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Ian Thomas | PepTalk Expert Speaker
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Ian Thomas

Ian Thomas | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Learn how to build a successful team by studying the strategies of lion prides with Ian Thomas, speaker, game ranger, and team-building expert.
Ian Thomas | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Growth Mindset
Resilience
Growth Mindset
Resilience
Ian Thomas
Ian Thomas | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Learn how to build a successful team by studying the strategies of lion prides with Ian Thomas, speaker, game ranger, and team-building expert.
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About Ian Thomas

Expert in drawing parallels between lion prides and business teams
Experienced game ranger with over two decades of animal observation
Speaker on teamwork and communication strategies inspired by nature
Ian Thomas draws parallels between how a successful team works and that of a pride of lions. Covering everything from teamwork, communication, goals, and incentives, using the example set to us by successful lion prides.

Business strategist Ian has spent over two decades as a game ranger, closely observing lions. He draws from his experiences in the African bush to compare the teamwork strategies of lions with those in business environments.

Ian's studies reveal that lions are the only cats that hunt in teams, a tactic they developed to hunt large herds of antelope on Africa’s savannahs effectively. This team-based hunting strategy proved highly successful, enabling individual lions and lionesses to thrive and their prides to become powerful.

In his presentations, Ian highlights the interdependent success of individuals and the team, encapsulated in the idea that "the success of the team is because of the individual and the success of the individual is because of the team." This principle underpins both effective lion prides and successful business teams.
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PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Ian Thomas available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Ian Thomas's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Ian directly.

What topics does Ian Thomas specialise in?  

Ian Thomas specialises in discussing teamwork, communication, business strategy and more.

What is Ian Thomas's speaking style like?  

Ian captivates diverse audiences with his engaging storytelling, drawing powerful parallels between teamwork in lion prides and business. His sessions inspire collaboration and energise participants, leaving a lasting impact.

Does Ian Thomas offer virtual speaking engagements?  

Yes, Ian Thomas offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

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Ian brings a unique perspective from his two decades as a game ranger, offering invaluable insights into teamwork and strategy through the lens of nature's most successful predators. His compelling comparison between lion prides and business teams illuminates the essential principles of communication, goal-setting, and mutual success. Booking Ian as a speaker will not only inspire your team but also equip them with practical strategies to enhance collaboration and achieve collective goals.
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Through your Power of the Pride you managed to connect, and unite, every single person in our audience of 450. One of the most difficult things to achieve is a common platform in a very diverse audience: you held them in the palm of your hand – executives, middle managers, call centre staff – every single one of them hanging of every word! It was incredible! The message of team work and collaboration hit home – and I can't describe the change in energy and in attitude after the session. | Pia Marangoni | |
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