Rabison Shumba

Keynote/Motivational Speaker

Rabison Shumba is an author, professional speaker, business consultant as  well as an entrepreneur with diversified interests. For over 24 years, he has  helped a number of organisations in Africa through consulting and  facilitation work impacting thousands of people in the process. He has vast  commercial experience at management level in various sectors. His  strengths include management and leadership development as well as  personal and professional development. He has mentored hundreds of  young people across the globe as well as impacting thousands through  various philanthropic endeavours.

Speaking

Rabison is an experienced, sought after professional keynote speaker.
He has spoken at a number of local and international stages that include Business, Public as well as Non-Profit Sectors.
He is a TEDx Speaker
He has spoken in USA, UK, Middle East and in several African countries.

Qualifications

– DBL – Cand – (DaVinci Institute – RSA)
– Master of Business Administration (University of Gloucestershire – UK)
– Bachelor of Business Leadership (Calvary University – UK)
– Diploma in Education (University of Zimbabwe)
– Certificate in Municipal Finance Management (MFM – RSA)
– Diploma in Computer Science (HEXCO – Zimbabwe)
– Competency Based Trainer (G&K Gray Institute – RSA)
– Investment in Excellence – (The Pacific Institute – USA)

Philanthropy

Rabison is passionate about Community Development and empowering the vulnerable. He has founded a number of organisations which include:
– Greatness Factory Trust (youth empowerment),
– Touching Lives Africa Foundation (Zim) – Youth and Women Empowerment
– VICTOR Foundation (RSA) – empowerment of school going boys and girls from vulnerable communities

Literary Achievements

He is a renowned best-selling author of a number of inspirational and personal development books. He is also a contributor to international magazines and journals. The books include
– The Greatness Manual: Recipes for perpetual Success
– Fountain of Inspiration Vol. 1: Incredible Power Statements for Success
– Fountain of Inspiration Vol. 2: Incredible Power Statements for Success
– Life Happened: 45 Power Lessons from the College of Life
– Turnaround Management Journal – Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 (Germany)
– Contributor to P360 Performance Magazine (USA)
– Showers of Inspiration: Poems from the heart
– Winning in Business and Leadership – Your Ultimate Success Formula
– Winning in Life and Career – Tools for Personal and Professional Dev
– The Ultimate Life Guide – The 7 Golden Rules
– 101 Great Ways to Enhance your Career – Co-authored with 100 experts
– Succeeding in God’s vineyard – co-authored with other experts
– Dzinonyandura: Svinga renduri – Anthology – co-authored with 17 poets.

Awards/ Recognition

Rabison has received several awards in his career in Africa and globally. These include but not limited to:
Tribe of Influencers Award – Best Self-help/Motivational Blogger (2018)
Double Honors in 100 articles in 100-day challenge – Ezine (USA)
Top 100 Most Influential Young Persons Under 40 – 2012 (ZW)
Top 100 Most Influential People in 2014 – C.Hub Magazine (UK)
Top 100 Leadership Experts to Follow – 2014, 2015, 2016 – EC L (USA)
National Arts and Merit Awards Literary Arts nominee – 2016 – (ZW)
Outstanding Charity Contributor – Zim Achievers Awards – 2023 (RSA)

Professional Memberships

– Member – Institute of Risk Management of South Africa (IRMSA)
– Member – Public Speakers Association of South Africa (PSASA)
– Member – Institute of Directors of South Africa (IoDSA)
– Member – Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP)

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