Jessica Reekie
Jessica has over 30 years of experience in personal development, leadership development, facilitation, and business in both private and NGO sectors, and over 10 years in leadership coaching. She founded Learning Cycle, South Africa, and has served in multiple leadership roles, including:
- Programme Director, Facilitator, Coach, and Coach Supervisor in the Wits Business School (WBS) Leadership Development Centre.
- Director of the WBS MBA Leadership Coaching Programme (2017–2021).
- Trainer, mentor, and supervisor of coaches, as well as an individual and group coach at Emzingo.
Jessica is a certified Personal, Leadership, and Executive Coach through Kingstown College, Ireland. She holds credentials with:
- International Coach Federation (ICF) as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
- European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) at the Senior Practitioner level
- Coaches and Mentors of South Africa (COMENSA) as a Senior Coach
Her career includes various roles in Retail Banking, such as process management, product management, credit analytics, and strategy. She has firsthand experience as both an entrepreneur and a corporate professional. With two Master’s degrees (Psychology and Business Administration), Jessica integrates business acumen and personal insights into her coaching and organizational work.
Specializations
Jessica works with leaders at all organizational levels, as well as self-employed entrepreneurs, to drive learning, growth, and change. Her person-centered coaching approach emphasizes self-awareness and impact, promoting behavior changes that improve overall effectiveness.