Desai states that the existence of modern man, is challenged not as much by the atomic bomb as the "stress bomb". As people become victims of continuous stress, it creates many disorders such as hypertension; heart disease; cancer; indigestion; backaches; nervousness; and sleeplessness.

He adds that perhaps the greatest gift one can give oneself is to learn how to manage stress effectively, in order to be happy and fulfilled personally, and more productive and satisfied on the job.

“We are privileged to have a speaker of this calibre at our conference and feel confident that he will deliver the kind of impact that he is noted for internationally,” says Jelena Kucan, Divisional Manager for Specialised Events of IIR BV South Africa, organisers of the HR Africa Summit & Expo (Incorporating HRDE). “He is one of the many exceptional speakers we have lined up for this international and African HR conference,” says Kucan.