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Well done yesterday and a special thank you for organizing Penny Heyns. I seldom get moved by motivational talks but yesterday was the exception. She illustrated the idea of giving ones best and personal success in a very practical way. It was great to note that true champions like Penny also do go through tough times when they want to give up. Her illustration of how she managed to set such world records are lessons that I believe we all can apply in everyday life, both personally and professionally. Big thumbs up to her. Regards, Clive Masinga Divisional Sales Manager: IMPERIAL Logistics Consumer Products

Dear Zelda A warm thank you to Penny and yourself for the professional way you handled our engagement. Penny has always been an inspiration to me and seeing her last week and hearing of her experiences was truly inspirational. Penny managed to keep our attention, whilst at the same time driving home a key message. Many attendees commented afterwards that they really enjoyed her talk. I will definitely recommend her to everybody around me as I personally received some food for thought. We need more heroes like that and we remain proud of her achievements. NINA-LIZE THEUNISSEN Business Development Manager CONSUMER PRODUCTS DIVISION IMPERIAL Logistics

Dear Penny,  Words are hard to describe what a privilege it has been to have you a speaker at our conference. PEP’s leaders loved your talk and your ratings were sky high! You are such a sincere and humble person and your talk touched many hearts. Some of the leaders even went to purchase your book the next day which just shows what an impact you had on them. On a personal level I can truly say that you blessed my life that day! I woke up that morning, looked outside at the beautiful surroundings and asked God to teach me something that day… He did. Thank you also to Zelda for the professional manner in which she arranged everything and thank you for the books that we could hand out as part of the lucky draw.   Kind regards, Mariki Schwiebus Kommunikasiebestuurder PEP

Your talk was touched by God and was such an on-point message for those young people, and indeed all of us. I know it was deeply appreciated. The applause said it all. – Clive Simpkins – Marketing & Communications Strate

Thank you for your contribution in making our conference a wonderful success. Our leaders enjoyed your talk and we found it very much in line with our theme of ‘INSPIRATION’. – George Steyn – Pep Group CE Pepkor

With Deloitte’s internal rating system, Penny was voted Excellent by a majority of 81 participants. O’MAGE is highly impressed by her and will certainly be using her services again in future.

“We’ve invited Penny to speak at a number of Liberty functions thus far. Today she addressed the entire staff of Corporate Benefits and I think she really spoke to the hearts and minds of everyone. Her speech was motivational, crisp and to the point and I believe we’ve got people that have gone away with an empowering message that they can work with to initiate real change and improve themselves.” Ian Marron – Managing Director Liberty Corporate Benefits

“I thought her speech was first class and a great inspiration to all who attended the launch. Other than her incredible swimming achievements, she is clearly a very accomplished and charming young woman.” Trevor Munday – Executive Director Sasol Limited

“The delegates and their spouses have as yet not stopped talking about Penny’s talk and the honour of meeting her afterwards. Her mere presence, her honesty, her humility, her strong message and the pleasant and easy way in which she presented it – without referring to any notes at any time! – just swept everybody away. She spoke from the heart, and therefore she touched people’s hearts, which they’ll never forget. Nor will we!” Otto Pretorius – Divisional Director Liberty Life Agency Division.

“Your talk was very well received by everyone at the conference. It was interesting to hear how you dealt with the many challenges you faced both with regards to swimming and moving away from South Africa in order to achieve your goals. It certainly showed that nothing worthwhile is achieved without sacrifice, focus and perseverance.” Don MacLeod – Managing Director Illovo Limited