Giving Wings
What does your company do?
We are a strategic consulting, executive coaching, and development company with a clear vision to drive excellence in human development. Our mission is to unlock the greatness within leaders and businesses through impactful and innovative solutions. We spearhead high-quality and dynamic programmes that equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and tools to propel them to success.
For over 10 years, we have led development programmes for reputable organisations across the financial, education, labour, property, and mining sectors. Renowned for leveraging our extensive experience and expertise in human development, we are dedicated to driving impactful organisational change and fostering growth at every level of leadership.
What is your biggest success?
My biggest success in business has been empowering others to realize their full potential. Seeing individuals apply the insights from our development programmes to build thriving businesses and advance their careers has been incredibly fulfilling. Through our 12-month Women in Business programme, we invest in enterprise development, fostering entrepreneurial growth, scalability, and economic progress. To date, we've hosted monthly online workshops and masterclasses, engaging over 600 female entrepreneurs across South Africa. Our tailored, practical, and interactive digital programme bridges critical knowledge and skill gaps in establishing and scaling sustainable businesses. Each session is led by industry experts, ensuring impactful learning. The programme’s beneficiaries have collectively created over 300 jobs and secured over 4 million Rands in grant funding, generously sponsored by Standard Bank. This success underscores the power of education, mentorship, and strategic investment in entrepreneurship.
What has been your biggest hurdle?
In 2020, the biggest hurdle was pivoting the business amid uncertainty. The pandemic drastically reduced the demand for in-person workshops and programmes, forcing me to reevaluate our entire value proposition. This period was deeply challenging, leaving me feeling despondent and questioning the future of our work. However, I realized that adaptability was key. To navigate this shift, I sought guidance from mentors, explored new opportunities, and embraced creative thinking. We developed innovative programmes tailored to the emerging work-from-home model, ensuring continued engagement and value delivery despite the restrictions. This experience reinforced the importance of resilience and agility in entrepreneurship. By focusing on innovation, collaboration, and adaptability, we not only survived the disruption but emerged with stronger, more versatile offerings.
