Leanne Manas
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Category:
Speaker, MC
Location:
Johannesburg South Africa
Preferred Language:
English
Tags:
Celebrity,Inspiration,MC,Presenter,Professional Speaker,TV & Radio,Womens Interest
Profile:
Guest Speaker and Multiple award-winning Broadcast Anchor, MC, and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Leanne Manas, is a renowned leader on the South African media circuit. From Oprah Winfrey to Nelson Mandela, Leanne has interviewed an impressive range of public figures, heads of state, thought-leaders and local and international celebrities. She has also been at the forefront of bringing South Africans some of the biggest News stories over the last 2 decades. Leanne was recently knighted by French President Emmanuel Macron and awarded with the French National Order of Merit for her contribution for media and journalism and her humanitarian work with refugees on the continent and abroad.
She is instantly recognisable as the face of Morning Television as anchor of Morning Live, a hardhitting news broadcast that she has been hosting since 2004. She has been the face of the Vast majority of Breaking news events in an ever changing South Africa, most Notably the death of Nelson Mandela, the dramatic resignation of Jacob Zuma as RSA President and the death of the Mother of the nation Winnie Madikizela Mandela. She has also anchored 4 General Elections, 3 Provincial Elections and 4 Presidential Inaugurations.
Her career has crossed international borders with Leanne broadcasting in London, France, Abu Dhabi, Mauritius, Ghana, Nigeria, Mozambique, Kenya, Gabon, Switzerland, The Netherlands and the United States of America. She was recently in France covering the Rugby World cup where South Africa were victorious.
Broadcasting everyday throughout a Global Pandemic has been the latest event that has been a part of. The total shift of how media is consumed has been a fascinating part of her journey. Leanne has been quoted as saying, “Being able to witness and tell the story of our ever changing lives is my greatest honour.”
Leanne has graced stages around the world hosting and speaking at Major events. Her confidence, professionalism, passion and ability to captivate an audience has seen her gain a reputation as one of the best in the Business. Leanne has interviewed thousands of people in live environments, with this experience she together with experts in the PR and Media industry, have joined forces to establish Manas life. A company that enhances media, broadcasting and presentation skills of corporates and individuals. This is designed for both in person and Online train skills. Her professionalism in a high-pressure environment has been rewarded repeatedly over the years.
In 2023 she was Awarded with the SA Style Award in the Media category and also received the Charlotte Mannya Maxeke Institutes “Bring her up Award” in the category Excellence in Social Award for her contribution to Impactful Broadcasting and Journalism in South Africa.
Leanne is a four-time winner of People Magazine’s “Best South African Female Television Presenter” and three-time winner of You Magazine’s “Best Overall SA TV Presenter”. She is also the recipient of the Sunday Times/Elle “Most Stylish News/Actuality/Continuity Presenter” Award and You Magazine’s “Most Stylish Television Presenter”, among others. In 2019 Leanne was also awarded a special recognition from the Lebanese Government for her career and humanitarian work. Being handpicked by the late president, Nelson Mandela, as one of his esteemed 46664 ambassadors, Leanne has taken the great statesman’s causes to heart. On Nelson Mandela Day 2015, Leanne summited Africa’s highest peak, Mt Kilimanjaro, partnering with the Nelson Mandela Foundation and Caring for Girls. Funds raised were used to purchase sanitary towels for young girls in disadvantaged communities. Most recently Leanne was appointed a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Goodwill Ambassador for the work that she does with displaced people around the world. At the time she was only the second person on the African continent to be have been appointed a UNHCR Ambassador. Her work with refugees has taken her too many Refugee camps around the world including Kenya, Malawi, Lebanon and Syria. Leanne has just returned from a trip to Northern Mozambiques Cabo Delgado Province where she worked with forcibly displaced people who have been subjected to horrific acts of violence, torture and other human rights abuses.
She is instantly recognisable as the face of Morning Television as anchor of Morning Live, a hardhitting news broadcast that she has been hosting since 2004. She has been the face of the Vast majority of Breaking news events in an ever changing South Africa, most Notably the death of Nelson Mandela, the dramatic resignation of Jacob Zuma as RSA President and the death of the Mother of the nation Winnie Madikizela Mandela. She has also anchored 4 General Elections, 3 Provincial Elections and 4 Presidential Inaugurations.
Her career has crossed international borders with Leanne broadcasting in London, France, Abu Dhabi, Mauritius, Ghana, Nigeria, Mozambique, Kenya, Gabon, Switzerland, The Netherlands and the United States of America. She was recently in France covering the Rugby World cup where South Africa were victorious.
Broadcasting everyday throughout a Global Pandemic has been the latest event that has been a part of. The total shift of how media is consumed has been a fascinating part of her journey. Leanne has been quoted as saying, “Being able to witness and tell the story of our ever changing lives is my greatest honour.”
Leanne has graced stages around the world hosting and speaking at Major events. Her confidence, professionalism, passion and ability to captivate an audience has seen her gain a reputation as one of the best in the Business. Leanne has interviewed thousands of people in live environments, with this experience she together with experts in the PR and Media industry, have joined forces to establish Manas life. A company that enhances media, broadcasting and presentation skills of corporates and individuals. This is designed for both in person and Online train skills. Her professionalism in a high-pressure environment has been rewarded repeatedly over the years.
In 2023 she was Awarded with the SA Style Award in the Media category and also received the Charlotte Mannya Maxeke Institutes “Bring her up Award” in the category Excellence in Social Award for her contribution to Impactful Broadcasting and Journalism in South Africa.
Leanne is a four-time winner of People Magazine’s “Best South African Female Television Presenter” and three-time winner of You Magazine’s “Best Overall SA TV Presenter”. She is also the recipient of the Sunday Times/Elle “Most Stylish News/Actuality/Continuity Presenter” Award and You Magazine’s “Most Stylish Television Presenter”, among others. In 2019 Leanne was also awarded a special recognition from the Lebanese Government for her career and humanitarian work. Being handpicked by the late president, Nelson Mandela, as one of his esteemed 46664 ambassadors, Leanne has taken the great statesman’s causes to heart. On Nelson Mandela Day 2015, Leanne summited Africa’s highest peak, Mt Kilimanjaro, partnering with the Nelson Mandela Foundation and Caring for Girls. Funds raised were used to purchase sanitary towels for young girls in disadvantaged communities. Most recently Leanne was appointed a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Goodwill Ambassador for the work that she does with displaced people around the world. At the time she was only the second person on the African continent to be have been appointed a UNHCR Ambassador. Her work with refugees has taken her too many Refugee camps around the world including Kenya, Malawi, Lebanon and Syria. Leanne has just returned from a trip to Northern Mozambiques Cabo Delgado Province where she worked with forcibly displaced people who have been subjected to horrific acts of violence, torture and other human rights abuses.
Guest Speaker and Multiple award-winning Broadcast Anchor, MC, and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Leanne Manas, is a renowned leader on the South African media circuit. From Oprah Winfrey to Nelson Mandela, Leanne has interviewed an impressive range of public figures, heads of state, thought-leaders and local and international celebrities. She has also been at the forefront of bringing South Africans some of the biggest News stories over the last 2 decades. Leanne was recently knighted by French Pres
Synopsis:
PRESENTATION CONTENT by Leane Manas
"Leading During Dark times".
Looking forward to the opportunity to spread these invaluable lessons from the boardroom to every cubicle and dedicated floor worker - rekindling the timeless fundamentals of leadership while wholeheartedly embracing the winds of change.
LEADING DURING DARK TIMES
A powerful talk about leadership lessons discovered in the unlikeliest places, by award winning broadcast anchor Leanne Manas.
In her talk, Leanne shares her insights on how to overcome challenges, adapt to change, and find hope in the most difficult situations. She draws on her experiences of traveling to refugee camps across Africa and the Middle East, where she witnessed the resilience and courage of people who have lost everything.
She also reflects on her two decades of working at the forefront of breaking news in South Africa and abroad, covering stories of conflict, crisis, and transformation. Leanne's talk is a powerful and moving exploration of what it means to be a leader in today's world, and the leadership lessons found in the unlikeliest of places.
"ACHIEVING YOUR IMPOSSIBLE!"
An inspirational talk focusing on how to get out of your comfort zone and lift yourself to heights you never dreamed possible.
Leanne summited Kililmanjaro in 2015 and this inspired her talk which focuses on the lessons she learned as well as other lessons through the last 17 years of her broadcasting career bringing in the people she has met and learnt from them as well as other stories from her journey.
It's not about conquering a mountain, it's about conquering yourself. Some people wake up everyday doubting their ability to achieve their goals however big or small. Take the leap and realise your true potential by stepping outside of your comfort zone.
Leanne Manas takes you on a motivational journey through her life - from being the shyest little girl in class to becoming one of the most recognizable faces on SA television.
Hear about her encounters with Presidents, Celebrities and everyday South Africans and the lessons learnt along the way. None of this would have been achieved without the courage and self-belief that this was possible.
All of this intertwined into her unlikely journey to the Summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. She will have you hanging onto her every word during this Emotional Rollercoaster of a talk that will leave you wanting to 'Achieve Your Impossible!!
"Leading During Dark times".
Looking forward to the opportunity to spread these invaluable lessons from the boardroom to every cubicle and dedicated floor worker - rekindling the timeless fundamentals of leadership while wholeheartedly embracing the winds of change.
LEADING DURING DARK TIMES
A powerful talk about leadership lessons discovered in the unlikeliest places, by award winning broadcast anchor Leanne Manas.
In her talk, Leanne shares her insights on how to overcome challenges, adapt to change, and find hope in the most difficult situations. She draws on her experiences of traveling to refugee camps across Africa and the Middle East, where she witnessed the resilience and courage of people who have lost everything.
She also reflects on her two decades of working at the forefront of breaking news in South Africa and abroad, covering stories of conflict, crisis, and transformation. Leanne's talk is a powerful and moving exploration of what it means to be a leader in today's world, and the leadership lessons found in the unlikeliest of places.
"ACHIEVING YOUR IMPOSSIBLE!"
An inspirational talk focusing on how to get out of your comfort zone and lift yourself to heights you never dreamed possible.
Leanne summited Kililmanjaro in 2015 and this inspired her talk which focuses on the lessons she learned as well as other lessons through the last 17 years of her broadcasting career bringing in the people she has met and learnt from them as well as other stories from her journey.
It's not about conquering a mountain, it's about conquering yourself. Some people wake up everyday doubting their ability to achieve their goals however big or small. Take the leap and realise your true potential by stepping outside of your comfort zone.
Leanne Manas takes you on a motivational journey through her life - from being the shyest little girl in class to becoming one of the most recognizable faces on SA television.
Hear about her encounters with Presidents, Celebrities and everyday South Africans and the lessons learnt along the way. None of this would have been achieved without the courage and self-belief that this was possible.
All of this intertwined into her unlikely journey to the Summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. She will have you hanging onto her every word during this Emotional Rollercoaster of a talk that will leave you wanting to 'Achieve Your Impossible!!
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For talks Leanne requires a cordless microphone.
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