A summary of Colin’s personality type / personal style
Outside of work, you’ll find Colin walking barefoot on a beach or trail, singing at the top of his lungs (often to a live audience these days), or sharing good food and big ideas with friends. He’s curious, grounded, and creative — a thoughtful observer of people, culture, and the stories we live by. A recovering overthinker, he’s learned to trust his body as much as his brain. Colin is empathetic, organised in his own way, and has a playful side that shows up when you least expect it. He cares deeply about connection — between people, ideas, and possibilities — and often asks the question that slows the room down in just the right way.
Colin’s qualifications and training experience
- MADA in Theatre & Performance
- Specialist in Applied Theatre, Strategic Storytelling & Embodied Facilitation
- Certified Facilitator – DesignThinkers Academy Amsterdam
- Certified Physical Intelligence Coach – The Physical Intelligence Institute
- Trainer & Story Coach – DesignThinkers Group Amsterdam
- Member – Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa
Colin has delivered high-impact learning experiences in storytelling, design thinking, and embodied communication across sectors like banking, education, sustainability, media, and leadership development. He has trained professionals globally through online and in-person programs and has spoken at TEDx Münster, Dutch Design Week, and the Design Thinking Conference in Amsterdam.
Colin’s training style
Colin’s facilitation is intuitive, warm, and experiential. He brings grounded energy into the room, helping people feel safe enough to take creative risks and reflect honestly. His style blends theatre, neuroscience, storytelling, and embodiment, with room for humour and human insight. He believes real learning happens when people feel seen and engaged, not just taught.
One thing he’s learned: transformation doesn’t need to be dramatic, and a small shift in awareness can change everything.
Colin’s personal passions
What gets Colin up in the morning: the quiet stretch of possibility before the world wakes up. He’s passionate about creative problem-solving, helping people reconnect with their voice, and designing spaces where humans feel more human. He also loves good coffee, soulful music, playful movement, and lighting the perfect candle at the end of a day well-lived.
Colin’s superpower as a trainer Creating presence. Colin has a gift for helping people feel more present, connected, and courageous. His ability to read a room, hold space for insight, and gently guide people out of their comfort zones makes his sessions not just memorable, but transformative.
