Transformation & Change
Thulani Consulting Group specializes in Organization Transformation, blending mindfulness-based practices with systemic approaches for effective and sustainable change. Our commitment to equity drives our work, ensuring impactful and meaningful transformations. We focus on creating inclusive environments where everyone is heard and empowered, leading to deep and lasting organizational success.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Initiatives: We excel in crafting and integrating comprehensive DEIB initiatives. Recognizing that organizational excellence is deeply rooted in diversity and inclusivity, we collaborate closely with companies to weave these initiatives throughout the organizational structure. Our holistic approach ensures that these changes are deeply felt across all levels, from leadership to individual team members. We focus on fostering a culture where psychological safety and a sense of belonging allow everyone to feel truly valued and connected..
Stress Reduction and Wellness Programs: Recognizing the importance of well-being in the workplace, our stress reduction and wellness programs are foundational to organization transformation. Without healthy teams, organizations cannot thrive. Our programs are designed to enhance the overall health and vibrancy of your organization. Mindfulness practices are central to these programs, helping individuals manage stress and cultivate a balanced, healthy work environment.
Visioning and Forecasting: We guide organizations in creating a compelling vision for the future, grounded in mindful awareness and strategic foresight. Our approach ensures that this vision is not only inspiring but also achievable and aligned with your core values of equity and inclusion.
Mindfulness-Based Change Management: Change is complex and multi-faceted. We apply a systems thinking approach to change management, recognizing the interconnectedness of various organizational elements. Our mindfulness-based strategies ensure a calm and thoughtful navigation through this complexity.
Leadership Development: Our leadership programs emphasize mindfulness as a key tool for effective decision-making and empathetic leadership. We focus on developing leaders who are not only strategic and effective but also deeply aware of the impact of their actions on all stakeholders.
Team Effectiveness: We foster team environments where collaboration and mutual respect are paramount. By applying mindfulness practices, teams learn to operate with a heightened sense of awareness and empathy, leading to more effective and harmonious group dynamics.
This training examines the nature of unconscious bias and its impact in the workplace. It explores the science behind mindfulness and how it interrupts automatic, habitual responses.
This training examines the nature of unconscious bias and its impact in the workplace. It explores the science behind mindfulness and how it interrupts automatic, habitual responses.
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Kamogelo, based in Pretoria, South Africa, is a vibrant and solutions-driven professional who brings enthusiasm, adaptability, and a human-centred approach to his role at Thulani Consulting Group. As the Executive Assistant, he plays a key role in keeping operations running smoothly, supporting both the administrative and strategic needs of the team. His calm presence, attention to detail, and ability to manage complex logistics make him an essential part of the organisation.
He is also a skilled technical producer for online events, using a variety of platforms and digital tools to deliver well-coordinated and engaging virtual workshops. Beyond the screen, Kamogelo is an insightful facilitator, passionate about creating spaces for reflection and growth, and supporting teams through behaviour-focused interventions that improve how people connect and work together.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Geography and Anthropology, along with an Honours degree in Environmental Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand. His academic journey deepened his interest in how people navigate and shape the environments they’re part of—insights he continues to apply in his work every day.
With over two decades of experience, Octavia is a dynamic force in the realm of transformational learning, guiding individuals and organizations toward deep self-awareness, healing, and authentic growth. As a seasoned facilitator, she has masterfully led personal development and self-discovery workshops across South Africa and the United States, empowering individuals to reconnect with their essence and embrace their full potential.
With a strong foundation in business development and strategic facilitation, Octavia bridges the worlds of corporate leadership and deep inner work. Her expertise lies in crafting innovative programs, developing strategic objectives, and aligning organizational structures with human-centered growth.
As a senior facilitator at the Sankofa Institute for Collective Wellbeing, Octavia curates and leads healing circle gatherings, fostering spaces where personal evolution and collective healing intersect. She is also a visionary leader in corporate wellness, having served as Head of Wellness & Spirituality within multi-billion-dollar organizations. In this role, she has spearheaded initiatives that cultivate a culture of holistic well-being, integrating psychological, emotional, and spiritual wellness into the corporate fabric.
Having studied under international pioneers in energy work and human consciousness, Octavia brings a profound understanding of the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. As a counsellor, strategic facilitator, and life coach, she helps individuals and organizations uncover the emotional, psychological, and physical roots of dis-ease – guiding them toward transformation, balance, and true empowerment.
Octavia’s mission is clear: to create meaningful change by helping people and organizations unlock their full potential, fostering healing, and cultivating a life and workplace rooted in authenticity, wellness, and purpose.
I’m Thulani DeMarsay, and for nearly three decades, I’ve worked at the intersection of leadership development, contemplative science, wellness, and technology and innovation. Over the past 25 years, I have consulted with leaders from diverse sectors across the United States and, more recently, in West and Southern Africa. My mission is clear: to help leaders and teams maximize effectiveness while honoring well-being. I firmly believe that our ability to be effective is directly tied to our emotional, spiritual, psychological, and physical health.
I earned my PhD in Human Development, with a concentration in Technology, Media, and Innovation. My dissertation research focused on contemplative leadership, exploring how reflective practices such as mindfulness, meditation, silence, yoga, and other practices build resilience in leaders and help them thrive during times of disruption. My research revealed how these practices enhance decision-making, emotional intelligence, and organizational well-being, equipping leaders with the tools they need to navigate complexity and foster both individual and organizational resilience. My concentration further explored how organizations can leverage technology to advance their mission effectively.
An Evening with Thulani: Wednesday, February 28th
Time: 10:00 AM (EST), 1:00 PM (PST), 8:00 PM (SAST) Duration: 1 Hour
Location: NY, 222-3344
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