“Courage is not the absence of fear, but the presence of fear with the will to go on.”

As author, I offer Motivational Seminars and Life Coaching Sessions to companies and individuals. I draw my inspiration from extensive life lessons and wisdom found in experiences.

I was born, and came of age during a very dark historical chapter of Apartheid...South Africa, where my journey of 'Self Success' began and in New York where it came full circle.

My parents tried at best to protect my innocence from the merciless conditions of violence, racism, segregation, oppression, hunger and poverty, but such ugliness was the daily reality for many South Africans.

Although I was treated at times worse than an animal, betrayed, left emotionally broken, homeless and forced by hunger to shift through garbage...I rose above my conditions and changed my Self Worth to reap the benefits of a sound night’s rest and clear conscience by living life with no regrets, only wise lessons learned from mistakes made. Such wisdom I wish to pass onto all who seek such.

Life & Love Coaching For Individuals: Ask yourself how you will be remembered once all your material wealth is gone and you answer to the call of eternal sleep. My sessions are not about You, Them, or Me; it is about the quest to master the human spirit of strength within, called “Chikara”, through emotional wellness, giving you the Love, Life & Success you aspire for.

In the Workplace: We spend most of our life at work, and many companies invest exuberant amounts in the operational structure in pursuit of profit, instead of exploring the advantage of investing in the well being of their workforce. My Motivational Seminars will ensure success through intense interaction of life realization, thus facilitating dignity, respect, tolerance, and ethics in the workplace. I also incorporate the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen - A business concept of gradual unending improvement, productivity and customer care.

Please note: A portion of proceeds from seminars & sessions will be used to support/fund NGOs', government organizations and community based initiatives, primarily working with street people and homeless in South Africa, in the aggressive fight against Hunger & Poverty.

For more information, please EMail me.

Deon L. de Jongh
Author, Motivational Speaker, Life & Love Coach