Mike Stopforth

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Mike is an energetic, engaging speaker and consultant who helps companies leverage technology for better human connections.

Mike is an energetic, engaging speaker and consultant who helps companies leverage technology for better human connections.

Passionate about people, business and meaningful communication, Mike spends his time delivering insightful keynote presentations, publishing numerous articles and consulting to South Africa's leading companies on the impact of emerging technologies and the changing role of the consumer in the Connection Economy.

Mike has established a successful social soft ware consultancy and is recognized as a leading thinker and commentator in the technology arena. He is a founding member of the National Speakers Association of South Africa, writes a regular column for the Citizen newspaper, Biz-Community and MoneyWeb websites, and has been published in numerous local business journals and magazines. All of Mike’s articles are published on his blog. Mike is also a patriotic sports fan and enthusiastic musician. He is husband to Wendy and father to Ethan.

Current keynote offerings: Look Who’s Talking

"A powerful global conversation has begun. Through the Internet, people are discovering and inventing new ways to share relevant information with blinding speed. As a direct result, markets are getting smarter, and getting smarter faster than most companies" - this presentation reveals the emerging social media juggernaut powered by a democratized Internet, where anyone can have their say on a global stage.

It challenges our long-established communications ideals by questioning, who is the media? Who owns your brand? What does this new breed of customer look like? What tools are they using?

Delivered in 45, 60 or 90 minutes, Look Who’s Talking with leave your management conference, sales seminar or teambuilding event with key challenges and issues to consider as you seek to leverage technology for better business, and better connections. The presentation is rich in multimedia, relevant stories and cutting edge business theory. Not to be missed.