About Judy

I have had many jobs – some I have hated and more I have loved.

Shelving books at the public library, ringing up people’s groceries at a supermarket, counselling troubled children, training police officers, researching and writing crime prevention modules, running strategic planning sessions, training and mentoring coaches, coaching clients…

All of these (and more) experiences of the world of work have provided me with deep insights about what makes work work, and have helped me develop the practical tools I share with my clients to help them make their work work better for them.

I am a qualified teacher and an experienced trainer and facilitator.

I have worked in a range of private, public, and academic environments.

I have a master’s degree in criminal justice studies and worked in the crime and violence prevention arena for over a decade before burning out and training as a life coach 17 years ago.

I am a Master Life Coach.

I have coached many hundreds of clients through one-on-one and group coaching programmes.

I am the author of three books, published by Bookstorm, all drawing from the insights and experiences gained from coaching my many clients.

My special skill is SIMPLIFYING:

  • I sort through the mess and noise of emotions, frustrations, and disappointments to help my clients identify the barriers to their success,
  • I draw from a wide range of theories and methods to create powerful, practical and easy to use strategies and skills to address and remove the barriers,
  • I present complicated ideas and concepts in a simple and accessible way.

I combine all my knowledge and experience in the coaching processes I take clients through. I love to design programmes that take individuals and teams on journeys of self-discovery and learning – resulting in them being able to make work (and life) work better.

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Trusted by

Creamer Media Airland Logistics Adcock Ingram Afrika Tikkun Caterware Kantar SA Norton Rose Fulbright Anglo American PPS Apio/Olea SA Standard Bank SA Treasury Jordan HR
  • "Thank you to Judy for giving her valuable time to run her workshops at our NGO in Soweto. Burnout often affects people who have constant exposure to societal issues. Judy is an inspiration, and has the ability to sensitively connect with people on any level." Ingrid
  • “The training was AMAZING. The staff loved it and took away so much.” Donna Govender, Jordan HR
  • “Judy is a very skilled life coach and trainer. She was able to put together an excellent programme to motivate and re-inspire our company’s sales team.” Kenneth Creamer, CEO, Creamer Media
  • “Judy's Make Work Work For You workshop was the best gift I could give myself - a focused few hours with no outside distractions to engage with some issues which had been bothering me but which I always felt I didn't have enough time to really think about. I left the workshop with a range of new ideas, and practical actionable items ranging from something I could do the very next day to steps I wanted to take over the coming weeks and months.” Mieke
  • “I thoroughly enjoyed Making Work Work for me. Since the workshop I have enjoyed lunch time breaks away from my laptop. The Wheel of Work exercise was such an eye opener for me. I am more mindful that I need to nuture myself outside of work too. How to restore and energise myself so I don't burn out is so important. I am more than just my work self. I highly recommend working with Judy, she is encouraging and you deserve to do this course for yourself.” Gwynnevere Salgado
  • “I loved the course – you gave us all the wonderful gift of your experience and expertise. I loved the way you held the space for us. I found the experience insightful and uplifting. And what a lovely group of people we were.” Workshop Participant
  • “This has been a life changing programme for me. I kept feeling that it was custom designed specifically for me: from the title which grabbed my attention immediately, to the course outline which spoke to my heart and soul, and then to the session content and application which has tested my being from the roots to the tips of my branches. I realise now that there are many souls who have been lost and searching just like me. After six weeks I feel alive, vibrant, hopeful and at ease for the first time that I can remember.” Brenda Scott

The Wheel of Work

Courses & Workshops

Burnout Prevention Workshop (In-person or Online)

Books