Sharon Munyaka Inc.

Sharon Munyaka Inc. Sharon Munyaka Incorporated is an organisational psychology practice offering services at an individ The vision of Sharon Munyaka Inc.

Sharon Munyaka Incorporated is an industrial psychology practice offering services at an individual, team and organisational level. At the helm is Dr Sharon Munyaka, a firm believer of focusing on what is right with people. is to positively transform organisations. Sharon works at an individual, team and organisational level to positively transform behaviour in the workplace. Her services range from coaching, psychometric assessment, diversity and transformation facilitation, organisational development, psycho-legal consultation, human resource support and postgraduate supervision and guest lecturing. Sharon works in both the public and private sector and is also involved in community development where she uses her vocation for social progress. A regular contributor in South African magazines, Sharon also gives motivational talks at events. She lives by the mantra, ‘if I was not afraid, what would I do?’

Dr Munyaka is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an Industrial Psychologist, she holds several qualifications which include a Doctor of Commerce in Industrial Psychology. She is a 2015 Top 40 under 40 Business Achiever for the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber and was a finalist in the Business Women Association Regional Business Awards in 2014.

Coaching Fuels Strategic ObjectivesOrganisational success depends on the ability to think long-term while responding qui...
15/09/2025

Coaching Fuels Strategic Objectives

Organisational success depends on the ability to think long-term while responding quickly to short-term realities. This balancing act demands leadership that is emotionally intelligent, strategically aligned, and resilient. Coaching supports this in three critical ways:

Succession Planning: A robust leadership pipeline doesn’t emerge by chance. Coaching helps identify and develop high-potential leaders early, preparing them to step into senior roles with confidence and clarity. It accelerates readiness and reduces the disruption of leadership transitions.
Change Leadership: Whether navigating a merger, digital transformation, or cultural shift, change begins with people. Coaching equips leaders to communicate clearly, manage resistance, and sustain team engagement throughout periods of uncertainty.
Vision Alignment: Even the most ambitious strategies fail without alignment at the top. Coaching ensures that senior leaders and department heads are aligned not just on targets, but on values, leadership approach, and organisational direction. This alignment ripples out, shaping decisions and behaviours at every level.

When coaching is applied with foresight, it becomes more than personal development—it becomes a tool for building a resilient, future-ready organisation.

https://smunyakainc.co.za/our-services-organisational-development/executive-coaching-packages/

Coaching as a Strategy: Investing in People for Organisational SuccessIn today’s rapidly changing business environment, ...
01/09/2025

Coaching as a Strategy: Investing in People for Organisational Success

In today’s rapidly changing business environment, the most forward-thinking organisations aren’t just investing in new technologies or infrastructure, they’re investing in people. Yet, leadership development is often approached reactively: coaching is introduced after burnout, disengagement, or team friction have already taken hold.

Executive coaching, when embedded as part of a long-term talent strategy, delivers far greater value than crisis management ever could. It’s a strategic investment in sustainable growth, culture, and leadership capability.

https://smunyakainc.co.za/our-services-organisational-development/executive-coaching-packages/

18/08/2025

Right now, many workplaces are feeling the weight of constant change: pressure is high, teams are stretched, and burnout is real. But some organisations are managing to keep people engaged, safe, and inspired, even through uncertainty.

We'd like to invite you to be part of a practical and uplifting conversation on how to create that kind of culture, one where people can truly thrive, no matter what challenges come your way.

Creating a Resilient and Inclusive Workplace Culture in Uncertain Times
📅 19 August | 🕙 10:00–11:00 | 💻 Online
💙 Free for KR Connect members | R500 excl. VAT for non-members

This panel discussion will bring together two leaders with hands-on experience in shaping workplace cultures that truly support people:

Zan Chivell – Chief Human Resources Officer at Clickatell, with a proven record of building scalable, people-aligned strategies in fast-moving industries like tech, finance, and retail. She’s guided global teams through growth, transformation, and change while keeping culture at the centre.

Dr Sharon Munyaka – Industrial and Organisational Psychologist, UN SDG Leadership Lab Facilitator, and Faculty at the Presencing Institute. Sharon’s work is grounded in positive organisational scholarship and strength-based approaches that foster curiosity, compassion, and courage in the workplace.

Expect practical strategies you can put into action right away: from embedding inclusion and psychological safety into everyday practices to building resilience that lasts.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/c9rxz3b5

Honouring Women’s Courage — and Continuing the Work 🧡 🩶 🤍 On this National Women’s Day, we do more than celebrate — we r...
09/08/2025

Honouring Women’s Courage — and Continuing the Work 🧡 🩶 🤍

On this National Women’s Day, we do more than celebrate — we reflect, recommit, and rise.

The spirit of the 1956 Women’s March was never just about protest. It was about visionary leadership, collective courage, and the refusal to be invisible.

Nearly 70 years later, that legacy still calls on us to lead with courage, empathy, and conviction — to challenge power, shift systems, and create space for voices that have long been ignored.

As Dr Sharon Munyaka, our founder and Chairlady of Citizen Leader Lab, shares in this powerful reflection published by Citizen Leader Lab:
"The spirit of the women of 1956 requires us not just to celebrate their courage, but also to dismantle the structures that continue to limit the full expression of women’s leadership today."

Leadership rooted in justice, collaboration, and bold action is needed now more than ever — not just in boardrooms, but in schools, homes, and communities.

💬 Shared with permission from Citizen Leader Lab — read the full piece below and reflect with us:
Are we listening? Are we transforming? Are we truly honouring the legacy of those who marched before us?

Here’s to the women leading change 🙌 — not just with passion, but with purpose.

01/08/2025

🎥 RE/INTRODUCING: Dr Sharon Munyaka
Executive Leader | Industrial & Organisational Psychologist | Speaker | Coach | Mediator
Inspiring Leadership. Transforming Culture. Empowering People.

As South African Women's Month 2025 begins, under the theme hashtag , we are reminded that intention is not enough — momentum is everything.

Dr Sharon stands at the forefront of this movement — where psychology meets purpose, and where leadership becomes a tool for transformation. Her work champions the kind of action that’s overdue: human-centred leadership, emotionally intelligent systems, and space for women to lead with wholeness — not performance.

In a world that continues to witness the erosion of women’s rights, gender-based violence, economic disparity, and the silencing of women in boardrooms and communities — we can’t afford to wait.

Not another year. Not another generation. This is more than a reintroduction.

It’s a recommitment.
📌 To building spaces where women thrive.
📌 To coaching that sees the whole human.
📌 To systems that honour emotional labour.
📌 To leadership that accelerates equity — not just efficiency.

Dr Sharon doesn’t just teach the science of work – She shifts the soul of how we lead. Because the time for “almost” is over.

This Women’s Month, we accelerate action — with clarity, care, and courage.

30/07/2025

Dr Sharon Munyaka joins host Linda Mzamane and fellow industrial psychologist Dr Thandiwe Gama in a powerful conversation unpacking the global burnout crisis affecting modern workplaces.

This episode, produced by Health Solutions as part of the Sound Advice podcast series by 2Stories, delves into the psychological roots of burnout, early warning signs, and the importance of self-awareness and resilience.
Together, the guests offer thoughtful perspectives on how organisations can create environments that prioritise mental wellness.

A light-hearted but insightful segment explores some of the worst career advice they’ve encountered — and what we can learn from it. Whether you're a leader or team member, this episode offers practical takeaways for building a more balanced and supportive work environment.

Listen to this conversation here:
🎙️Here is the episode on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4lQHUyf
🍏Here is the episode on Apple: https://bit.ly/40GJdHt
🌐Here is the episode on our SMINC website: https://lnkd.in/dwzFx6qy

Who Benefits from Executive Coaching?The value of executive coaching spans industries, leadership levels, and business c...
28/07/2025

Who Benefits from Executive Coaching?

The value of executive coaching spans industries, leadership levels, and business contexts. While every leader is unique, we consistently see powerful results across roles that require complex decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and people management.

Some of the industries where coaching makes a significant impact include:

Finance: Where analytical leaders often need support in people engagement and strategic communication.

Technology: Fast-paced innovation environments benefit from coaching that helps leaders balance rapid change with team stability.

Human Resources: Coaching empowers HR professionals to navigate sensitive conversations, model inclusion, and influence leadership culture.

Healthcare: Medical and administrative leaders often need support in managing emotionally demanding environments while maintaining high standards of care.

Logistics and Operations: In efficiency-driven sectors, coaching develops the interpersonal agility required to lead across departments, regions, and diverse teams.

Higher Education: Senior academics such as deans, heads of department, and senior lecturers benefit from coaching that supports leadership in complex institutional settings, fosters collaboration across faculties, and drives strategic academic initiatives.

In all of these contexts, the coaching journey helps shift the focus from individual success to collective impact. From doing the work to leading the work.

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SMINC’s Coaching Process: Focus & OutcomesOur coaching sessions focus on:• Clarifying Vision and Purpose: Helping leader...
21/07/2025

SMINC’s Coaching Process: Focus & Outcomes

Our coaching sessions focus on:

• Clarifying Vision and Purpose: Helping leaders articulate not just what they do, but why they do it, and how their role contributes to broader organisational goals.
• Developing Adaptive Leadership: Building the emotional and cognitive agility required to lead across change, conflict, and complexity.
• Enhancing Influence and Impact: Shifting from managing tasks to inspiring action through storytelling, active listening, and intentional presence.
• Strengthening Resilience: Equipping leaders with the mindset to sustain high performance without burnout, and to recover quickly from setbacks.

What sets SMINC apart is our grounding in organisational psychology, which ensures our coaching is both scientifically informed and contextually relevant. Whether we are working with first-time managers or C-suite executives, our focus is always on helping leaders lead better, for themselves, their teams, and the organisation.

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SMINC’s Coaching Process: Our ApproachAt Sharon Munyaka Inc. (SMINC), we coach leaders to develop from the inside out. O...
14/07/2025

SMINC’s Coaching Process: Our Approach

At Sharon Munyaka Inc. (SMINC), we coach leaders to develop from the inside out. Our coaching approach combines deep psychological insight with practical application, helping executives unlock their personal power and lead with greater clarity and conviction.

Our process begins with a strong foundation of self-awareness. Through tools like psychometric testing, personality assessments, and reflective exercises, we help leaders understand their default behaviours, blind spots, motivators, and impact on others. This insight is often a turning point, transforming how individuals see themselves and approach their role.

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From High Performer to High Impact: Coaching Leaders for GrowthOrganisations are filled with high performers, the people...
07/07/2025

From High Performer to High Impact: Coaching Leaders for Growth

Organisations are filled with high performers, the people who consistently deliver results, exceed expectations, and master their technical roles. But high performance doesn’t automatically translate into high-impact leadership. The leap from subject-matter expert to influential leader is one that many professionals struggle to make, often due to a lack of self-awareness, communication finesse, or strategic vision.

This is where executive coaching plays a vital role. It supports individuals in moving beyond task ex*****on to develop the mindset, behaviours, and presence needed to influence, inspire, and lead effectively. The shift from high performer to high-impact leader is not just a career milestone but a transformation, and one that coaching is uniquely positioned to support.

https://smunyakainc.co.za/our-services-organisational-development/executive-coaching-packages/

Address

53 Melrose Street
Port Elizabeth
2196

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+27729103233

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