DR STEVE HARRIS WORKSHOPS.
If your company is serious about teamwork, momentum, and measurable performance – this is where it starts.
- Dear Steve
The team was so pumped we hope this will be the start of great things for the team. Thank you once again for everything.
Regardsread moreread less - Business will never be the same Good morning, Steve.
Business will never be the same. I can see everyone is much more focused and we set ourselves some goals which we shall achieve this year. Yet again, thank you so much for the insights you gave us. It spreads more than just on a business level but starts on a personal level where each one also set some personal goals.
We will stay in touch.
Regards
Pr Eng, M Eng (Geo), MEM, MSAICEread moreread lessFanus PrinslooDirector, VIP Consulting Engineers3/03/2023 - Good morning Steve,
I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for leading such an insightful, impactful, and emotional team-building session. We have immediately adopted your approach which emphasized eliminate, reduce, raise, and create.
Since the session, I have seen significant improvements in the organization, I attribute much of the success to the team-building event. Your knowledge and manner of sharing information are invaluable, and I look forward to another session shortly.
Regards,read moreread lessPieter EsbachCEO Oil Shoppe3/29/2024 - Steve presented a session entitled “Mental Toughness and the Dark Arts” to the South African Lifesaving team recently.
His presentation and knowledge was brought to life by his unique and relatable delivery style, coupled with anecdotal examples from his own sporting and management experience.
Having someone with such a wealth of theoretical and practical knowledge delivering learnings to some of the country’s best athletes was an invaluable experience.
We look forward to implementing many of the tactics and ideas shared by Steve on our tour to Australia for the World Lifesaving Championships and beyond!read moreread lessJames ThomsonNational Coach, South African Surf Lifesaving6/17/2024 - You are Dr Genius ! Everyone raved about you. Your talk was riveting ! You must use it on your website. You are Dr Genius !read moreread lessTracey BothaThe South Africa Red Cross7/06/2024
- From the moment Dr Steve Harris took the stage, his energy was palpable and infectious Hi Dr Steve Harris,
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Our Cell C Sales Team had the pleasure of having Dr Steve Harris as a keynote speaker address at our recent sales kick-off conference, and I must say, it was nothing short of transformative. From the moment Dr Steve Harris took the stage, his energy was palpable and infectious, setting the tone for what would be an incredibly inspiring session.
Dr Steve Harris masterfully wove together personal anecdotes, actionable strategies, and profound insights that resonated deeply with our sales team. His ability to connect with the audience was remarkable; it was as though they were speaking directly to everyone’s aspirations and challenges. The practical tools and techniques shared were not only innovative but also immediately applicable, which we found particularly valuable.
What truly stood out was Dr Steve Harris’s authentic passion for empowering others. His message was clear: success in sales, and in life, is a blend of resilience, strategic thinking, and an unwavering belief in one’s potential. The real-world examples and interactive segments encouraged our team to think differently, embrace new approaches, and, most importantly, take ownership of their own success.
By the end of the session, the room was buzzing with renewed enthusiasm and a clear sense of direction. Many of us left feeling recharged and equipped with a new perspective that we’re eager to implement. Dr Steve Harris’s impact was evident in the energized conversations that followed and the immediate uptick in motivation across our team.
In summary, Dr Steve Harris delivered an outstanding performance that exceeded our expectations and left a lasting impression. If you’re looking for a motivational speaker who can inspire, engage, and drive meaningful change, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr Steve Harris. His expertise and dynamic delivery make them a standout choice for any event aimed at empowering and elevating a team.
Dr Steve Harris, The Cell C Team Thank you!read moreread lessSheena MaharajCellC9/16/2024 - Dr. Steve Harris delivered an exceptional "Surviving to Thriving with Mental Toughness" session at our recent conference. He brought key psychological constructs to life in a way that was both practical and engaging, ensuring the concepts truly resonated with the audience. One of the highlights of his presentation was his ability to strike a perfect balance between serious, thought-provoking content and humour. He challenged conventional thinking, offering fresh perspectives while maintaining a light-hearted approach through relatable anecdotes and moments of humour. This thoughtful balance not only kept the audience engaged but also deepened the impact of his message. Dr. Harris presented his insights in a clear and accessible manner, ensuring that even the most complex aspects of mental toughness and personal growth were easy to understand and implement. Without oversimplifying the subject, he made sure the audience could take away actionable strategies. His presentation style fostered self-reflection and a sense of empowerment, leaving attendees motivated to shift from merely surviving to truly thriving.
Thank you so very much for an inspiring and thought-provoking session. We truly appreciated your presence!
Kind regardsread moreread lessRiquel MehlAllan Gray11/29/2024 - Dear Dr. Harris,
We sincerely thank you for your inspiring and engaging talk on Mental Toughness. Your presentation was thought-provoking and full of practical insights that resonated deeply with our group. You delivered your message with passion,clarity and humour, leaving us with a renewed sense of resilience and determination to overcome challenges.
Your talk couldn’t have come at a better time- particularly during this tiring time of year when motivation and reflection are most needed. It provided the motivation and perspective we needed to stay focused and continue striving for growth. Thank you for sharing your expertise and leaving a lasting impression on our team!
Your words offered the perfect "food for thought," energizing and inspiring us to reflect and grow both personally and professionally.
Kind Regards,read moreread less - An Inspiring and Enlightening Experience
Attending Dr. Harris’s seminar at the Helderberg Bowling Club was truly a privilege. His insightful, intuitive approach to personal growth resonated deeply with me and affirmed many of the values I’ve been working to cultivate in my own life.
Dr. Harris generously shared his living document—a remarkable resource that I’m eager to explore further, along with the thought-provoking books he recommended.
His ability to connect with the audience and guide meaningful reflection is a rare gift. I’m grateful for the experience and look forward to learning more from his work.
Highly recommended for anyone seeking wisdom, clarity, and authentic personal development.
— Elmarieread moreread lessElmarie Theron6/16/2025
MOTIVATIONAL WORKSHOPS
These motivational talks and workshops blend skills associated with motivation to help you discover marginal gains in your performance. e.g.



Creating new competitive advantages that help manage struggles as well as set new benchmarks through the seven components of mental toughness (concentration, composure, controlled aggression, confidence, calculated risks, competence and commitment)

TEAMWORK AND CULTURE MOTIVATION
These teambuilding presentations and workshops speaks to the notion of culture eats strategy for breakfast and blends the skills of teamwork…
- Understanding how the components of teamwork and culture drive performance.
- Improving your team and the organization’s competitive differentiators through application of critical thinking, managing team wellness, unifying individual strategy and culture with the team’s strategy and culture, managing conflict and fostering teamwork.
- Creating new teamwork and culture competitive advantages by empowering the team with the seven components of mental toughness (concentration, composure, controlled aggression, confidence, calculated risks, competence and commitment).
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELLNESS
Dr. Steve blends the benefits of motivation with mental, emotional and physical wellness to help you manage uncertainty and discover marginal gains in your performance. e.g.




SALES MOTIVATION
This sales presentation or workshops blends a range of skills associated with sales with the hard skills of sales so that you can discover marginal gains in your sales performance. e.g.
- A critical look at your current skills associated with marketing, sales, CRM, use of technology and customer service.
- Improving your selling competitive differentiators through application of critical thinking, managing holistic wellness, unifying your culture with the organizational culture, managing conflict and fostering teamwork.
- Creating new selling competitive advantages by developing the seven components of mental toughness (concentration, composure, controlled aggression, confidence, calculated risks, competence and commitment).
STRATEGY MOTIVATION
This strategy presentation or workshop blends the hard skills of strategic planning with soft skills so that you can discover marginal gains in your and the organization’s performance. e.g.
- Ensuring that the design of your strategy repeats existing value and creates new value that hitherto was perceived as not possible.
- Improving your strategic competitive differentiators through application of critical thinking, managing holistic wellness, unifying your personal strategy and culture with the organizational strategy and culture, managing conflict and fostering teamwork.
Creating new strategic competitive advantages by developing the seven components of mental toughness (concentration, composure, controlled aggression, confidence, calculated risks, competence and commitment).

MENTAL TOUGHNESS FOR LEADERS
Pressure doesn’t build character. It reveals it. This workshop fuses the discipline of leading under pressure with the principles of mental toughness for leaders, giving managers the edge to turn high-stakes moments into their greatest performances, not their breaking point.

Learn More About This Workshop Here.
LEADING UNDER PRESSURE
- What you get: A practical leadership development framework built on the Seven Pillars of Mental Toughness, including composure tools for high-pressure decision-making, a personal Mental Toughness Leadership Profile, and a leadership commitment you can apply immediately back in the business.
Who it’s for: Managers and senior leaders operating in high-stakes, high-pressure corporate environments, along with HR and talent development professionals looking to build leadership capability that holds under real-world pressure, not just in the classroom.
What corporates gain: A one-day, fully facilitated workshop led by Dr Steve Harris that can stand alone or anchor a broader two or three-day leadership development journey, giving organisations a distinctive, pressure-tested alternative to generic leadership training.




