Ian Thomas
Conference in Johannesburg

His keynote address, Power of the Pride has been heard by thousands of people. Ian Thomas is an international motivational speaker and keynote speaker.

Ian has studied lions at close quarters for more than thirty years. He has a unique understanding of how lions raise such potent individuals and then combine them into incredibly powerful teams or prides. This is a skill that people and particularly business people would like to have. The presentations combine stunning photographs, clear explanations, hair-raising stories, growls, roars, humour, and sound business take home value. He’s a business graduate who’s studied lions at close quarters during 20 years as a game ranger in Africa. As one of the world’s top motivational speakers, he uses that deep knowledge to transform teams. A dynamic and inspiring presenter, Ian believes people, and especially business people, can absorb and learn from the animal kingdom. Sound business sense is interlaced with humour and an ability to tell stories. The Power of The Pride is a riveting and informative account of how lions, the only cats that hunt in teams, can be compared with how businesses operate as teams. The Spoor of Success Illustrates how crisis can be a powerful motivator, with the potential to lift the performance of both the individual and the business. Ian’s a frequent guest on radio and television talk shows. He’s featured in many local and international management magazines. He’s also one of South Africa’s foremost wildlife photographers. If you want to motivate and transform your team, you should seriously consider Ian Thomas as the motivational speaker for your conference, workshop or training session. An afternoon storm moved across the Sabi River, pelted the veld and moved northwards. How lessons from lions can teach you to create successful business teams. The pride structure developed on the great grassy savannahs of Africa, a veld rumbling with wild animals, where even today roam vast herds of antelope and zebra. Lions evolved alongside the herds and the interaction between hunter, hunted, and competitor forged them into teams of superbly effective hunters and fighters. These teams collectively known as prides flourished and they are emerged as a potent example of teamwork for maximum effect. Each individual member is skillful, powerful and energetic; many of them have specialist skills. Communication is vital and is enhanced by intent listening andwatching other pride members for opportunities. Trust is crucial; pride members are focused, skillful and cohesive. The unremitting application of these ten power points puts the pride in a win-win situation: the pride and its members thrive.