Dr. Graeme Codrington – South Africa
Hannah’s Rules: Taking the Lead when the rules of the game are being changed

Dr Graeme Codrington is a recognised world expert on corporate talent and the future of work. With five degrees in a variety of faculties, a Doctorate in Business Administration, two best selling books, numerous peer-reviewed published articles and constant demand from print and broadcast media, Graeme’s research and academic pedigree is breathtaking. But it is his ability to convert his studies and insights into engaging, entertaining presentations that are both practical and inspiring, that has earned Graeme an international reputation. Graeme’s clients include some of the world’s top companies, and his input has proven long-term results.

A new generation of “ethical consumers” are starting to demand more than just great products and services at fair prices - they also increasingly require transparency, environmental care, social responsibility, diversity and a host of other characteristics in the companies from which they buy. They will be demanding these from their employers in the future, as well. This presentation will help you to see your company - your product offerings, your brand, your reputation, your leaders, your people and your future - through the eyes of your future consumers and staff. By applying “Hannah’s Rules”, you’ll begin to craft a strategy to become a legend in their eyes, and build a sustainable competitive advantage, securing your place as a leader in your industry - now, in 2020 and beyond.

Seán Weafer – Ireland
“Rebel in a Business Suit™” – Rebel Secrets of Global Leaders.

Seán Weafer is a leading authority on executive coaching and mentoring and the twin powers of purpose and passion.

He is an Honorary Vice President of the Association for Coaching, and author of “The Business Coaching Revolution”, one of the first ever books on executive coaching. His new book “Rebel in a Business Suit” shares the secrets of the emerging spirit-centred leaders in today’s society and business.

A true rebel himself, who draws from a diverse range of experience as an engineer, an entrepreneur, a keen horseman, a 4th Dan black belt in martial arts and a life-long student of mysticism – he brings a powerful message of living with purposeful intent from the “rebel front”.

His session will share with you some of the powerful “rebel secrets” that guide today’s new leaders – these rebels in business suits - and allows them to make radical changes to lives, businesses and nations through their actions.

Lesley Everett – UK
“Brand Yourself” - Projecting Your Authentic Brand

Lesley is respected the world over as a leading speaker on Personal Branding – the people element of the corporate brand. She created the internationally acclaimed Walking TALL® Personal Branding Concept which helps business leaders define themselves with a clear, consistent and congruent personal brand image.

She is an international speaker, TV presenter and author of “Walking TALL – key steps to total image impact”, published globally as “Drop Dead Brilliant” by McGraw-Hill New York in August 2007. She appears regularly in all forms of broadcast and print media. Her clients include many global organisations and several from the FTSE 100.

Great logos, brochures, advertising and sponsorship are no longer enough to differentiate your business – people are the strongest element of your corporate brand today. You as leaders need to reinforce the corporate brand values in every communication you have with the outside world to maximise the impact of your brand investment. Lesley’s presentation will address the 7 Big Strides to Walking TALL® - differentiating yourself and your business, and improving your own personal PR and visibility, authentically.

Gavin Sharples – South Africa
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP in accordance with Section 8 ACT 19 of 1973.

“This one’s for the crazies and the troublemakers who think they can change the world.”

DARE TO EXPERIENCE GAVIN SHARPLES! You will never be the same again. He will provoke you, challenge you, offend and amuse you. Gavin is intense and irreverent, unconventional and controversial. Not for the faint-hearted, he will rip you from your comfort zone and power you towards change.

Warning: This experience may lead to MADness - making a DIFFERENCE in your life and in your business!

Martin Roll – Asia
Leadership and brand strategy – The Role of the CEO

Martin Roll is a world-renowned thought-leader on value creation through brand equity. He facilitates business leaders and organisations to think bold for future strategies.

Martin delivers the combined value of an experienced international business strategist and senior advisor to corporate boards and marketing executives of the world’s largest companies including many corporations in Asia. He is the CEO of VentureRepublic, a strategic advisory firm, and brings more than 15 years of management experience from the international advertising and branding industry. He holds an MBA from INSEAD.

Every year he speaks at more than 100 global top-level conferences and is also a frequent guest lecturer at INSEAD. Martin is the author of the global bestseller “Asian Brand Strategy” (“Best Business Books 2006” by Strategy+Business magazine).
The most important factor for building strong profitable brands is the mindset of the CEO and boardroom. Branding is a boardroom discipline and successful brands can be built only when the boardroom, led by the CEO, understands, appreciates and commits to treating branding as a strategic discipline and devotes the resources at the company’s disposal to support the brands in a continuous manner.

Offering insights, knowledge and perspectives on branding as a strategic tool for the CEO, Martin Roll will provide 10 successful steps to brand leadership - a comprehensive framework.

Reg Athwal – Dubai UAE
Authentic Talent Acquisition

Reg Athwal is a world leading authority in human capital management. He has advised and educated over 2,500 CEOs in 29 countries since 2002. Reg is the Founding Chairman of the RAW Group of companies. He is a regular writer and contributor to the ‘CEO Europe Market 500’ publication and soon to be editor-in-chief of the new ‘CEO GCC 500’.

Reg is the co-author of US bestseller ‘Wake Up and Live the Life You Love’ and internationally published ‘RAW Questions’ book-journal series.

In his high energy presentation you will hear powerful messages on how to strategically create a workforce plan that is completely authentic and aligned to you as a leader, and to your employer brand. Reg will share with you proven ideas on how to source, attract and hire A Player talent from a wide-range of cost-effective sources.

What are A-Players made up of? What do A-Players really want? Why should they join your company? What is the authentic part of your employer brand that will attract them? In his session you will get the answers and a foundation of ideas to help you attract more authentic talent into your business and achieve a much higher return-on-investment (ROI).

W Mitchell - USA
“It’s Not What Happens to You, It’s What You do About It”

Responsibility - Change - Renewal. That’s the focus of W Mitchell’s remarkable message. How do you now take Responsibility for Change and put yourself back in charge?

Mitchell, who is so well-respected he has been invited to The White House by 5 different Presidents, is a former mayor, co-founding chairman of Vermont Castings Inc. and a television and radio personality, shares his spellbinding and lasting message about how to come back -- even against overwhelming odds.

Having overcome two life-threatening and life changing accidents, Mitchell explains “Before I was paralyzed there were 10,000 things I could do, now there are 9,000. I can either dwell on the 1,000 I’ve lost or focus on the 9,000 I have left.”

Mitchell teaches how to climb out of mental wheelchairs, break out of the prisons of the mind. Using warmth and wit, the master story teller creates images which are carried away and put to work both in personal and professional lives.