About
Shailen Singh
Shailen Sigh is a recognized Leader, Community Activist, Certified Executive Coach, Mediator, and Public Speaker with a stellar reputation in executive education. Currently serving as a lecturer for Executive Coaching at the Daniels Institute, Shailen utilizes his vast skills set to foster the development of future leaders. In addition to his academic duties, Shailen is the proud Founder and Chairman of the Jems Foundation, a platform through which he passionately advocates for community development and youth empowerment. Under his leadership, the foundation thrives as an incubator for the next generation of leaders, demonstrating his dedication to creating a more equitable future.
Shailen's academic credentials are equally impressive. He graduated Cum Laude with a BA Honours from the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN) in 1999, showing his early penchant for academic excellence. In 2016, he earned a Master's Degree from UKZN. His thesis, focused on the amendment to the Sexual Offences Act of 2007, displayed his commitment to addressing critical societal issues through legislative impacts.
As a certified executive coach at Daniels Institute, Shailen uses his theoretical knowledge and practical experience to guide executives on their leadership journey. He employs a holistic approach to coaching, grounded in his understanding of community, equity, and empowerment, which sets him apart in the field. Shailen's multifaceted approach to leadership and executive coaching, combined with his dedication to community service and youth development, makes him a role model for aspiring leaders. He continues to apply his rich experience and unique perspective in empowering and shaping tomorrow's leaders.
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Shailen is an Executive Coach at:
Empowering you to Transform
As a professional life coach, I am committed to empowering individuals to overcome challenges, set meaningful objectives, and transform their lives. With a compassionate and personalized approach, I provide the guidance and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. My goal is to help you unlock your potential, enhance your skills, and achieve a balanced and purposeful life.
Experience
Jems Foundation
Durban, South Africa
July 2011 - Current
Founder, Chairmen
Jems Foundation (NPO: 169.591) located in the Durban South Basin of KwaZulu-Natal, was founded in 2011. The organization originally started of providing free counselling to the local community and school’s. Since our introduction of these programmes, we’re actively reaching 7 high schools, providing free counselling and support programmes to learners. Jems Foundation has since introduced a multiple programmes in skills development, youth development, early childhood development, community development and substance abuse support. We’ve hosted a number of programmes and conducted programmes reaching thousands of learners. We have a fully fledged early childhood development centre (ECD) run by a qualified ECD teacher, providing quality education, nutrition and holisitc development to children from the nearby informal settlements. As the founder and chairmen of the organization, I set the strategy, implement the programmes and manage the team of volunteers that executes our various projects. I also conduct the bulk of counselling sessions.
Focus on the Family SA
Durban, South Africa
March 2010 - December 2011
Manager
Responsible for managing the No Apologies Curriculum, liaising with stakeholders, plan training, delegate workshops to the various facilitators & monitor programme effectiveness.
Reference: Reward Ngcobo Contact: 083 646 5353
Focus on the Family SA
Durban, South Africa
March 2006 - February 2010
​I was the National Facilitator responsible for training thousands of teachers & educators all over South Africa on the No Apologies Programme which was implemented for the Department of Education.
I have also trained the BOCAIP Programme in Botswana.
Reference: Reward Ngcobo (Manager) Contact: 083 643 5353
Education
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
Pietermaritzburg
2016
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
Durban, South Africa
1999
Bethesda Bible College
Durban, South Africa
1995
Nilgiri Secondary School
Durban, South Africa
1985
Master of Arts (MA) (NQF9)
Graduated with Master of Arts (MA), Sociology and Religious Advocacy.
My thesis focused on the Consensual Sex Act of South Africa (Act 32)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Cum Laude (NQF8)
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Diploma in Divinity (NQF6)
Matric
Courses
ADR Network SA
Durban, South Africa
2021
Elolead Institute
South Africa
2020
Mediation Programme
I have completed the Mediation Programme with ADR Network South Africa.
This programme focuses on dispute resolution.
Life Coach Programme
I have completed the Life Coach Programme with Elolead Institute in affiliation with ComenSA, Metropolitan Health and ICAS.