Rusty Labuschagne is a unique premier speaker on the professional circuit. One is immediately struck by his sincerity and humility as he delivers a dramatic account of his transformational experience. Rusty has been through a trauma few have experienced.
The successful self-made Zimbabwean businessman, who ran his safari outfit, flew his own aircraft and had a fishing resort on Lake Kariba, was framed in an ugly politically influenced conspiracy. In April 2003, against police evidence, without a body and on presumptions, he was wrongfully convicted of drowning a fish poacher and spent 10 harrowing years under horrendous conditions in Zimbabwe’s prisons during Mugabe’s rule.
The successful self-made Zimbabwean businessman, who ran his safari outfit, flew his own aircraft and had a fishing resort on Lake Kariba, was framed in an ugly politically influenced conspiracy. In April 2003, against police evidence, without a body and on presumptions, he was wrongfully convicted of drowning a fish poacher and spent 10 harrowing years under horrendous conditions in Zimbabwe’s prisons during Mugabe’s rule.
What the audience can expect
He talks about being subjected to conditions most people would find unbearable, having to draw on his inner resources and strengths to endure the unimaginable - many years in the notorious Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison. He suffered through the Zim dollar crash, food shortages, no running water, and people dying around him daily. In the process, he developed a life-saving resilience, empathy, and a keen desire to help his fellow inmates. His faith in God, positive mental attitude, leadership qualities, and lessons in forgiveness, gratitude, and humility bring a personal, transformative, and authentic message of hope and freedom.
Presentation Approach
His message to audiences is that everyone is faced with challenges, but it is who you are and the depth of your determination that will get you through life’s darkest moments. He shows how one can harness one’s inner strength and let go of what one cannot control. His talks have a broad audience appeal, from leadership lessons for CEOs and managers to inspiration and motivation for staff members - they will all feel an impact. His resilience, ability to face adversity, and pure grit are an unparalleled inspiration.
