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Personal: I am passionate about my Work and Life. I am a wife of 37 years, a mother and a grandmother. I live in Hilton, South Africa. I am a busy person and have many hobbies including walking, music, reading, sewing, being with friends and family. I try to ensure that my life is very balanced. When younger, I played and Coached hockey at a Provincial level. I then married and became a mother of 2 girls, and became a grandmother in 2021- and consider being a wife, mother and grandmother to be my greatest roles. Life has given me many challenges, including the loss of our younger daughter, a divorce, relationship difficulties, having Burnout and dealing with Narcissistic Abuse. All of these challenges have helped me immensely in being able to really understand people, and therefore be a better Coach. I want people not only to survive, but to thrive! As a Coach : I have coached all ages, all genders, varied topics/situations since 2009. I love seeing my clients faces when we have removed obstacles/blockages in their lives. I am a kind, empathetic and encouraging Coach. I believe that we can find a way out of most difficulties. I don't even feel like I work, because I love what I do! School: I was educated partially in the USA, and South Africa to Grade 12 level. University: 5 years. 1 year in USA, and then returned to South Africa to complete my 4 year degree and Teaching Diploma. I have a post Grad Diploma in Sports Psychology. Coach Training: New Insights Coach Training, Neuro-Science training, many of the 6 seconds coaching courses ( global Emotional Intelligence experts) and many other coaching courses to make sure I am up to date. Work: I taught High School for 7 years, I ran a successful swim school, hockey clinics school, ran an auctioneering business for my husband, worked as a Real Estate agent and then have been a successful Coach since 2009.

Dumelang, I am a Psychologist with 10 years of work experience. I am highly skilled in training content development, training reviews, book reviews, writing, transcribing, translation services (English, Afrikaans, Setswana, Sesotho, Northern Sotho (Sepedi)) coaching and counselling. I am passionate about mental health promotion, workplace wellbeing, organisational effectiveness, recruitment and selection, talent management, people development, career mentoring, learning development, diversity and inclusion in workplaces and businesses in ways that support leaders and make sure that people have healthy career experiences whether they are learning, working or growing. I have experience with counselling people in different roles: graduates/interns, early career, midcareer, established career, in technical roles, professional roles, leadership roles (-first-time leader to Executive level), teams (fighting or cohesive), people with or without tertiary education. I have successfully managed projects and provided a wide variety of people support services to these organisations & contexts (amongst others): Doctors Without Borders, KPMG Dubai and the Oprah Winfrey Leadership School for Girls.

Top Rated Plus✅PhD holder✅Solid publication record✅Over 300 texts edited✅Native English speaker✅Member: Professional Editors Guild ✅Patient and thorough✅ Committed to excellence✅Available seven days a week✅AI savvy (University of Johannesburg certificate: Leveraging AI for Research Impact Workshop)✅ I excel in helping writers overcome obstacles to achieving their publishing goals. Writing can be challenging. Word choice, sentence structure, logical rigour, and thematic consistency can make the difference between a publisher accepting or rejecting a manuscript. If you need a precise, punctual, and thorough writer, proofreader, copy editor, reviewer, or just general academic guidance, then I can help! I also have experience enhancing AI-generated writing so that it meets publishing standards. AI can generate an outline or structure of a text, but it lacks the analytical rigour, thematic depth, and abstract insights of an expert human researcher and writer. I have a PhD in philosophy of science and have successfully copy-edited over 300 texts (both on Upwork and for a top UK editing company). I am also a native English speaker (in other words, I grew up in an English-speaking home and went to a school and university where English is the only language of instruction). I have several publications in high-ranking journals and have given numerous conference talks. This means that I am not only a copy editor. I can also complete whatever writing and publishing tasks you might have. There are some writing and editing samples in my Upwork portfolio. (Some of the edited texts have been quite heavily reworked, but the level of editing for each task is client-specific.) Please message me if you would like to see writing or editing samples that match your current project. I am also available for consultations if you have some ideas that you'd like to stress test. The same goes for advice related to entering academia or undertaking academic projects. This includes advice or supervision for students, guidance for those outside academia wanting to publish in academic journals, and input on research projects or related undertakings. Please message me if you'd like to set up a consultation. I consider myself to be focused and professional with a natural affinity for academic dialogue and argumentation. Although my area of expertise is in academic writing, I have recently been writing, reviewing, and editing numerous non-academic texts (e.g. blog posts, corporate documents, and non-fiction books). This means that my skills can also add value to projects in the general public intellectual space or popular science and philosophy writings. (Please note that I do not use AI in my work unless requested. I am also not available to manipulate AI-generated student assignments or theses specifically to pass an AI-detector test. The same applies to doing research or writing for students. I can, however, edit student texts for clarity, style, reader-friendliness, and thematic and logical consistency. I can also leave comments/suggestions alongside a student's own writing where something seems to be missing or might need to be fleshed out further. In other words, I can edit and supervise students, but not do the actual research and writing.)

I am a mission-driven educator, environmentalist, and life coach who helps individuals and organizations grow with clarity, confidence, and purpose. My work sits at the intersection of learning, emotional awareness, and environmental responsibility. I don’t just teach concepts I help people think differently, feel understood, and take meaningful action in their lives and communities. What I do I support clients in four main ways: Education & Learning Design – I simplify complex ideas so they are easy to understand and apply in real life. Environmental Awareness & Action – I guide people toward practical, everyday habits that protect the planet. Empathetic Listening – I create a safe, non-judgmental space where people feel truly heard. Life Coaching & Mindset Growth – I help clients clarify goals, overcome limiting beliefs, and build sustainable routines for success. I work with students, parents, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and professionals who want personal growth that aligns with social and environmental impact. My approach is gentle, structured, and results-focused. I ask thoughtful questions, listen deeply, and help you discover solutions that fit your real life , not a perfect one. How I work I use a combination of reflective listening, goal-setting, habit design, and action planning. Instead of overwhelming you, I break progress into small, realistic steps. For example, if you want to live more sustainably, we start with one habit , like reducing plastic use , before building bigger changes. Tools I use to work efficiently Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Drive) – lesson planning, coaching notes, and collaboration Canva – creating engaging educational visuals Notion & Trello – goal tracking and client progress plans Zoom/Google Meet – virtual coaching and training Mind mapping tools (Miro) – clarity and brainstorming Survey tools (Google Forms) – feedback and assessment Results you can expect Clients leave my sessions feeling clearer, calmer, and more confident. Schools and organizations I work with report better student engagement, stronger environmental awareness, and improved communication. Individuals gain emotional resilience and practical habits that last. If you want growth that is thoughtful, compassionate, and grounded in real-world action, I am here to walk that path with you. Let’s work together. Send me a message on Upwork today, and let’s design your next level of growth.

Hi, I’m Lezel! A mom of five, a multitasker, and a perfectionist at heart—I thrive on delivering top-notch work with precision and passion. Whether you need a compelling spokesperson or a soothing, professional voice-over, I bring life to brands and businesses with clarity and excellence. I treat every project as my own, using high-end Presonus equipment to ensure studio-quality sound. Let’s collaborate and make your vision a reality! Let’s create something amazing together!

Dear Hiring Manager, - Organized and Efficient: I excel at planning and managing tasks effectively, ensuring smooth operations and timely completion of responsibilities. - Thrives Under Pressure: I embrace challenges and perform exceptionally well in high-pressure environments, consistently delivering quality results. - Growth-Oriented: I am eager to join an organization that fosters development and growth, enabling me to expand my skillset while contributing to the company’s success. - Strong Interpersonal Skills: My background in psychology and life coaching has equipped me with exceptional interpersonal abilities, allowing me to work well with diverse teams and build meaningful professional relationships. - Marketing Expertise: With a passion for marketing, I bring over 10 years of valuable knowledge and experience, driving successful campaigns and contributing to strategic initiatives. - Self-Motivated and Flexible: I excel when working independently, using my initiative to address challenges, and I adapt easily to different work duties and environments. - Team Player: I work effectively as part of a team, fostering collaboration and mutual success. - Dedicated and Hard-Working: I am a loyal and committed professional who consistently achieves tasks with efficiency and reliability, whether working alone or collaboratively. Thank you for taking the time to read my proposal. Regards, Cindy N.