Dominic Gaobepe

Known as the “Bridge Builder.”

Dominic helps leaders forge high performing, diverse on teams built on trust. As MD of Cohesion Collective, he partners with local & international organizations to create actionable strategies that foster social cohesion and build thriving workplaces. He is passionate about engaging leaders to see diversity as the key to unlocking meritocracy.

Dominic is also a dedicated advocate for men’s self-leadership, emotional well-being and mental health.

Roles | Expertise:

  • Corporate MC
  • Panel Moderator
  • Conference Facilitator
  • Subject Matter Expert
  • Trainer/Workshop Leader
  • Keynote Speaker

Packages:

  • 60 – 90 Minute Talks
  • 2 Hour Masterclass
  • 4 – 8 Hour Workshops
 
Payment Terms to be discussed.

Presentation Themes | Area of Focus

  • Men’s Leadership Development
  • Modern Masculinity and Mental Health
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Unconscious Bias

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Additional INFORMATION

Gender: Male

Age: 40

Ethnicity: African – Black

Base Location: Durban, South Africa

Nationality: South African

Language/s: English, isiZulu, Setswana, Afrikaans (Basic Appreciation)

Online Availability: Available for Global virtual engagements (Zoom, MS Teams, etc.)

In-Person Availability: Available for Local and International Travel (on request).

Countries/Continents Worked In | Available For: 

  • North America
  • South America
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • India
  • Australia

Past Clients | Notable Events: 

  • The Association of Association Executives
  • CompTIA
  • ie Business School
  • World Food Programme
  • Cipla
  • General Eletronics
  • AECI
  • Hogan Lovells
  • Mr Price Group
  • Unilever
  • Imperial – Leaders in Mobility
  • Baker McKenzie
  • SAP
  • ABSA
  • PwC
  • FNB | RMB
  • Norton Rose Fulbright
  • Deloitte
  • Nike
  • Standard Bank
  • Dalberg
  • Multichoice
  • Glencore
  • Pfizer
  • Webber Wentzel in alliance with – Linklaters
  • Continental
  • CDH
  • Ogilvy
  • Neotel
  • MTN
  • JLL
  • PSG Konsult
  • SA Taxi
  • McKinsey&Company
  • TBWA\
  • British American Tabacco
  • Grant Thornton
  • Werksmans Attorneys
  • G:Enesis
  • Accenture
  • Dr Richard Maponya Annual Entrepreneurship Conference – 2015 (MC)
  • Work 2.0 Africa Expo and Conference – 2017
  • Business Day TV SME Summit Panel Moderator – 2018
  • Business Day Dialogue in association with LFP Training – 2018 (Panel Contributor)
  • Business Day TV Leadership Dialogue Programme Director – 2018

Testimonials:

"I think what Dominic is doing is so important in South Africa today. We all need to be having these conversations more with open minds, and Dominic allowed these conversations to happen with enthusiasm, honesty and some humour, too! Thank you for the insightful workshop — a day well spent."
Standard Bank
Standard BankSenior Managment
"Dominic is passionate and dynamic and feels deeply about this subject matter, namely EDI and the value of diversity for our future. I would recommend him unconditionally as I feel that his message should be heard far and wide."
RMB
RMBExecutive
"The best training on transformation and diversity I have experienced. Touches nerves, but in a sensitive, understanding way. Talks about the elephant in the room and unpacks it from all sides"
Teacher
TeacherSt. Peter's College

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