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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.

And just like that, we wrapped up Day 3! Three impactful days with the Standard Bank interns, exploring the skills, mind...
14/10/2026

And just like that, we wrapped up Day 3!

Three impactful days with the Standard Bank interns, exploring the skills, mindset, and readiness needed to navigate today’s world of work. Through a hybrid approach, we connected with young talent in person and online, reaching interns across South Africa’s provinces.

From communication and adaptability to navigating an evolving workplace, one thing stood out: being qualified is one thing; being ready to thrive is another.

As we close, the goal is simple: to ensure young people leave not just ready to enter the world of work, but equipped to contribute, grow, and make their mark

This past Friday we started another Work Readiness Programme with a new cohort of interns.The transition from university...
12/10/2026

This past Friday we started another Work Readiness Programme with a new cohort of interns.

The transition from university into the workplace brings a different set of expectations: how you communicate, how you carry yourself, how you work with others, how you respond to feedback, and how you navigate the unfamiliar.

The technical knowledge may open the door. The soft skills often shape what happens once you’re through it.

That’s where the work begins. Here’s to a new cohort, new conversations and the start of something meaningful.

October is here. We have three months left in the year, and that is still enough time to make meaningful progress.Think ...
01/10/2026

October is here. We have three months left in the year, and that is still enough time to make meaningful progress.

Think about the goal you keep moving to next month. The opportunity you have not pursued. The conversation you know you need to have. The idea you have been meaning to give your attention to.

Which one would make the biggest difference if you acted on it now?

If you lead a team, invite them into the conversation too. Ask what matters most before the year ends, where they need support, and what can wait.

We may not get to everything we planned. We can still be deliberate about what we do with the time we have.

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Proud to be featured in the August/September issue of SME Entrepreneurship Magazine, on pages 68–69. The feature explore...
29/09/2026

Proud to be featured in the August/September issue of SME Entrepreneurship Magazine, on pages 68–69.

The feature explores the importance of creating meaningful development opportunities and greater access for women in professional and corporate spaces across South Africa and Africa.

Click the link to read more: https://smeentrepreneur.co.za/current-issues/ -df_3408/69/

Our heritage is a living tapestry: shaped by the cultures, stories, traditions and identities that make us who we are. D...
24/09/2026

Our heritage is a living tapestry: shaped by the cultures, stories, traditions and identities that make us who we are. Different threads. Different stories. One shared fabric.

Today, we celebrate what connects us, what makes us different, and the South Africa we continue to shape together.

Happy Heritage Day South Africa!

Creative work doesn’t exist in isolation. It exists within relationships, expectations, conversations, and the experienc...
23/09/2026

Creative work doesn’t exist in isolation. It exists within relationships, expectations, conversations, and the experiences we create for our clients.

We recently brought creatives together to explore what it takes to move beyond being a creative service provider and become a trusted professional. We explored how we show up and communicate, how we manage expectations, navigate difficult conversations, and represent our brands.

Through The Client Excellence Workshop, we focused on equipping creatives with the confidence and professional tools to build stronger client relationships and deliver exceptional experiences.

A valuable day of learning, honest conversations, and practical insights, delivered in partnership with UNISA.

The work may open the door, but the experience builds the relationship, the reputation, and the business.

18/09/2026

Your next chapter could start with Basali , from Recognition to New
Opportunities.​

For Tumelo Tshwagong, Co-owner and Managing Director of Tshwagong Farming, winning first prize in the 2025 Basali Business Pitch Competition was more than a win, it was the start of a new chapter for the business.​

The recognition brought greater visibility, credibility and new opportunities, enabling Tumelo to invest in infrastructure and equipment while expanding into value-added products through the launch of Gabana.​

Today, Tshwagong Farming continues to contribute to food security, create employment and grow its presence in the agricultural sector.​

Tumelo’s message to the 2026 Basali cohort, Make every opportunity count and keep moving your business forward.​
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Stay glued to our socials for the opening dates for the 2027 Basali Accelerator
Programme.​


When performance drops, training is often the first solution we reach for. But not every performance problem is a skills...
08/09/2026

When performance drops, training is often the first solution we reach for. But not every performance problem is a skills problem.

People may already know what to do, yet still lack the clarity, support, feedback or leadership needed to do it well. Sending them on another programme might look like action, but it won’t fix an environment that makes good performance difficult.

Before asking, “What training do they need?”, we should ask, “What is getting in the way of their performance?”

Better people development starts with understanding the real problem and creating the right conditions for people to perform.

What if restoration is not a pause from growth, but part of it? Spring reminds us that renewal takes time. There are sea...
04/09/2026

What if restoration is not a pause from growth, but part of it?

Spring reminds us that renewal takes time. There are seasons for resting, restoring, letting go and making space for what comes next.

May this season bring you renewed energy, fresh perspective and room to grow.

Wishing you a beautiful and restorative weekend.

THEY DID IT. 🎓 We are closing out Women’s Month on a high as we celebrate the graduation of the 2026 Basali Accelerator ...
27/08/2026

THEY DID IT. 🎓
 
We are closing out Women’s Month on a high as we celebrate the graduation of the 2026 Basali Accelerator Programme cohort;  a powerful group of female entrepreneurs who, over the past few months, have been learning, scaling, growing, showing up, putting in the work, and accelerating their businesses to new heights.
 
This is more than a certificate; it’s a launchpad for what comes next. To the Basali Class of 2026: go build, go lead, go soar!
 
The Basali Network is powered by Standard Bank and brought to you by Giving Wings
 

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191 Bekker Road
Midrand
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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

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