My interests and projects extend across a number of industries, countries and disciplines.
From business development and international ventures to training, recruitment, communications and strategic thinking, I continue to work with people and organisations looking to develop, grow and influence effectively.
CEOs, Managing Directors, Senior Solicitors and Group Controllers entrusted me with recruiting Personal Assistants (PAs) and Executive Assistants (EAs), and creating bespoke training packages for those roles. The training helped each recruit understand the Executive’s priorities, thought processes and working style, while building the confidence to ask questions and offer constructive challenge in order to work effectively together. Some of those I recruited and trained went on to hold senior leadership positions and boardroom-level roles, including becoming Chief of Staff.
Some of my experiences become businesses.
Some become training programmes.
One such programme laid the foundations for work that, over the years, helped develop South Africa’s call centre industry, employing thousands of people.
And some deserve to be discussed because they are radical, different and thought-provoking. (My favourite conversations.)
My writing brings together my experiences, observations and ideas on business, communication, influence, leadership and... life.