Refilwe Maphanga

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Management Consultant| Leadership Coach| Engineer

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Join date: Jan 17, 2026

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Refilwe Maphanga is a value- and purpose-driven consultant with a strong foundation in engineering and industry. A qualified chemical engineer pursuing a master’s degree in engineering management, she has spent over a decade in the mining and smelting sector, honing expertise in systems, people, and performance.

Passionate about leadership, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth, Refilwe—affectionately known as Coach Refilwe—is dedicated to helping individuals and organisations unlock unrealised potential and transform it into measurable performance. Her work is defined by commitment, accountability, and a deep belief in the power of people to drive meaningful change.

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Jul 23, 2026 ∙ 3 min

Build to Last: A Simple Strategy Guide for New Founders

Practical advice to help you shape a business that solves real problems and stands the test of time. “I was busy with a project and could not find the right tool to help address an issue I was struggling with, and so I resorted to creating the tool myself and shared it with a couple of friends who found it useful.” This is some variation of a response one would expect from asking a founder why they started their business. Anyone can start a business; however, not all businesses are built to...

Jun 5, 2026 ∙ 3 min

Show Me Your ROI: How to Prove Value at Work

We make choices every day based on perceived value — the car we drive, the course we study, the doctor we consult. Yet when it comes to our careers, projects or departmental budgets, many of us shy away from the one conversation that matters most: money. I’ve seen this in client consultations time and again: people are comfortable describing objectives and outcomes, but uncomfortable attaching a clear, measurable value to them. That discomfort costs real opportunities. I’m not immune — I’ve...

May 7, 2026 ∙ 2 min

From Aisles to Attitudes: A Practical Look at Organisational Culture

Making Complex Ideas Simple To help clients grasp abstract concepts, I often translate them into everyday scenarios. When I think about it, I may have learned this skill from living with a six‑year‑old whose mission is to ask “Why?” repeatedly. Today I want to use a simple, familiar example to rethink organisational culture. What Is Organisational Culture? Organisational culture is the shared set of values, beliefs, behaviours and norms that shape how people interact, make decisions, and get...