Testimonials
“Your presentation was brilliant, Lorne. In my job, I hear a lot of motivational speakers and much of it is a rehash of other presentations or literature. This was different…… Pure, base animal behaviours captured through tireless detailed observation and then expertly translated into our world of human beings in the workplace. An intellectual triumph.”
“Lorne, I want to personally thank you … The crucial lessons you shared in your presentations added real value to our IPM conferences, Excellence Mindset and out of the box thinking… You made each session so relevant to our world. Your delivery is professional, entertaining and inspiring – every time… absolutely outstanding. Whenever I talk to IPM delegates, the ‘lessons that Big Cat guy spoke on’ is one thing they all one thing they all really remember and still refer to.”
“…There was such significant energy around Lorne’s seminar. It was amazing. He customized it exactly to our needs. And he made us laugh too. I really appreciated his excellent responses in the Q&A at the end that really added to the learning … hugely inspiring and valuable.”,
“Thank you Lorne, you did such a fantastic job in your talk yesterday of integrating the corporate world environment, with that of nature and those majestic cats. Your discussion around adapting, enduring, creating opportunities and teamwork in a tough environment was beautifully demonstrated and you really held our attention with your amazing stories. Your presentation and photography were superb – and it was so refreshing to have such a vibrant visual and well delivered presentation. You really told a story that was highly enjoyable with a lasting message.”
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“When you have attended as many motivational presentations as I have through 44 years of corporate life and small business enterprise ownership you tend to be a little blasé about presentations of this nature. Your “big cat” analogy of life at the top of the food chain brought a new perspective to coping with challenges in the real estate jungle. Your understanding of the Lion, Cheetah and Leopard behaviour provides key lessons for businesses to succeed. I loved your presentation. Your story telling, humour and delivery were outstanding. Your passion for wildlife, photography and public speaking were evident and together all these elements provided an unforgettable experience.”
“I was blown away by Lorne when I saw him speak. He has humour, real stories, his stunning wildlife photography and a superb message in his presentation. His expert knowledge and how he shares this is amazing… I am thankful to him for the chance I had to hear him talk. Lorne is unique and I really feel he would please any audience. His was and still is one of the most talked about presentations we’ve seen.”
“I recently recommended Lorne as a speaker to a key client of mine for their annual sales conference and received the following response after he delivered: “Lorne just blew them away.” As a speaker who weaves key business lessons into his stories of the wild Lorne Sulcas is right up there with the best. I would have no hesitation in recommending Lorne as a speaker at your conference. Just don’t be surprised if he steals the show.”
” …I was struck by your powerful message that can benefit all of us in today’s world of chaos and change. Goose-bumps stuff! We immediately implemented your lessons around teamwork and change and are already noticing a huge difference. Thank you, Lorne. You were remarkable.”
“Thank you so much Lorne for your exceptional presentation and facilitated session to our Executive Management Team. The team was blown away and could not stop talking about it and referring to your points throughout the remainder of our strategic planning session and beyond!! We have no hesitation in recommending ‘Thriving In A Wild World’. Thank you again, very much!”
“Lorne, I found your Thriving in a Wild World talk today for Woolworths compelling. I got into the presentation straight away and the message was loud and clear for me. Actually, I was really sorry when the presentation came to an end – could have listened to you all day. We will definitely be recommending you as a motivational speaker to our clients.”
“The standing ovation said it all. You have something rich and powerful in your Bushveld Lessons. Thank you for your incredible Thriving in a Wild World presentation which you expertly fit right in line with our conference. I know your unforgettable lessons will really help us for our important year ahead. The animal parables you used were a powerful reminder of key success and business principles and your amazing stories and photos were so apt. Your paralleling the animals in the African Bush to the corporate jungle is a provocative and exciting approach… absolutely unique and fascinating.”
“I heard Lorne speak and was so impressed that I invited him to do his keynote presentation at the National Convention of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa. We were thoroughly impressed with the combination of his story telling, wonderful photography, teaching about wild life and then the application of this story to our business lives. He presents simple but powerful lessons in the most entertaining manner. Highly recommended.”
“Dear Lorne, a sincere thanks for your invaluable key note address to UWP Consulting at our regional conference. You exceeded all expectations. Apart from the fact that the presentation was enthralling, accompanied by world class photographs, the Survival of the Fittest theme rings very true in our present day working environment which requires everything you talked about -unusual focus, great vision and superb teamwork- in order to obtain and maintain the edge required for success in our industry. I can recommend this presentation to any organization who seeks inspiration in striving to be the best in whatever they do.”
“Lorne, I really want to take this opportunity to thank you for your brilliant keynote on Lessons from Africa’s Big Cats at our Q1 awards meeting. It was exactly what we needed. And it wasn’t just an outstanding speech. At a challenging time for our business, the powerful lessons you shared about leadership, dealing with change, and being an exceptional team, really hit home with our people. Everyone keeps talking about being like the leopard, cheetah and lions. Your talk has made a huge impact on our culture and organisation. I would firmly recommend your key note speech to any team that is facing challenges and requires inspiration for dealing with change and its impact on leadership in these trying times.”
“What a truly inspiring experience it was to have been part of Lorne’s Team Excellence program this year. Our full staff team of sixty people enjoyed a programme of discovery, fellowship and critical thought, at the end of which we left feeling inspired, motivated and, above all, like a high powered team ready for any challenge. Lorne’s easy manner allowed the session to proceed at our pace and ensured that all our needs were met. His insight and understanding of the nature of our “people” business is remarkable and he was able to get one and all to look inward and forward with a clear understanding of others in our team. A truly life changing experience that I am prepared to recommend most highly to those teams lucky enough to have Lorne as a speaker and facilitator. You certainly won’t regret your investment. It has already more than paid off for us.”
“Lorne, your presentation on survival in business with reference to the big cats of Africa, was extremely inspiring and interesting. We often forget in our work and personal environment the importance of those lessons: vision, change and especially in our situation, teamwork. The visual that you create of what it takes to overcome challenges is very powerful… the uniqueness of your message cannot be underestimated. Many people who attended told their associates and colleagues about the session and how valuable it was and I have heard several people say how disappointed they were not to have attended.”
“You really engaged with the audience with your stories and lessons this morning, Lorne. I thoroughly enjoyed visiting your experiences through your words, your knowledge and your stunning photos. Thank you again for a most inspiring talk and message that will stay with me for a long time!”
“I talk a lot; people actually joke with me about how much I talk! But when I heard you speak, for once I felt compelled to listen rather than talk. You are the best speaker I’ve heard. I loved your presentation. It was stunning, I learned so much. I told my husband: ‘Get Lorne to speak to your company.’ ”
“Lorne, there were over 500 attendees in the audience at our annual Sales Meeting … Your keynote was a real treat … it tied in perfectly with what we were trying to accomplish. The parallels you drew between the concrete and the real jungle were exactly appropriate. Your presentation opened our eyes and was a fantastic motivational tool that has given us clear direction going forward. Thank you for making our meeting special.”
“Lorne, I wanted to thank you so much for your Bushveld Lessons session on team effectiveness. It was everything I thought it would be and more. Your stories were incredible in terms of what you’ve been able to observe and how you apply it to professional concepts in a relevant and colorful way. The analogies were exciting and very meaningful, and I loved your sense of humor and the great rappore you had with the people there. I’m sorry for the people who were not able to attend because they missed out on a really engaging and innovative learning opportunity. Lorne, you are a breath of fresh air. I really hope that there will be some opportunities in the future to work together in any way that presents itself. Thanks again from the bottom of my heart.”
“Dear Lorne, thank you for a most informative and thought provoking keynote address on Thriving in a Wild World. We were most impressed by your expert knowledge of the animal behaviour and the way that you made it relevant to the business world. In very simple yet fascinating terms you refocused our minds on often forgotten business principles, giving us a new sense of direction in these often difficult economic times. This “back to basics” philosophy is just what every business needs from time to time to adapt.”
“Again I have to compliment you on the wonderful presentation you gave at our conference this year– thoroughly enjoyable and extremely useful in assisting me in motivating my team. Not a day has passed since the conference that I haven’t referred in some way to the behaviours you shared with us in the wild, in reminding my team how to stay – Hungry – Focused and work as a Real Team. Thank you Lorne! You definitely have a lasting impact on your audience. Dallas, who you met in the front row, his feedback about your session was: ‘I just have one word: WOW!’ ”
“Thank you for the opportunity to listen and learn from Lorne’s exciting and astonishing life experiences. His presentation really resonated with me. I loved that he could adapt his talk to meet our current business’ needs and give us the shake up we needed. I’d really recommend his presentation. He is such an inspiring individual.”
“Riveting talk! I could listen to you for hours. Powerful and inspiring. You bring the lessons from the big cats into our world smoothly, easily and with great impact. Without a doubt your talk was one of the highlights for me of the whole Convention. Thank you Lorne.”
“Lorne, your talk was an incredible success. When I was chatting to some of the delegates that afternoon they were all saying how inspirational your speech was. I have never heard them talking like that about a guest speaker. One of the ladies who I know quite well said that after your talk she was motivated again and her goal starting that day was to lose weight. So you clearly made an impact. Thanks so much.”
“Wonderful motivation and came at a great time for our company. The photos were a wonderful attention getter and the tie-ins to the real world business environment and to our own situation were totally applicable. It made our problems and strategies so much clearer. Thank you!”
“I was totally spellbound. Can’t wait to get you to talk to my brokers.”
“I had the utmost pleasure of seeing Lorne deliver his “Thriving in a Wild World” keynote and his ability to draw real life comparisons between survival in the bush and thriving in the business world was truly first class. I was able to immediately apply insights from his talk and I can honestly say it has yielded brilliant results!”
“Thank you so much Lorne for your exceptional presentation and facilitated session to our Executive Management Team. The team was blown away and could not stop talking about it and referring to your points throughout the remainder of our strategic planning session and beyond!! We have no hesitation in recommending ‘Thriving In A Wild World’. Thank you again, very much!”
“Lorne, thanks so much for your Thriving in a Wild World presentation at our management team annual conference. Being leaders in the voice and public speaking skills training industry, I can really say that your delivery was excellent and your message thoughtful, powerful and engaging. Your humour, stories and visuals were great and you related so well your knowledge and the great take-away lessons you shared, to our business. Everyone felt inspired and impacted by your wisdom.”
“Hi Lorne, I thoroughly enjoyed your keynote presentation this morning. I love cats and I loved your photography – WOW! Your presentation really resonates with my beliefs about strategies to enable a successful, efficient team, which is so essential to what we do. My friend Anni, who attended with me, was really inspired and chatted excitedly all the way home about everything you talked about that she’s now going to do in her own business.”
“Had the pleasure to attend one of Lorne’s talks at our organization and It was a great session not only because I love wildlife but how Lorne relates work to what is happening in the wildlife. Understanding how strategic animals are, especially the Big Cats, is key if you are in business wanting to make a living. Lorne’s experience and understanding of these cats are mind-blowing. I would recommend that you use his services if you need some employee motivation.”
Where Lorne Frequently Speaks
United States and Canada
Atlanta GA; Greater Atlanta Area; Los Angeles SC; San Diego CA; San Francisco CA; Denver CO; Washington DC; Miami FL; Tampa, FL; Chicago IL; Detroit MI; Las Vegas NV; New York NY; Philadelphia PA; Phoenix, AZ; Dallas TX; Houston TX; Seattle WA; Vancouver BC; Toronto ON; Edmonton AB
Europe and the UK
Paris, France; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Munich, Germany; Frankfurt, Germany; Oslo, Norway; Stockholm, Sweden; London, England; Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin, Ireland; Belfast, Ireland;
Africa and the Middle East
Cape Town, South Africa; Johannesburg, South Africa; Pretoria, South Africa; Durban, South Africa; Nairobi, Kenya; Lagos, Nigeria; Windhoek, Namibia; Dubai, UAE; Abu Dhabi, UAE
Australasia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Singapore; Hong Kong; Sydney, Australia; Melbourne, Australia: Auckland, New
Zealand; New Delhi, India; Mumbai, India
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