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Our Story
Leadership isn’t easy.
Change then fails because
- Leaders try to “manage” change without considering the emotional and cultural needs
- The way teams work doesn’t support the new direction, and culture reinforces the old
- Teams are pushing back on change (or quietly not supporting)
After Culture8 solutions
- Leaders are confident and equipped to lead change
- Teams are aligned, resilient, and innovating within a supportive culture
- Change delivers results that last
That’s the difference great leadership development solutions make. And it’s why Culture8 exists.
Practical. Rooted in psychology and real-world experience, translated into clear actions leaders can apply immediately.
Measurable. Every programme is tied to outcomes that accelerate growth and performance.
Tailored. Built around your leaders, your culture, and your unique business challenges.
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Meet Dean.
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Led global programmes in Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Change Leadership, and Project / Programme Management while embedding a learning cultures.
Cisco Systems
Equipped leaders across Europe, Asia and the USA to build trust and influence that unlocked collaboration.
Clifford Chance
Redesigned the global Business Development Programme, shifting how more than 2,000 associates engage with clients.
Acacium Group
Delivered leadership learning to support organisational transformation, equipping managers to guide teams with confidence.
Leadership Consultant & Executive Coach
Dean designs human-focused learning solutions you can trust to deliver measurable results. He believes learning and coaching are crucial to individual and company success, and this belief shapes everything he does.
In 2009, Dean discovered a passion for sales coaching, where he helped others build confidence and reach their full potential. This early success inspired him to earn an MSc in Management Consulting and Organisational Change, empowering him to combine both academic knowledge with a strong foundation of experience to support your company.
He’s now fulfilled by a leadership development and coaching career that enhances organisational culture, improving engagement, reducing employee turnover, and strengthening leadership capabilities. Dean will help your team access the same high-impact solutions that large multinationals invest in.
Dean’s mission is to help clients reduce costs and boost business performance. He does this by empowering teams to:
Adopt change more easily
Improve sales skills
Support leaders in making faster, more confident, data-driven decisions
Reach out if you want a consultant and coach who is:
Passionate about continuous learning
Skilled at developing innovative ways to achieve goals
Talented at engaging hearts and minds for meaningful change
Dean helped me better understand the strategic levers available and how to navigate internal dynamics more effectively. As a coach Dean creates space for reflection while also challenging assumptions in a constructive way.
Gabriella Van Heerden
Companies Secretary | De Beers
Dean identified root causes, set a clear plan, and developed people with the skills and mindset to succeed. His expertise drove a mindset shift across all levels and created a culture of continuous growth.
Graham Pierce
Director of Learning and Organisational Development | Acacium Group
Culture8 gave me the clarity and confidence to lead more effectively. I learned how to connect culture andinclusion directly to business outcomes, which made it easier to gain alignment and win support. Thecoaching helped me balance empathy with strategy, so I could handle difficult conversations and turnideas into action. I now approach leadership with a clearer vision and greater impact.
EDI Council Chairman,
De Beers
Culture8 gave me the clarity and confidence to lead more effectively. I learned how to connect culture andinclusion directly to business outcomes, which made it easier to gain alignment and win support. Thecoaching helped me balance empathy with strategy, so I could handle difficult conversations and turnideas into action. I now approach leadership with a clearer vision and greater impact.
EDI Council Chairman,
De Beers
Culture8 gave me the clarity and confidence to lead more effectively. I learned how to connect culture andinclusion directly to business outcomes, which made it easier to gain alignment and win support. Thecoaching helped me balance empathy with strategy, so I could handle difficult conversations and turnideas into action. I now approach leadership with a clearer vision and greater impact.
EDI Council Chairman,
De Beers
Through the programme, we learned how to connect culture and EDI to business strategy. This made it easier to influence stakeholders, win support, and drive change with confidence.
Mollette Kgaphola
EDI Council Chairman | De Beers
Culture8 gave me the clarity and confidence to lead more effectively. I learned how to connect culture andinclusion directly to business outcomes, which made it easier to gain alignment and win support. Thecoaching helped me balance empathy with strategy, so I could handle difficult conversations and turnideas into action. I now approach leadership with a clearer vision and greater impact.
EDI Council Chairman,
De Beers
Culture8 gave me the clarity and confidence to lead more effectively. I learned how to connect culture andinclusion directly to business outcomes, which made it easier to gain alignment and win support. Thecoaching helped me balance empathy with strategy, so I could handle difficult conversations and turnideas into action. I now approach leadership with a clearer vision and greater impact.
EDI Council Chairman,
De Beers
Culture8 gave me the clarity and confidence to lead more effectively. I learned how to connect culture andinclusion directly to business outcomes, which made it easier to gain alignment and win support. Thecoaching helped me balance empathy with strategy, so I could handle difficult conversations and turnideas into action. I now approach leadership with a clearer vision and greater impact.
EDI Council Chairman,
De Beers
Dean doesn’t impose answers, he asks the kind of questions that unlock your own solutions.
EDI Council Member | De Beers
Culture8 gave me the clarity and confidence to lead more effectively. I learned how to connect culture andinclusion directly to business outcomes, which made it easier to gain alignment and win support. Thecoaching helped me balance empathy with strategy, so I could handle difficult conversations and turnideas into action. I now approach leadership with a clearer vision and greater impact.
EDI Council Chairman,
De Beers
Culture8 gave me the clarity and confidence to lead more effectively. I learned how to connect culture andinclusion directly to business outcomes, which made it easier to gain alignment and win support. Thecoaching helped me balance empathy with strategy, so I could handle difficult conversations and turnideas into action. I now approach leadership with a clearer vision and greater impact.
EDI Council Chairman,
De Beers
Culture8 gave me the clarity and confidence to lead more effectively. I learned how to connect culture andinclusion directly to business outcomes, which made it easier to gain alignment and win support. Thecoaching helped me balance empathy with strategy, so I could handle difficult conversations and turnideas into action. I now approach leadership with a clearer vision and greater impact.
EDI Council Chairman,
De Beers
Dean is an engaging, thoughtful facilitator who brings leadership ideas to life with real-world insight and storytelling. The interactive format encouraged reflection, honest dialogue and practical application. I left with a clear framework to lead with integrity, prioritise what matters, and show up more intentionally at work and beyond.
Christine Cheeks Sinatro
Strategy & Planning Manager | Cisco
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