Unlike many motivational speakers, Estienne de Beer first cut his teeth in a long corporate career. In 2000, Estienne was presented the Management Excellence Award, the same year in which the Financial Mail awarded the company he was working for, the title of one of the top 3 companies in South Africa. Estienne's personal center of influence includes a network of accomplished business leaders and conference speakers worldwide. He has consulted to a number of well-known organizations, focusing strongly on leadership development and presentation skills. Estienne de Beer has published people development articles in various national and international business magazines during his career as a travelling motivational speaker.