KIP Center for Leadership

11/10/2026

We choose…💪🏽🦾🙏

Simon reveals the subtle but powerful ways leaders set themselves apart from managers—and why those choices matter most in times of crisis.

04/10/2026

Women Leading with Purpose

Last month, we celebrated the graduation of another cohort of the KIP Leading Women Programme, following a transformative journey on the beautiful GIBS Business School campus at the University of Pretoria.

But this journey has never been simply about developing better leaders.

It is about purpose — understanding the leader we choose to be, the impact we want to create, and the responsibility we carry to shape organisations and societies where leadership is more inclusive and equitable.

Over the past ten years, more than 100 women leaders have become part of the KIP Leading Women community. Each new cohort strengthens something bigger than a programme: a powerful network of women committed to making a difference at leadership and decision-making levels.

Because leadership is not only about reaching the top. It is about what we do when we get there — the decisions we make, the voices we bring into the room, the doors we open for others, and the legacy we leave behind.

Our newest graduates now join this growing community. Graduation is not the end of the journey — it is another step in a collective commitment to lead with purpose and move the agenda for greater equity in leadership forward.

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsoring companies for continuing to invest in our women’s leadership programme, and to GIBS for this amazing partnership.

And most importantly, thank you to our KIP Leading Ladies — past and present — for believing in this vision, supporting one another and moving this agenda forward together.

This is how change happens: one woman, one leader, one organisation at a time — but always moving forward together.

Interested in joining our 2027 cohort? Please reach out on [email protected]

10/09/2026

KIP Leading Women Programme Day 2

From Authentic Leadership to the power of storytelling — what a day of transformation during the KIP Leading Women on the GIBS campus, in Johannesburg, SA.

Dr NobuLali Dangazele delivered the most outstanding masterclass on Authentic Leadership, reminding us that true leadership is grounded in purpose, vulnerability and ethical integrity.

Then came Joni Peddie, bringing energy and practical insight into executive presence and the art of storytelling — owning our stories, using our voice and learning how to connect, and influence.

A powerful day at GIBS. And the journey continues!

09/09/2026

Today we kicked off Module 2 of the KIP Leading Women Programme in South Africa, on the wonderful campus in Johannesburg.

A first day dedicated to connections, reflection and meaningful conversations — exploring the impact of AI within the broader digital transformation journey, followed by group coaching and inspiring exchanges with key leaders.

A powerful start to this second chapter of the programme, bringing together women leaders to question, connect, learn and shape the future of leadership.

And this is only Day 1!

05/09/2026

Important!🙏

03/09/2026

Celebrating entrepreneurship!👏

According to PitchBook, the University of California, Berkeley leads the nation for the number of undergraduate alumni who founded venture-backed companies over the past decade. Stanford heads the list for graduate student alumni, and Harvard is first among MBA graduates. Read more: https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltnietzel/2026/09/02/uc-berkeley-graduates-the-most-startup-founders-heres-the-rest-of-the-top-20/?utm_source=ForbesMainFacebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ForbesMainFB
📸: Christina House/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

26/07/2026

Three days. One transformative journey.

From 9–11 July 2026, in partnership with GIBS University of Pretoria, the 10th Anniversary KIP Leading Women Programme brought together inspiring women leaders, speakers, partners, and facilitators to learn, connect, and grow.
Thank you to everyone who made this milestone edition so special.

If this resonates with you and you wish to be part of our next selective cohort in Mauritius and South Africa, we would be delighted to hear from you!
📩 [email protected]

25/07/2026

KIP Leading Women Cocktail - Eureka - 10th July 2026

An evening of celebration, meaningful networking, inspiring conversations, and beautiful music as we marked the 10th Anniversary of the KIP Leading Women Programme.

A special thank you to the many women leaders and male allies whose commitment continues to shape more inclusive organisations. And to our sponsor Moments by PhoenixBev for their support.

The evening was beautifully enriched by a musical interlude from violinist Melissa Antoinette, followed by internationally acclaimed soprano Ms Véronique Zuel, accompanied by Ms Katerina Sevastaki, in a moving performance on the theme "A Woman's Trip."

Because lasting change happens when we lead together.