speaker

Alan McSmith

SPEAKER

Within our chaotic outer landscapes, there is stillness to be found.

The wilderness experience is of exploring inner landscapes, and nature is our prime source of understanding.

Alan is an accomplished motivational speaker and TEDx Amsterdam invitee. He has over 30 years of experience as a wilderness guide, and although his natural habitat is remote African wilderness camping on a river and preferably close to elephant herds, he occasionally ventures out into different jungles ... from the campfire to the boardroom! He has spoken at corporate forums, congresses, leadership symposiums, motivational events, conservation groups, coaching sessions, school groups and community initiatives

HOLLAND & GERMANY KEYNOTE SPEAKING TOUR

11 May - 10 June 2022

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WHY DO WE DO IT?

The human experience cries out for harmony with nature. In our turbulent modern world, Alan explores our fundamental connection with wilderness, and her humbling, inspiring and restorative values.

Our lives are being transformed by ecological and social forces that can no longer be ignored. We all have the capacity, technology and responsibility to develop a remarkably different future…one that takes it lead from the wild.

One that is innovative, restorative and ecologically aware.

HOW DO WE DO IT?

With a ‘PowerPoint’ of the heart and mind!

By using nature and natural leadership as a tapestry, Alan shares a lifetime of stories, anecdotes and great lessons learned from Bushman, Bayei, Shangaan and Zulu guides and trackers.

Stories that inspire personal transformation and conflict resolution and management.

Reconnecting with the concept that man and nature is still fundamentally connected, and why the inspiring and innovating principles of nature are so crucial.

WHAT DO WE DO?

Alan travels to your location of choice to present an informal (or formal), interactive presentation for audiences or venues of varying sizes.

Discussions, open conversations and/or Q&A sessions are integral component. An outdoor activity can also be combined depending on the event size.

45 - 60 minutes of meaningful wilderness encounters at your venue or event.

Audio visual content is ideal.

CONTENT KEYSTONES

A fundamental desire that unites us all is the pursuit of contentment and stillness in life. But in our chaotic modern world, how?
How can we overcome fear and hesitation in embracing new life codes or principles?
Where does personal courage, inspiration and resolution come from?
Stories Of ancient Africa that are embedded with deep sense of time, place and space that transcend all cultures, politics or philosophies.
All change brings risk, but if we know what we intend to conserve, risks can be managed and we can better innovate around new potentials.
What is ‘ecological intelligence?'
Unplug from the drama and connect with the mama!
By paying attention to life, we can slow it down. Awareness and compassion will follow.
How to be a good ancestor.
Our spirituality, and the well being of the art, cannot be sepearated.

Please note that the content can be modified according your event requirements, themes, intentions, group size or venue style.

Alan at TEDx Amsterdam

Africa; the landscape of our soul.
Stories of wildlife, nature, adventures and encounters with inspiring people more often than not leave indelible impressions. Alan transports the TED audience back to the great continent.