LET'S FACE IT...
Building a career and making a positive impact as an engineer or technical leader comes with challenges that even
first principles cannot resolve!
We often hear that technical people are sometimes the worst career planners and leaders and often reach a ceiling in their careers as specialists...
...this could not be farther from the truth!
I HELP TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS
strengthen their impact on the organizations and societies they serve!
THE HARD AND THE soft STUFF!
ABOUT ME
MY VALUES
I aim to serve, laying pathways for others, enabling positive change.
Realiability
INTEGRITY AND TRUST
Emplowerment
FOR THOSE WHO APSIRE
Authenticity
BE UNIQUELY YOU
Leading
FOR PURPOSE, FOR IMPACT
AN ENGINEER TURNED LEADER
I am a people-centric, purpose-driven leader and coach, passionate
about continuous development and helping others GROW! I have over
ten years of experience leading manufacturing and Supply Chain teams
in global FMCGs. I am a GCC certified mechanical engineer, an MBA CUM
Laude alumni, have been recognized as one of the 200 Young South Africans by M&G, Supply & Demand Chain Executive's Women in Supply Chain award and Africa’s Most Influential Women in Supply Chain by AWISCA.
IT'S ABOUT YOU!
My purpose is to serve!
Machines are great. However, I am all about people. My purpose is to serve. I have learned about the intricacies of leading a successful technical career, transitioning to management and leadership roles, leading strategic initiatives, and influencing global Supply Chains. I’m here to help you do the same and share ways in which you can achieve your ambitions too.
WE'VE NEVER TRULY ARRIVED
learning should never stop
WHY COACHING?
my journey has led me here
My people-centricity, my passion for development and helping others grow and my purpose to serve have led me here.
INTERESTING FACTS!
Grew up and was raised in a township in Katlehong, in the East Rand of Gauteng
Early engineering training was in the mining and automotive industry with Barloworld Equipment’s Caterpillar
Was introduced to the world of engineering within fast-moving consumer goods companies (FMCG) by WomEng, whose mission is to ” develop a diverse, equitable and inclusive engineering and technology workforce”
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Early engineering training was in the mining and automotive industry with Barloworld Equipment’s Caterpillar
Is passionate about education and development and lectures part-time for MBAs and post-graduates for the University of Stellenbosch Business School
Was introduced to the world of engineering within fast-moving consumer goods companies (FMCG) by WomEng, whose mission is to ” develop a diverse, equitable and inclusive engineering and technology workforce”
Has a love of the arts and dabbles in sketching and oil painting. She sold her first painting for R100 when she was in high school to one of her teachers
Worked part-time in retail at @Home as a cashier and merchandiser, while studying to earn an income. She also had her own business, selling popcorn and sweets on the bus to school.
Zanele had her first Ted-talk at the age 23 years old hosted by TedxYouth@Soweto
Was living and working in the United Kingdom, Port Sunlight while studying and preparing for her GCC exams in 2014 and 2015
Enjoys air-borne thrills and tackles adventures such as bungee jumping in Krugersdorp Gauteng, the Soweto Towers, and adventures in Oribi Gorge KZN.
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