The Leading Speakers Bureau

Adventurer and Leadership Speaker

Max Chaya is one of only 20 people ever to do the earth three summits (Everest, North and South poles), and one of almost 100 to do the 7 highest summits. The “Seven Summits” are the highest point on each continent. Apart from being a tremendous challenge demanding great deal from climbers, attempting to complete this task offers the climbers a wide variety of experiences literally in every corner of the globe. To this day, there are no more than 89 climbers from 26 different countries who have completed the Carstensz version of the Seven Summits.

“An extraordinary individual”

[expand title=”In detail”] A graduate of the London School of Economics Max began a few years ago conducting passionate and inspirational lectures shedding light on his dream, plan and motivation as well as his drive, determination and focus to persevere and break through mental barriers while not forgetting to tolerate change in the aim of reaching the goal.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Max draws on images from his library of breathtaking photographs, and quotes from his daily expedition journals to tell audiences about the extraordinary four-year journey he undertook to the top of the world. Listeners will invariably think again about their own goals and dreams, and build confidence and determination.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Max’s presentations last from 50 to 100 minutes and consist of a keynote presentation, a tailored speech and a short documentary all followed by a lively Q&A session with the audience.[/expand]

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Polar Adventurer

In 2000 Alan Chambers led the first successful unassisted British Expedition to the North Pole from Canada. Walking 500 miles and enduring remarkable challenges, he was subsequently awarded the MBE for ‘Outstanding leadership in the face of extreme adversity.’ Alan is an Honorary Director of the Johnnie Walker Fund, a panel of experienced businessmen and adventurers, who sponsor global expeditions emphasising key values such as leadership and personal progress.

“Alan is a truly unique and inspirational individual”

[expand title=”In detail”] Alan Chambers joined the Royal Marine Commandos in 1985 and continued to serve in the Royal Marines for the next sixteen years, qualifying as a diver, parachutist, paramedic and ski survival instructor. Whilst in the Marines, he travelled the world, working in the Arctic, desert, jungle and mountains. He spent four winters in the mountains of North Norway spending extensive time teaching and instructing and leading various size teams of Marines, until Christmas 2000, when he left the service.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Alan’s vision is to help leaders in business achieve new heights, drawing on his inspiration from his own personal experiences. He has been engaged by business leaders the world over to present his core messages about how to achieve the impossible and the importance of strong leadership.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]With a backdrop of dramatic photos from his polar trek, Alan gives an engaging account of his expedition and explains the essential messages for leaders of the future. [/expand]

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Management Guru

Jamie Anderson is a Management Guru and an award winning author. He is currently Professor of Strategic Management at Antwerp Management School in Belgium and the Lorange Institute in Zurich. He brings together the theories and frameworks of business strategy, innovation and creativity. In addition to his work on innovation and creativity, Jamie is acknowledged as one of the world’s leading authorities on the telecommunications sector.

“Jamie’s wit and humour have seen him described as a ‘stand-up strategist”

[expand title=”In detail”] Jamie has been named as a “management guru” by the Financial Times, and as one of the world’s top 25 management thinkers by the journal Business Strategy Review. He has held positions at Antwerp Management School, TiasNimbas Business School, Lorange Institute, the European School of Management and Technology, London Business School, and the Melbourne Business School, Australia.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Jamie addresses very real business issues such as how to sustain competitive advantage, how to innovate, how to boost individual and collective creativity and how to achieve organisational change and transformation.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Jamie is a superb story teller, and he believes that the discussion of important business concepts should always be fun. His presentations are rich in multimedia; he focuses on interaction and audience participation, whether for a small after-dinner talk or for a keynote presentation to a conference of hundreds of attendees.[/expand]
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Thought Leader, Management Consultant, Author

Subir Chowdhury has been a thought leader in quality management strategy and methodology for more than 20 years. Currently Chairman and CEO of ASI Consulting Group, LLC, he leads Six Sigma and Quality Leadership implementation, and consulting and training efforts. Subir’s work has earned him numerous awards and recognition. The New York Times cited him as a ”leading quality expert”; BusinessWeek hailed him as the “Quality Prophet.” The Conference Board Review described him as “an excitable, enthusiastic evangelist for quality.”

“The Quality Prophet” Business Week

[expand title=”In detail”] Subir has worked with many organizations across diverse industries including manufacturing, healthcare, food, and non-profit organizations. His client list includes major global corporations and industrial leaders such as American Axle, Berger Health Systems, Bosch, Caterpillar, Chrysler, Daewoo, Delphi Automotive Systems, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai Motor Company, ITT Industries, Johns Manville, Kaplan Professional, Kia Motors, Leader Dogs for the Blind, Loral Space Systems, Make It Right Foundation, Mark IV Automotive, Procter & Gamble, State of Michigan, Thomson Multimedia, TRW, Volkswagen, Xerox, and more. Under Subir’s leadership, ASI Consulting Group has helped hundreds of clients around the world save billions of dollars in recovered productivity and increased revenues.
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[expand title=”What he offers you”]He advises CEOs and senior leaders of Fortune 100 companies as well as organizations in the public, private and not-for profit sectors all over the world, helping them make quality a part of their business culture[/expand]

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Pre-eminent Historian, Writer and CEO Co-Founder Of Sea Change Partners

Dr. Michael Burleigh is an historian, commentator on global affairs, and CEO-Co Founder of the company Sea Change Partners LLP, a firm which specialises in political analysis and bespoke work on specific sectors for City and international clients who include bulge bracket brokers and hedge funds. Michael has also advised governments on counter-terrorism legislation and is a member of HMG’s Senior Advisory Group on the Commemoration of WW1.

“Michael has been active in bringing history to TV audiences”

[expand title=”In detail”] Michael has worked for almost 20 years as a senior academic, including at Oxford, LSE, Rutgers and Stanford. He has published 12 books (translated into 24 languages) on European and Global history from the 19th century to the present. In 2012 he won the prestigious Nonino International Master of His Time Prize for his lifetime’s work. He has also made 3 award winning TV documentaries. He has a BFI award, a NY Film and TV Festival Award and an Emmy. Since 2001 Michael has worked as a full-time commentator for The Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail, and Sunday Times. He specialises in informed analysis of global trouble spots.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]One of the foremost writers on the importance of ethics in history, Michael Burleigh is a highly respected orator. His career has been glittered by accolades and prizes. While many historians get cornered into specialist areas, he covers everything from the medieval period to the present day. Never losing sight of the basic moral difference between warring parties, he provides a refreshingly realistic, clear-eyed view of human nature.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Where other scholars tend to be somewhat guarded, Michael Burleigh is refreshingly willing to let rip. For him, there are no fine lines to be drawn. He presents his audiences with an entirely fresh perspective of conflicts.[/expand]
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President of Iran 1997 – 2005

Mohammad Khatami is one of the most eminent world leaders of our time. President of Iran from 1997 to 2005, he was chosen by over 20 million Iranians, nearly 70 percent of the vote. He fought for civil rights, tolerance and freedom of expression and favoured a free market economy, foreign investments and established better relations with the West. Today, with his Foundation for Dialogue Among Civilisations, Khatami speaks on the urgent need for dialogue between religions, among countries and across generations.

“One of the most distinguished leaders on cross-cultural understanding and dialogue”

[expand title=”In detail”] Khatami graduated from the University of Tehran and studied theology at Qom and Isfahan. In 1979, he became head of the Hamburg Islamic Center in Germany. In 1980, returning to Iran, he was elected to Parliament and also ran Kayhan, Iran’s leading newspaper. From 1982-1992, he was elected the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance. In 1992 he was appointed advisor to the President. He was elected as President five years later and was re-elected in 2001. Recently Khatami initiated the idea of a “Dialogue Among Civilizations” which has been endorsed by world leaders and the United Nations.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Drawing on his considerable expertise as one of the most distinguished leaders, Mohammad Khatami offers audiences an in depth analysis of the current worldwide political, economic and social horizon. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His visionary leadership skills and charisma have made Mohammad Khatami one of the most requested political commentators around the globe.[/expand]
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Professor of Organizational Behavior at IMD, Negotiation Expert

George Kohlrieser is an internationally recognised expert on leadership, bestselling author, consultant and motivational speaker. He is Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior at one of the world’s leading business schools, the Institute of Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland. He specialises in conflict management, leadership, high performance teamwork, change management and professional development.

‘Care to Dare’ is one of the 30 Business Books for 2013
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[expand title=”In detail”] George draws on 40 years of experience as a clinical and organisational psychologist and hostage negotiator. He works with companies and organisations based all over the world and serves on the advisory board of the Neuroleadership Institute. A popular motivational speaker and a respected media commentator, George has been a guest on the BBC, CNN, ABC and CBS. His work has also been featured in the most prestigious papers and magazines worldwide.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]An expert on leadership, negotiation and high performance teamwork, George knows exactly how to get the best out of people. He uses his vast experience to show decision makers how to achieve sustainable high performance through inspirational leadership, adequate negotiation skills and by focusing the mind’s eye.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]An experienced speaker and teacher, George educates audiences with his highly enjoyable and motivating presentations.[/expand]
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The First Spanish Woman to Summit Everest

Araceli Segara is a model, television and radio presenter, a mountaineer and star of the IMAX film “Everest”. She is probably best known as the first Spanish woman to stand on the summit of Everest, and for the numerous climbing expeditions she has organised. In the spring of 2007 Araceli will be going back to Everest with the IMAX team to film a new documentary called ‘Return to Everest’.

“Spain’s most famous mountaineer”

[expand title=”In detail”] Araceli began her prestigious career as one of the world’s leading female climbers at the tender age of twenty years, when she successfully climbed Mount Kenya, the highest peak on the African continent. Just one year later she organised and played a leading role in her first major expedition to the Himalaya. But her real breakthrough came in 1996 when as part of the Catalan Everest North Face Expedition Team Araceli stood on top of the world.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]The multi-faceted, charming and charismatic Araceli is in great demand as a speaker at leading conferences around the globe. She talks in depth about her climbing experiences and inspires audiences with her fantastic stories.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Both an experienced media personality and conference presenter Araceli’s presentations are highly enjoyable and backed up with dramatic and awe-inspiring images from her expeditions.[/expand]
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Leading Authority on Multi-Cultural Issues

Philip Merry is currently director of the Singapore based Philip Merry Consulting Group, specialising in building partnerships across cultures. PMCG is the only consulting firm in the world to represent and combine the work of culture and team gurus Charles Hampden-Turner, Fons Trompenaars and Meredith Belbin.

With 30 years experience in training and consulting (the last 15 years living and working in Asia), Philip shows decision makers the secrets behind building partnerships, developing businesses and increasing prosperity across cultures. He specialises in helping global organisations to develop multi-cultural teams and improve cross-cultural leadership skills.

[expand title=”In detail”] One time London taxi driver, Philip holds a degree from Manchester University and 3 post graduate degrees in Counselling, Social Science and Self Managed Learning. He has extensive experience in professional counselling and group dynamics – his original training was as a family therapist in London where he practiced for 8 years

He has worked in a variety of business environments in the last 30 years including Organisational Development Manager with Reuters Asia, Assistant Director of Management Studies at Roffey Park Management Centre UK, Leadership Training Manager with the Sri Lankan Government, Field Director with the British Volunteer Programme in the Maldives and Training Manager with local government in London.

He is currently a Visiting Fellow at Bristol University and has taught at the East West Centre – University of Hawaii, NTU, NUS and is Lecturer on Strategic Alliances at the Melbourne Institute of Technology MBA. In recent years he has held workshops with Asian, European and US clients from the chemical, telecom, banking, internet, manufacturing, automobile, medical, aeronautic and government sectors.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Philip Merry is highly sought-after as a speaker by corporations eager to tap into his wealth of experience in dealing with the perennial problems of complex cross-cultural issues. His presentations are highly informative and have helped numerous of organisations to achieve world class business performance and long term success.[/expand]
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Record Breaking Eleventh Everest Summiteer & One of the World’s Greatest High Altitude Guides

Kenton Cool is one of the world’s leading alpine climbers with 11 Everest Summits under his belt amongst other incredible feats of human achievement. He is Britain’s most successful Everest mountaineer and the second-most successful Western Mountaineer of all-time on Everest. In his latest expedition, May 2013 Ken has summited the three mountains of the Everest horseshoe – Everest (8,848m), Nuptse (7,861m) & Lhotse (8,516m) in one climb – completing the ultimate ‘Three Peaks’ challenge, becoming the first Mountaineer to summit the three mountains of the Western Cwm in one continuous climb. Kenton claimed an historic three peaks record for Britain in Everest’s 60th anniversary year.

“The Best Mountain Guide in the World” Sir Ranulph Fiennes Bt OBE

[expand title=”In detail”] In 2012 Kenton fulfilled the Samsung Olympic Games Pledge by taking an Olympic Gold medal awarded to the 1922 Everest Expedition at the 1924 Winter Olympics by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, to the top of Mount Everest, thus fulfilling a 90 year old Pledge to see one of the medals successfully reach the summit. In 2011 Kenton became the focus of the world’s media after proving that 3G was now accessible on the summit of Mount Everest. He then went on to enter the record books for sending the first and only Tweet from the summit and making many lists of the most epic tweets of all time.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]In his presentations Kenton explores the direct comparisons between summit expeditions and business, focusing on the themes of teambuilding, leadership, motivation and facing personal fears in adverse situations. His years in the mountains have taught him how to face and overcome challenges, whilst bringing out the best in those around him. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Kenton is an experienced motivational speaker who delivers popular keynote speeches about his passion for his sport. His presentations are entertaining, high energy and filled with humour, yet press some serious points. Each session is complemented with an awe-inspiring collection of photographs and video footage from his expeditions around the world.[/expand]
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