Terry Zietsman - Biography

Terry Zietsman has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban and a Higher Education Diploma from Stellenbosch University. Terry's work experience includes teaching at High School level, 7 years with the Anglo American Corporation (AAC) and 2 years with Central Training Unit (CTU) where she was involved in the training, design and presentation of Lifeskills programmes.

In 1993 Terry opened her own Training and Development Company - Management Training Consultants - based in Johannesburg which she runs at present. She designs, markets and trains a number of programmes on a national and international basis.

Terry also does Inspirational Talks on a variety of topics and to date has spoken at a number of Conventions and for various companies such as: Ernst & Young, Fmi, Illovo, Microsoft, Milady's, Sanlam, SA Sugar Association, Spar, Sun International, Telkom, Transnet and Tsebo.

Terry was President of the Umhlanga Women Achievers Club (UWAC) in 1998 & 1999. She was President of the Convocation Executive of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban - the first woman in the history of the University - in 2000 and 2001. Terry is a Professional Member of the Southern African Chapter of the National Speakers Association (PSASA), an international organisation for Professional Speakers and Consultants, that originated in the United States of America.

Terry also believes in enhancing her own growth and development and in doing so can transfer her knowledge to delegates and coachees. Terry has attended two intense developmental programmes by Dr John F. DeMartini – The Breakthrough Experience and The Prophecy. She also attended a 2 day coaching programme through UCT. Terry believes in pursuing a balanced lifestyle and attends gym as well as practices meditation. Her pride and joy are her cats. She also loves zipping around on her Vespa – Angelia Bella!