Approach

Using the philosophy of Ubuntu to guide my approach, I support businesses through their Talent strategy and initiatives, as well as through personalised Coaching. By keeping ‘community’ at the centre, I effectively support and advise, resulting in real impact and measurable change for you and your team.

Originating in the Bantu and Xhosa people of Southern Africa and popularized by Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela, the Ubuntu philosophy embodies a communal ethos that emphasizes shared responsibility, trust in each other, and interconnectedness among the community.

The Ubuntu philosophy is displayed through compassion, where individuals express a sense of deep caring for and understanding of each other. The Ubuntu approach allows team members to strive towards becoming caring, understanding and sharing (Poovan et al., 2006:24).

The Ubuntu Partnership’s values are aligned with the principles of Ubuntu:

• Humanness: we are strongest when we team and place our collective interests ahead of our individual interests. We lead by serving others.

• Empathy: by consciously seeking to understand another’s perspective, we create a space where people flourish.

• Generosity: we willingly give of ourselves, actively focused on growing and supporting others.

• Toughness: we always treat others with respect and we make the difficult decisions, even when we don’t want to.

• Deep Kindness: in all we do, we are kind.