Professional journey

From learner to leader. From training to impact.

My professional journey did not begin behind a boardroom table. It began inside the learning ecosystem itself.

The perspective

I have experienced learning programmes from different sides of the room.

Learner. Facilitator. Designer. Coordinator. Leader. Each position taught me something different about what people need and what programmes require.

This progression is why I think beyond content. I consider recruitment, confidence, facilitation, logistics, stakeholder expectations and the next opportunity after learning.

Progression

Nine chapters of learning and responsibility

01
2015
The learner
Entered the RLabs ecosystem through the GROW Leadership Academy, learning leadership, entrepreneurship, creative thinking, digital literacy and coaching concepts.
02
2016
The opportunity
Progressed into an RLabs internship and led the first RLabs Café in Cape Town CBD, taking early responsibility for leadership, operations and implementation.
03
Next
Learning the craft
Built practical experience across courseware, facilitation, learner development, digital learning and training.
04
Practice
Designing for others
Developed curricula, facilitator resources, learning materials and courseware for programmes serving different communities.
05
2 years
Leading courseware
Served as Courseware Development Team Lead with responsibility for quality, structured learning and facilitator preparation.
06
Progression
From learning to opportunity
Worked across employability, career pathways and work readiness through programmes including RLabs Connect and Accenture Skills to Succeed.
07
1,690+
Programmes, people & systems
Supported ReCha recruitment, onboarding, training, entrepreneurship learning, volunteers, interns, stakeholders and service providers.
08
Leadership
Recruitment & Training Lead
Progressed into the final senior role held at RLabs, leading recruitment and training responsibilities without losing sight of participant experience.
09
Now
Independent consulting
Brings that full perspective into programme design, facilitation, community impact, funder collaboration, youth development and women's development.