Penny Holburn

Education: BSc Hons - Cum Laude, Psychology (University of Witwatersrand, 1983-1986); MSc Cum Laude, Psychology (University of South Africa, 1991-1992)

Experience: Penny Holburn Coaching (2009 - present), Absa, Change Project Manager (2007 - 2009), Merchants, General Manager (2006 - 2007), Standard Bank, Manager (2004 - 2005)

Awards: 10 most inspirational women in business (Tycoon Success Magazine, 2020); Best Personal Development Coaching Company Gauteng, Excellence Award for Anxiety Coaching (AI Global Media, 2017); Best for Personal and Business Coaching Johannesburg (Corporate Vision Magazine, 2016)

Penny Holburn is a life, career and business coach running her own coaching business since 2010. She has spent 20 years as a consultant in psychological assessment, organisational development, personal and business change, leadership development, coaching and counselling. Penny has majors in psychology and industrial psychology and an MSc Cum Laude in psychology and has completed a Senior Management Development Programme through Wits Business School.

Expert featured

Female pilot shares inspiring story of resilience after divorce in touching video

Women Empowerment

a year ago by Johana Mukandila

A South African woman opened up about her life after a tough divorce in a TikTok video. The clip went viral on social media, leaving many people in Mzansi inspired.

4 qualifications but unemployed: Mzansi graduate shares frustrations in heartfelt video

Women Empowerment

a year ago by Nothando Mthembu

A South African woman, Charity Mkhize, shared a TikTok video expressing her frustration at being unemployed despite having four qualifications to her name.

Woman shares how joblessness makes her feel useless, sparks discussion on unemployment struggles

People

a year ago by Nothando Mthembu

A South African woman on TikTok shared a video expressing the emotional hardship of unemployment. She described feeling useless and anxious without a job.

"When we don't fight, he is a sweetheart": Wife seeks help amidst marriage struggle, expert advises

Opinion

a year ago by Sinothando Siyolo

A woman is struggling with her husband, who is verbally abusive in front of their kids. She wants help with exploring avenues to save her marriage.

"I love my kids with all my heart, and I want to help them": Dad seeks help for kids during divorce

Opinion

a year ago by Nothando Mthembu

A South African concerned father going through a divorce worries about his children's emotional well-being. Life coach Penny Holburn offered parenting advice.

Ntando and Bash: Video of viral couple's argument shakes up social media

Family and Relationships

a year ago by Hilary Sekgota

Social media is buzzing as Ntando and Bash's heated argument inside their car at night went viral. Fans speculated about the future of their relationship.

"I don't want my in-laws present during my childbirth": Expert advises honest communication

Opinion

a year ago by Nothando Mthembu

A first-time mom wants a private birth with just her husband but her in-laws expect to be there. The lady is uncomfortable with strangers in the delivery room.

Minnie Dlamini addresses rumours she is back with Quinton Jones: "We are still legally married"

Celebrities

a year ago by Privie Kandi

Minnie Dlamini has addressed the rumours that she is back with her estranged husband Minnie Dlamini. The actress revealed the she is never going back.

"I'm shattered": Husband wants divorce, wife clings to hope of rekindled love

Opinion

a year ago by Sinothando Siyolo

A woman is feeling helpless as her husband of 20 years wants to end their marriage. A relationship expert advised her to have a one-on-one with her man.

Penny Holburn

Penny Holburn

Expert featured

Latest

Trending

Top stories