ... Mercedes Benz ... Metro Cash & Carry ... Metropolitan Life ... Million Dollar Roundtable ... Momentum Life ... Nasionale Pers Beperk ... NBS ... Nedbank ... Old Mutual ... Pfizer Laboratories ... Pick 'n Pay ... PPS ... Prestasi Brokers ... Pretoria City Council ... RCI ... Rand Afrikaans University ... Ray Ban ... Reebok ... SAA ... SA Army ... SABC ... SA Technicon ... SAMCOR ... Sandoz Products ... Sanlam ... SAPEKOE Group ... Sentrasure Limited ... Southern Life Association Limited ... Southern Sun International ... Sportron International ... Standard Bank ... Wesbank ... Zincor ... 3M MASIWA'S JOURNEY ANCIENT AFRICAN WISDOM FOR EVERYDAY LIVING You choose your own path. Choose it well.
--- MASIWA, LAST OF THE GREAT AFRICAN TRACKERS This is Stef's blockbuster presentation, teaching powerful lessons for living a life of meaning... Each creature is unlike any other - You are singularly unique - you cannot be replaced, and cannot be repeated. What you have experienced, no power on earth can take from you. Actively seek to understand the lessons that life is trying to teach you, and you will start to experience the true power of your singularity.
Motho ke Motho ka Batho - "You are only a person through other people". Share your load, and you may halve it... but share your blessings, and they are doubled! Through this powerful law teams are able to reach common goals through single-minded purpose.
You choose your own path - Sometimes we lose our way... and we forget that our choices determine the outcome of our life. You are where you are because of choices you made, or failed to make. Once we stop blaming, and assume responsibility, we are free to find places we never knew existed.
* Chiyetau Ombaze - "Go to it". The tribal elders taught that you can have whatever you want, as long as you are willing to go to it. It will not come to you. Plant a tree on the horizon, and start the journey... What This Presentation Will Do For Your DelegatesWe are often too busy to be successful - so busy seeking success that we forget to pursue significance. Sometimes we find ourselves on the wrong path. Many simply exist - living lives of mediocrity - lives of quiet discontent. This presentation will take you on a journey of inner reflection: helping you to understand who you were - so that you may get to know who you are - and help you in your pursuit to become who you ought to be. You will find hope for tomorrow, built on the foundation of yesterday's lessons. More About The ContentIn this highly visual presentation Stef shares some of the lessons that he has learnt from Masiwa, tribal elder, direct descendant of a great Nguni chief, and last of the great African trackers. You will be reminded that "you are only a person through other people" - that you should not climb so high that your travelling companions can't keep up with you. Masiwa's wisdom soon becomes apparent when he declares: "The zebra does not care for spots" - reminding us that we cannot make progress before we develop complete self-acceptance. We learn that "the rain dampens the soil at its will, but cannot dampen my spirit without my will". We choose our own attitude, regardless of our circumstance - and Stef will give tips on attitude management. In order for us to grow, we must next take responsibility for our own lives. Indeed, you do choose your own path. Your life is where it is because of choices you made - or failed to make. Take responsibility, and you take charge of your life! Finally, we must learn to "eat the elephant". We can overcome our obstacles: but only if we do so one single step at a time. It can be done - one bite at a time. Too often, though, we see only the mountain, and not the path - we give up before we give it a go. Stef has delivered this presentation to standing ovations worldwide. Humorous, full of wisdom, and complete with spectacular visuals of the African bush and its majestic inhabitants, Stef will captivate the minds and permeate the hearts of your delegates Who Is It For? Delegate feedback rates this presentation a winner - ranging from accountants to engineers; from technical staff to salespeople; and front line staff to directors. Suitable also for spouses. Format: Keynote address (45-60 minutes). Can be followed up with a two-hour workshop. Presented in either English or Afrikaans. Handouts or workbooks available. Refreshing ... novel ... informative and captivating.
NEVILLE NIGHTINGALE, MANAGING DIRECTOR, WESBANK Stimulating ... cannot but capture people's imagination and assist them to achieve their full potential. Unforgettable - definitely established a firm foundation for the new Sanlam Properties.
BANUS VAN DER WALT, MANAGING DIRECTOR, SANLAM PROPERTIES For once a speaker who orchestrates lasting change! When we left the conference laughing and crying some 3 months ago, I couldn't have begun to contemplate just how significant the change in the attitude of our people would be. Highly recommended!
ROY EVANS, GROUP INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER, METCASH TRADING LIMITED You expressed in the most professional and expressionable way what one can achieve ... the way in which you apply your thoughts and views in a demanding society and business environment was excellent. Your address was certainly one of the main highlights of our conference.
SHIRLEY SELZER, CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN, IISA Your ability to capture the attention and hearts of your audience is astounding - it is an immense honour to be able to listen to you!
FREDDIE ANDALAFT, CHAIRMAN ( FREE STATE ), LUASA Delegates said that they have never been moved between tears and laughter so often in such a short space of time with such a potent message - delivered with so much vigour, humour, emotion and wit.
DESMOND BATES, SENIOR MANAGER, METROPOLITAN LIFE Congratulations on yet another standing ovation! As far as I know, this is the first time in our 14-year history that we used a main platform speaker at consecutive conferences. Your presentation was not only humorous and entertaining, but touched the most important issues in our industry.
CHRISTO DAVEL, CHAIRMAN, MULTI RAND FORUM COMMITTEE '94 The most informative and entertaining presentation that we've ever attended. Would benefit anyone and everyone - no matter what your industry.
ANNE TREW, SENIOR MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES, RCI SOUTHERN AFRICA Click here to view his book: African Wisdom for Everyday Living
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