A well-known authority on Emotional Intelligence talks about the innate compass that guides her, lessons learnt, being a romantic as well as a realist, joys and pleasures – and shares some of the visual moments she treasures.

Meet the warm-hearted woman who is captivated by human development from the cradle to the grave. Dr. Melodie de Jager, founder of the Mind Moves Institute and developer of a series of neuroscience-based programmes, describes herself as “a fortunate mother, a playful grandmother, a passionate teacher, an accidental author and speaker, and a curious, lifelong student of human nature.”

The man behind BrainWorking Recursive Therapy talks about his eclectic background, his body of work, optimising happiness, and what he cherishes.

Daryl Brown, a Capetonian working in marketing, survived a suicide attempt in which he lost both his legs. His emotional recovery and mastery of living with his disability point us to courage and hope. His love of life is heartening. Although Daryl still has depression, he finds ways to make his spirit soar - like singing, whether on stage or off.

Topping a multi-faceted career in advertising, Dawn Klatzko now works as a Business & Executive coach and professional speaker. She is also the author of “The Art of the Suit” and Master Trainer for Mind Dynamix, a neuroscience-based mind profiling instrument. Where, then, do a rather expensive pursuit, small kitchens, and an unusual kind of gig fit in?

Dr. Wilmien Human, kliniese sielkundige en dosent, praat oor hoe sy ‘n voltydse werklading met gesinsaktiwiteite versoen, oor praktykfiksheid, goed genoeg wees en baie lag.

Dr. Jireh Serfontein, mediese dokter wat op seksuele gesondheid fokus, praat oor die normalisering van seks, die algemeenste seksuele klagtes, en daardie soettand.

Dr. Elna Rudolph, mediese dokter en seksuoloog, vertel hoe sy voel oor haar man en kinders, hoe sy ma-wees as selferkende werkolis hanteer, en hoe ma’s hul kinders op intieme verhoudings kan voorberei.

Dr. Hannetjie van Zyl-Edeling, voorligtingsielkundige, mediator en skrywer, praat oor slim keuses, ‘n gelukkige huweliksverhouding, en voorliefdes wat soms vuil klere verg.

Opvoedkundige sielkundige Anys Rossouw praat oor die voordele van sielkundige terapie, haar definisie van geluk en vrede, en oor hoe sy haar gees gesond hou.