I was fortunate to serve as an Executive Coach and Leadership Development Consultant to CEOs and senior management for over a decade. During this time, I became very conscious of the unique challenges and needs of CEOs and business leaders. It seemed to me that, the closer one got to the top leadership position in an organisation, the more difficult it was to achieve and maintain a healthy balance and a general sense of wellbeing. I also noticed how difficult it often was for such leaders to not compromise on following their own True North in finding meaning and purpose in their lives and careers.

At this point in my life, I want to continue to serve CEOs and leaders who need objective input and advice from a thinking partner, a master coach and a trusted advisor, in other words, from someone with the necessary qualifications and life experience who can help them to amplify their contributions and leverage their accomplishments for further organisational success. For leaders, there is enormous value in having access to someone whom they can partner with to find innovative solutions for all the challenges they may encounter on a personal, relationship or professional level.

This service goes beyond executive coaching. It is about guiding clients to tap into their inner wisdom to overcome their individual, relationship and career challenges. This wisdom also translates into a higher quality of leadership that is hugely beneficial for their career path. In short, the aim is to empower clients to thrive within the safe context of a relationship that is built on trust, collaboration and connection.

A valuable resource

Despite often being apprehensive about collaborating with a coach or a mentor, CEOs and leaders are starting to see the importance of having access to an individual whom they can trust and who works discreetly. Executive leaders are often called upon to make difficult decisions. I see my role as someone who can act as a sounding board in such situations. It is a cherished relationship based on mutual trust and respect.

About

I have worked as an executive coach, consultant and facilitator in a variety of industries, including mining, finance, hospitality, real estate, education and health. I have a solid grasp of the theory and practice of organisational behaviour. I view organisations as living and complex systems and make every effort to understand the context and dynamics of an organisation before undertaking an intervention. I am well-informed about the potential positive impact that exponential rather than linear thinking has on business success and am inspired by Exponential Organisations (EO) that generally outperform traditional companies.

I view myself as an enabler of transformation and utilize my strategic thinking abilities to guide leaders of transforming organisations to be at the forefront of innovation and to stay current, especially during volatile times when change is the only constant.

For the past twelve years, I have been an adjunct lecturer in the leadership module of the MBA program at Milpark Business School. I hold degrees in psychology, theology, and counselling, and obtained a doctorate in leadership with a focus on performance and change.