Communication | Marketing | Business Growth Strategy

How does a competitor outshine you
if you’re way better?

Can you have great,
rather than negative publicity?

Is it possible to turn
a crisis into marketing?

Can I stay top of mind for loyal,
current and new customers?

How do you make rushed,
digital business human?

PIETER’S SIX-POINT TOOLKIT

Stand-Out Marketing

Branding Power

Persuasive Communication

Value-Based Networking

Service Obsession

Crucial Conversation Skills

Presentations and courses

The stuff of excellence…

Communication
Leadership

We progress from functional communication With credibility and trust we communicate persuasively When we lead we inspire -That is powerful.

Crisis
Communication

Things can go from good to ghastly – quickly Reaction in news and social media can hurt what you’ve built up Preparation and the right response can save your business.

Media
Skills

If you can handle a tough, live interview If you understand journalism, journalists, news You will be a good communicator – a leadership skill.

Talks,
Presentations

Nothing beats real life experience and expertise Successes, failures, crises, breakthroughs Riveting stories from the arena of life!

Mentoring,
Facilitation

Invest in your leadership skills and in those you lead Unlock the potential of your team Find an external perspective for problems, solutions, opportunities.

In the press

Pieter, the writer, commentator, public speaker

Best Articles, Print Article | November 12, 2020

“Lynx on the Prowl” – The Agusta Westland Lynx by Tiro Vorster A.S.A.A., Cape Town, South Africa

Aero Brush

Experience across economic sectors

Clients Pieter has worked with

TESTIMONIALS

1/13

“Capitec has a relentless focus on simplifying solutions for our clients. Pieter helped us with tools and insights to manage risks to our brand reputation and crises. His integrated approach to the brand, client focus, media skills, reputation, credibility and trust, raised our capabilities.”

Gerrie Fourie - CEO, CAPITEC

2/13

"Pieter has helped me at PEP and PEPKOR in several crisis communication situations. He has years of experience, is well-connected in the media world, wise, calm, and extremely professional. I really trust his advice. He creates sound media and communication campaigns and has a great sense of humour!"

Leon Lourens - CEO, PEPKOR

3/13

“Pieter was National Press Officer for the first ever FIA sanctioned World Championship in Africa, and two subsequent World Rallycross Championships. He helped to launch and establish the event at Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town and played a key role to pioneer this exciting motorsport in South Africa.

Paul Bellamy - Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Motorsports, IMG Events, London

4/13

“Pieter displayed an unwavering commitment to the organisation and remained a true gentleman with deep-seated organisational values. His business focus, ethics and principles are admirable and a model for local government. He is a professional super performer who adds true value with a wonderful, warm, sincere personality and positive attitude.”

Lungelo Mbandazayo - City Manager, City of Cape Town

5/13

“It was wonderful to share the stage with you. Your professionalism and communication skills are in a class of their own.”

Brand Pretorius - Former Chief Executive of McCarthy Limited, author of In the Driving Seat – Lessons in Leadership.

6/13

“Pieter has advised LDP over five years in the most professional manner dealing with media releases, redesigning our website and various other ad projects. Clients I have recommended him to were similarly impressed. I recommend him unconditionally.”

Iaan Marx - Director, LDP (Audit & assurance, business/tax advice, accounting)

7/13

"Thank you for my media training experience - a tool I know will contribute a lot to my growth as a person and a business woman.”

Nobesuthu Tom - Marketing director, PEP

8/13

“Pieter helped our Faculty to reposition its Marketing and Communications Division. His wealth of experience was invaluable in formulating our strategy and devising practical tools. His contribution had a direct and very positive impact on the performance of the Division and the morale of our staff.”

Prof Jimmy Volmink - Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences , Stellenbosch University

9/13

“The Marathon Group has used Pieter on several occasions to assist us with internal communication, branding matters and client interviews. He is an experienced communication specialist and his approach is always stylish, professional and value-focused.”

Alwyn Rossouw - Founder & CEO, Marathon Group

10/13

“Pieter’s experience in communication and extraordinary language skills in English and Afrikaans have improved the skills of our entire team and have helped us to craft our image in a consistent, truthful way.”

Mia Kruger - Director, Kruger International Asset and Wealth Management

11/13

“Pieter’s experience in communication and extraordinary language skills in English and Afrikaans has improved the skills of our entire team and has helped us to craft our image in a consistent, truthful way. ”

Mia Kruger - Director, Kruger International Asset and Wealth Management

12/13

“I have worked with Pieter over 19 years in various public and private sector positions. His people knowledge and social etiquette make him an excellent sounding board for concept development and a reliable contributor for implementing new ideas. Highly knowledgeable in many fields, he specialises in communication, strategic thinking and facilitation.”

Alwyn Laubscher - Founder, Alwyn Laubscher & Associates

13/13

"With his extensive track record as a communications and media specialist, Pieter provided us with valuable insights and proposals to augment our company’s initiatives. His guidance on image and reputation management has added value to our understanding and execution in these specialised areas.”

Nic Cronje - CEO, Golden Arrow Bus Services

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