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Alethea R.

Executive Coach for Neurodivergent Achievers | ADHD & Accountability

Port Elizabeth, South Africa
$40 per hour
63 jobs
$30K+ total earnings

Hi, I’m Alethea, an Executive Coach & ADHD Specialist for neurodivergent high achievers, founders, and professionals who need to perform at a high level without burning out or staying stuck. With a background in counselling psychology and over 20 years of experience across executive support, coaching, and human behaviour, I work at the intersection of performance, emotional regulation, and execution. I don’t just “hold you accountable” but I help you think clearly, regulate your nervous system, and follow through, consistently. 🧠 How I Support You: ADHD & Executive Function Coaching (strategy + structure), High-level Accountability & Thinking Partnership, Body Doubling (for focused execution when needed), Emotional Regulation & Overwhelm Management, Decision-making, clarity & momentum building 🎯 This Is For You If: You’re a high performer who struggles with follow-through or consistency, You experience ADHD, overwhelm, burnout, or decision fatigue, You’re managing a lot (business, career, studies, life) and need structure that actually works, You don’t need more information - you need implementation + support that sticks 💬 What Clients Experience: More clarity, more momentum, less overwhelm. And most importantly - they start finishing what they start. If you’re looking for a coach who understands both the science of the brain and the reality of execution, let’s connect :)

Peter Ernst H.

LinkedIn Specialist | Brand Building Expert | Business Development

Roodepoort, South Africa
$20 per hour
39 jobs
$80K+ total earnings

Hello, I'm thrilled to connect with you! As a seasoned Business Development Specialist, I thrive on crafting innovative strategies for lead generation, marketing, and sales. With a wealth of management experience under my belt, I am dedicated to achieving sustainable and realistic outcomes for my clients, utilizing industry-leading methodologies. In addition to my expertise in Business Development, I'm also well-versed in harnessing the power of LinkedIn as a specialist. Through the development of an omnichannel social prospecting lead generation pipeline, I've successfully delivered top-notch leads to sales teams across diverse industries and locations worldwide. My background includes extensive experience in agency operations and remote team management, allowing me to seamlessly adapt to the evolving needs of dynamic, growing teams. Throughout my career, I've maintained a client-centric approach, consistently exceeding expectations and fostering client success, ultimately leading to increased client retention for the organizations I've worked with. Furthermore, I bring a unique skill set as a qualified TEFL English Teacher, proficient in tutoring both teenagers and adults. Whether it's crafting lesson plans or achieving measurable teaching goals, I adhere to international best practices to ensure optimal learning outcomes. At the core of every project I undertake lies a commitment to 100% confidentiality and satisfaction. I'm proud to offer a robust portfolio, complete with case studies and testimonials, to showcase my track record of success. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you're interested in leveraging any of my skills. I'm eager to discuss how I can contribute to your objectives. Looking forward to our conversation. Warm regards, Pete

Liesl C.

Ghostwriter: Memoir, Self-Development, Transformational Nonfiction

Wellington, South Africa
$55 per hour
87 jobs
$60K+ total earnings

I am passionate about turning stories, experiences, knowledge and transformation into books that change lives. For almost a decade, I have worked with individuals who know they have a book inside them but don't necessarily know how to get it into words. It has been my privilege to capture their fascinating lives and extraordinary experiences. Others have spent years developing knowledge, wisdom or insights that they know could change someone else's life—if only they could find the right words. It is here where I step in. I am a professional ghostwriter, writer's coach and nonfiction book specialist with more than 200 completed titles across memoir, self-development, inspirational nonfiction, personal transformation, relationships, parenting and faith-based writing. I don't simply "write books." I listen for the story beneath the story. I help clients find the message they are really trying to communicate, give structure to ideas that may feel scattered, and transform spoken experiences, notes, recordings or rough manuscripts into engaging, authentic and professionally written books. My approach is highly collaborative. Your book should still reflect your voice, personality, experiences and message. I bring professional storytelling, structure and writing expertise to turn raw ingredients into a compelling manuscript. 1. MEMOIR & LIFE STORY GHOSTWRITING Having a story and knowing how to tell it are two vastly different things, but I do that well. Have you survived something difficult, built a remarkable career, overcome circumstances that once seemed impossible, experienced a profound personal transformation, or simply reached a point in life where you want to preserve your story for your children, grandchildren or future generations? You may have hundreds of memories but no idea where to begin. Perhaps you’ve already written many pages, but it just doesn’t become a manuscript, or you've never written a word and need someone who knows how to ask the right questions. Together, we uncover the defining moments, turning points, relationships, lessons, challenges and victories that shaped your journey. Then, I develop a narrative structure and transform your experiences into a book that is emotionally engaging, readable and uniquely yours. I document what happened and frame it so that readers can understand why it mattered. 2. SELF-DEVELOPMENT & TRANSFORMATIONAL NONFICTION Perhaps your book idea is to share what you’ve learned. I work with coaches, consultants, entrepreneurs, professionals, speakers and thought leaders who have knowledge or a methodology they want to turn into a book. You may have years of experience helping people, have developed a framework, philosophy, or approach that works, or be a regular spokesperson on your subject, teach workshops, or mentor others. Turning that expertise into a coherent, engaging book is an entirely different skill. I help you bridge that gap. We identify your central message, define the transformation you want your reader to experience, organise your ideas into a logical structure and develop chapters that inspire. Then we plot the path for your readers. Whether it is personal growth, relationships, leadership, emotional resilience, purpose, parenting, spirituality or another area of human development, your knowledge can become a book that establishes your authority while genuinely serving your reader. 3. CHRISTIAN & INSPIRATIONAL NONFICTION Faith is personal, so writing about it requires sensitivity. With a BA in Language and Psychology, a postgraduate diploma in Theology and extensive experience writing transformational and faith-based content, I understand the importance of combining sound writing with a respectful understanding of Christian principles. I work with authors who want to write Christian memoirs, devotionals, inspirational books, spiritual-growth books, testimonies and faith-based personal development. My approach is to invite the reader into a story, a struggle, a lesson or a moment of transformation and allow the message to emerge naturally, rather than putting a sermon into words. Whether your book is about finding God in the middle of adversity, recovering from church hurt, discovering purpose, rebuilding your life, navigating relationships, or sharing a testimony of God's faithfulness, I can help you communicate your message with authenticity, warmth and clarity. WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME You're trusting someone with your memories, your ideas, your experiences and sometimes the most vulnerable chapters of your life, and I take that responsibility seriously. My background allows me to work at the intersection of story and meaning, looking at the person behind the words and the reader who will eventually receive them. If that sounds like you, let's talk about your book. Your story already exists, now let’s bring your words to life.

Sikhulile N.

Curriculum Designer & Training Specialist | Inclusive Education Expert

Port Shepstone, South Africa
$35 per hour
2 jobs
$30 total earnings

I am a qualified Training & Development Specialist and Curriculum Designer with a Bachelor of Education degree and over 4 years of experience in secondary education, special needs support, and life skills facilitation. I help businesses, educators, NGOs, and e-learning platforms build training programs and curricula that actually work — because I have spent years in real classrooms, with real learners of all grades, including those with special needs and diverse learning profiles. Here is exactly what I can do for you: ✅ Design full curricula and online courses from scratch ✅ Build corporate training programs and facilitator guides ✅ Create inclusive, special needs-friendly learning content ✅ Write lesson plans, assessments, and educational materials ✅ Develop e-learning scripts, workbooks, and LMS content ✅ Facilitate life skills and personal development programs What makes me different from most instructional designers is simple — I have worked directly with special needs learners. That means I understand inclusive design at a level most content creators never will. If you need training or a curriculum that works for EVERY kind of learner, I am the person you need. I deliver clean, structured, professional work — on time, every time. 📍 Based in South Africa | Available globally | Full-time availability | Fluent English Let’s build something that makes a real difference. Send me a message and let’s talk.

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