Business Speakers (UBS)
The most recent talks:
· Enablis Business Conference for 150 business owners, topic- Principles of running a successful business.
· Rotary CT, topic – Living your life with the spirit of Ubuntu -Lessons shared from the Corporate world to the worlds of Amy Biehl and SA Ubuntu Foundations.
· GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals staff conference, topic - Be the Best you can be!
· Damelin staff conference, topic- Be the Best you can be!
· Keynote speaker at UCT, topic – Entrepreneurship and then another one entitled Racism, diversity and belonging.
· UCT Graduate School of Business Distinguished speakers programme, topic - Achieving success and balance in your business and personal life!
· FNB Botswana Exco Conference, topic - Achieving success and balance in your business and personal life!
· British American Tobacco client conferences in JHb , CT and Durban, topic - Achieving success and balance in your business and personal life!
· Citizens Advice Bureau AGM – Living your Life with the spirit of Ubuntu!
· West Coast Gala Dinner, Masibambane Community Programme – Living your business & personal life with the spirit of Ubuntu!
Topics are varied and adapted for any audience or company and range from:
· Be the best you can be!
· Leadership seminar!
· The Principals of running a successful business!
· How to sell successfully through customer service & more!
· Growing & sustaining your business!
· Your best sales tool – customer service & relationship building!
· Achieving Success and Balance in your business and personal life!
· How to be successful through your people & clients!
· Why should businesses be socially responsible, what is in it for them!
· How to run your school like a business.
· Positively South African and African!
· What is the South African Ubuntu and Amy Biehl Foundations all about.
· Living your business and personal life with the spirit of Ubuntu, a practical approach to success!
· Lessons to be shared from the Corporate world to the Amy Biehl and SA Ubuntu Foundations.
· True Forgiveness and Reconciliation!
· With knowledge comes responsibility, technology and Human Values in a warp speed 21st century!
I have spoken on numerous occasions at:
· University of Cape Town
· UCT Graduate School of Business
· Cape Peninsula University of Technology
· Executive Business Network
· Women's Parliament
· First National Bank
· Rotary International
· Lions International
· Tourism conferences
· Enablis Business Conferences
· Cape Chamber of Commerce
· Tygerberg Hospital
· GlaxoSmith Kline Pharmaceuticals
· FNB Annual Conferences
· Damelin
· British American Tobacco
· WC Education Dept Conferences, workshops and events
· Various business forums and conferences
· Other Government events and conferences
Comments on speaking engagements - Excerpts from e-mails:
"I still remember your presentation to our business class in '06 and remain
inspired by your motivation to do good, I too have since been applying
myself in a similar vein." - Kieran King, Dlala for Peace All-Nations Invitational World Cup
“… Thank you for a moving and enlightening experience.” - Valentine Lefrere, President, Radio Zibonele Business Club
“… Thank you again for your inspirational message yesterday morning. My students were completely overwhelmed by your passion and commitment to South Africa. In the feedback evaluation forms filled in yesterday afternoon, you were voted the best guest lecturer for 2005.” - Stuart Henry, Habitat for Humanity
“…. My only wish is that more people could be exposed to the work that you do. I truly subscribe to your teachings and am inspired. I hope that you are further enriched as you are making a difference in a lot of people's lives through the work you do. It is remarkable that you can touch so many peoples lives, in a positive manner.” - Zwelethu Nkosi, British American Tobacco South Africa (Pty) Ltd
“… I had the honour of attending your talk at UCT Graduate School of Business. I have been attending these presentations for the past 2 years on a regular basis & yours was the best I have ever heard. I really enjoyed it & could easily have listened to you all night” – Charmaine Lynch, MD Continuum Consulting.
“.. Wow you blew us away, you were fantastic, everyone is still talking about it”- Dave Wright, Deputy MD FNB Botswana
“… What can I say, you’re good, my question is why didn’t the creator make more of you, actually maybe he did they just have not switched their light on.. “ – Tanya Javanovski, CEO Executive Business Network
“… Kevin, we cannot thank you enough for the most blessed and inspirational words of wisdom spoken. It truly added to the value of the occasion and left each one present with lots of food for thought” - Karien Winter, Postgraduate student in Entrepreneurship, UCT
“… The evaluation reports confirmed that we achieved the goals that we had set for this conference, thanks to your assistance and your outstanding address. You had the ladies eating out of your hand!!” - Myra Goldenbaum, Convener Union of Jewish Women
“… After hearing you today you lifted my spirits and I felt like as though I was walking amongst the clouds. Thank you for always being such a wonderful person, you have really been enriched and blessed with a magical personality.” – Linda Strydom, FNB Core Banking
“… The positive energy that you exude regarding the future of South Africa is inspirational, may you continue to motivate all you meet with your enlightening approach.” – June Webber, Lions District Governor, Rotary International District 9350
“… Thanks for your inspiring message this morning – it is not hard to see how you have the ability to get the best out of your employees and colleagues!” – Norine Victor, Solutions
“… There are no words to tell you how much I enjoyed the evening. You are a shining example to the world, not only in this country but worldwide, who radiates positivity warmth and leadership.” – Barbara Gamzu, Hexriver Empowerment and Development Initiative
“… Congratulations on your appointment as Chairman. They have a great leader” – Raymond Ackerman, Chairman Pick ‘n Pay
“… Thank you for your enthusiasm and huge positive motivation to make South Africa a better place for all. With the inspiration of leaders such as the Arch and you with the will and direction of resources to make things happen we can light up our country.” – Lavinia Brown, PA to Archbishop Tutu
“… Thank you for what you do, you are really a very special person.” – Mary Van Apeldoorn, CEO Mary Van Apeldoorn & Associates
“… I sincerely appreciate you for your wonderful ambience and the natural projection of God’s Love which you portray so easily. May He bless you abundantly!” - Sonjia Diedericks
“… On behalf of Lions Clubs International foundation, we congratulate you on being named a Melvin Jones Fellow. The Melvin Jones Fellowship honours Melvin Jones, the founder of Lions Clubs international. It is the highest form of recognition conferred by the foundation. As a Melvin Jones Fellow, your name has been added to our listing of all individuals in the program. These names are electronically shown in continuous rotation in the LCIF Recognition Room at International Headquarters in the USA. This exhibit stands as a tribute to a growing network of individuals who are committed to the humanitarian objectives of LCIF.” – Kay Fukushima, Chairperson, Board of Trustees, Lions Club International Foundation
Business Speakers (UBS) 
