Siya Mapoko -  Motivational Speaker

Siya Mapoko is the author of Conversations with JSE AltX Entrepreneurs; a highly-acclaimed speaker; seminar leader; scientific and business researcher; business development coach and an extraordinary entrepreneur.

Siya spent most of the last 10 years doing scientific and business research in a career that has cut across various fields such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, MRI drug research (contrast agents), Investment Analysis, Equity Trading, and Entrepreneurship. For over 4 years Siya has been having conversations with some of the most remarkable self-made millionaire and billionaire entrepreneurs, seeking to understand the psychological make-up and deep-rooted principles and beliefs that set these individuals apart from the majority of humanity in terms of getting results.

Siya's unique expertise is in articulating the breakthroughs and success secrets of mega-entrepreneurs and the underlying scientific principles that individuals, teams and organizations can apply to improve their lives and business results. His clients have included JSE, Sanlam, Standard Bank, Deloitte, Build It, SME Survey, Cape Chamber, PetroSA, BMF, UCT, International School of Investment and Finance (Europe), The Millionaires Club and thousands of entrepreneurs and service professionals in speeches and seminars across South Africa.

His audiences have included diplomats from countries such as US, France, Monaco, Austria and Belgium. His media appearances have included SABC2, CNBC, e TV, Financial Mail, Destiny Man, African Banker, Business World Botswana, RiskSA, JSE Magazine, Succeed Magazine, Blaque, Mercury, Beeld, BBQ Magazine, 702, SAfm, Classic FM, Umhlobo Wenene FM, Goodhope FM, Heart 104.9 FM and other media. His inspirational speeches and events have been sponsored by Old Mutual, Nedbank, Standard Bank, City of Cape Town and other major organisations.

In December 2010 Siya was honoured by The Striding Man Society - an initiative of The House of Johnnie Walker - as one of the 30 South African Striders featured in the first ever coffee table book, Celebrating Strides.

"It is a remarkable tribute to a remarkable group of people: 30 South Africans whose steady progress embodies the attributes of Johnnie Walker: Keep Walking." - Celebrating Strides

Siya - one of the top young speakers in the South Africa - has spoken on the same stages as Arthur Goldstuck, Bill Gibson, Raymond Ackerman, Guy Lundy, Vuyo Jack, Simon Susman, Carol Bouwer, Patricia De Lille, Reuel Khoza and other well-known South Africans.

Siya Mapoko has committed himself to sharing and teaching his insights and his deep understanding of the strategies that top performers and super-successful global entrepreneurs use to shape our world.

He is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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