For yourself
For those wanting to understand themselves better, navigate personal challenges, build confidence, make decisions or explore changes in their lives.
Behind every behaviour is a story.
Supporting you to understand yourself & others differently – so that you can respond differently.
Creating space for you & the people you love to feel understood & supported.
Book your free 20-minute conversation →When things feel difficult — within yourself or in the relationships that matter most — it helps to understand what's really going on beneath the surface.
Behaviour is often a form of communication. Behind many reactions and emotions is a person doing their best to make sense of their world and get their needs met. Our reactions can tell us something about what we're experiencing, what matters to us and what we might be finding difficult.
Together we can explore what is happening beneath the surface – make sense of emotions, behaviour and relationship patterns, and find practical ways to respond. I offer a calm, supportive space where you can relax and be yourself, alongside clear guidance and different perspectives to consider.
Who I work with
We all experience life and challenges in different ways, and sometimes it helps to have someone alongside us to make sense of what's happening.
For your child or teenager
For parents wanting to better understand their child, navigate challenges or find new ways to support them.
For your relationship
For partners wanting to understand each other better, improve communication and find new ways to navigate recurring disagreements or challenges.
For your family
For family members wanting to understand one another, work through difficulties and build stronger, more connected relationships.
Every person and situation is different. There's no one-size-fits-all approach to the work we do together.
Another lens
Genetic Brain Profiling (GBP)
Sometimes, as part of our work together, I use GBP as another lens through which to explore what makes you unique. It offers a way to consider natural talents, sensitivities, possible causes of stress and how you might function under stress.
Your profile doesn't tell the whole story or define who you are – it's about opening up possibilities for understanding yourself and others a little differently. I'm a certified Edu-Profile Consultant.
Discover more about Genetic Brain Profiling →What greater understanding can make possible
Every person's experience is different and the changes that matter most will depend on what you want to understand, what you're navigating and what you'd like to work towards.
- A better understanding of yourself and the people who matter to you, and why you respond to one another in certain ways.
- Improved communication and stronger relationships.
- Greater self-acceptance and appreciation of your own strengths, sensitivities and individuality.
- More confidence in navigating difficult emotions, situations and relationships.
- Greater confidence in supporting your child and understanding what they may be experiencing.
A little about me
I'm Corlene Retief, a Transformational Coach. I've always been fascinated by what makes each of us unique — why we think, feel, experience and respond to the world in different ways.
My approach is personal and collaborative. I don't believe in putting people into boxes or telling them who they should be.
Before coaching, I spent many years in the data world, as the link between the data and the people who used it. Now I support people as they make sense of their own lives.
Qualifications
Trauma-Informed Wellbeing Coach – Chrysalis Effect, UK
Certified Edu-Profile Consultant (GBP)
MSc (Big Data and Business Intelligence) – University of Greenwich, UK
Working together
The work is shaped around you, your circumstances and what matters to you. I look beneath the surface rather than only at behaviour, build on your strengths, and focus on practical ways to respond differently in everyday life.
Read more about how I work →First step
Free 20-minute conversation
Get to know each other and explore whether working together feels like the natural next step. No obligation to continue.
Sessions
60 minutes, weekly
Online or in person. I'm based in Stellenbosch.
Let's explore what's happening & whether working together feels like the natural next step.
You don't need to have everything figured out before getting in touch.
Book your free 20-minute conversation →