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THE ESSENCE OF COMMUNICATION Communication can be viewed as one of the most important skills in life. So what is it really? A known definition (Kreitner & Kinicki) suggests that communication transfers intended meanings from person to person. Herein lies the inherent problem i.e. “intended”. This problem was well articulated by sports promoter and author Mark McCormack who stated that “... the problem with communication is the illusion that it has been achieved.” You will all

In this insightful talk, Tony De Gouveia and Dr. Hekkie van Der Westhuizen share practical and powerful advice for both young people and adults on how to navigate life’s inevitable setbacks. Learn why dealing with failure is not just important, it’s essential for growth. With a special message to the youth, this talk encourages resilience, persistence, and the mindset needed to overcome challenges and build a stronger future. Discover how to: Come to terms with failure Learn

“You get what you negotiate” - (Unknown) “A negotiator should observe everything. You must be part Sherlock Holmes, part Sigmund Freud." - (Victor Kiam) The recent surprise results in the May 2024 South African elections which saw the ANC lose its parliamentary majority, creating the necessity of a government of national unity (GNU) in which it would, for the first time since 1994, have to share power with other parties has brought into focus, once again, the very essential s

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples” (Mother Theresa) The title of my article this month is penned partly from a book published in the late 1980’s by well known management guru and author Tom Peters who is well known for his classic work “In search of Excellence”. The book referred to is entitled “Thriving in Chaos” was pioneering and prophetic and forecast the flux and fluidity caused by the restructuring of the h

In this episode, Dr Hekkie Van der Westhuizen sits down with Dr Tony de Gouveia to explore the themes of leadership, purpose, and...

In this episode of Sports Talk with Zeca Marques, we discuss the year ahead—what it represents, how we approach it mentally, and the...

As the SAPCC celebrated its 10th Anniversary Gala, Tony de Gouveia, one of the founding executive directors and a Clinical Psychologist,...