Up close & personal
The experts featured in the podcast series Calm, clear & helpful and in the articles on this website work closely with their clients and develop bonds of mutual trust.
This section is meant to give you a glimpse of the person behind the professional, of what they value and how they are turning the world into a better place.
You’ll also find personal profiles of courageous people confronting huge challenges with the help of therapy or coaching.
A chef, food stylist & writer and photographer writes about emigrating to the Netherlands, a beautiful love story, an unforgettable trip, and a watermelon bobbing in the water to keep cool.
An early childhood development specialist involved in the edutainment TV show “Takalani Sesame” writes about self-directed activities, “unteachable” children and a very small town.
A psychologist and wealth matrix mentor writes about a city that holds the spirit of the country, what happened when she was 19, and freedom.
A palliative care nursing sister and founder of a non-profit organisation discusses writing exams “with a baby on the boob,” paddling on the ocean five times a week, and extraordinary women.
A Cape Town wealth manager writes about working with high-net worth clients, a gap year in London, work-life balance, and a quiet cup of tea.
The physiotherapist who founded the Lyno® Method writes about travelling with elite athletes, too much luggage, and always questioning everything.
An educational psychologist writes about incorporating energy healing into her psychology practice, avoiding the yo-yo effect, and a home that overflows with children.
The programme director of Rewire to Retire shares her thoughts on black jeans, an overcrowded helicopter, developing people, and children living abroad.
BabyGym Institute International programme director, childbirth educator, and birth doula Cozette Laubser considers what stole her heart; physical exhaustion versus emotional connection; and forgiving quickly and laughing easily.
A counselling psychologist writes about cutting Freud some slack, Christmas Crunchie biscuits, and weighted bunnies - made with love.
A pastor and author’s thoughts on difficult conversations, stage fright, and holy ground.
Radioman, joernalis, kreatiwiteitsafrigter, asemhalingsterapeut, kunsresensent, dramaturg … die programbestuurder van RSG dra ‘n hele rits hoede. Hy beantwoord 8 vrae, en Cows Grilling Hamburgers kom onder meer ter sprake.
A body language expert, human behaviour analyst and coach writes about being a recovering people pleaser, a forgotten language, and the importance of changing perceptions.
Vermaaklikheidsjoernalis Martjie Roos praat oor die koerant- en tydskrifink wat in haar are vloei, bek-en-klouseer, verre lande en skeppingsvreugde.
The founder of a successful digital media platform for South African 60-plussers writes about a recipe for a wonderful career, praying her way through slumps, and the enchantment of the bush.
A positive psychology coach and international endurance athlete touches on running 205km without stopping, selfie narratives, and the secret behind carrying on when you feel you simply cannot.
Master Transformation coach Liezl Thom talks about two decades in broadcasting and news, seeing a child’s soul, Kofi Annan, Martha Beck - and gadgets.
A woman with the gift of communicating with angels, animals and souls on the other side, speaks about living an unusual but very grounded life.
A health coach, functional nutritionist and investigative health journalist touches on what intrigues her, traffic, and energy, fulfilment and happiness.
A serial entrepreneur talks about the unusual reason for her involvement in the pregnancy industry, the time when her body shut down, and being singled out by the World Health Organisation for her mobile app, My Pregnancy Journey.
A Master Transformation Life Coach with a background in psychology and human resources management talks about bedtime stories, a pretend business, and “so much love still in this country”.
A personal transformation specialist who has undergone a metamorphosis herself; this is what it means to walk your talk. Angela Hardy answers 8 questions on her work, her beloved, and a rather special kind of tank.
Ontmoet die pastorale terapeut, dosent en méns agter die kampvegter. Dr. Marietjie van Loggerenberg praat oor Kalahari-liefde, haatoproepe, verliese, steun, en oor God se teenwoordigheid in elke terapiesessie.
Eleen Polson, counselling psychologist and artist, talks about approaching therapy from the “creative side”, moving with and into delight, the Adriatic Sea, and longing and belonging.
A well-known authority on Emotional Intelligence talks about the innate compass that guides her, lessons learnt, being a romantic as well as a realist, joys and pleasures – and shares some of the visual moments she treasures.
Meet the warm-hearted woman who is captivated by human development from the cradle to the grave. Dr. Melodie de Jager, founder of the Mind Moves Institute and developer of a series of neuroscience-based programmes, describes herself as “a fortunate mother, a playful grandmother, a passionate teacher, an accidental author and speaker, and a curious, lifelong student of human nature.”
The man behind BrainWorking Recursive Therapy talks about his eclectic background, his body of work, optimising happiness, and what he cherishes.
Daryl Brown, a Capetonian working in marketing, survived a suicide attempt in which he lost both his legs. His emotional recovery and mastery of living with his disability point us to courage and hope. His love of life is heartening. Although Daryl still has depression, he finds ways to make his spirit soar - like singing, whether on stage or off.
Topping a multi-faceted career in advertising, Dawn Klatzko now works as a Business & Executive coach and professional speaker. She is also the author of “The Art of the Suit” and Master Trainer for Mind Dynamix, a neuroscience-based mind profiling instrument. Where, then, do a rather expensive pursuit, small kitchens, and an unusual kind of gig fit in?
Dr. Wilmien Human, kliniese sielkundige en dosent, praat oor hoe sy ‘n voltydse werklading met gesinsaktiwiteite versoen, oor praktykfiksheid, goed genoeg wees en baie lag.