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Ezelle Theunissen

Contact Information:

Address:
P.O. Box 15303, Panorama,
7506, Bellville, South Africa

Email:
yeshe@iafrica.com

Phone:
Mobile: 083 3022730

Skype: zelbelle

Partner(s):
Center for Appreciative Inquiry

Languages:
Afrikaans, English, German

Working Portfolio:
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Ezelle Theunissen is a leadership coach and community psychologist with substantial experience in developing people, businesses and organizations.

Ezelle practices as a coach and appreciative inquiry trainer and consultant to create “generative & learning” organizational cultures that wish to thrive in a rapidly changing environment. She specialises in individual, organisational and community transformation and the design of innovative programmes that integrate learning and coaching at individual and team level. She especially enjoys discovering people’s unique strengths, values and contributions – and how to amplify these.

Ezelle has gained considerable experience working in diverse environments – from rural, small town and peri-urban communities to big brand corporate industries. She feels equally inspired collaborating with private, non-government and / or public sectors and thrives in environments rich in diversity. She is equally fluent in English & Afrikaans and especially enjoys working with other English-second-language speakers throughout the world.

Ezelle’s coaching practice focuses on coaching leaders and managers at the cutting edge of their fields. Her areas of expertise include entrepreneurship and business development, sustainability and resource economy, managing change, learning and development, and increasing effectiveness and quality of experience in the workplace. She thrives in settings lead by avant-garde visionaries who pioneer new enterprises and programs in fast-paced and growing environments. She is committed to ongoing voluntary community development projects and is a founding member of Rokpa Bardo (a subsidiary of Rokpa Trust, an international welfare organisation).

Ezelle holds a Masters degree in Psychology from Rhodes University, a Higher Education Diploma from UCT, and certificates in Coaching Skills and Coach Supervision Skills from Coaching Development (ICF accredited).Ezelle is a certified Appreciative Inquiry facilitator and facilitator trainer (Centre for Appreciative Inquiry), and Mindfulness facilitator trainer (Mindfulness Africa). She is a member of HPCSA (Health Professions Council, SA), COMENSA (Coaches and Mentors of SA), and an accredited NQF level 7 assessor with the ETDA (Education, Training & Development Authority) and Services SETAs.

  • Appreciative Inquiry Consulting & Training
  • Coaching
  • Content Development
  • Organizational Development
  • Strategic Development
  • Workshop Facilitation

Academic and Professional Details:

  • BSocSc : Psychology, Religious Studies (University of Cape Town, 1991)
  • BA(Hons) : Psychology (University of Port Elizabeth, 1992)
  • HDE(PG)Sec : Guidance & Counselling, Religion Education (University of Cape Town, 1994)
  • MSocSc : Counselling Psychology (Rhodes University, 2001)
  • Registered with Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Counselling Psychologist
  • Dip. Child Care : Prime Care Training, Cape Town, 1993
  • Dip.R.Aroma : Cape Institute for Allied Health Studies, Cape Town, 1995
  • Registered with Allied Health Professions Council as a Therapeutic Aromatherapist
  • SETA Assessor: Services Sector Education & Training Authority (SETA), Cape Town, 2004
  • Registered with ETDP and Services SETA’s as accredited assessor, NQF level 7
  • Cert. AI Facilitator : Company of Experts (USA) Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training, 2006
  • Cert.Coaching: Coaching Development (International Coach Federation accredited training), 2007
  • Mindfulness Trainer : Mindfulness Africa, 2008
  • Cert. Coach Supervision : Coaching Development, 2008
  • Cert. AIFT : Company of Experts (USA) Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Trainer, 2009

Awards and Achievements:

  • 2005 : Most Popular Facilitator, Siyaya Skills Institute, Cape Town
  • 1991 : Faculty of Social Science and Humanities Dean’s Merit List, UCT
  • 1989 : Entrance Merit Scholarship, UCT
  • 1988 : Pass Matric with an A aggregate symbol (First Class Distinction)
  • Atmosphere PR (South Africa)
  • Best-AC (Tanzania)
  • JHPIEGO (Ghana)
  • Industrial Psychology Consultants
  • Industrial Psychology Consultants (Zimbabwe)
  • Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA)
  • SAB Miller, Latin America
  • “The authenticity of Ezelle Theunissen and her genuine belief in the power of Ai. Also the interaction with other individuals from diverse backgrounds. I particularly enjoyed the Dewitt Jones DVD, “Celebrate What’s Right with the World” ~ Chantelle Murray, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • “I appreciated the passion and knowledge of all participants including our facilitator, Ezelle Theunissen.” ~ Derrick Hann, Doha, Qatar
  • “The workshop was well done. The contents and presentation were valuable to improve my profession as a change agent.” ~ Consultant, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Experts on Call

Since 1989, Company of Experts, Inc., has sought out the most qualified Coaches, Consultants, Facilitators and Trainers within their specialized subject field. Each person has a strong commitment to the theory and practice of their subject area bringing a balance of education, consulting and on-the-job experience to bring unique real-world richness to our training.

With Experts on Call (EOC) located throughout the World, we can provide training and consulting on-site at a reasonable rate. Each Expert on Call strives to create a learning environment that is open, respectful and focused to ensure that you will have practical and relevant experience to immediately use when you return to work.

Ways to connect with clients

Connecting with new clients is complex. Experts on Call share branding and name recognition to build new and enhanced connections with clients and other consultants world-wide. This is an important social network that combines professional identities with enhanced brand capacity.

Leverage your membership as an Expert on Call by:

  • Designing your Expert on Call profile to indicate you’re taking new clients and serious about your business.
  • Your picture can create an instant connection with potential clients. Make sure your photo shows you in a professional, positive light. You will need a web ready picture to upload onto your webpage on the Company of Experts site.
  • Create a 140-character resume, a concise summary describing your skills, what you’re interested in so that a client will want to find out more. Clients and others will be able to connect directly to your email address for more information or to click onto your Expert on Call webpage for more.
  • Create a more detailed two paragraph summary. This will be next to your picture on your Expert on Call webpage. You will be able to post your full resume/vita onto your portfolio here
  • Consider creating a short video highlighting your skills or showing you at your best to add to your portfolio
  • Have your written books, articles, designed workshops that you would like to share? You will be able to post those on your portfolio or sell in the store
  • Connect with other Experts on Call – those you share an interest with and those you’d like to work with.
  • Help us by writing new material for the Company of Experts webpage. Follow us on social media, participate in twitter chats
  • Participate in virtual meetings
  • Attend the virtual Conference (fall of each year)
  • Attend the live Conference (Spring of each year)
  • Offer free and low cost workshops to other Experts on Call – build your expertise and enhance your relationships
  • Volunteer to serve on working groups

Expert on Call Membership Requirements:

The requirements for Expert on Call Membership simple and straight-forward. Membership requirements if the Business or Professional Member:

  1. Support and continually work to embody the business values of the Company of Experts (refer to the values listed below).
  2. Conduct business in a fair, legal and ethical manner.
  3. Is current with its membership dues (refer to the information under the “Dues” tab above).

Membership Approval

All applications for Expert on Call Membership are subject to approval by the EOC Review Committee. If Membership is not accepted fees paid (minus the evaluation review fee will be refunded).