Pinnacle Consulting was birthed into this world after many seemingly synchronistic events occurred that their collective vision could no longer be ignored. The overarching ideal is to create an organisation that assists people to find the parts of themselves that have been lost or neglected and are stopping them from leading the life they yearn to live.
From years of experience in different roles and personally we have found the number one obstacles people face in moving forward with their life is some aspect of themselves is holding them back. It may be fear, a limiting belief, or past conditioning that has left them feeling unworthy, lost or hopeless.
What we have can come to know is this is all part of the journey, being able and willing to give up the comfort of the known to step into the the winds of change and let them guide your course. This is no easy measure and often where we feel the most resistance to letting go of what we know.
A guide along this journey can be the difference between success and failure, someone to lead you the precipe and give you all the tools and support you need to make the leap of faith. And while we can’t take the jump for you or predict the turbulence that you may encounter, as many of our past and present clients can attest having that constant support and a guide in difficult times can make all the difference.
We look forward to getting to know you, accompanying you and helping you reach your pinnacle.
By my late twenties I was well on my way to living ‘the dream’, I worked for a good company, was paid well, worked with great people and had plenty of room to continue climbing the corporate ladder. I had a long term partner and a close circle of good friends.
The only problem was I was desperately unhappy, my work no longer fulfilled me, day in and day out I hauled myself out of bed and placed my head to the grindstone. The free time I had, I filled with friends and social engagements, but the ache in my soul only grew.
There is only so much comfort and safety can bring and true growth happens outside those walls. I was stuck torn between two worlds one that society and western world had groomed me towards, the idealised version of success, of a nice house, a nice car, a good job, 2.5 children and a happily ever after…
But the more I was leaning into that world the more I felt I was losing myself and my will to live. I was lost, paralysed and frankly shit scared of stepping outside of the bubble I had created for myself.
And then it all fell apart, a fight with my partner, let down by friends and I faced the empty shell of existence of my life, that no amount of money or career prestige could smooth over. It was a turning point in my life where I realised I fundamentally needed to change, to step beyond my comfort zone into the unknown.
“Birds make great sky circles of their freedom. How do they learn it they fall and by falling are given their wings”
– Rumi
Within a year my life as I had known it had changed forever. I found myself deep within the Amazon jungle working with Traditional Shipibo Curanderos living a simple life, away from the frantic demands of technology, society and my own mind.
It was a time of tremendous inner growth and turmoil, as my identity slowly began to unravel and my views of the world and success changed as my understanding deepened on what was truly important.
I realised that no matter what my place in the world, as long as my inner world was not one of gratitude, peace and acceptance, I would not be content in life. That is not to diminish the importance of the outer world, but to acknowledge the very real work that starts with I.
It is a work that far too often is neglected, because it is so damn uncomfortable. When there is nowhere to run, no excuses to be made, just acceptance that while the past may not be of choosing, our present and future are our responsibility.
I was fortunate enough to spend close to 9 months living in Peru over the course of a 2 years period. The essence of who I was being liberated over years of systematic conditioning. After my journey, I returned to South Africa and began to integrate all the teachings, lessons and changes.
“That is not to diminish the importance of the outer world, but to acknowledge the very real work that starts with I.”
During this time two very fortunate events started to occur: the first was continually meeting individuals who had walked a similar path and had used different modalities to help them heal, giving me a wider array of experiences to lead to liberation and the second being introduced to people who sought my counsel on issues ranging from personal problem to relationships issues to business troubles.
Initially I baulked at the idea, feeling out of my depth when people would come to me, but as I began to trust myself and the situations that were brought into my life a beautiful unfolding began to occur. How all the tools and life experiences I had acquired in my journeys began to effortless fit together creating a unique framework that not only helped those in need, but let them thrive.
Slowly but surely the vision that would manifest into Pinnacle Consulting was being brought to life one event at a time. After some, coaxing by friends and family it became apparent to me that this service offering should not be limited to chance encounters, but something to bring into the world for all who need it, and so Pinnacle Consulting was borne.
Right now this is my baby, and where most of my energy and time is dedicated. It is a labour of love helping people and businesses overcome the obstacles and teething problems that curtail them, being there for those ah-ha moments and subsequent implementation. It challenges me to keep growing, keep showing up and be ready to adopt a new perspective to when called for.
I look forward to working with you to reach your Pinnacle.
