“A human is the same whether from Africa, America, anywhere… We’ve got feelings. We’ve got emotions, perceptions, perspectives, different ways. We see things and can also be similar, though we are different…”
Refilwe Segole – South Africa
🇿🇦 South African Registered Non Profit Organisation 🇿🇦
The Destiny Connect Foundation is a registered non-profit, non-religious and non party political organisation. Our goal is to create meaningful change for global inclusivity and build a diverse community of individuals, organisations and educators with the higher purpose of positive worldwide change.
We have attracted a
Dedicated, International Team…
With extensive, hands-on, experience to help us in this endeavour. The wealth of wisdom they bring to our Foundation include: community development, education, International finance, leadership & leadership coaching, life coaching, marketing, mental health, mindset coaching, company formation, tax preparation and more…
All are hard at work, either enrolling & training members and volunteers, creating & hosting Mastermind Roundtables or both so that
We Can Empower as Many People Around the World as Possible
And, in the shortest amount of time. You will find that everything we do is governed by the Centuries Old Wisdom of…
“Teach People How To Fish & You Feed Them For a Lifetime.”
This ancient proverb underpins our work, because…
We do not want to create dependance.
Our aim is to empower individuals and build resilient, self-sufficient communities. We believe this is the way forward, and place particular importance on the fundamental building blocks of human interaction, namely:-
Communication, Connection and Collaboration.
The 3 C’s, as we call them, are the foundation of personal empowerment and social growth.
They are so important that we have a foundational level course that every single person who joins the Destiny Connect Foundation is immediately enrolled into. This is the enlightening 3C’s Mastermind Program™ and we aim to…
Promote It To Every Corner of The Globe!
Members & volunteers of the Destiny Connect Foundation who have completed the 3C’s Mastermind Program™ are excited about the astonishing insights and results they’ve had. Many want to become Social Impact Ambassadors & Roundtable Facilitators. They want to take their fresh insights and the course itself into their communities so that others can be uplifted in a similar way.
In addition to our foundational course, the 3C’s Mastermind Program™, we have a wide variety of Roundtable Mastermind courses available.
And
We are constantly developing more in order to solidify our vision of:
A World Where Every Individual is Respected, Valued and Empowered to Thrive.
We’d love to have you join us and help make this vision a reality. First though, take a few moments to meet our fantastic team…
The Executive Board
James Ojo
South Africa 🇿🇦
James Ojo is recognised as Impact Connection Catalyst. A visionary, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist.
His ultimate passion lies in the environments that foster meaningful human connections and relationships. Empowering change, Building bridges and cultivating partnerships that drive shared success in making a lasting impact.
With a background in corporate finance, James Provides private equity investment consulting services to Individuals and institutional clients. He facilitates financial sustainability goals. Driving growth and building sustainable communities through innovative solutions.
James is deeply committed to making a positive impact on the world through philanthropy endeavours, entrepreneurial ventures and private equity investment consultancy and he believe in harnessing the power of innovative solutions to drive sustainable change and create a brighter future for all.
”The key to a successful life is not what you have but who you serve” Says James J. Ojo, this philosophy fuels his passion in commitment to building a sustainable diverse and Inclusive communities of visionaries and humanitarian organisations that empowers positive change and making a lasting impact in the world.
As the Founder and visionary of the Destiny Connect Foundation, His role is to oversee structure and programs and use his skills and experience in global community engagement alongside the Destiny Connect Foundation visionary leaders to build a global movement for a greater impact on the world.
His ultimate passion lies in the environments that foster meaningful human connections and relationships. Empowering change, Building bridges and cultivating partnerships that drive shared success in making a lasting impact.
With a background in corporate finance, James Provides private equity investment consulting services to Individuals and institutional clients. He facilitates financial sustainability goals. Driving growth and building sustainable communities through innovative solutions.
James is deeply committed to making a positive impact on the world through philanthropy endeavours, entrepreneurial ventures and private equity investment consultancy and he believe in harnessing the power of innovative solutions to drive sustainable change and create a brighter future for all.
”The key to a successful life is not what you have but who you serve” Says James J. Ojo, this philosophy fuels his passion in commitment to building a sustainable diverse and Inclusive communities of visionaries and humanitarian organisations that empowers positive change and making a lasting impact in the world.
As the Founder and visionary of the Destiny Connect Foundation, His role is to oversee structure and programs and use his skills and experience in global community engagement alongside the Destiny Connect Foundation visionary leaders to build a global movement for a greater impact on the world.
Refilwe Segole, BA
South Africa 🇿🇦
Refilwe brings a wealth of expertise in development studies, specialising in community development, to her role as Secretary in our nonprofit organisation. With a profound dedication to fostering the growth and empowerment of communities, she is committed to improving the quality of life through strategic initiatives.
Her passion for community development is evident in her ability to facilitate collaboration and forge impactful partnerships. Refilwe‘s adeptness at cultivating relationships ensures the sustainability of our organisation’s efforts in serving the needs of communities.
As Secretary, Refilwe plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of our organisation, handling administrative tasks efficiently while also contributing her insights to strategic planning and decision-making processes. Her dedication, skills, and passion make her an invaluable asset to our team as we work towards creating positive change and lasting impact in the communities we serve.
Her passion for community development is evident in her ability to facilitate collaboration and forge impactful partnerships. Refilwe‘s adeptness at cultivating relationships ensures the sustainability of our organisation’s efforts in serving the needs of communities.
As Secretary, Refilwe plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of our organisation, handling administrative tasks efficiently while also contributing her insights to strategic planning and decision-making processes. Her dedication, skills, and passion make her an invaluable asset to our team as we work towards creating positive change and lasting impact in the communities we serve.
Cheryl Motshudi, MSc, PhD
South Africa 🇿🇦
Cheryl Motshudi, MSc, Ph.D., serves as Vice Secretary while also holding a position as a lecturer at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University in South Africa.
With a profound passion for academia and a strong commitment to aiding others, Cheryl is deeply entrenched in the pursuit of knowledge and community betterment.
As a scientist, Cheryl devotes herself to discovering solutions to community-based challenges through innovative approaches and proactive initiatives. Her dedication to empowering individuals with specialised skills in the sciences underscores her desire to foster growth and development within our organisation and the communities we serve.
Cheryl‘s unwavering motivation and expertise are invaluable assets as we strive to make a lasting impact and drive positive change.
With a profound passion for academia and a strong commitment to aiding others, Cheryl is deeply entrenched in the pursuit of knowledge and community betterment.
As a scientist, Cheryl devotes herself to discovering solutions to community-based challenges through innovative approaches and proactive initiatives. Her dedication to empowering individuals with specialised skills in the sciences underscores her desire to foster growth and development within our organisation and the communities we serve.
Cheryl‘s unwavering motivation and expertise are invaluable assets as we strive to make a lasting impact and drive positive change.
Botlhale Molema
South Africa 🇿🇦
Botlhale Molema Leads the role of Chief Financial Officer within our organization.
With a wealth of experience and expertise in financial management and tax preparation, Botlhale leads our financial operations with precision and foresight.
As CFO, Botlhale is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial planning, compliance regulations, and reporting. His strategic insight and dedication ensure the financial health and sustainability of our organisation, enabling us to fulfil our mission and serve our community effectively.
Botlhale‘s leadership and proficiency in financial matters make him an integral part of our team as we work towards our goals of growth and impact.
With a wealth of experience and expertise in financial management and tax preparation, Botlhale leads our financial operations with precision and foresight.
As CFO, Botlhale is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial planning, compliance regulations, and reporting. His strategic insight and dedication ensure the financial health and sustainability of our organisation, enabling us to fulfil our mission and serve our community effectively.
Botlhale‘s leadership and proficiency in financial matters make him an integral part of our team as we work towards our goals of growth and impact.
Mary M. Mothiba, BA
South Africa 🇿🇦
With a distinguished record of leadership in social and community development, Mary brings a wealth of expertise to her role as a founding member. Her core studies in Community Development have provided her with a deep understanding of the dynamics and complexities of fostering community growth and resilience. Drawing from her extensive experience, Mary is now channeling her expertise towards introducing fresh perspectives to environmental change and social impact initiatives.
As a dedicated community development practitioner, Mary is committed to propelling growth and nurturing innovation within our organization, which stands poised for transformative change. Her academic background in Community Development underpins her strategic approach, enabling her to design and implement initiatives that address both immediate needs and long-term sustainability in the communities we serve.
Mary’s proactive approach and forward-thinking mindset are invaluable assets as we navigate complex challenges and strive to make a meaningful difference.
Her ability to integrate community development principles with practical solutions ensures that our initiatives are both impactful and inclusive, fostering a sense of empowerment and collaboration among community members.
In her role, Mary continues to inspire and lead by example, demonstrating the power of dedicated community development work in achieving social justice, environmental sustainability, and overall community well-being.
Her contributions are crucial as we work towards our mission of creating lasting positive change.
As a dedicated community development practitioner, Mary is committed to propelling growth and nurturing innovation within our organization, which stands poised for transformative change. Her academic background in Community Development underpins her strategic approach, enabling her to design and implement initiatives that address both immediate needs and long-term sustainability in the communities we serve.
Mary’s proactive approach and forward-thinking mindset are invaluable assets as we navigate complex challenges and strive to make a meaningful difference.
Her ability to integrate community development principles with practical solutions ensures that our initiatives are both impactful and inclusive, fostering a sense of empowerment and collaboration among community members.
In her role, Mary continues to inspire and lead by example, demonstrating the power of dedicated community development work in achieving social justice, environmental sustainability, and overall community well-being.
Her contributions are crucial as we work towards our mission of creating lasting positive change.
Our Board of Advisories
Stuart Elliott
China 🇨🇳
Stuart Elliott has been dubbed a soul whisperer and is recognised as a Change Facilitator & Personal Growth Strategist who guides people to be confident about navigating change in their personal & professional lives. Once they they sweep away all the baggage that’s been holding them back they are able to connect to what their soul is trying to tell them.
Stuart says there is no greater joy than seeing the heartfelt smile break out on a person’s face as they connect to their inner greatness and express something like: “Wow, it feels as though I’ve been reborn into who I was always meant to be.”
My role at the Destiny Connect Foundation is to help people step into the roles of being leaders within their communities.
To facilitate this I work with the other members of the foundation to identify the needs and shortfalls that are presented and devise coaching/training programs that will help people to take onboard their new responsibilities with confidence.
I will help deliver these programs as well as provide 1 – on – 1 coaching where necessary.
Stuart says there is no greater joy than seeing the heartfelt smile break out on a person’s face as they connect to their inner greatness and express something like: “Wow, it feels as though I’ve been reborn into who I was always meant to be.”
My role at the Destiny Connect Foundation is to help people step into the roles of being leaders within their communities.
To facilitate this I work with the other members of the foundation to identify the needs and shortfalls that are presented and devise coaching/training programs that will help people to take onboard their new responsibilities with confidence.
I will help deliver these programs as well as provide 1 – on – 1 coaching where necessary.
Dr. Kasthuri Henry, PHD, CTP, 6 Sigma Black Belt
Belize 🇧🇿
Dr. Kasthuri Henry is the “Finance Doctor” who proactively drives sustainable transformation of people, organizations, and economies to cultivate ecosystems capable of driving her life mission of “Building to Last and Ennabling for Success”.
Effectively combining her international finance, change leadership, and continuous improvement capabilities, she integrates her corporate, non-profit, and government sector experiences to mindfully ignite, inspire, and influence lasting progress. “When Emotional Resilience and Financial Resilience are
cultivated as bookends of human capability, the full force of the human potential can be unleashed” says Dr. Kas.
My role at the Destiny Connect Foundation is to facilitate:
1. Emotional and Financial Resiliency development of individuals and non-profit organizations.
2. Laying the foundation for entrepreneurial and societal success through proven learning journeys and coaching.
3. Cultivation of cultural and social intelligence to co-create lasting prosperity through mutual respect and understanding via the process of appreciative inquiry.
Helen Will
South Africa 🇿🇦
My working career began in Finance.
While I was working as an Assistant Accountant for a group of Consulting Engineers, I was offered the opportunity to cross train into HR and establish their HR department from scratch. I regard this opportunity as true gold, and I will always be grateful for it and to the employer who provided it. I was already operating payroll functions at the time, and payroll always formed part of all the HR positions I held from that time on, whether as full functions payroll or in an oversee capacity.
I was fortunate to establish another HR department from scratch for another employer a few years later.
My journey in entrepreneurship began several years ago when I operated a wedding coordination service for brides seeking to have their wedding in the beautiful KZN region of South Africa, situated on the east coast. My clients were mainly brides from abroad seeking a unique experience for their wedding day. This was a lifelong dream and when the opportunity presented, I took it. Having said this, don’t let the images of dreamy bridal dresses, flowers and wedding trinkets of a wedding day fool you. Its hard work!
I attracted my clients through an interactive website that was designed to showcase the best of the region and the best venues to host a wedding.
We communicated mainly via email or on the odd occasion via phone or fax. There was no What’s app, Teams or Zoom at that time. We exchanged pictures, colours and style formats initially to determine the overall look and feel for the BIG day. I gathered a team of service providers that would form part of every detail for the big day. Each step was communicated to the bride and groom (where necessary) and agreed upon before the service was appointed.
My clients entrusted me with the funds to pay the deposits to each service provider to secure that service for the date of their wedding. On the day, I arranged the final payments to all service providers for the balance for their services.
There were challenges along the way that required remedy. It was important to keep my client informed of all matters and to reassure them of my dedication in achieving their dream wedding regardless of unforeseen challenges. This involved providing alternate solutions that still met my client’s needs and expectations, and the service providers played a huge role here in providing advice and suggestions to overcome a challenge for the mutual benefit of all parties concerned.
I look back on the dream weddings I helped to create for my clients with pride and fondness. The lessons and skills I gained in customer service, trust, integrity, communication and problem solving stand me in good stead with my HR Consultancy business today.
I have also worked in the Professional Services (Consulting Engineer industry), FMCG (Food Industry), and Shipping sectors within South Africa and more recently in the UK Care Sector. I have held the positions of HR Administrator, HR Officer, HR Coordinator, and HR Manager.
I spent 3 years in the UK from 2019 until 2022. I commenced a HR role in the care sector just before the world was thrust into lockdown in March 2020. This was a testing time. There was no manual or Google support to guide HR in responding to the COVID pandemic. The challenge for our team lay in seeking solutions for the business to maintain a 24hr 7day service to our residents when many carers feared coming to work. I’m sure HR teams worldwide faced similar challenges and were stretched to capacity to propose innovative solutions to guide management in the best way forward. Everyone looked to HR and I’m proud to have been part of this time in history. This period showcased HR and revealed the true strength of HR people and their importance to any business.
Furthermore, over my working career I have been privileged to work with some great employers and colleagues. My colleagues valued my professionalism, guidance, advice, and willingness to assist no matter what the issue and they would describe me as caring, supportive, and knowledgeable. My employers valued my integrity, business acumen, and ability to play the role of buffer in juggling the needs of the business and employees with ease.
I am also a ‘figures’ person and thrive in working with payroll activities and spreadsheets. I have extensive experience in managing full-function payroll as well as carrying an overseeing role ensuring accuracy and timely finalisation of monthly and annual payroll activities in accordance with SARS and third-party requirements. I held the positions of Bookkeeper and Assistant Accountant before cross-training into the field of HR
Shama Khurana
England 🇬🇧
Shama Khurana from Shama Helps You, She’s a certified Personal Performance Life Coach and Corporate and Executive and Neurodiversity Coach. She lectures at Neurodiversity University, where she Advance Awareness of the Uniquely Brilliant Minds.
Her background was in education, where she spent over 20 years lecturing in a Further Education College and University where she taught ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) English Language, maths, IT. She advanced as the manager of Academic Learning Support across all six sites of the College and managed a team of 14 people. The Academic Learning Support Team provided support for learners with Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). This support was in the form of in-class support or 1:1 support. We also arranged for examination concessions as necessary and appropriate – extra time, reader, scribe or separate room for the ADHD learners.
The Destiny Connect Foundation (DFC) is a wonderful non-profit foundation which endeavours to make the world a better place for all. My role is as a facilitator, a Life Coach, an Executive and Corporate coach and give Neurodiverse awareness to the communities who do not understand what it means for someone to have Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia and ADHD.
My motto in life is : “I want to become so financially stable that God uses my pockets to bless others’’
Her background was in education, where she spent over 20 years lecturing in a Further Education College and University where she taught ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) English Language, maths, IT. She advanced as the manager of Academic Learning Support across all six sites of the College and managed a team of 14 people. The Academic Learning Support Team provided support for learners with Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). This support was in the form of in-class support or 1:1 support. We also arranged for examination concessions as necessary and appropriate – extra time, reader, scribe or separate room for the ADHD learners.
The Destiny Connect Foundation (DFC) is a wonderful non-profit foundation which endeavours to make the world a better place for all. My role is as a facilitator, a Life Coach, an Executive and Corporate coach and give Neurodiverse awareness to the communities who do not understand what it means for someone to have Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia and ADHD.
My motto in life is : “I want to become so financially stable that God uses my pockets to bless others’’
Ingor Van Rooi
Canada 🇨🇦
Ingor van Rooi is recognised as a Community Connection Catalyst. She is passionate about serving others and helping them succeed in life. Known as a storyteller and power-connector, Ingor uses storytelling to share her thoughts on many topics and highlights inspiring change-makers, aiding others to connect with people and resources to help them flourish.
As the CEO and Founder of We got this! Admin, an executive administrative consulting and business coaching firm, Ingor has coached various individuals and businesses to understand the power of community, get clear on their branding and connect with others like them.
She has also coached others to establish their own businesses and helped them start serving clients in a safe space through her company. Ingor is an author and competent speaker, has appeared on various podcasts and shows on various platforms, including her own YouTube channel called Inspiration from Ingor, through which she strives to inspire others to be their best selves.
She hosts another live show called Wonder Women Wednesday that is live on video platforms, as well as an online global radio station. This show is focused on women empowerment, highlighting “ordinary” women making an extraordinary difference, sharing their stories of overcoming adversity.
As the CEO and Founder of We got this! Admin, an executive administrative consulting and business coaching firm, Ingor has coached various individuals and businesses to understand the power of community, get clear on their branding and connect with others like them.
She has also coached others to establish their own businesses and helped them start serving clients in a safe space through her company. Ingor is an author and competent speaker, has appeared on various podcasts and shows on various platforms, including her own YouTube channel called Inspiration from Ingor, through which she strives to inspire others to be their best selves.
She hosts another live show called Wonder Women Wednesday that is live on video platforms, as well as an online global radio station. This show is focused on women empowerment, highlighting “ordinary” women making an extraordinary difference, sharing their stories of overcoming adversity.
Dr. Janine Do Cabo
South Africa 🇿🇦
Dr. Janine Do Cabo, a seasoned leader in the field of leadership development brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to fostering positive change to Destiny Connect Foundation (DCF). With a career spanning over two decades, Dr. Janine Do Cabo has honed her expertise in guiding individuals and organisations towards their highest potential.
In her role as a Non-Executive Director at DCF, Dr. Janine Do Cabo is poised to make a profound impact on the organisation’s mission and vision. Drawing from a rich background in leadership development, coaching, and mentoring Dr. Janine Do Cabo will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategic initiatives that empower individuals and communities to unlock their true potential.
Dr. Janine Do Cabo’s dedication to collaborating, communicating and connecting people and communities aligns perfectly with DCF’s 3C Plan, vision and mission. Her vision and passion for leadership development and lifelong learning will undoubtedly drive DCF towards even greater heights of success in the pursuit of its noble mission.
As Dr Janine Do Cabo steps into this role, her mission is clear: to inspire, educate, and empower individuals and communities to become catalysts of positive change, fostering a brighter future for all. With their leadership, DCF is poised to achieve new levels of excellence in the realm of leadership development.
In her role as a Non-Executive Director at DCF, Dr. Janine Do Cabo is poised to make a profound impact on the organisation’s mission and vision. Drawing from a rich background in leadership development, coaching, and mentoring Dr. Janine Do Cabo will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategic initiatives that empower individuals and communities to unlock their true potential.
Dr. Janine Do Cabo’s dedication to collaborating, communicating and connecting people and communities aligns perfectly with DCF’s 3C Plan, vision and mission. Her vision and passion for leadership development and lifelong learning will undoubtedly drive DCF towards even greater heights of success in the pursuit of its noble mission.
As Dr Janine Do Cabo steps into this role, her mission is clear: to inspire, educate, and empower individuals and communities to become catalysts of positive change, fostering a brighter future for all. With their leadership, DCF is poised to achieve new levels of excellence in the realm of leadership development.
Key Principles
The Foundations of Our Empowerment Processes
At the heart of our Non-Profit Organisation lies a set of core principles that shape our approach, define our character, and guide our interactions.
Human Capital Development
Through Mentorship & Coaching, we help individuals develop essential soft skills, personal growth, professional development, and leadership capabilities.
Community Building
Through Social Engagement, we cultivate an inclusive community that celebrates diversity, upholds ethical principles, and fosters a culture of belonging.
Innovation & Social Growth
Through a variety of Training and Development programs, we empower individuals to forge valuable partnerships, foster innovation, and drive sustainable social growth.
Ready to Make a Positive Change Worldwide?
Start Your Collaborative Journey With Us Today
Our team and accompanying mentorship programs are here to guide you, support you, and cheer you on as you carve out your own path to greatness and help uplift communities around the world.
Because, together we can make a positive difference.