I help organisations and people create structure.

For Organisations
For individuals

The intention of my work is to help organisations and people work better.

Working better can mean different things for different people;

  • Finding more time in the day,

  • Inbox to zero,

  • Achieving objectives,

  • Launching that dream venture,

  • Stepping away from daily operations,

  • Making the business sellable.

I do this by designing operational structures around the needs of the people involved. I use structure to create space for direction, effectiveness and creativity.

I offer my experience, strategic perspective and a practical approach to create structure and order within an organisation.

The aim is to be a trusted partner, walking a long path with each venture and person.

Services.

My work focuses on the foundational elements within an organisation (and an individual), offering tried-and-tested structures and practices tailored to fit the needs, objectives and people.

Organisational Design.

  • Succession Planning

  • Roles and responsibilities

  • Management structure

  • Operational workflows and processes

  • Culture & people management

  • Objective setting and execution

  • Leadership development

For business owners needing to create more stability, step out of daily operations or prepare for an exit.

Objectives:

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Leadership Development.

For anyone leading a business, venture or team - Executives, managers, solo owners, founders, entrepreneurs and those interested in doing their own thing.

Themes:

  • Self development

  • Productivity and fatigue management

  • Direction and strategy design

  • Venture essence (identifying the core pillars)

  • Workflow, tool and process implementation

  • Business operations 101

  • Objective setting and execution

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Testimonial.

'“Stepping into the General Manager role at Impulse Biomedical without prior experience in the seat was a significant leap, but David made sure I didn't fall. Before our coaching, my default mode was 'execution' - doing the work myself to ensure it got done. David was instrumental in rewiring that mindset, teaching me the critical art of stepping back to manage the team rather than being the operator in the weeds. Beyond leadership psychology, David helped me ground our operations tactically. With his guidance, we utilised Notion to build a digital infrastructure that brought clarity and accountability to the chaos of a growing company. He helped me lift my gaze from daily fires to long-term strategic thinking, giving me the tools to navigate complex management challenges that once seemed insurmountable. I am now leading with a clarity and confidence I simply would not have found without David's mentorship.”

Dr Roopam Dey - General Manager | Impulse Biomed

My professional journey.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Corporate Communication, Communications and Psychology.

Qualification

  • National campaign manager (Field marketing - Samsung, BMW, Mini & SAB)

  • Founder of Kings Events and Out There SA (ventures in experiential events)

  • Field marketing manager at WeWork EMEA in London

  • Head of rental property management at Propr

  • Head of customer experience and business ops at reOS

Experience

  • Fintech startups (reOS & Doshguide)

  • Medtech startups (Impulse Biomed)

  • University departments (UCT Medtech)

  • Creative venture (Between Us & TWWOLI)

  • Retail (Shoprite Group)

  • Data companies (Petro-Logistics)

Clients

More From Clients.

  • Gokul Nair Co-CEO & Co-Founder | Impulse Biomed

    "David’s consulting has been a very important part of Impulse Biomedical over the past few months. Working with David has been an absolute pleasure. He spends the time to understand the problems and then works on solving them at a good pace while ensuring that any issues that may arise are proactively dealt with. I would highly recommend David to start-ups and SMMEs looking to improve their performance and structure."

  • Rory Brachner Founder & MD | DoshGuide

    "David has provided outstanding consulting to our business, helping us set up a sustainable and easy-to-use CRM system. The thing I appreciate the most is that my team have been enabled to run the system with minimal input from me, giving me the space to focus on growing my venture."

  • Ilyaas Mayet Founder & Director | LegL.

    "David has been extremely helpful in helping aid my operations inefficiencies in my business. With his help, we have been able to address gaps and implement practical solutions that have helped us with our customer relationships."

  • Janine Cooper Head of Customer Success | reOS

    "David is a fantastic mentor and problem solver. His extensive knowledge of setting up departments for success, creating an amazing company culture, and pulling teams together is truly commendable. David consistently brings a fresh perspective to any situation, making him an invaluable asset to any organization."

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