Message from Stefaans

Stefaans Coetzee spent 18 years of his life behind bars in a South African prison.
During his time in jail, he realized that he needed to break out of the captive
mindset that had held him back for so long. With determination and hard work,
Stefaans was able to transform his life and turn his experience into a positive
force for change.

Today, Stefaans is a respected speaker and consultant who teaches corporate
companies how to break free from the barriers of a limited mindset. His life story
serves as a powerful example of the transformative power of embracing diversity
and overcoming obstacles.

Stefaans’ work is centered around building bridges between different mindsets
and transforming workplace diversity into unity. He believes that by embracing
differences and working together, companies can drive innovation and unlock
their full potential.

Through his inspiring talks and workshops, Stefaans is helping companies to
break down barriers in the workplace and grow through different perspectives.
His message is one of hope, resilience, and the power of the human spirit to
overcome even the most daunting challenges.

Beyond Bars:
Overcoming
Diversity
Myths
in the
Workplace

Some prison stats to think about

About 9 out of IO
ex-offenders reoffend in South Africa.

286 prisoners per 100,000
inhabitants

Robin Island prison also hosted a Nobel peace winnere

Lessons to learn

  • Debunking diversity myths and breaking down barriers in the workplace
  • Lessons learned from incarceration and how they apply to workplace diversity
  • Overcoming obstacles and embracing differences to drive innovation
  • Building bridges between different mindsets to create unity
  • The importance of growing through different perspectives
  • Understanding the value of workplace diversity in driving innovation 
  • How to transform diversity into unity 
  • Breaking free from traditional moulds to embrace a diverse workplace

Some issues that will be addressed

  • How can my boss make more money the me and be on holiday all the time?
  • How to work with someone who does not greet you
  • Why can’t I be on Facebook while at work?
  • Everything goes up, and if feels like my salary is standing still

Time and structure of workshop

60 Minutes talk

10 Minute break

20 Minute practical application

Stefaans is also actively involved in

FEED A CHILD

BOEKEFFES

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Types of mentoring

Group talks workshop

1-1 Mentoring

Working together with
local sustainability groups