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Internationally Renowned Motivational Percussionist

Steve Barnett is the world’s premier motivational non-speaker. Performing internationally to audiences ranging from 25 to 25000 people, Steve utilizes African percussion, mime and humour to create an inspiring interactive experience that transcends cultural and hierarchical boundaries. Steve’s performances draw their energy from a long lineage of African rhythm and music, which he has integrated into an interactive, percussive, comic yet non-verbal presentation. This energy is used in both motivational and team building presentations, and also as highly entertaining and theatrical shows.

“He has an exceptional gift”. – Reverend D. Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus, Nobel Peace Laureate

[expand title=”In detail”] In our modern society, group drumming has also found its rhythm. This unique and communal medium is being used as a tool within the business environment as a means to facilitate team building, stress-release, interpersonal interaction and celebration.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Steve Barnett uses his natural communication skills to illustrate the parallels between the modern business environment and making music. He vividly shows how they are surprisingly similar; most obviously, they both depend on individuals working, as part of a whole, in pursuit of a common goal.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Steve Barnett draws on the rhythm and energy of the audience, making them an integral part of the presentation. They are orchestrated to participate in a way that focuses, empowers and thoroughly entertains. Steve unites the audience in a collective rhythmic euphoria that changes their perceptions and encourages positive transformation.[/expand]

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Professional Photographer

Giles Duleyworked for 10 years as an editorial photographer in the fashion and music industries in both the US and Europe. Giles now focuses his work on humanitarian projects. Giles works with well-respected charities such as Medecins Sans Frontiers, IOM and UNHCR to highlight lesser-known stories deserving of public attentionandaction. Although documenting challenging, and at times, horrific situations, Giles captures the strength of those who fight their adversity rather than succumb. His photographs draw the viewer to the subject, creating intimacy and empathy for lives differing from ours only in circumstance.

“Do you ever have one of those mornings, when you just can’t be bothered to put your legs on?”

[expand title=”In detail”] In 2011, whilst on patrol with 75th Cavalry Regiment, United States Army in Afghanistan, Giles stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED). He was severely injured, losing both legs and an arm. Despite the fact that the horrific accident left Giles a triple amputee, he continues to dedicate his life to telling stories through photography. His work has been exhibited and published worldwide in many respected publications. In 2010 he was nominated for an Amnesty International Media Award and was a winner at the Prix de Paris in 2010 & 2012. His self-portrait was selected for the 2012 Taylor Wessing Exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]With stories that are by turns moving, inspiring and amusing, Giles looks at the passion for his work that helped him overcome his injuries. He offers a look at a world few see first-hand, putting things in perspective, but also offering lessons in personal commitment, goals, and work values. He considers what businesses can learn from the power and importance of telling a story as well as his own resilience and determination.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]In his moving talks, Giles tells stories of lives lost and found — including his own. Humorous, engaging and a fascinating story teller, Giles offers fresh insights and hard-won truths gathered over his years as a photographer.[/expand]

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