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Symbiota Leadership InstituteChief Executive Officer
Mar. 2012Cape Town South AfricaAs CEO of Symbiota Leadership Institute, a BBBEE Level 4 company, Lynn Swain is dedicated to transforming and motivating individuals across industries through innovative encounters. Organisations wanting to transform, or cultivate trust, cohesion, and resilience both with their customers and within their companies, seek engaging, practical results-oriented outcomes. With a unique brain-based approach, Lynn and her team cultivate trust and resilience in corporate and entrepreneurial leaders. Their empowering speaking and learning encounters lead to profound intrinsic shifts, spurring delegates to apply newfound insights not just at work but also at home and in their communities. Lynn personally designs Symbiota's cutting-edge professional development programs, partnering with prestigious banks, financial services, law firms, manufacturers, universities, and parastatals, where they leave a lasting impact. Interpersonal Effectiveness for Graduates provides on-site workshops that empower graduates to successfully integrate from university into the professional workplace. Brain-based Consulting and Brain-savvy service have significantly shifted client buy-in. Through innovative, experiential learning, and practical tools grounded in science, Symbiota Leadership Institute ensures immediate return on investment through measurable results. With a commitment to fostering a culture of trust and resilience, Symbiota Leadership Institute is at the forefront of transforming leaders for a brighter, more empowered future.
True ColoursManaging Director
May. 2008 - Jan. 2012Johannesburg, South AfricaLynn founded True Colours Coaching, catering for the coaching needs in the corporate and entrepreneurial sectors. Exceptional results-oriented, brain-based coaching provided significant growth opportunities for company executives, senior managers transitioning into Director roles, and prominent entrepreneurs preparing to expand their territories. Lynn and the team of Associate Coaches and Facilitators provided consistently ethical, professional and measurable coaching experiences for individual, small, and large-scale projects. Lynn networked globally with other Coaches while presenting and designing programmes to enhance engagement.
The Consultant Powerhouse Pty Ltd.Executive Director
Apr. 1999 - Oct. 2004Lynn co-founded The Consultant Powerhouse (PTY) Ltd, twice nominated for Innovation and Sustainability Awards. As an Executive Director, she led and developed the business, consulted with leading corporates securing and managing large-scale interventions which focused on creating an ‘intrapreneurial’ culture, empowering leaders and teams to improve emotional intelligence, personal presence, consulting skills, sales, service and presentation skills.
SQI Service Quality InstituteExecutive Director
Jun. 1996 - Jun. 1999South AfricaOne of 8 International Licensees.
Consulted with leading Corporates on growing a service culture, developed a SQI Facilitator base for the South African context and achieved an International Award for Business Development.
Admark Personnel Selection, Adcorp Holdings Franchisee
Apr. 1994 - Jun. 1995Pharmaceutical, FMCG, and Retail Sectors.
Established a franchise, grew the business sectors with her Business Partner, optimising recruitment response handling.
Consulted with Managers and trained Medical Representatives.
Glaxo PharmaceuticalsNational Sales Manager & Head of Continuing Medical Education
Jul. 1988 - Mar. 1994Started as a Medical Representative March 1984-June 1988.
Led a Regional Sales Team, and was promoted to National Sales Manager.
Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages (Pty) LtdQuality Control - Plant Chemist
Jan. 1980 - Mar. 1984Managed the Quality Control as the Plant Chemist, and together with her determined team, attracted Gold Quality Awards for three years.
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