"I've dedicated my career to helping ambitious leaders unlock their authentic leadership power and create extraordinary impact."
Meet Your Executive Coach
Busisiwe Hlatswayo, MBA
I’m a Leadership Coach Who Empowers Leaders to Reconnect with Their Sovereignty, Distinctiveness, and Influence
For over a decade, my journey in leadership has spanned roles in senior management, consulting, and academic innovation. But it was in entrepreneurship—especially during the past three years—that I discovered the true catalyst for transformational success this represented a paradigm shift in how I understood leadership.
My Leadership Evolution
I realised that the mechanical, checklist-driven approach that many experts prescribed—systems, processes, to-do lists—was not enough for me, nor for the revolutionary leaders I work with. I discovered that genuine power comes not from following a script but from embracing our inherent divinity and sovereignty. Recognizing that we are all divine beings endowed with unique power and potential completely transformed my approach to leadership.
Sovereignty.
When I shifted from a mindset of simply “doing” to a state of “being,” I tapped into an inner power that defied conventional strategies. From this place of sovereignty, my actions became more intuitive, impactful, and aligned with my true self. I learned that our identity is not just something we strive for—it’s something we awaken to. When leaders operate from their sovereign self, the standard strategies reveal themselves naturally and become infinitely more potent.
Distinctiveness.
I used to try to mirror what I thought leadership should look like—following prescribed methods and playing by other people’s rules. But once I owned my unique voice and recognized that my distinctiveness was my power, I became irreplaceable. I came into leadership not as an imitation, but as a true expression of who I am. My authenticity resonated with my clients; my presence became a powerful testament to the impact of living and leading from one’s unique identity.
Influence.
True influence isn’t about blending in or dominating; it’s about the art of connection and adaptation. It’s the wisdom to know when to stand firm in your distinctiveness and when to adapt in order to connect powerfully with others—without compromising the essence of who you are. By harnessing this nuanced balance, my clients are able to leverage their unique identity to create impact, generate income, and move into new realms of leadership.
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Credentials & Experience
MBA – Henley Business School
Advanced Diploma in
Risk Management – UNISA
BCom Accounting Sciences
– University of Pretoria
Certified Insights Discovery
Practitioner
Certificate in Transformational &
NLP Coaching
Program Manager at UCT
Graduate School of Business
BPM DEI Leader Award Winner
Co-author of best-selling
anthology "Life and Business Minds"
From supervising MBA students at GIBS, to growing academic programs, to winning the BPM DEI Leader Award and co-authoring a bestselling anthology—impact is in my DNA.
But beyond the accolades, here’s the truth:
My superpower is helping you lead from the inside out.
To own your brilliance. To break free from invisibility.
To build legacy while you do it.
This isn’t just coaching.
It’s soul-level transformation for leaders who know they’re meant for more.
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