Between the celebration of the three SAIRAC Fellows present and a keynote that had guests alternately laughing, reflecting and dancing in their seats,
it was a day that proved technical minds can
also take a beating – of the best kind.
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Pat Burke, Alan Curry and Ricky Savvides
were present, each recognised for decades
of service, mentorship and professionalism
that helped shape the HVAC & R sector. Their
contributions have influenced standards,
education and innovation across South
Africa, leaving a legacy the next generation
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at full speed. From the moment she began, it was evident this would be no ordinary keynote. Israel’ s style was part comedy, part life coaching and entirely engaging.
Her opening volley was simple but effective:“ Say yes!” She had the audience on their feet, repeating affirmations, laughing and learning
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SALUTING SAIRAC’ S FINEST
Before the main address began, SAIRAC
paid tribute to three stalwarts whose
lifelong dedication to the refrigeration and
air-conditioning industry earned them the
title of Fellow. The title Fellow requires
a minimum membership to SAIRAC of
10 years and is awarded to those who
have shown significant performance with
recognised contributions to the industry
( among other criteria).
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continues to build on.
Amid the applause, it was clear that these
awards represented more than individual
achievement. They symbolised continuity –
a baton passed from one era of excellence
to the next.
ENTER THE MOTIVATOR: ISRAEL’ S OFFENSIVE OF POSITIVITY
Then came Michelle Israel, whose energy
filled the room faster than a centrifugal fan
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that the way we speak to ourselves sets the tone for everything we do.“ What you say to yourself, you will become,” she reminded them – a line that landed like a perfectly tuned compressor hum in a quiet plant room.
According to Israel, the human brain is like an African Grey parrot: it repeats what it hears most often. If that repetition is negative –“ I can’ t, I’ m tired, I’ m not good enough” – it becomes self-fulfilling. Her antidote is deceptively simple: repetition of the positive:“ Yes, I can. Yes, I will. Yes, I’ m enough.”
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Michelle Israel, motivational speaker at the event.
Her message resonated deeply with an audience of engineers and technicians who are used to thinking in terms of systems, balance and efficiency. Israel
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