“Alex and Grant take you on a fantastic tracking journey, using the bush tracking metaphor to share stories and insights that have enabled us to continue to develop our ability to both operate as an effective team and progress each of our ow personal mastery.

The concept, videography and facilitation come together in a meaningful and very enjoyable few hours.”

Doug Laburn

“The Driver of Trust was an extremely powerful module presented by Alex and Renias, particularly following the Power of Relationships. The open conversations that flowed in round table discussions took us by surprise. Whilst we all agree trust is a foundation of relationships we don’t often speak of it in terms of the ‘trust triangle’.
The module is designed for some introspection. Team members spoke of their vulnerabilities, listened to each other and had frank conversations that exposed perception gaps. There was a feeling of respect and empathy. For many this module was their biggest ‘takeaway’. Highly recommended!”

Lynne Hewison

“What you said in the session was great, but what you represented was transformational! Re a leboga!”

Lesego Dwamena – Talent Development

“The presentation Alex and Renias gave to our Group in May 2014 was truly excellent –
wonderfully delivered with much passion, excellent knowledge of your subject and with great humour.
It was an inspiring and motivating talk with important messages for us all in the management of our business. Everyone in our organisation was absolutely enthralled! We are most grateful for your outstanding contribution to our planning seminar.”

Jeff Carter – CEO, Lester Group. Perth, Australia

“Alex and Ren were so knowledgeable about the subject of tracking and guiding and their stories were both moving and funny. The way they also related these stories to corporate life and highlighted the importance of trust, openness and exposing yourself to situations you may not be comfortable with as leader in order to grow were really insightful.”

Charlotte Dunstone – Marketing Manager

“A particular highlight from the Leadership course was the keynote from Alex and Renias. I was fortunate to hear directly their captivating story of how they built a relationship and developed trust whilst they worked as wildlife trackers at Londolozi. This helped my group further understand the importance of relationships, and how by building strong trusting relationships, we set our business, our people and ourselves up for success. They are gifted storytellers and it really set the tone for our development program.”

Damien Crombie – Business Manager

“Alex and Ren spoke very passionately about their work as trackers in Londolozi and the role they play in the conservation of African culture and wildlife.
Ren appeared to be unbaffled by all the hardship he had to go through during his childhood where his entire family was driven away from their home!
What stood out from their talk was how they trusted and relied on each other! The relationship between the two is nothing short of extraordinary, leading them to many adventures together, rejoicing success, recouping after a failure and just enjoying each other’s company!
They are living examples of the fact that forming bonds with humans and animals knows no colour, race, ethnicity or cultural differences! And it is those bonds, those trusted relationships that lead to success as a team!”

Jo Beeston – Executive Manager

“Incredibly authentic, honest and inspiring. Alex’s vulnerability draws you in as he superbly addresses South Africa’s complexities through his own wonderful life stories. A must read for nature lovers but also for anyone who is serious about project South
Africa.

Do yourself, your school or organisation a huge favour and invite Renias and Alex to share their story. They will make a significant and lasting impact on your community.”

Chris Kingsley

“Relationships are universal – ‘The Power of Relationships’ captures the essential ingredients, the intangibles and the essence of relationships.”

David Varty, Founder

“Alex spent a day with the leadership team at MHS in Toronto, Canada. Without exception from the newest manager to the most seasoned senior leader, every single person in the room was captivated, engaged and came away with incredible insights both personally and professionally. The universal review from the team was ‘best leadership training ever’. The campfire activities elicited information that was incredibly enlightening to me as a CEO. I knew the team was going to love working with and learning from Alex, what I didn’t anticipate was how much information would come to light and how Alex would be able to elicit the information in a way that was non-threatening for the participants. Thank you Alex, our organization will be better, stronger and more adaptable thanks to you.”

Hazel Wheldon, M.A. CEO

“The presentation from Alex and Ren was not only very informative, but entertaining at the same time. The way cultural differences were highlighted and discussed was in a light- hearted way, inspiring and eye opening. It was great to discuss diversity challenges on a very operational level, with real-life problems examples. It was an honour and a privilege to have met Ren and Alex. Our staff finished reading their book in no time!”

Simoné van der Elst – Finance Manager

Alex and Renias’ story had a profoundly moving impact on our group. They have a gift for storytelling and the experiences they share paint a picture of the powerful bonds that can be formed between people from diverse backgrounds. They demonstrated how by getting to the heart of each other’s humanity you can build genuine connection, understanding and trust. Alex and Renias’ warmth and humour shone through at every moment, but they weren’t afraid to challenge us to think differently, to feel differently, to act differently. I would welcome them back to speak to our organisation in a heartbeat.

Joe Ellison – Director, People and Culture

“Alex and Renias were absolutely superb, combining wonderful storytelling with suspense and fantastic interaction throughout their keynote speaker session. The audience were on the edge of their seats throughout, and the feedback we had from delegates afterwards were that they totally enjoyed it.”

Lizel Pretorius – CEO of Macadamias South Africa (SAMAC)

“I have had the pleasure of working with Alex and Ren on two occasions. They add another dimension to conferences with their refreshing; entertaining and very real story about two strangers becoming firm friends while working in the bush. It is a story we all need to hear about the power of relationships and the hard work that goes into forming and maintaining these. It’s a real life story – and they tell it warts and all the good, the bad and the hard reality. They are relevant to any conference/speaker function and so worth it!”

Cathy Braans, PR

“The power of Renias and Alex’s relationship is tangible to their audience. Their love for each other and what they do is evident in their presentation which is highly energetic, evidence-based and entertaining. A standing ovation can be expected!”

Gerry Noel – Senior Academic | Life Sciences Teacher

“Inspirational and insightful pair. A very emotional experience for my team and I.”

Kevin Swan – Managing Director

“Alex and Renias were our keynote speakers for our staff development programme in January 2023. The staff were absolutely enthralled by the talk- – they laughed and cried and learnt about the power of relationship through the stories told by Alex and Renias. It was an incredibly powerful way to start our school year. One of our staff members said, ‘It was incredibly profound and moving…I so wish that my friends and family in other parts of the world could hear this talk; it’s especially moving as a South African. I highly recommend this talk for any organization.”

Juliet Glover – Head of College

“The art of storytelling has been mastered by Alex, and his profound message about relationships in an African context will stay with me for a long time. Excellent! thank you.”

James Crawford – Regional Manager KZN, Spar Build-It

“Working in a healthcare environment where teamwork is absolutely essential, we invited Alex and Renias to tell us their story, with the intention of inspiring and motivating our staff to build meaningful relationships in the workplace. They exceeded all our expectations! Their ability to engage and relate to their audience, and present a story that is packed with passion, insight and humour is absolutely remarkable. They made a very positive impact on our organization, and left us with the belief that we can achieve so much more, together!”

Tamlyn Abbott General Manager – Wits Donald Gordon Radiation Oncology Unit

“Changing a Leopard’s Spots The Adventures of Two Wildlife Trackers Alex Van Den Heever with Renias Mhlongo.”

702 – Midday Report with Mandy Weiner

“Overall, Changing a Leopard’s Spots is Pan Macmillan’s number five best-selling non-fiction 2020 local release. Its done really well!”

Pan Macmillan – SA’s Sales Team

“This book… goes beyond wildlife to life, love, trust and community. It is about generosity of spirit. It serves as a reminder that the humanity needs to respect, love and appreciate nature.”

Sello Hatang – Chief Executive

“Amazing stories from decades tracking in the field that provide a guide to finding the track of our own lives. A gift of honest reflection, humour and heartbreak. Alex and Renias show us a way forward.”

David Pocock – Australian Rugby Player

Alex and Renias delivered a powerful and captivating presentation on the Power of Relationships at our Rhino Connect event. Their message was exceptionally well received by the audience.

The way they presented their story was both beautiful and authentic, capturing the attention and hearts of everyone present. The topic was incredibly relevant to our event, resonating deeply with attendees and leaving a lasting impact.

Alex and Renias’ ability to connect with the audience and convey their message with such genuine passion made their presentation a standout moment of the event. Their insights into the importance of relationships were not only inspiring but also actionable, providing valuable takeaways for all who attended.

We are grateful for their contribution and highly recommend them as speakers for any event focused on meaningful and impactful topics.

Dawid Minnie – Rhino Africa