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This metaphor for living life came to Travis under the Australian skies when he was 18 years old. It became the guiding principle of his life and has shaped the company he founded.
Appletree was born on an around the world cycle tour which took place in 1999. Travis Gale and his friend, Stephen Bonaconsa, spent one-year cycling across four continents with the vision to raise R1 million for vulnerable children in KZN, South Africa.
While on tour, Travis was inspired by the realisation that living into one’s potential requires a commitment to stepping out of the comfort zone and into the unknown. He penned a metaphor for life called ‘Life as an Appletree’ which encourages people to embrace life in a meaningful way. Travis penned a vision for an organisation that would one day be called Appletree in 2003
Travis is passionate about networking the right role players into strategic journeys which will yield significant results for Appletree’s clients.
Travis wrote the vision for Appletree while cycling across four continents in 1999, raising R1.7 million for vulnerable children in KZN, South Africa. He holds a degree in HR from UKZN and has over 15 years experience in facilitating workshops, delivering keynotes, coaching and consulting.
He has impacted hundreds of delegates through his work and supported many leadership teams to shape good culture within a wide range of industries and contexts.
Travis likes to pioneer and has played a fundamental role in developing the Appletree Adventure offerings. Travis leads our partner brand, The Middle, which encourages and enables people to develop the resilience and grit needed to keep going through challenging environmental circumstances to reach ambitious goals.
When he is not consulting, facilitating or delivering a keynote, Travis is spending time with his wife Toni and their two girls Ella and Anna. He is passionate about Durban and loves to run the roads and trails in and around the city.
Break away from the daily grind, reconnect with self and explore possibility through a transformative experience or adventure.
We have worked with established and challenger brands in South Africa, United Kingdom and Isle of Man.
We leave the beaten tracks and forge new paths. We clear away the old and progressively move ahead, creating new frameworks for growth and development of people.
You gain access to a network of seasoned experts who will support you to reach your goals and go beyond.
Practical, in context solutions designed to ensure high impact without wasting time and money.
We only work with those who seek to be intentional and consistent in bringing about meaningful change.
We track the key metrics that ensure we are on the right track and making a difference.