As a seasoned Transformation Coach, Thought Leading Mentor, International Speaker and Award-winning Author with 41+ years in business and employment environment, Bertie as versatile functionary has acted in almost all roles in organizations. Bertie has always had a passionate interest in people, am an avid educator sharing teachings from the university of life, travelled to 40+ countries and worked in some. This has given him the benefit of wisdom to share. Personal physical challenges often required reinvention such as blindness, prognosis at 16 that I would be on walking support at 25 etc. ....... his niche/avatar includes helping people (focus on leaders, professionals and Entrepreneurs) to overcome their entrapment of the past ..... his challenge, transforming them from a state of invisibility to a state of invincibility. He has co-author 3 books - the latest being "Cracking the Rich Code" by Jim Britt to be published in January 2025; also getting his own book "Belief to Achieve: A Leader's Journey from Invisible to Invincible" published by the end January 2025.

His educational achievements are 2 university degrees - a bachelor's degree (BCom) and honours degree (Hons B (B & A)) in business and administration as well as higher education teaching diploma from the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa.

He is also a multiple awarded sport player, has an international coaching recognitions, achievements in excellence in business and recognitions received whilst working in corporates.

He also fulfils non- executive directorships on various boards of directors

Community service - Rotary highest recognition – Paul Harris Award for service beyond self 

Married with 2 children and 3 grandchildren

Love travelling, hiking, playing sport such as golf , mountain biking and downhill skiing.