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Ashwin Rajah

International Executive Coach

My vision is to have impact on leaders and businesses that result in long-term benefits. I use proven tools and methods to bring structure and insights to complex leadership

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Gerrie De Villiers

International Executive Coach

I am a seasoned 1-on-1 executive coach. My coaching is a safe place for working on your issues, combining top-level business experience, cutting-edge knowledge.

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Les Weiss

International Executive Coach

For the past 20 years I have specialised in organisational and leadership development, with a focus on coaching at Board and Executive level. 

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Nomase Loqo

International Executive Coach

I offer a proactive coaching approach that empowers people to realise their full potential by using specific tools and scientifically tested techniques.

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Lindelwa Jabavu

International Executive Coach

My coaching approach focuses on partnering with leaders and organizational teams to create value for stakeholders so as to improve alignment of the strategic direction.

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Lindiwe Mkhondo

International Executive Coach

At the core of my coaching approach is my presence and authenticity as I facilitate your growth and learning, illuminating your self-discovery and responsibility.

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Tebalo Tomane

International Executive Coach

My coaching and training approach begins with a belief in everyone’s innate greatness. I love the Maxwell Leadership motto that “everyone deserves to be led well

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Willie Snyman

International Executive Coach

I have a passion for people and help them getting from survival mode to significance. Real turn-around happens when people really listen, really engage to understand.

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Simone Le Hane

International Executive Coach

My coaching and mentoring skills will enable you to become an inspiring and effective leader with a wonderful presence enabling you to lead your team to brilliance.

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Pauliina Mapatha

International Executive Coach

I am a holistic, globally minded coach, facilitator and consultant that understands challenges in organisational and broader systemic contexts.

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Helene Muller

International Executive Coach

I enjoy coaching those who are transitioning in life and growing in leadership, those that wish to gain clarity and purpose within their present situation

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Pieter Venter

Business and Life Coach

He holds certifications in Brain-based Coaching and Team Coaching from Results Coaching, highlighting his dedication to enhancing coaching effectiveness. 

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Ashwin Rajah

International Executive Coach

Introduction:

My vision is to have impact on leaders and businesses that result in long-term benefits. I use proven tools and methods to bring structure and insights to complex leadership and business challenges. We will work together towards achieving real, practical and successful outcomes so that you may gain clarity and focus, and make decisions to improve performance.

Experience

How does my career experience add value to what I bring to client relationships?

I have over 25 years of bluechip corporate experience, with local and multinational businesses.  I have worked in senior leadership roles, have been a member of business Excos, and lead teams from 5 to 180 people. My experience is deep; my core industries are Banking, Insurance, Professional Services, Resources and Technology. My experience has lead to my ability to navigate the ambiguity, contradiction, stress and uncertainty that is pervasive in our roles

What qualifies me for my work with Change Partners?

I am a member of the Centre for Executive Coaching through which I trained as an Executive Coach as well as a member of the International Coaching Federation. I am also a Chartered Accountant and a member of South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. I also hold a BSc in Technology. I have always had strong strategic acumen and the ability to simplify complex problems, to a state where solutioning is possible.

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Gerrie De Villiers

International Executive Coach

Introduction:

I am a seasoned 1-on-1 executive coach. My coaching is a safe place for working on your issues, combining top-level business experience, cutting-edge knowledge as well as powerful insights from the university of life. My specialities include strategic thinking, change leadership, resilience, conversational IQ, organisational politics and career planning.

Experience

How does my career experience add value to what I bring to client relationships?

I have filled numerous management, executive and board positions successfully, including the CEO and MD roles in M-Net/SuperSport. I have worked in SA and overseas and still travel globally. I have coached in many blue-chip and smaller companies and a wide range of industries. I serve on the boards of NGOs and community organisations.

What qualifies me for my work with Change Partners?

I hold B.Com, LL.B and MBL (cum laude) degrees. The Stanford Senior Executive Programme. A Certified Professional Coactive Coach. I am a member of the International Coaches’ Federation. My passion for coaching overrides all these formal qualifications and I look forward to working with you!

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Les Weiss

International Executive Coach

Introduction:

For the past 20 years I have specialised in organisational and leadership development, with a focus on coaching at Board and Executive level. My consulting and coaching strengths are based on a depth of industry experience, complemented by an empathetic yet challenging coaching style.

Experience

How does my career experience add value to what I bring to client relationships?

In my career, I have qualified as a Chartered Accountant and been both finance director and CEO of businesses in the rubber and paper manufacturing sectors and in coal marketing and distribution. I was known both for my rigorous financial management of these businesses, but also for my entrepreneurial and innovative skills. I have assessed feasibility, arranged finance and developed major infrastructure projects in my corporate career. I have also spent 7 years as a strategy consultant. I partnered clients in “startups” and co-created growth strategies for established businesses. I realised that business success is heavily dependent on effective leadership and engaged teams. For the past 20 years I have been able to integrate my business skills and understanding of business culture and leadership strengths to support my clients through business coaching and organisational and leadership development.

What qualifies me for my work with Change Partners?

In addition to my Commerce degree and CA qualification I have a Post Graduate Diploma in Coaching from Middlesex University. I am also a member of the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches. Whilst I facilitate and coach in English, I can also converse in German and Afrikaans.

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Nomase Loqo

International Executive Coach

Introduction:

I offer a proactive coaching approach that empowers people to realise their full potential by using specific tools and scientifically tested techniques to enable clients to crystalize their goals, focus their energy and learn skills that enhance their performance.

Passionate about empowering women in leadership roles as they navigate through limiting cultural beliefs as well as corporate expectations

Experience

How does my career experience add value to what I bring to client relationships?

I have spent over 30 years within the global world of corporate finance. These experiences have equipped me to relate with clients at all levels of development & leadership stages. I have managed and mentored a number of teams. My coaching seeks to inspire and encourage clients into finding their inner strength and creative ways of thinking in order to create a level of consistent high performance and job satisfaction. I am able to do this, by applying the diverse corporate & cultural experiences gained during my career .

What qualifies me for my work with Change Partners?

As a coach, my strength in communication skills and a desire to develop capacities comes in handy. I am a qualified certified executive coach (ICF & COMENSA) with several post graduate qualifications from The University of Johannesburg The Institute of Bankers in S.A. as wellThe New Insights Coach Training Institute.

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Lindelwa Jabavu

International Executive Coach

Introduction:

My coaching approach focuses on partnering with leaders and organizational teams to create value for stakeholders so as to improve alignment of the strategic direction of the organisation. I work with leaders and teams, who in the VUCA era (volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity) have to thrive through disruption, manage rapid change, meet multiple stakeholder needs while navigating systemic complexity.

Experience

How does my career experience add value to what I bring to client relationships?

Over a period of more than 25 years, I worked in various industries both in South Africa and internationally. These include the banking industry; the insurance industry and I held a number of executive roles mainly in South African state-owned entities. For the last 15 years of my career as a senior executive, I led a number of diverse portfolios. I also acted as a CEO of a large state-owned entity for over 2 years and in this role, I engaged with diverse critical stakeholders including Boards, Parliament, various regulatory bodies and other critical stakeholders. In addition to strategic thinking, I also bring a good understanding of corporate governance, having been part of Exco for a number of years and also having been a board member of a large NGO operating in sub- Saharan Africa.

What qualifies me for my work with Change Partners?

In addition to extensive experience as a senior executive, I hold a number of postgraduate qualifications including a:
  • Master’s Degree in Management & Executive Coaching (MMBEC) from Wits Business School
  • Systemic Team Coaching Master Practitioner Diploma from the Academy of Executive Coaching (AOEC), UK
  • Masters Diploma in Management from  UK
  • Masters Diploma in Human Resource Management from the 
I am also a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF) and the Africa Board of Coaching, Consulting & Coaching Psychology (ABCCCP).

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Lindiwe Mkhondo

International Executive Coach

Introduction:

At the core of my coaching approach is my presence and authenticity as I facilitate your growth and learning, illuminating your self-discovery and responsibility, empowering you to generate options and to unleash your full potential. With a keen interest in personal mastery coaching I facilitate awareness of your ‘inner game’ and support you to eliminate barriers to your mastery, actualisation and greatness. I bring about your authentic confidence, fulfillment and sustainable changes to your thinking patterns, emotions and habits and thus support you to serve your true purpose.

Experience

How does my career experience add value to what I bring to client relationships?

With 16 years of experience as a psychologist and director of my own company I have a solid background in psychological theory and practice, to assess executive behaviour, bring rich insights into the understanding of human motivation, behaviour and team dynamics.

What qualifies me for my work with Change Partners?

My purpose and my beliefs inspire me to coach with professionalism and passion. My purpose is to unleash people’s potential and I believe people have endless capacity to grow, like an acorn which contains within it all the potential to be a magnificent oak tree. As an executive coach and psychologist I believe I can journey with you on your longing to lead and make a difference

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Tebalo Tomane

International Executive Coach

Introduction:

My coaching and training approach begins with a belief in everyone’s innate greatness. I love the Maxwell Leadership motto that “everyone deserves to be led well, but the most important person to lead is yourself”. It is this philosophy that I engage in thought provoking conversations that help clients become self-aware of their own power to overcome obstacles, develop a self-leadership character that propels them to intentionally grow themselves, grow others and grow their business or organizations.

Experience

How does my career experience add value to what I bring to client relationships?

My working career spans 7yrs in the petroleum industry and 3yrs in fashion retail, focusing mainly on the management of Service Station/Store operations and specializing in customer service strategy.  I also spent 6yrs in the postal service.

These different roles equipped me in change management and leadership. As a General Manager of Social grants business, understanding government priorities and Batho Pele principles were at the core of my role, while my consulting business and working with a successful business such as Sun International gave me insight into building effective teams.

What qualifies me for my work with Change Partners?

My passion for personal and professional growth, coupled with professional conduct, leadership experience, and certification with an internationally acclaimed leadership institution.

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Willie Snyman

International Executive Coach

Introduction:

I have a passion for people and help them getting from survival mode to significance. Real turn-around happens when people really listen, really engage to understand. I believe financial wellness is intertwined with physical and mental health. I help you to be the best you can be, and to get rid of the fears keeping you back to experience more happiness.

My favorite author is Stephen Covey saying: “I am not a product of my circumstances; I’m a product of my decisions.”

Experience

How does my career experience add value to what I bring to client relationships?

I have more than 40 years of experience in sales, marketing, business and leadership development. I understand the challenges to grow a business with diverse cultures. I focus on personal mastery, conflict resolution, enhancing team performance, leadership, relationship and change management. I use the insights of NLP (neuro-linguistic-programming), brain profiling and the enneagram to maximise your ability to deal more effectively with life and business matters.

What qualifies me for my work with Change Partners?

I have various degrees and certifications which include the fields of Psychology, Neuro Linguistic Programming, Senior Management, Financial Planning and Mediation. I do frequent workshops on financial wellness, stress and anxiety, entrepreneurship, value-based goal setting and emotional intelligence. Comments from clients and colleagues: “Willie is a systematic thinker who naturally builds bridges and connects the various elements. He is a rainmaker and experienced in enhancing business growth propositions. Willie has the natural ability to build relationships, remarkable people skills, and a breadth of relationships that is second to none.”

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Simone Le Hane

International Executive Coach

Introduction:

My coaching and mentoring skills will enable you to become an inspiring and effective leader with a wonderful presence enabling you to lead your team to brilliance. You will develop and enhance the behaviours, tools, skills and competencies to enable you to achieve your objectives in the workplace and to meet your personal goals in a rapidly changing socio-economic and political environment.

Experience

How does my career experience add value to what I bring to client relationships?

I have more than 20 successful years experience as an executive manager in the private sector (financial, energy, logistics) and public sector (financial) where I faced challenges similar to those that you may face. I was a successful leader and manager of large and small teams of people. I have been a board member on several industry and non-profit organisations.

What qualifies me for my work with Change Partners?

I am a qualified certified executive coach (ICF) with several post graduate qualifications from universities including Harvard, Birmingham, INSEAD, Singapore, Cape Town, WITS, Stellenbosch and GIBS.

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Pauliina Mapatha

International Executive Coach

Introduction:

I am a holistic, globally minded coach, facilitator and consultant that understands challenges in organisational and broader systemic contexts. My mission is to empower individuals and organisations in inclusive leadership, wellbeing, and transitions at work and in life. I coach clients locally and globally.

Experience

How does my career experience add value to what I bring to client relationships?

Prior to transitioning to coaching and consulting, I worked for over 20 years in various project and program management and leadership roles in the fields of global education, international development cooperation, and socio-economic impact. My experience cuts across governmental and non-governmental organisations as well as broader innovation systems including academia and corporates. I have led business development and strategic partnership processes across all levels in organisations and broader national, regional, and global systems. My career includes education, advocacy, and development in gender, disability, and anti-racism as well as business development in the information society/ICT for development, local economy, health, and education.

What qualifies me for my work with Change Partners?

My professional experience, ethics, qualifications, and passion for people empowerment qualify me to work with Change Partners. I’m a certified coach, Coaches and Mentors of South Africa (COMENSA) credentialed practitioner. I hold a MSc from the University of Helsinki. I coach in English and Finnish languages.

An executive client has described me as follows:

“Pauliina is an integrated, powerful human being that is inspired and seasoned in the corporate world. She has lived across many cultures and continents and has a massive skillset in corporate change and innovation that would benefit any leader or company in achieving their goals. She has the ability to firmly and yet gently support the person in change and make lasting, grounded changes.”

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Helene Muller

International Executive Coach

Introduction:

I enjoy coaching those who are transitioning in life and growing in leadership, those that wish to gain clarity and purpose within their present situation, want to gain a vision for their future and a strategy to achieve their goals or want to improve aspects of their life, work performance, leadership, and relationships by building on their strengths and sidestepping their obstacles. My appreciation of beauty and excellence in people and fascination with each person’s uniqueness inspire me to believe in the unlimited potential of each individual to become their best selves. This is achieved by partnering with my clients to create an enabling environment that is confidential, compassionate, relationship focussed, practical, positive, and future-focused while holding them gently to account and celebrating their achievements.

Experience

How does my career experience add value to what I bring to client relationships?

Coming from an interior design and construction, project management, and business owner, director, and management background, a need to reinvent myself led me to Coaching. I am committed to empowering leaders in the creation of healthy work environments. My skills in advanced project management assist clients to create the necessary flexibility to balance the intricacies of parenthood, relationships, and work pressures. I identify with creative minds as well as analytical ways of thinking.

What qualifies me for my work with Change Partners?

In addition to my BA degree in the Humanities and Interior Design and Project Management qualifications, I am a highly qualified coach with internationally accredited post-graduate training and a certified member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). I am an accredited Lumina Spark practitioner. I align myself with the coaching code of ethics, based on the values of integrity, excellence, collaboration, and respect. I am committed to ongoing professional development as a coach through supervision, ongoing learning, and reflective practice to continually improve my evidence-based coaching approach. 

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