Stephen van Basten
After almost 25 years of leading Spiritual meetings both locally and internationally, officiating at hundreds of Weddings and Funerals and decades of presenting at corporate level in his Sales and Marketing capacity, Stephen has many hours of public speaking and presentation experience.
He is well known and appreciated for his incredibly candid and thought provoking messages. For cleverly making one re-evaluate ones beliefs and paradigms in a humorous, gentle questioning manner.
Stephen is respected by many as a Philosopher, Life Coach, Human Behavior Specialist and Expert on Relationships, Life Skills and the Meaning of Life.
Annually, Stephen conducts approximately 200 funerals, over 100 weddings and spends around 200 hours coaching, teaching and counseling. He is currently wowing Toastmasters audiences with his insights and receives numerous requests to speak at local Toastmasters clubs. This translates into an annual live audience of over 15 000 per year and a reach of over 20 000 people.
Stephen has recently accepted invitations as Master of Ceremonies and is currently expanding this line of business.
Augmenting his distinct brand of Spirituality is his 44 years of karate, 25 years in the workplace, 20 years of marriage, 18 years of parenthood and an incredibly enquiring mind; giving him wonderful depth of character and an abundance of insight.
Stephen is a yoga enthusiast, recovering golfer, loves social networking and is the current Goju Kai Karate - World Champion for Kumite (fighting) and silver medal holder for Kata (form) in the veterans division (over 45).
After almost 25 years of leading Spiritual meetings both locally and internationally, officiating at hundreds of Weddings and Funerals and decades of presenting at corporate level in his Sales and Marketing capacity, Stephen has many hours of public speaking and presentation experience.
He is well known and appreciated for his incredibly candid and thought provoking messages. For cleverly making one re-evaluate ones beliefs and paradigms in a humorous, gentle questioning manner.
Stephen is respected by many as a Philosopher, Life Coach, Human Behavior Specialist and Expert on Relationships, Life Skills and the Meaning of Life.
Annually, Stephen conducts approximately 200 funerals, over 100 weddings and spends around 200 hours coaching, teaching and counseling. He is currently wowing Toastmasters audiences with his insights and receives numerous requests to speak at local Toastmasters clubs. This translates into an annual live audience of over 15 000 per year and a reach of over 20 000 people.
Stephen has recently accepted invitations as Master of Ceremonies and is currently expanding this line of business.
Augmenting his distinct brand of Spirituality is his 44 years of karate, 25 years in the workplace, 20 years of marriage, 18 years of parenthood and an incredibly enquiring mind; giving him wonderful depth of character and an abundance of insight.
Stephen is a yoga enthusiast, recovering golfer, loves social networking and is the current Goju Kai Karate - World Champion for Kumite (fighting) and silver medal holder for Kata (form) in the veterans division (over 45).
How to avoid the top regrets of the dying
A deeply moving and life changing experience based on insights gained from researching and interacting with the dying and bereaved. In this talk, Stephen highlights these regrets and then gives pragmatic advice on how to avoid them in your own life.
Living life to the full is the one wish the dying have for their family and friends.
Who better to gain insights into living a more fulfilling life than those who are about to lose theirs?
This is a 60 minute talk with a 15...
The Relationship Experience
An incredibly insightful look into Human Behavior in “love relationships” and what marriage is really about.
Stephen draws from his 25 year relationship with his wife and experiences gained from taking many couples through his course with the same title.
- Learn about Axiology, the study of values, and how values interact in marriages.
- How your differences are a blessing and not a curse.
- How to use the 5 love and 5 apology languages to improve your...
The Life Skills Experience
An uplifting, inspiring and motivating message for those who feel overly challenged by life.
Drawing from his own life experiences, both difficult and fulfilling, and augmenting it with hours of study with his current mentor, Dr. John Demartini, Stephen unravels the enigma of disappointment, stress and even depression. Coming to terms with what is and seeing both the blessing and curse in every situation reframes even the worst of experiences.
Understanding your own values...
A philosophical look at the meaning of life
A more esoteric and Spiritual perspective on Life, Death, the Universe and Eternity.
In this talk Stephen draws on his experience of years Spiritual Leadership, a lifetime of questioning the status quo and decades of study to bring enlightening concepts to his audiences.
What is the meaning of life? Why are we here? What is the nature of God? What is our relationship to that God? How do we relate to this to enhance our lives? What is the role of religion? Do you need a church...
How to enhance your relationship using advanced sexual techniques
A talk for the more open-minded and adventurous. In this talk Stephen shares the deeper meaning of human sexuality, breaks through the societal myths surrounding this sensitive subject and gives practical insights into enhancing this important area of life. A frank, open, mature and humorous experience which will leave you in no doubt as to the differences between male and female sexuality, what works for each gender (and doesn’t), how you can become a better lover and how to communicate...
Find out why you are not wealthy and how you can change it
Why is it that only half a percent of the world’s population is truly financially independent? Isn’t it annoying that you are not? What is it that the rich have in common? What is their secret ingredient? If you knew what it was would you reach out to emulate it? I think you would. I know you can. In my research and over the years I have stumbled onto some of the secrets. Some of them can be taught. I have been using them more and more in my personal business and am thrilled with progress....
