The Self-Leadership Academy
Building leadership from the inside out
LOVE THE LIFE YOU LEAD
A community dedicated to personal growth, transformation and self-leadership — through coaching, group programmes, workshops and events.
Get curious
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Get clear
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Get courageous
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Grow confidence
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2,500+ coaching hours
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Get curious · Get clear · Get courageous · Grow confidence · 2,500+ coaching hours .
What we mean by self-leadership
“The ability to consciously create your response, commitments and actions, in stead of being run by circumstances, moods and automatic patterns”
From Default
Run by circumstances, moods and automatic patterns.
“This happens to me”
To Design
Consciously creating your response, commitments and actions.
“What is mine to influence or create”
The Result
Calm
Confident
Aligned
Empowered
JOLANDA & MARCELLE - THE FOUNDERS
WHY WE’RE HERE
Thriving instead of just surviving.
At the Self-Leadership Academy, we understand that you want to be thriving instead of just surviving — leading your life rather than just living it. That's what we call self-leadership.
You might blame your circumstances for how you feel — but it's often the way you see yourself in that situation. And when you see yourself through a lens of self-doubt or insecurity, it can leave you feeling inadequate and stuck.
However, you can reclaim your power and start creating a life you truly want to lead.
We've both experienced seasons of uncertainty, low confidence and moments where we questioned who we are and what's next. Through embracing self-leadership we gained clarity, confidence and took the right action. That lived experience — combined with more than 2,500 coaching hours — is why we're so committed to guiding others on this journey.
FROM CURIOSITY TO CONFIDENCE
There is no perfect roadmap for becoming more you.
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GET CURIOUS
What's really going on? What gives you energy? What holds you back? What stories have you been telling yourself?
But we do see a pattern — four moves that keep repeating, at every scale.
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GET CLEAR
What do you actually want? Not what looks good. Not what others expect. What matters to you?
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GET COURAGEOUS
Insight is lovely. But nothing changes until you do something with it. Make the choice. Have the conversation. Take the step.
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GROW CONFIDENCE
Confidence isn't something you wait for. It's something you build — every time you prove to yourself: I can trust myself to take action.
OUR SERVICES
Where do you want to start?
There isn't one right way to work on yourself. Choose what fits you.
Group coaching
Create awareness and acceptance of your current situation
Gain courage and momentum to get unstuck
Move forward feeling empowered and enlightened
Business Masterminds
Develop an entrepreneurial mindset
Build a successful business strategy
Gain sales and marketing excellence
Corporate offer
Bespoke programmes for middle management
Key self-leadership skills toolbox
Essential for strong personal leadership development
Events
Develop an entrepreneurial mindset
Build a successful business strategy
Gain sales and marketing excellence
1 on 1 coaching
A conversation that's completely about you — your goals, patterns and next move
No fixed syllabus, no one-size-fits-all solution
Curiosity → Clarity → Courage → Confidence
SPARK!
Develop an entrepreneurial mindset
Build a successful business strategy
Gain sales and marketing excellence
HERE’S HOW WE DO IT
Start with a free introductory workshop.
No long-term commitment. No sales pitch disguised as a workshop. Just time out of your normal routine to think, connect and take one step.
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Register for one of our free introduction workshops.
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Join the workshop and learn more about our programmes.
Sign up for a coaching programme that fits you.
Start implementing self-leadership into your daily life.
IN THEIR WORDS
“The Self Leadership to Thrive group learning has helped me completely reshape my challenges and worries. I'm so grateful for the tools, insights and confidence I've gained.”
Niki H.
“This program helped me clarify what I actually want, break it down into concrete goals and stay accountable to taking action. Marcelle and Jolanda create a space that feels safe but not complacent where you’re supported, yet clearly accountable for the outcomes you want to create.”
Adelina N.
“This programme helped me move from feeling stuck and overwhelmed to feeling grounded, clear and in charge of my life again. In six weeks I gained clarity and confidence about my next steps.”
Anna B.
“This programme has been an exceptional experience. The delivery was outstanding, and the combination of practical tools, insightful guidance, and supportive coaching helped me find greater clarity and direction. It provided fresh perspectives for me and practical strategies that I continue to use every day. I highly recommend it! These ladies are inspiring, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to helping others succeed.”
Bev. W
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