About Amanda

About Amanda

Amanda Strydom

International People Solutions Specialist | Master Coach & Trainer

Amanda Strydom is a dynamic People Solutions Specialist dedicated to empowering individuals and organisations through innovative, people-centric strategies. Mahatma Gandhi once said, “You must be the change that you want to see in the world.” Amanda clearly lives this and implements positive change through tailored education and coaching programs; thus creating the change the world needs.

With over 23 years of international experience, Amanda has partnered with diverse clients to develop and implement tailored people solutions. Her expertise encompasses talent development, change management, and fostering organisational transformation across various cultures and industries.

Having lived and worked abroad, Amanda has insight into different cultures, traditions, and religions. This is just one of the reasons why she is able to work effectively and help men and women from all walks of life.

Early in her career, Amanda conducted in-depth research on behavioural change, focusing on reintegration strategies for ex-offenders. This foundation led her to create ‘Coaching With Impact,’ a structured training program that takes students from introductory to advanced coaching, making it easy to obtain industry-recognised credentials through ICF and other accreditation bodies. The program equips professionals with the tools to coach effectively at any level, ensuring real-world impact.

As a People Solutions Specialist, Amanda designs and implements programs addressing various challenges, including organisational change management, leadership development, and employee engagement. She collaborates with executive teams to facilitate sustainable transformations, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum growth.

Change is our only constant in life and Amanda is really great at helping people ride the waves of change with joy and even grit when necessary.

Amanda Strydom

International People Solutions Specialist | Master Coach & Trainer

Amanda Strydom is a dynamic People Solutions Specialist dedicated to empowering individuals and organisations through innovative, people-centric strategies. Mahatma Gandhi once said, “You must be the change that you want to see in the world.” Amanda clearly lives this and implements positive change through tailored education and coaching programs; thus creating the change the world needs.

With over 23 years of international experience, Amanda has partnered with diverse clients to develop and implement tailored people solutions. Her expertise encompasses talent development, change management, and fostering organisational transformation across various cultures and industries.

Having lived and worked abroad, Amanda has insight into different cultures, traditions, and religions. This is just one of the reasons why she is able to work effectively and help men and women from all walks of life.

Early in her career, Amanda conducted in-depth research on behavioural change, focusing on reintegration strategies for ex-offenders. This foundation led her to create ‘Coaching With Impact,’ a structured training program that takes students from introductory to advanced coaching, making it easy to obtain industry-recognised credentials through ICF and other accreditation bodies. The program equips professionals with the tools to coach effectively at any level, ensuring real-world impact.

As a People Solutions Specialist, Amanda designs and implements programs addressing various challenges, including organisational change management, leadership development, and employee engagement. She collaborates with executive teams to facilitate sustainable transformations, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum growth.

 

 

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Amanda’s Mottos

Amanda’s Mottos

Seize the moment,

seize the day

and Live with Impact®

Seize the moment, seize the day and Live with Impact®

It’s not impossible,

it’s only a mountain™

It’s not impossible, it’s only
a mountain®

Intentional Excellence,

Brilliant Execution

through Sustainable Solutions

Intentional Excellence, Brilliant Execution & Sustainable Solutions®

What’s Important to Amanda?

What’s Important to Amanda?

High Rate of Success

Everything needs to be practical and work easily. Amanda will never train you to use tools that she has not tried and tested or personally developed from years of experience. You can be assured that what you learn from Amanda as a coach or a trainer works! Her programs have a 5 star success and satisfaction rating.

Efficiency & Technology

We are in an era of great technology, which means we can meet from around the world and across most time zones. This creates tremendous flexibility as to how we can coach, train and consult. Amanda, predominately uses Zoom for coaching and training, and is open to onsite local corporate meetings where necessary in The Netherlands.

True Professionalism

Amanda operates from a place of strict confidentiality (like a doctor). Every individual is valued and respected, regardless of culture, faith or belief system. It is critical that you become the best version of yourself, rather than a second-rate copy of someone else.

Value and Promise

After working, coaching or training with Amanda, she guarantees that you will not be the same. You will personally grow and see life through new lenses.

Paradigm shifts and changes are “par for the course”. Obviously, you need to want growth and be teachable.

Core Values Embraced

    • Transformation & Empowerment
    • Sustainable Change through Pragmatic Solutions
    • Quality Relationships
    • Intentional Excellence
    • Making the Complex Simple

Time management

Amanda respects people’s time; so if you are late for class, we will have started. There is no judgement about you being late; you just miss out. It is just important to Amanda that we value each other’s time and respect those who show up on time. So, Amanda starts class on time. She is known for saying at the beginning of class “if we start on time, we finish on time, or earlier.”

High Rate of Success

Everything needs to be practical and work easily. I will never train you to use tools that I have not tried and tested or personally developed from years of experience. You can be assured that what you learn from me as a coach or a trainer…. works. My programs have a 100% success rate.

True Professionalism

I operate from a place of strict confidentiality.

Every individual is valued and respected, regardless of different culture, faith or belief system.

Top 5 Personal Core Values

  • Transformation & Empowerment
  • Sustainable Change & Solutions
  • Quality Relationships
  • Intentional Excellence
  • Making the Complex Simple

We work around you

We are in an era of great technology, which means we can meet from around the world and across most time zones. This creates tremendous flexibility as to how I can coach, train and consult. I predominately use Zoom for coaching and training, and open to onsite local corporate meetings when necessary.

Value and Promise

After working, coaching or training with me, I can guarantee that you will not be the same. You will personally grow and see life through new lenses.

Paradigm shifts are “par for the course”.

Time management

I respect peoples time; so if you are late for class, we would have started. There is no judgement for you being late; you just miss out. It is just important to me that we value each other’s time and respect those who show up on time. So, I start class on time. I am known for saying at the beginning of class “if we start on time we finish on time, or earlier” 

Testimonials

“Amanda is energetic about the development of potential. She has an authentic ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds and in equally diverse environments. We received very positive feedback from the delegates on our FutureFit program whom Amanda worked with as an Entrepreneurship Coach.”

Gary Graham
Chief Reinvention Officer at 3i’s Group

“Amanda is a woman of great integrity, passion and puts her whole heart into what she does. If she does something it is with her all. I highly recommend her and know she will give you her best..”

Bradley Stuart
Director at YADA

“Amanda is an articulate, bright, perceptive listener with excellent skills as a life coach who blends accountability with compassion and wisdom. I appreciate her desire to be the best as a life-long learner and leader..”

Carol J. Fawcett Smith
Public speaker, Coach & Facilitator

“Amanda is energetic about the development of potential. She has an authentic ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds and in equally diverse environments. We received very positive feedback from the delegates on our FutureFit program whom Amanda worked with as an Entrepreneurship Coach.”

Gary Graham
Chief Reinvention Officer
at 3i’s Group

“Amanda is a woman of great integrity, passion and puts her whole heart into what she does. If does something it is with her all. I highly recommend her and know she will give you her best..”

Bradley Stuart
Director at YADA

“Amanda is an articulate, bright, perceptive listener with excellent skills as a life coach who blends accountability with compassion and wisdom. I appreciate her desire to be the best as a life-long learner and leader..”

Carol J. Fawcett Smith
Public speaker,
Coach & Facilitator