ABOUT ME

I'm often referred to as an outlier, a term of endearment from friends who appreciate my resistance to societal norms and conventions. The beat of my drum may seem discordant to those attuned to the rhythm of the modern world, where competition and self-absorption are often mistaken for success. I've always chosen a different path, one that values connection, authenticity, and harmony over conquest and consumption.

My journey hasn't been without trials. The shadows of my past, marked by mental and physical abuse in the grim corners of Johannesburg, tried to confine me to a life of despair. Once, I was a 17-year-old with no roof over my head, struggling with the standard 'rules' of success propagated by society. But life had different lessons for me.

I discovered that the road to transformation wasn't about falling in line, but stepping out of it. It was about honoring the part of me that I had tried to silence - my human-animal spirit. It was about acknowledging that I am different, and that in this difference, lay my strength.

The concept of 'Natural Wisdom' is a homage to this realization - a tribute to the child in me who knew what it took to flourish. With experiences spanning across martial arts, ecopsychology, and social science, I've come to understand the power of reconnecting with our inherent Natural Wisdom.

My philosophy is profound in its simplicity - our primal history, encoded in our bodies' natural intelligence, is the gateway to lasting fulfilment. This is what 'Natural Wisdom' embodies. It's a personal development tool and mastery program that interweaves the wisdom of nature, ancestral knowledge, and primal skills, enabling us to tap into the healing pulse of the natural world.

I invite you to embark on this ‘original journey’ with me. Let's harness our primal nature and channel it towards positive transformation. Together, let's reawaken the human-animal within us!

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

The desire for knowledge took me back to school in my 30s. I earned my Doctorate from the University of Leicester’s School of Business, focusing on the role of mindfulness in leadership performance. My first master's degree, in Leading Innovation and Change, was awarded by York St John University’s School of Business. This was followed by an MSc in Nature Connectedness; Health Psychology from De Montfort University.

I'm a certified advanced Nature-Therapy Guide and hold fellowships with the Institute of Leadership, the Institute of Strategic Risk Management, and Royal Society of Arts. Currently, I serve as an Advisory Board Member for The Transformative Leadership in Disruptive Times Certificate Program at Seton Hall University, Stillman School of Business.

Every degree, every role, every experience has been a step towards understanding and honing the potential of 'Natural Wisdom'. It's a journey that continues with every breath, and I'm thrilled to share it with you.