One of the most inspirational speakers and writers today is Deepak Chopra and he will be speaking live in Johannesburg on Wednesday courtesy of Global Leaders events - which has just opened an office in South Africa following on the success of the phenomenal events last year which brought global leaders such as Rudy Giuliani, Carly Fiorina, Tom Peters, Philip Kotler, Michael Porter, Scott Bedbury, etc, live and in person, not via satellite link, to SA. Yes, its rates are aimed at corporates, but its service and organisation is such that it already stands heads and shoulders ahead of local conference organisers, even those with international links, that it seems to me that there is room for serious international competition in the eventing industry with events of this nature. Awareness is the key to successful soulful leadership, says Chopra. His leadership programme enables people to create - or rediscover - the drive to exceed their capabilities. His take on leadership is reflective: 'Leadership in this respect is about great responsibility (not power or money) but to affect change and allow everyone to express their potential.' For more information, go to www.globalleadersevents.com/chopra. Enjoy! Louise Marsland, editor, editor@bizcommunity.com