Experience

PG Tops

• South Africa
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & Coach

  • Nov 2008 - Present

  One-on-one executive coaching and cohort-based facilitation, combining team alignment through the Enneagram with Covey principles of Execution and Scaling Up process consolidation. I am focused on enhancing A-player capability by fostering a Growth Mindset. This includes: Growth Coaching Stimulating Internal Locus of Control in your teams 4 Disciplines of Execution Enneagram-based team dynamics A.D.I.O.S. system for optimal team deployment One-on-one executive coaching and cohort-based facilitation, combining team alignment through the Enneagram with Covey principles of Execution and Scaling Up process consolidation. I am focused on enhancing A-player capability by fostering a Growth Mindset. This includes: Growth Coaching Stimulating Internal Locus of Control in your teams 4 Disciplines of Execution Enneagram-based team dynamics A.D.I.O.S. system for optimal team deployment



Entrepreneurs' Organization

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Scaling Up Trainer

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  I train Entrepreneurs that are in a high growth phase of their business on the Rockefeller Habits. We systemise their cash, people, strategy and execution rhythms, as a basis for working ON not IN the business. Key tools that I train on include: Accountability Frameworks Values-based leadership Power of 1 Financial Management Process Innovation Sales Funnel Profit First Accounting Business Model Canvas Core Customer Core Purpose Differentiating Activities Meeting Rhythms Dashboards & Data Management Show less



Classic Escapes

• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  We choreograph connection for wholehearted travelers in Africa and beyond. Our small and dedicated team adheres to the following core values: Focus: We cater for a very specific luxury clientele and we are a high touch solution. Dedication: Every single client received our full and undivided attention. Care: We care about our environment, our suppliers and our partners. We expect the same from our clients. Boldness: We go where others fear to tread. We not only deal with tried and trusted partners, but we also curate and explore new and exciting destinations throughout Africa. Show less



Shoshin Walks

• Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

• Founder

  • Apr 2020 - Sep 2022

  Shoshin Walks is a concept. Of going for a long walk and using the time for mindfulness practice, and setting goals and priorities. This venture is now alive in the Shoshin Walks book series, featuring a character called Max. Go to my Amazon author page to read up on Shoshin Walks. https://www.amazon.com/Books-PG-Geldenhuys/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3APG+Geldenhuys Shoshin Walks is a concept. Of going for a long walk and using the time for mindfulness practice, and setting goals and priorities. This venture is now alive in the Shoshin Walks book series, featuring a character called Max. Go to my Amazon author page to read up on Shoshin Walks. https://www.amazon.com/Books-PG-Geldenhuys/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3APG+Geldenhuys



Luxury Safaris Southern Africa

• Cape Town Area, South Africa

• Founder

  • Jan 2009 - Mar 2020

  We scaled to a USD 7-figure business through organic growth and constant iteration of our core offer while staying true to our core mission and values. A wine tour company morphed into a full service operation in the B2C affordable luxury space, and we serviced in excess of 10,000 clients by March 2020. We continue to spread the good news about Africa through our subsequent merger with Classic Escapes. We scaled to a USD 7-figure business through organic growth and constant iteration of our core offer while staying true to our core mission and values. A wine tour company morphed into a full service operation in the B2C affordable luxury space, and we serviced in excess of 10,000 clients by March 2020. We continue to spread the good news about Africa through our subsequent merger with Classic Escapes.



Institute for Hospitality and Tourism

• Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

• Lecturer

  • Jan 2008 - Dec 2009

  In my time working with the Institute I curated their Entrepreneurship program, and instructed the students on applicable use of technology including effective use of Spreadsheets, Presentation systems and physical presentation skills. In my time working with the Institute I curated their Entrepreneurship program, and instructed the students on applicable use of technology including effective use of Spreadsheets, Presentation systems and physical presentation skills.



Iacocca Institute at Lehigh University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Coaching Facilitator

  • Jun 2006 - Aug 2007

  I served as a guide and workshop facilitator at the Global Village for Future Leaders of Business and Industry. As part of this role, I mentored project teams, did coaching with a group of future leaders and facilitated workshops grounded in The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People and McKinseys MECE methodology. I served as a guide and workshop facilitator at the Global Village for Future Leaders of Business and Industry. As part of this role, I mentored project teams, did coaching with a group of future leaders and facilitated workshops grounded in The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People and McKinseys MECE methodology.



Tourvest Travel Services

• South Africa
• Retail
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Divisional Director

  • May 2004 - Jun 2006

  Operational Responsibility for Coastal Division, South Africa. This included 150+ operations, marketing and financial teams, and reports to the regional CEO for strategic and operational KPIS. Revenue R300m and responsible for GP contribution of R30m. I was directly responsible for the Naspers account (South Africa's biggest listed company) as well as opening up our E-commerce solution for the Parliament of South Africa. Operational Responsibility for Coastal Division, South Africa. This included 150+ operations, marketing and financial teams, and reports to the regional CEO for strategic and operational KPIS. Revenue R300m and responsible for GP contribution of R30m. I was directly responsible for the Naspers account (South Africa's biggest listed company) as well as opening up our E-commerce solution for the Parliament of South Africa.



Maties Travel

• Stellenbosch

• Managing Director

  • Dec 1998 - Jan 2005

  I joined our family business at the end of 1998. We enjoyed exponential growth in the corporate market over the next 7 years, consolidation a leadership position in the local market until our acquisition by Tourvest Travel Services in 2003. I continued in my role as managing director for the company as a division of Tourvest until promoted to regional director in 2005. I joined our family business at the end of 1998. We enjoyed exponential growth in the corporate market over the next 7 years, consolidation a leadership position in the local market until our acquisition by Tourvest Travel Services in 2003. I continued in my role as managing director for the company as a division of Tourvest until promoted to regional director in 2005.