Welcome to the latest episode of the Coach Club Africa podcast, where we explore the latest trends and best practices in coaching. Today's episode is all about the importance of localised coaching approaches.

As coaches, it's essential to understand the cultural and societal nuances of the people we work with. In this episode, we will be discussing how to adapt coaching methods to better serve clients in different regions and cultures.

Our guest Dumi Magadlela, an expert who has experience in this field, will be sharing his insights and strategies for success.

Dumisani (Dumi) is an accredited international executive coach, team coach, Ubuntu Coach, coach trainer, leadership development facilitator, and organisational culture practitioner. He has often been described as a ‘people whisperer’. Dumi designs and delivers leadership, coaching and team coaching courses for clients across Africa and Beyond.

He serves on the Global Board of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) as a Director at large. Dumi is a founding Board Member of the Africa Board for Coaching, Consulting and Coaching Psychology (ABCCCP), a coaching association promoting professional coaching and leadership development across Africa.

He co-founded the Ubuntu Coaching Foundation (UCF) in South Africa at The Coaching Centre (TCC), where he has been part of the Senior Faculty for over fourteen years. The Foundation is a non- profit entity promoting access to – and awareness of - coaching in poor communities.

Highlights of this episode;

Dumi discusses his background and experience as a coach, trainer, and organisational culture practitioner. He introduces himself as a "people whisperer" and shares his belief in transcending borders and connecting with people all over the world through coaching.

He talks about his work as an executive coach and team coach and his involvement in various coaching organisations, such as the International Coaching Federation and the Africa Board for Coaching, Consulting, and Psychology. He also emphasises the importance of leadership and team coaching in Africa and the role of professional coaching in promoting leadership development across the continent.

He emphasizes the importance of coaching as a service and how it can help individuals and organisations achieve their goals.

He talks about the importance of understanding the interconnections and the value of indigenous knowledge in coaching

This episode highlights the importance of understanding the interconnections between our cultural and societal backgrounds and the field of coaching. It is crucial for coaches to recognize the value of indigenous knowledge and the need for developing tools and models that are tailored to the unique needs of our communities.

By embracing our unique identities, we can create sustainable and effective coaching practices that truly serve the needs of all people.

Thank you for listening and we hope you found this episode insightful.

Follow Dumi Magadlela on;

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dumi-magadlela-phd-189b334/

Twitter : @coachdumi1

Email: Dumi@netactive.co.za