Elaine Harman is a business strategist and innovative skills development entrepreneur with a passion for designing transformative training interventions.

A professional emcee, public speaker and seasoned TEDx coach, Elaine oversees and facilitates high level interventions ranging from keynote engagements to bespoke strategic programmes for corporates, NPO’s and educational faculties.

A proud introvert, Elaine is testimony that extroversion is not a pre-requisite to exhibiting competent communication skills (as verified by introvert researcher, Susan Cain in her bestselling book, “Quiet”). Elaine’s pioneering tactics for overcoming speech anxiety assist anxious and inexperienced speakers to engage presentations with confidence.

Her three decades of corporate industry experience has been acquired in industries ranging from financial services, insurance, medical schemes, risk management, banking, information technology and motor.  As a seasoned corporate professional, Elaine offers strategic business and communications services. A qualified Neuroscience and NLP coach with a specialisation in sales and executive coaching, her passions for psychology, marketing and communication influence her methodology.

A published journalist with experience in media campaigns, her communication skills are applied to evolve various targeted presentation skills programmes through The Presentation Clinic, one of South Africa’s most applauded presentations skills programmes for executive and marketing professionals.

Her multi-faceted experience supports her creation of targeted, innovative material focused on integration and outcomes.

With over 17 years corporate facilitation experience, Elaine and her team have empowered clients through The Skills Clinic’s dynamic range of training interventions since 2010. Her deep empathy and passion to empower human beings is reflected throughout her organisation, ensuring training interventions that deliver experiential, transformative results.

Thamie Mzamane

Thamie Mzamane is a senior leadership coach, strategist and skills development facilitator with extensive experience at executive level in various business segments.

From management of small to medium entities to Academic Infrastructure Programme Management for the Department of Education in various Provinces, Thamie understands the intricacies and challenges faced by both corporate and public entities.

From holding key leadership roles to project management, building businesses to consulting, Thamie has chosen to focus his true passion: the empowerment of South Africans through the transfer of skills and knowledge.

A South African, who has travelled, lived and been educated in numerous countries including the UK, Nigeria and US, Thamie exposure to a plethora of different cultures has increased his toolkit to engage diverse audiences of all levels.

A seasoned corporate strategist, leadership coach, SETA accredited master facilitator, course designer and motivational speaker, Thamie also happens to be an internationally acclaimed Visual Artist who has exhibited both locally and internationally.

Thamie’s altruistic endeavours extend to his active support of Early Childhood Centres and the promotion of Township Economies in Ekurhuleni. He enjoys assisting interns and receives great joy from upskilling youth and aspiring business people of all ages.

Nicki Schmidt

Meet Nicki Schmidt, our invaluable Training Manager of The Skills Clinic, whose exceptional client liaison and project management skills have been instrumental in the organisation’s success over the past eight years. With her unwavering dedication and innate ability to drive projects to fruition, Nicki has become an indispensable asset to the team.

As the Training Manager, Nicki’s primary focus is ensuring seamless client interactions and impeccable project execution. Her exceptional client liaison skills allow her to establish strong relationships, responding to our client’s unique needs and adapting responsively to exceed expectations. Nicki’s adeptness at navigating complex tasks ensures that every initiative undertaken by The Skills Clinic is executed flawlessly from start to finish.

With a wealth of experience, Nicki has honed her skills in handling diverse projects and clients. Her ability to adapt and thrive in various corporate environments has made her an indispensable team member. Her dedication to fostering client satisfaction and delivering exceptional results and commitment to excellence is evident in her meticulous attention to detail and her ability to seamlessly coordinate training programs. Her eight-year tenure at The Skills Clinic is a testament to her unwavering dedication and the value she brings to our organisation.

Nicki embodies a genuine desire to assist individuals. Her genuine care for the needs of our clients shines through in every interaction. With her warm and approachable demeanor, Nicki creates an environment that fosters open communication and successful outcomes.

Nicki Schmidt is a driving force behind The Skills Clinic’s success. With Nicki at the helm, clients can trust that their needs will be addressed with unparalleled expertise and dedication.

May van Nieuwenhuizen

Step into the world of May van Nieuwenhuizen, a dynamic facilitator extraordinaire with a flair for igniting transformation. With a wealth of experience in human resources management and armed with an impressive MA in Industrial Sociology, May is a force to be reckoned with. But she doesn’t stop there—she is also a registered Assessor and Moderator, adding expertise to her already impressive arsenal.

In the realm of corporate facilitation, May’s prowess knows no bounds. From the complex realm of Executive Minute taking and Boardroom Meeting Management to the artistry of Presentation Skills, Train-the-Trainer programs, and Communication Mastery, her training interventions achieve high levels of integrated skills transfer. May’s other gifts lie in her ability to craft captivating instructional courses, an alchemist of instructional design forms.
Her project portfolio reads like a compendium of organisational wizardry. Skills audits, job profiling, competency profiling—May has tackled them all. With finesse, she guides assessments processes to completion motivating learners to complete and navigates disciplinary hearings with poise. Her expertise extends across diverse sectors, seamlessly adapting to the needs of clients in the financial services, banking, legal, mining, medical, and public sectors.

When it comes to the art of meeting management, May is an expert in formal meeting procedure. As the lead facilitator for the prestigious Minute Taker’s Clinic, she has perfected the craft, making our course material interactive, accessible and alive. Accredited by multiple SETA’s as both an Assessor and Moderator, May’s partnership with the Skills Clinic spans nearly a decade, earning her rave reviews and transforming organisations. Her unwavering dedication and exceptional performance have rightfully secured her place as an esteemed executive member of our team.

As a facilitator, May van Nieuwenhuizen is not just an expert; she is a catalyst for change, empowering individuals and organisations to reach new heights. Prepare to be captivated as she weaves her magic, leaving an indelible mark on those fortunate enough to experience her transformative touch.