Giving Wings - Consulting, Training and Development

Giving Wings - Consulting, Training and Development Giving Wings is a strategic consulting, executive coaching, and development company. Our development approach is uniquely tailored for each client.
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We take pride in executing interventions that will equip, inspire, and mobilise people and organisations to reach their full potential through our methodical approach. We take the time to get to know our client's challenges and find the most appropriate and sustainable solution.

04/06/2026

Every career journey tells a story, not only of achievements but of growth, resilience, learning and the decisions that shape what comes next.​
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This Youth Month, we are shining a spotlight on alumni from our Graduate Work Readiness Programme and the journeys they continue to build in the world of work.​
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We recently spoke with Sange Tshakumane about her journey over the past year. She shared the lessons she has learned, the challenges she has navigated and how she continues to grow in her role as a CIB Software Engineer Learner at Standard Bank.​
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Her story reflects something real: growth is not instant. It happens through consistent effort in the everyday moments where you choose to keep learning, keep improving and keep showing up.​
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Click here to watch the full conversation and hear how she is owning her next: https://youtu.be/eqdCSGBzXM0

02/06/2026

June is Youth Month in South Africa, marking over 50 years since 1976, when young people took a stand that continues to shape the country’s story today. It is a time to honour that legacy while reflecting on the realities young people still face as they move into work and life.

Own your next means what comes next is not defined by circumstance alone, but by the choices, resilience and courage young people bring to each step forward.

This month holds celebration and reflection. Many step into opportunity, while others navigate barriers requiring persistence, access and support.

The next chapter is not far. It is written through every decision, setback and effort to keep going.

This June celebrates young people rising, adapting, moving forward. Your next unfolds.

The final Friday of May is here, a reminder of how quickly the year is moving.This month reminded us that growth doesn’t...
29/05/2026

The final Friday of May is here, a reminder of how quickly the year is moving.

This month reminded us that growth doesn’t always happen in big moments. Sometimes it looks like showing up consistently, learning in real time, building meaningful connections and taking small steps towards something bigger.

As we close off the month, we hope the work, effort and intention you’ve poured into yourself, your goals and your journey continues to open new opportunities and possibilities ahead.

Happy Friday from Giving Wings!

Workplace mental well-being is shaped less by awareness campaigns and more by everyday leadership behaviours and workpla...
19/05/2026

Workplace mental well-being is shaped less by awareness campaigns and more by everyday leadership behaviours and workplace culture.

People do their best work when they feel psychologically safe, able to contribute ideas, ask questions and learn from mistakes without fear of embarrassment or blame.

This article from WSPS highlights how leadership coaching can help strengthen psychologically safe workplaces and healthier organisational cultures through practical habits such as:
• Creating psychological safety • Communicating with clarity • Recognising effort and impact • Respecting boundaries • Supporting employees as people, not just as productivity metrics

Leadership development and employee well-being should go hand in hand. Sustainable, high-performing teams are built through trust, consistency and people-centred leadership.

Research continues to reinforce what many high-performing organisations already know: investing in people is not a “nice...
12/05/2026

Research continues to reinforce what many high-performing organisations already know: investing in people is not a “nice to have”. It is a business growth imperative.

According to LinkedIn’s 2025 Workplace Learning Report, career development remains closely linked to employee retention, engagement and organisational adaptability, especially as businesses navigate shifting skills demands, digital transformation and AI-driven change.

As industries evolve, organisations cannot afford to treat learning and development as an isolated HR activity. It must be seen as a strategic lever for building capability, strengthening leadership and preparing teams for the future of work.

At Giving Wings, we partner with organisations to help transform teams into confident, capable and future-ready professionals through impactful learning experiences, leadership development and workplace programmes designed for sustainable growth.

At the core of this work is our belief in owning your next: equipping individuals and teams with the skills, confidence and mindset needed to navigate change, take ownership of their growth and contribute meaningfully in the workplace.

When people grow, organisations grow.

08/05/2026

Growth is not always loud. Sometimes, it is found in the questions, the reflections, the confidence built, and the moments where young professionals begin to see what they are capable of.

Our work with the FNB interns was a powerful reminder that when you create the right environment, people show up differently.

-They engage.
-They challenge themselves.
-They step forward.

Watch the video for a glimpse into the energy, intention, and impact behind the work: https://youtu.be/TWN84gqoceI

This is what investing in people looks like.

This Workers’ Day, we honour the builders, the thinkers and the doers. Those who show up daily, not just to work but to ...
01/05/2026

This Workers’ Day, we honour the builders, the thinkers and the doers. Those who show up daily, not just to work but to make a difference.

At Giving Wings, we believe work is more than output, its impact.

Here’s to those who continue to own their next, one step at a time.

This Freedom Day reminds us that freedom is not only a moment in history, but a responsibility we continue to live out t...
27/04/2026

This Freedom Day reminds us that freedom is not only a moment in history, but a responsibility we continue to live out today.

From liberation to leadership, it has always been about more than rights, it is about growth, dignity and the ongoing journey of becoming.

What we do with our freedom today shapes the excellence of tomorrow.

Last week, we wrapped up our 3-day Work Readiness Programme with the FNB interns, and it was a meaningful journey of gro...
20/04/2026

Last week, we wrapped up our 3-day Work Readiness Programme with the FNB interns, and it was a meaningful journey of growth, reflection and preparation for the world of work.

Throughout the programme, the interns engaged with the realities of the workplace, strengthened their professional confidence and built a deeper understanding of how to navigate this next chapter with clarity and intention.

What stood out most was their willingness to participate fully, ask thoughtful questions and embrace the opportunity to grow.

They leave this programme better equipped with the skills, tools and practical insight needed to contribute meaningfully in their teams and to take ownership of their development as they begin shaping their careers.

Mindset is where the future of work begins.Today was Day 1 of our three-day programme with FNB interns, and one thing st...
15/04/2026

Mindset is where the future of work begins.

Today was Day 1 of our three-day programme with FNB interns, and one thing stood out clearly. Before skills can be applied and performance can be sustained, mindset must be shaped.

The power of ownership, self-belief, adaptability and intention cannot be overlooked when preparing young professionals for the workplace. Work readiness is not just about what interns know. It is about how they think, how they show up and how they choose to grow.

This is how we bridge the gap in preparing young professionals for the workplace. By building the mindset that turns potential into impact.

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191 Bekker Road
Midrand
1686

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27878204062

Website

http://www.givingwings.co.za/

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