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ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE PLUNGE AND

FOLLOW YOUR PASSION?

Jacquie Bhana, Jacquie assistance programmes from my clients all the time,
Bhana Consulting, High ■ Durban University of before they begin to embark
Performance Coach, on this daunting but exciting
Mentor, Counsellor and Technology and Projectised journey.”
Business Coach. graduate mentoring
■ Succession and strategic Jacquie has worked in various
n 2022, after planning implementation and business sectors, including
35 years of performance management at agriculture, financial services,
Iworking in Royal Tyres engineering, automotive and
some of the retail. Within these sectors, she
most successful ■ A keynote speaker on mental has worked at a senior level in both
local and global health and wellness marketing and human resource
companies, ■ Various high performance functions, in management,
Jacquie Bhana coaching initiatives at executive and non-executive roles.
left the corporate leadership and SMME level The companies that Jacquie has
world to do what she loves – ■ Working with the Sports worked for include VWSA, Bostik
developing people, seeing them Coaching Lab and the Da and British United Engineering,
grow and helping them work Vinci Institute to develop and McCarthy Motor Holdings and
towards their aspirations. Her professionalise sports coaching Tongaat Hulett. She currently
current work focuses mainly on serves on the board of the Durban
coaching and mentoring, which is capability. Chamber of Commerce and
a process that can empower people Business Focus Industry as the first vice president.
at all levels to leverage their unique
strengths and achieve their goals. Jacquie says, “I work with people Signature System
who feel that they are stuck in
A year later, Jacquie has quickly their careers by helping them In order to assist people Jacquie
grown a solid base of individuals to move into meaningful and has adopted her signature system Neil Tovey and Jacquie Bhana worked with the Da Vinci Institute to develop
at various levels of their careers, impactful roles so that they can of ‘YOU TO GREAT’ for her sports coaching capability.
and she has many successes to help move their organisations individual coaching methodology.
report on. Her clients currently forward. I know exactly how scary their tone, mannerisms and make her an ideal person with
include both large, medium and it can be to think about making This involves a bespoke process choice of words impact others. whom to work. Her company,
small businesses and NPOs. Her changes because we’re so afraid for every client – there is no one size ■ MORE CONFIDENCE – your Jacquie Bhana Consulting, is
fits all – and covers three pillars.
work as a small business has taken of the unknown. And if you’re coach may not always agree a BBBEE level 1 entity. She is
her beyond the gates of a large wavering because you… Coaching is a tool that can with you, and they can’t give well equipped to work as a high
single corporate to diverse and empower people at all levels to you the answers or do the work performance and life coach and
varied organisations and clients. ■ Think you need more time leverage their unique strengths for you, but they’re always in mentor. Jacquie has worked
across the board, with executives,
There is a large, pulsating and ■ Don’t feel comfortable with and achieve their goals and has the your corner. This can boost managers, small business
exciting world of work ‘out there’, the unknown following benefits: your self-esteem. owners and women from various
with many individuals looking for ■ Not 100% clear on what your ■ GREATER SELF- ■ ACCOUNTABILITY – people backgrounds. 
growth and development. career goal is AWARENESS – allows who work with coaches set clear
Some highlights of the year ■ Get overwhelmed just thinking participants to reflect in a non- goals, and they are focused and For more information:
intentional about the steps that
include: about taking action judgemental space and become they need to take to reach those C: +27 83 386 8343
E: Jacquie.bhana@mbhana.co.za;
■ Coaching and mentoring ■ Lack confidence more aware of what makes them goals. jacquie@jbhana.co.za
tick, and also how to work
candidates on the Beier Group ■ Don’t know where to start… better with others. ■ BETTER WELLBEING – W: www.jacquiebhana.co.za
bursary and education ■ You are not alone – I hear this coaching is known to help
IMPROVED
■ COMMUNICATION – people reduce stress and burnout
One can have no smaller or greater can practice setting boundaries, because clients learn to manage
their workloads more efficiently.
mastery than the mastery of one’s self. apologising, having difficult Jacquie’s years of experience and
conversations. They can give
- Leonarda Da Vinci and receive feedback on how success with people development

FOUR KZN ENTREPRENEURS SECURE CASH PRIZES IN

BUSINESS ACCELERATOR

he Durban Chemicals Beyond the allure of instant underwent a comprehensive one- Industry: Spot on Fire Controls, that each SME will also receive
Cluster (DCC) Business cash prizes, the participating day capacity-building workshop Lungani Nene from Cato Manor support to unlock coveted sales
TAccelerator held its entrepreneurs vied for in Durban on Wednesday, 25 ■ Best Environmental and commercial opportunities
annual “Dragons’ Den” event commercial partnerships with October 2023. The top 11 pitches Sustainability Solution: with the Dragons and potential
in November 2023. Emulating the Dragons’ companies, seed then advanced to the ‘Dragons’ Virenix, Viren Udith from customers, improving their
the renowned Dragons’ Den capital infusion, and coveted Den’ stage and delivered Mount Edgecombe growth prospects significantly.
format, 11 emerging Black- mentorship opportunities from impressive presentations. ■ Industry Gamechanger: AJ85
owned enterprises passionately industry luminaries. Open to Pulse Control Systems claimed Distributors, Anderson Jacobs If you are a Black-owned SME
presented their ventures to a all Black entrepreneurs in the the top prize, securing the Best from Durban seeking to propel your business
panel of influential ‘Dragons’ chemical sector, from start-ups Overall Business Case award and to the next level, explore similar
who are driving the meaningful to established SMMEs, the DCC a R35,000 cash prize. Nevertheless, all 11 SMEs Business Accelerators across
transformation of the local Business Accelerator attracted ultimately walked away with the following clusters: Durban
chemicals sector; Bridget close to 100 entries this year. The The additional R25,000 cash a reward. According to Kyle Chemicals, KZN Clothing and
Bishenden from FFS Refiners, selection process was rigorous prizes recognising outstanding Ballard, Head of the Accelerator, Textiles, Cape Clothing and
Rudi van Niekerk from H&R, and narrowing the pool to achievements in specific each of them has been granted Textiles, eThekwini Furniture, and
Trevor I’Ons from NCS, and the final 33 candidates was a categories were awarded to the annual membership to the Durban Automotive. For more
David Lombard from Sherwin- challenging task. following SMEs: Durban Chemicals Cluster. information and to apply, please go
Williams. to: https://bit.ly/3pOLSzF . 
The chosen qualifiers then ■ Most Relevant to the Chemical However, the greater reward is

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