Unique Storytelling Presentation Style: If you’re looking for that extra something that gives your conference a boost, a change of pace in the agenda, or a unique way to open or close your event, John’s experiential, theatrical, dynamic, and entertaining presentations will deliver that in spades!

Proven Track Record of Great Presentations: John has spoken to audiences around the world. He has frequently been rated top speaker for both content and entertainment at the conferences he’s spoken at.

Is Easy to Work With: No over-blown ego here! John is very flexible and undemanding. While he’ll suggest how he might fit best with your event, he’s willing and happy to work with your needs and requirements.

Fair Fee Policies : If you have to cancel your event due to COVID restrictions, John will fully refund any monies already paid.

People Learn Best From Stories: Stories have been proven to be more inspirational and to achieve better learning outcomes than any other educational format. John’s presentations are entirely story based, with cleverly woven segues to illustrate and highlight key points through short anecdotes,  examples, and case studies.

Wide Personal Experience and Practical Knowledge: John understands people. He has significant experience as a CEO, MD and entrepreneur, and has been a business leader on 3 continents.  He served on active military service in the Rhodesian Civil War (now Zimbabwe), has played elite level sport, and has run a number of full and ultra marathons. He is a lifelong learner and loves to share his knowledge and experience.

Will Stay as Long as You Need Him: John likes to immerse himself in the conferences he speaks at. He’ll arrive early and stay as long as you need him to – he’ll be on standby to help out in an emergency, answer delegate questions, even help with behind the scenes organisation if that’s what’s needed.

A Published Author and Writer: John’s first book, “Purposeful: How To Find Clear Direction in a Chaotic World” (Balboa Press) was published in 2016, and his second book, “Leading For an Engaged Culture: How The Meerkats Formed a Family and Other Stories” was published in 2020 (BookBoon). He has written editorials and articles for numerous magazines and journals.

John is one of the world’s great storytellers and an international expert on people in business.

He uses his deep understanding of leadership and the people side of business to develop engaged individuals, high performing teams, and exceptional corporate cultures through his unique approach to leadership speaking, training and coaching.

An ex-CEO and Managing Director, he masterfully weaves his wide business experience and extraordinary life journey through an upbringing and military service in war-torn Zimbabwe, personal tragedies, and fulfilling triumphs, into stories and anecdotes that teach in the most compelling and impactful way.

Close your eyes for a moment and imagine you’re attending one of John’s presentations. You’re sitting comfortably, you have a bottle of water, and your phone is on silent. You’re ready for some great learnings about business and how to better lead the people who work with you.

The lights begin to dim and the stage goes dark. You expect a spotlight to flick on and for John to walk out with a microphone to begin his talk.

But a small campfire begins to burn in the centre of the stage (not a real fire!), and there’s John, your Leadership Safari guide, sitting by the ‘fire’ in a camp chair. He begins to tell a tale, a captivating African animal fable, laced with messages and segues about business and leadership.

By the end, you’ve being entertained, educated and entranced all at the same time, and the experience leaves you wanting more.