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Why “Upgrading” Can Feel Worse Before It Feels Better
We’re halfway through the year, and it’s useful to reflect on what’s been achieved… and what hasn’t . I can honestly say that there have...

PG Geldenhuys
Jul 8, 20253 min read


From Wilbur Smith to ChatGPT: Why Stories Still Matter
Years ago, long before I met Caroline, I was madly in love. The girl in question was smart, fun, beautiful and professionally ambitious....

PG Geldenhuys
Jul 1, 20255 min read


Why Looking Back Might Be the Most Powerful Move Forward
It’s a strange feeling, looking down on the scene of your greatest failure. Twenty years ago, I was a young, untested leader in a...

PG Geldenhuys
Jun 24, 20252 min read


Growth, AI, and Leadership: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There
This past weekend, with glorious winter weather that felt like summer, I revisited a place that’s become sacred to our family - Grootbos....

PG Geldenhuys
Jun 17, 20253 min read


The Hidden Cost of Saying Too Much
Last week, I shared my reflections after speaking at the CFO South Africa conference - a moment of irony, alignment and storytelling....

PG Geldenhuys
Jun 10, 20253 min read


From Numbers to Narrative: Why Storytelling is Every CFO's Superpower
It was a quick turnaround. Home from a short holiday in Greece on Wednesday, back on a plane to Jozi on Thursday. I had the privilege of...

PG Geldenhuys
Jun 3, 20253 min read


Goodbye Greece, Hello Home, Executing Strategic Thrusts
Three years ago, I decided I wanted to do expand my international training footprint into Europe. This opened up a wonderful opportunity...

PG Geldenhuys
May 28, 20253 min read


What the Stormers Taught Me About Flow, Stakeholders, and Stadium Magic
Last week, I stood pitch-side at DHL Stadium in Cape Town during the Stormers’ captain’s run. The team was going through their final...

PG Geldenhuys
May 21, 20253 min read


Bottlenecks, Eating Your Own Dog Food and an AI Prompt That You Won’t Like
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind in the best and most revealing way. Between hosting the public X-Factor Workshops, working with...

PG Geldenhuys
May 13, 20253 min read


The Rules, Being South African and Seizing the Moment
My boys are too young to watch the Marvel movies. It creates a conundrum for me. I love those movies. I love superheroes. They love...

PG Geldenhuys
May 6, 20253 min read


Indiana Jones, TaylorMade Burners and Holding On
This week, I found myself standing on the 17th tee at Plettenberg Bay Country Club. It was the kind of late afternoon that reminds you...

PG Geldenhuys
Apr 30, 20256 min read


Resilience, Humanity and the Curious Case of Rory McIlroy
Right. So I know I’m late to the party, it’s all been said, but I do feel like I need to close the loop on this one. If you’re not a...

PG Geldenhuys
Apr 23, 20253 min read


The Easter Bunny, Bernhard Langer and Nice Guys Who Don’t Finish Last
My boys are 6 and 7, and I wonder if the gig is up. They have become quite good at manipulating old dad, and the fact that the Easter...

PG Geldenhuys
Apr 17, 20257 min read


The US Masters, Redemption and Rory McIlroy
Every April, the golfing world turns its attention to Augusta National – a cathedral of sporting tradition where the past lingers in...

PG Geldenhuys
Apr 8, 20255 min read


The VTO, Rassie and What Does Winning Look Like in 2025?
In 2018, Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber didn’t just inherit a broken team – they inherited a system with no system. So they built...

PG Geldenhuys
Apr 1, 20252 min read


The Ryder Cup, Disney & the Power of the Flywheel
Everyone likes a winner, hey. Hell, winners like themselves. And the more you win, the easier it becomes. It’s a habit. When my short...

PG Geldenhuys
Mar 25, 20254 min read


Proper Planning Prevents P*ss Poor Performance… Except When It Doesn’t
We all love a good plan. You set the date, book the tickets, get everything lined up – and then, life happens. Twice in the last six...

PG Geldenhuys
Mar 18, 20254 min read


My 21st Cape Town Cycle Tour, Mike Tyson and Building the Bench
I was locked in. Focused. Training hard for my 21st Cape Town Cycle Tour. Everything was on track – until life threw a curveball. An...

PG Geldenhuys
Mar 12, 20254 min read


The New Superman, Skipping Steps and a Downward Spiral
I, like a lot of other middle-aged men who grew up with the originals, am excited about the new Superman movie. A lifetime of Hollywood...

PG Geldenhuys
Mar 5, 20256 min read


The Vision/Traction Organizer, Willie le Roux and Level 10 Meetings
Of late, I have started to encourage the founders in my G2G network to use the Vision/Traction Organizer tool to arrange their strategic...

PG Geldenhuys
Feb 26, 20255 min read
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