“Are you creating sustainable wealth through your leadership?”
ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST AND EXECUTIVE COACH
An accomplished and forward-thinking Executive Leader, Coach and Consultant with extensive International experience across diverse industries with a focus on Business Leadership and Development, Executive Coaching, Organisational Development and Management Consulting.
Awarded the “The Da Vinci Mandala Research Award” for applying the principles of Systems Thinking in his Ph.D. research.
- Member of COMENSA (Coaches and Mentors of SA
- Fellow: Institute of Directors of SA
- Membership of IGCCP (Interest Group in Coaching and Counselling Psychology)
- Registered Industrial Psychologist
On a personal level, Dr du Plessis demonstrates his passion for family, his community, development and staying fit. He participated in most major canoe races. His first book entitled: ‘Unleashing the Spirit of the Corporate Leader’ will soon be available.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE AND SPECIALIZATION
Global Executive Leadership Growth: Executive one to one, teams and group coaching. Enhanced business performance, culture change, Influencing effectively on executive/board level
Organisation development/psychology: Organisation culture Research and growth through engagement and leadership
Future leader’s growth: Develop high potential/ facilitate career transition. Leaderships assessment, support and development (increased self-insight, understanding own potential, clarity and focus)
EXPERIENCE
3000 hours + one on one leadership coaching over the last 15 years
200 + days of team coaching over the last 17 years
25 years of leadership assessments and development
30 days international coaching/consulting days in 2017
EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS
PhD in Management of Technology and Innovation
Da Vinci Institute, 2015
Postgraduate Certificate in Practitioner Coaching
University of Middlesex, London, UK, 2009
Master of Arts (Industrial and Personnel Psychology)
University of Potchefstroom, 1996
SOME CURRENT/RECENT PROJECTS
- Saudi Arabia Saline Water Conversion Company (SWCC) leadership and culture assessment. Botswana Power Corporation leadership assessment
- Monsanto Africa Leadership Team Coaching
- Kenya Syngenta Leadership Program
- Glencore Coal SA leadership and strategy alignment
- Coaching: NERSA (National Energy Regulator of SA), DPME, SAAB, Department of Science and Technology, SARB, SBSA, Lonmin, MTN Nigeria, SABIC Saudi Arabia
- Research: Leadership and diversity research for the Mine Health and Safety Council and first line managers’ role for Glencore
- Team coaching: Volvo, Vodacom, DEA, SARB, MAN etc.
| Year | Company | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 – Present | Rean du Plessis & Associates (Pty) Ltd t/a Authentic Leadership | Managing Director
Registered Organisational Psychologist |
| 1999 – February 2018 | Change Partners Coaching (Pty) Ltd | Director, Partner and Executive Coach |
| 1996 – 2001 | Industrial Psychology Private Practice & Sanlam | Industrial Psychologist and Financial Advisor |
| 1985 | Anglo American: Vaal Reefs | Intern Industrial Psychologist |
| 1980 | Department of Justice (Prison Services) | Warden & Psychology and Social Work |