Yossi Ghinsberg

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Yossi Ghinsberg
The Strength of the Human Mind

Humanitarian, conflict resolution, The Eternal Nomad



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A truly cosmopolitan figure and an eternal nomad Yossi travel the world extensively and unceasingly for work and personal explorations.

He was born and raised in Israel serving three years in the Israeli navy on the Red Sea where he befriended the Bedouins of the Sinai Desert that greatly influenced him with their wholesome philosophy and nomadic lifestyle.

Yossi graduated from Tel Aviv University with Philosophy and Business degrees, followed by a comprehensive study of the 'Kabala' in academic as well as authentic environments.

His book 'Heart of the Amazon' based on his harrowing adventures in South America was first published in 1986 and soon became an international bestseller.

In 1992, Yossi returned to the Amazon to initiate 'The Chalalan Project' demonstrating that the best strategy to conserve pristine rainforest is sustainable development in cooperation with indigenous inhabitants rather than mere conservation. Yossi's contribution to the region won him international acclaim.

In 1995 he was recruited to and appointed Vice President of The Center for Investigation & Treatment of Addiction (CITA). In this capacity, Yossi promoted a new humanitarian approach to treatment of opiate addiction, establishing 12 treatment and research centers around the world from Mexico to China.

In 2001 during the peak of the Palestinian intifada, Yossi was invited to return to Israel to produce a reconciliation festival. Despite the escalation of violence in the region, the festival managed to attract spiritual leaders of Judaism and Islam as well as unprecedented audiences.

Yossi has great interest in conflict resolution from personal through organizational and to global levels.

His new book 'Glimpses' is due for publication later in 2004.

He is married to Belinda and father to two girls Mia and Cayam. Yossi shares his time between the rainforest of Australia and the east coast of the United States.

Testimonials

"Yossi's story is an inspiration and demonstrates clearly the strength of the human mind and what it is capable of achieving. Sigma is recommending him to anyone who is looking for a speaker of exceptional caliber with a most intriguing and interesting experience to share."
Elmo de Alwis Managing Director, Sigma Pharmaceuticals.

"Everyone who participated in the evening had nothing but glowing references and felt enormous sense of exhilaration in recounting Yossi's story."
Brendan Nicholls Manager Precision Instruments Division, Olympus.

"I only can recommend Yossi and his ability to capture audiences to anyone who has the need to add the extra unexpected to a function of any kind." Erika Gisser Hospital Business Executive, Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals.

"Touching, challenging and at all times entertaining, Yossi seemingly invites the listener around his campfire as he recounts his near death tale. I have never seen a packed room of around 700 people to be totally absorbed at a convention session in my career."
Noel Petterson Chief Executive, National Insurance Brokers Association of Australia.

"I feel like I have made a new friend. We are very pleased, as you know, with your presentation. Thank you for your candor and honesty and for your easy working relationship."
Lori Vanston Professional Development Manager, BMW.

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