Dr Yolanda Petersen


Biography
The company is geared towards building clear business, planning and project management strategies that can adapt to rapidly changing and volatile environments.
Providing Strategic Consulting to a multitude of (varied) businesses.
Yolanda has worked her way up from entry-level positions to earn her seat at the C-Suite table and is a 1st Generation Entrepreneur.
She is an established Business Strategist, Project Lead, Moderator, Facilitator, and Keynote/Public Speaker who delivers high-energy keynote presentations that challenge audiences to leverage their focus and pay attention to what matters most, both at work and in life.
Yolanda has a keen passion for Community Development and Empowerment, especially that of Women and the Girl-child. Framing, Drafting and Leading on Strategic Projects and Policy Development.
At the core, her current SOCIAL IMPACT (CSI/ESG) Projects focuses on 3 key pillars:
1. Women Economic Development.
2. Youth Economic Development
3. Capacity Building: (Unemployed ) Youth through Education.
Active Roles
- Group Executive Director –[BEGET] Strategic Project Management Solutions
- South African Country Chair for G100: All Ladies League (ALL) – Youth Enterprise & Leadership Wing.
- Global Advisory Board Member -Without You Foundation, Nigeria
- Advisory Council Member, Special Needs Young Adults –The Shumeez Scott Foundation (SSF)
- Member of the Charles Walters Society for Innovation and Research (CWSIR) – India
- Member of the Global Educators Fraternity (GEF), India
- Member of the Modern Institute of Professional Studies
- Business Mentor – First Lady Chamber, South Africa
- Afrikaans Translator and Project Manager -Athenjwa Media, Cape Town
- Independent Fundraiser –Township Project ‘Love to Langa’ -US Based Non-Profit Organization.
- Independent Professiobal trainer and facilitator - TSP ( Telematics School Project)
- Project Manager - Telematics School Project, Stellenbosch University.
- Christian Ministry Functional Support to: “Flame of the Holy Spirit Ministries” and “ Love & Cross Ministries”
Education and Experiences
PhD (HC) in Business Management & Administration
From Hessen University, Germany
Honorary Doctorate in PHD (HC) Philosophy specializing in the area of Humanitarianism and Conflict Response
From – Theophany University.
Internationally Accredited Active Facilitation Coach
From – Professional and Personal Institute of Excellence
Current Studies.
Our Values
These 8 key values guide our company in building a culture of ethical leadership, service, and responsibility:
Integrity, Servant Leadership, Stewardship, Excellence, Respect and Dignity, Compassion, Generosity, Accountability.