We believe that people are smart!

We build stuff. We innovate. We create.
WHO WE AREWHAT WE DO

The Big Question: Why donโ€™t we always function at our smart-self, optimal best?

Well, from time to time we all need a hand.

In fact, we need many hands throughout our careers. We need support, input and guidance to become our best selves.

Whether this comes in the form of a listening ear, a course, a book, a blog, a coach or a YouTube talk, we all need support to grow and reach our full potential.

 

we inspire people to:ย  ย  see the possible alternativeย  ย 

take the first stepย  ย 

build connectionย  ย  ย trustย  ย  engageย  ย  ย partnerย  ย  lead with authenticityย  ย  improve

Thatโ€™s where we come in!

We partner with our clients to do this work with individuals and teams.

Our goal?

People operating at their best; energised and cohesive teams; and ultimately, thriving organisations.

Supporting our clients to Inspire. Enable. Grow is what we are all about.

we enable people to:ย  ย  ย find their own solutionsย  ย  take ownershipย  ย  show up with courageย  ย  lead with vulnerabilityย  ย  have a positive impact on those around themย  ย  be safe and well

We GROW People. Well, sort of. We believe that when people are Inspired and Enabled they begin to Grow all on their own and when they do, they grow their organisations too.

When we see people, teams and organisations growing and getting better, we know our job is done and we can cheer them on. Until that supportive hand is once again needed.

And hereโ€™s the best part

When we partner with our clients to Inspire, Enable and Grow people together, we believe that this creates a positive ripple effect into the communities and worlds around that organisation.

We think thatโ€™s pretty amazing!

 

About Us

PeopleSmart is a people-development consultancy led by two passionate South Africans. The main thing to know about us (and you can read all the detail here) is that we LOVE what we do. We work with incredible people from a diverse set of organisations all over Africa and an amazing team of talented psychologists, facilitators, researchers and business experts. Heaven!

Another thing to know about us is that we love to work collaboratively with our clients. We work with them as partners, identify needs together and guide them on their Inspire. Enable. Grow journey.

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