Retha was born in Johannesburg and matriculated at Florida High School on the West Rand.  She completed her studies in Industrial Psychology (BA, Hons, Masters and PhD in Industrial Psychology) at the North West University.  She wrote the Board Exam of the Health Professions Council of South Africa in 2004 and were accredited and registered as Industrial Psychologist at the HPCSA.

As mission it is her passion to touch people’s lives in a positive way by leading them on the great journey of life by gaining insight wisdom and self-actualisation in their personal life and careers. In her own journey and insight and wisdom gained over 20 years of practice and life experience (not without pain and many mistakes). She hopes to guide individuals to self-fulfilment and an abundant life of happiness through her gained life experiences.

She attended the first International Conference on Emotional intelligence in 2008 and immediately realised this is the niche she would like to specialise in. She is the author of a short course in Emotional Intelligence, conflict and stress management that is accredited with the Higher Council in Education and has presented this short course in most provinces in South Africa as well as in Namibia.

Retha discovered the wisdom of the Enneagram at the first International Conference on the Enneagram in 2010 and uses this instrument for life coaching. The Integrative Enneagram creates self-awareness and uncovers the patterns of behaviour that sub-consciously drive and motivate us to act in certain ways. When we make these patterns and motivations conscious, we are able to transcend them and develop richer, more supportive ways of being. Working with the Enneagram empowers individuals to take responsibility for their own behaviours and growth, from a greater understanding of why they act and react the way they do. As a framework, the Enneagram also speaks to the journey of integration and development in a profound way. It is able to uncover the uniqueness of each individual and his/her journey. It does not only reveal what holds an individual back, but also offers insights into the journey towards strength and liberation, connecting us to our strengths and higher selves.

The owl, which I use as my logo has a special meaning in my life.  I have a great passion and love for animals and just realise how much we can learn from animals and nature. The owl is an icon of great wisdom that is always the observer and so aware of life and its surroundings that it is eminent that we have a lot to learn from this wise creature.