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MS. RENÉ GELDENHUIS
International Corporate Training and Human Capital Development Consultant
General Information
Nationality: South African
Tel: +27 824633074
Email: rene@colourblind.co.za
LinkedIn: https://za.linkedin.com/in/rene-geldenhuis-04a7091b
Area: RSA, Africa and UAE
Marital Status: Single
D.O.B.: 21 July 1961
Licence: International Driver’s Licence
Education
1986 MA (Clinical Psychology), University of Johannesburg
1984 Hons (Psychology), University of Johannesburg
1983 BA (Psychology and English), University of Johannesburg
Registrations
 Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) – Registration
Number: PS 0022063
 Registered as Clinical Psychologist at Rand Afrikaans University, now University of
Johannesburg, Private Practice Number: 8615241
 Registered with the Services SETA RSA as Accredited Assessor - 2008
Work Experience
1995 - Present Corporate consultant for human capital investment and leadership development programmes
(See Annexure A) South Africa, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Africa
 Feb 2014 to date: Talent Expertise International: Dubai, UAE (Contract)
 Nov 2012 to date: Haward Technology: Abu Dhabi, UAE (Contract)
 Apr 2012 to date: Nimico Training (Training and Development Partnership): South Africa
Supervisory, Operational and Strategic Management Facilitation
Clients: Ampath Laboratories (Pathology Laboratories), Broadcasting and Digital Media:
Primedia and Primedia Outdoors, Merensky Holdings, Imperial Managed Logistics, CEG, SBV
(Cash supply value chain, guarding and training services)
 Nov 2008 – 2010: The Expert Group, Soft Skills Designer on Executive Staff level: Bahrain
 Feb 2007 to date: Connemara Consulting South Africa - Supervisory, Operational and
Strategic Management Facilitation
Clients: ACSA (Airports Company South Africa), ABSA/Barclays Bank – Talent
Accelerated Programme, ABSA/Barclays Corporate and Investment Banking –
Executive Coaching, BAT (British American Tobacco SA), BP (British Petroleum), ESKOM,
Mining Industry: Goldfields and Sibanye Gold, Murray and Roberts (Construction,
engineering and mining contractor), Standard Bank, Transnet (Transportation Network RSA)
 Jan 2003 to date: The Performance Hub/Cida Learning: Africa, South Africa
Clients: Standard Bank Africa (Sales Performance), ABSA/ Barclays Bank, ABSA Graduate
Programme, Insurance Industry: Alexander Forbes and Auto & General
 Jan 1995 to date: Independent National and International Corporate Training & Organizational
Consultant

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2011 CELLMED SOUTH AFRICA, Executive Director
 Contributor to an innovative business via mobile media, promoting medical and psychological health and
addressing corporate needs in leadership development & training
2011 THE HEALTH SOCIETY OF SOUTH AFRICA - JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
• Co-author of an Addictions Guide for the corporate sector
2005 to 2007 ASIBONI MBALA LIFESTYLE CENTRE - JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
• Director of Psychological Services at the Asiboni Mbala Lifestyle Centre in Rivonia,
Johannesburg, South Africa - Strategic planning and development of individual, group and family
treatment interventions for drug and alcohol addiction
2003 to 2006 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA - PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA
• Appointed as external examination moderator for Psychology at The University of
South Africa (UNISA)
1991 to 1992 VISTA UNIVERSITY - SOWETO, SOUTH AFRICA
• Lectured in Psychology I, II, and III at Vista University, Soweto Campus, Johannesburg
• Substituted as head of the Psychology Department; lectured to and supervised the
Clinical Psychology Master’s degree students
1988 to date THE OFFICES OF THE FAMILY ADVOCATE, SOUTH AFRICA
• Provide expert evidence on psychological issues; administer and prepare forensic
assessments and psychological evaluations for High Court custody and control,
guardianship and access matters and appointed divorce mediator and case worker
1987 to date PRIVATE PRACTICE JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
• Founded Clinical Psychology Private Practice. Clinical work includes child, adolescent
and adult psychotherapy and comprehensive psychometric assessment
1986 to 1987 GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL PRACTICE - JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
• Practiced at the Sterkfontein and J.G. Strijdom (now Helen Joseph) State Mental Health
Hospitals
• Appointed as Supervisor of the Clinical Psychology Interns at these hospitals
Skills and Interests
 Communication & Management Skills (see annexure A)
 IT: Windows & Office Tools:
MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Internet: Excellent
 Languages:
English: Excellent verbal and written skills, Afrikaans: Native
 Interests:
Reading, Travelling, Theatre, Music, Art: Mosaic Design and Porcelain Painting
REFERENCES
Available on request.

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ANNEXURE A
Corporate Development Interventions (examples)
 Assertiveness Training – giving people a voice to contribute and add value, addressing/ improving self-image,
diminishing interactional conflict and fear
 Change Management – handling hostile take-overs and /or mergers, enhancing performance, raising
productivity, impacting bottom line and creating ROI, adapting to people-centric from task and
deadline- centric
 Communication skills – ensuring same page comprehension, avoiding conflict, engaging in crucial
conversations, teamwork, active and interactive listening, improving work relationships and enhancing
performance ROI
 Conflict Management – aiding cultural and social sensitivity and processes to manage resentment and
effectively resolving challenges, assisting employers and employees to transform conflict into collaborative
solution
 Diversity Training – working from a cultural and gender perspective, social sensitivity focus based on social
profile, speaking social languages, also generational diversity
 Emotional Intelligence – self- awareness creation, addressing self-management, empathy, resilience,
interpersonal skills
 Facilitation skills – train the trainer, experiential training creative and impactful presentations
 HIV/ AIDS – symptoms, treatment, psychotherapeutic intervention and treatment plans
 Leadership – emotional intelligence, leading and building high performing teams, effective communication,
change management and problem solving (short and modular longer term interventions)
 Mentoring & Coaching – self-improvement, open mind for broader perspective, tapping into own potential,
knowledge sharing, increasing personal effectiveness & confidence
 Performance Management – managing the performance management process - planning, performing and
reviewing
 Presentation skills – content as a cohesive message, visual images as supportive material
 Problem Solving skills – approach, what is the real problem, meeting deadlines, enhancing business success
and harmony – leveraging individual and team strengths and problem resolution
 Strategic Intervention – addressing change and improvement in corporate culture with specific emphasis on
empowering the work force and all on the corporate hierarchy (staff, supervisors, managers, top
management)
 Stress Management – stress is a given, manage stress more effectively for improved performance, reaching
full potential, function optimally, the art of delegation, creating work-life balance
 Talent Management - understanding the business model, effective recruitment, on boarding/induction,
retention of employees
 Team Building - team processes and cycles, finding team cohesion and synergy, alignment of organisational
mission, vision and strategy

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 Time Management – effective planning re energy zones, creating structure and enhancing productivity
Community Workshops presented (examples)
 Addictions – information and awareness on the detrimental effects of alcohol, drug use and gambling
 Life changes – adapting to different stages of life and dealing with trauma
 Creative living – work-life balance, stress reduction, discovering own creative potential, positive self-esteem
 Emotional eating - differentiating between stomach and heart hunger, dealing with emotional and physical
abuse, be defined by yourself, not objects
 Life skills – Emotional Intelligence (EQ), what is self-image, dealing with bullying and educational challenges
 Parenting children – channelling energy in right direction during generational adversity
 Re-train the brain – changing negative beliefs based on negative experiences; adapting a new positive reality,
effectively influencing feelings and attitude and enhancing performance
Motivational talks and seminars on topics above or related are delivered on an on- going basis to the Corporate
and Public sectors.