Our Story
We understand that before we are leaders, parents, partners, friends or any label or role, we are human beings.
We observe that many of us start our day with the intention to be the best versions of ourselves in all we do, but sometimes we end it disappointed and frustrated by the world around us, and our responses to it. We intend the best of ourselves, but sometimes reveal the worst of ourselves.
We also observe that many of us are stuck and don’t know how to shift our behaviour.
We are dedicated to journeying with people who wish to understand themselves better, create a positive impact on the world and be more effective in all they do – in life, health, happiness and relationships.
We value
We are a values-driven business and work best with individuals and organisations who share our values. We believe in …
Demonstrated Integrity
Family and Relationships filled with Love and Care
Enduring Curiosity
As the bedrock of learning, as an enabler for growth and the willingness to receive feedback.
Finding and growing purpose
Nature and adventure
As the source of much peace, and the context that supports all life.
Choice and Freedom
Deep appreciation for the good in humanity
Thought Leadership
Smile – its contagious
Written by Tidal Pooler - Ian Kennedy (his debut contribution) It is so difficult to avoid the ever-depressing headlines that highlight the corruption, evils and disasters that plague our world. One doesn't have to look too far to be triggered into frustration and...
Are we consuming other people’s ideas. to avoid having our own?
In 2018 I attended a book launch by the founder of a leading professional speaker agency. As the event began, the host asked members of the audience to briefly introduce themselves. I had not heard of any of them, but everybody was a professional speaker – which meant...
Scientist to Artist – what did it take?
Fifteen years ago, when I migrated from one field of Psychology to another, I anchored my new world of work in Career Coaching. I had made a vocational jump myself and thought I would apply what I had learned to assist others. It was a deeply rewarding period of my...
The First Time I Fired a Client
My first job in People Development Consulting was almost 20 years ago. Soon after entering the field, I landed a role leading a consulting business. It was a bit like a start-up, but with a wealthy, big brother as an angel investor. I still have fond memories of that...
The End of Classroom-based Leadership Learning?
The Holy Grail of my work is to encourage and observe a sustainable, behavioural shift in people. It’s a very difficult daily pursuit and is influenced by so many seen and unseen variables. I am a firm believer that without a solid grasp of the human mind and its...
10 ways Leadership Development must change
A prominent business management journal put out a piece in the 1970s, outlining key leadership competencies for the modern age. In my own words, their research seemed to support that great leaders exert dominance; are often the loudest, most vocal person in the room;...
Dear President Ramaphosa, please Speak to us!
Dear President Ramaphosa Those first three words of this heading were almost my last. It feels somewhat presumptuous that you will receive and read this, but I have decided to write it nonetheless. It’s just a compulsion I have, straight from the heart and thus free...
The Woes of Selling Time
As each year backfires into December and the summer break, I have become used to two feelings grating up against each other. On the one hand, excitement at the prospect of a low-demand rest, and on the other hand, the rising anxiety at the cost of a break and no...
The Ninja-Monk of Team Leadership
Last week I received a mail from a friend and colleague. It was lovely to hear from her. She was responding to a message I had put to my network requesting senior management teams to participate in my doctoral dissertation. She has been very busy, but diligent as ever...
The Dangers of Ignoring Low Trust Environments
My path into Psychology was somewhat circuitous and, at times, an embarrassing stumble and fumble into the field. I landed in the Clinical/Psychiatric field and was shocked at the mistreatment of some of the most vulnerable of people in our society - the mentally ill....