I believe my life calling is to guide people toward greater joy, clearer purpose, and more meaningful connection —
with themselves and others.
My calling as a Life Coach
"I flourish when I have the opportunity to help others move from surviving to thriving. This is my Thelos - my ultimate goal!"
"Hi, I’m Thys. I’m originally from South Africa, and my family and I started a new chapter in Canada at the end of 2024. I believe every day holds something meaningful—a small win, a moment of joy, or a chance to grow.
I’ve spent more than 20 years working with individuals, families, and teams, helping people find hope, direction, and practical tools to move forward. I understand how confusing and overwhelming life can feel, and how helpful it is to have someone in your corner.
My goal is to help you move from just getting through the day to actually thriving—living with confidence, purpose, and a clearer sense of who you are. That’s what drives everything I do"
How I can support you?
Life • Family • Work • Loss & Trauma
Life gets busy, and even when everything looks “fine,” you can still feel stuck, stressed, or unsure about where you’re heading. If that sounds familiar, I’m here to help. Together, we can build confidence, direction, and a life that feels good to live.
My journey as a wellness coach
The meaning behind the name: The name of my coaching company is close to my heart. It originates from two important aspects of my life journey. The first is my family and their vital role in my journey to become a coach. The name Thelu combines all four of our names (Thys, Elnette, Elma, and Luan). This reminds me that my wellness is connected to my family. They are always part of my life story and journey! Secondly, Thelu is derived from the word Telos, which means ultimate goal. I've had to learn that certain aspects of life are more important than others. My ultimate goal is to serve others and to help them discover what it means to thrive. When I do this, I thrive and honor my ultimate goal. This is my Telos!
My experience and journey: Part of my DNA is helping people. My personal life goal is to help others find true joy and purpose. For the last 20 years, I have found my calling in ministry, especially as a qualified minister of faith in the Dutch Reformed Church of South Africa. I gained invaluable experience in the following areas: - Working with children & teenagers; - Marriage coaching and counselling; - Leadership development; - Public speaking; - Mentorship; - Working with groups; - Trauma and pastoral support; - Mediation and conflict resolution. My work as a minister led me to a PhD at the University of Stellenbosch. The PhD helped me understand my true calling, guiding me to change my career, not my calling. As a trained wellness coach, I can genuinely focus on the emotional, physical, and spiritual (only if required by the client) support of many groups of people I worked with as a minister. Here is a list of my training that as helped me on my journey to become a wellness coach: - PhD in Practical Theology (Understanding calling and purpose). - Advanced NeuroZone Wellness Coach - Level 1 Integrative Enneagram Coach - University of Cape Town UCT Executive and Management Coaching - Humanitas Working with Teenagers: Self-harm and Suicide - Prepare and Enrich relationship training - Positive Parenthood Facilitator - Paidion working with children Certificate
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