In the final discussion, Tiaan van der Berg shares powerful lessons from his professional and personal growth. He emphasises the value of patience, hard work, and building strong networks, while candidly reflecting on pivotal decisions and challenges that shaped his career. Tiaan’s journey highlights the importance of leveraging strengths, acknowledging weaknesses, and surrounding oneself with supportive people. From navigating industry shifts to balancing family life, he reveals the sacrifices, leaps of faith, and resilience needed to thrive. His advice encourages listeners to embrace learning, foster teamwork, and pursue excellence with realistic expectations.

In this episode of Skills Journey Masterclass, Tiaan van der Bergfrom MC van den Berg Attorneys and Mcademy shares his inspiring journey of blending legal expertise with entrepreneurial flair. Tiaan delves into the challenges of transitioning from a legal professional to running a thriving business and academy. He highlights the critical skills he had to develop, such as marketing, HR, and risk management, while embracing a mantra of "spreading kindness and hope." From creating his own systems to starting Mcademy, Tiaan reveals how teaching has become both a passion and a core strategy for success in the legal and real estate sectors.

Meet Tiaan van der Berg, founder and director of MC van den Berg Attorneys and MCademy Training Institutes, celebrating 25 years of legal excellence. Tiaan shares his journey from growing up in a government-oriented environment, navigating challenges as a young law student, and working as a policeman, to building a thriving legal practice in property law and estate planning. His story highlights resilience, adaptability, and the power of pursuing passion over comfort, offering valuable insights into the transformative impact of skills on personal and professional growth.

We reflect on the insightful conversations with Masters Lucas Luckhoff, Leona Pienaar & Anton Swanepoel. Through the lens of the "seven Cs" of trust—competence, communication, connection, commitment, character, consistency, and confidence—we explore how trust becomes a transformative force in personal growth and professional success.

Join us on this episode of Skills Journey, where we explore the transformative power of skills through the insights of three exceptional guests: Lucas Luckhoff, Leona Pienaar & Anton Swanepoel. The discussion dives into the pivotal roles of trust, teamwork, and adaptability in personal and professional growth. We highlight how relationships, resilience, and faith shape the journeys of these inspiring individuals.

Leona Pienaar shares her inspiring 30-year leadership journey with MES, growing it from a small operation to a 60-million-rand multi-location organisation. She reflects on navigating personal and professional challenges, including adopting a teen and adapting MES's approach during the COVID-19 crisis. Leona dives into the complexities of homelessness, the power of compassionate solutions, and how developing soft skills like empathy and adaptability has been key to her success. Her story is a testament to resilience, growth, and impactful leadership.

Leona Pienaar dives into the lessons learned from hands-on experiences, from working in prisons to managing a homeless hospice. She shares the importance of embracing failure, fostering community-driven innovation, and leveraging mentorship to scale impact. With insights on balancing work and family, developing resilience, and leading with agility, Leona offers an inspiring roadmap for navigating challenges with purpose and boldness. 

Leona Pienaar reflects on how her upbringing in Hibbett Style, working-class parents, and exposure to trauma ignited her passion for serving vulnerable communities. Her faith journey, solidified during her university years at Stellenbosch, guided her to Mould, Empower, Serve (MES), where she navigated the transition from serene Western Cape to bustling Hillbrow, Johannesburg. Leona shares how adaptability, learning agility, and a strong faith-based community became her pillars in creating meaningful impact amidst challenges. Don't miss her inspiring story of resilience and purpose-driven service!

In this powerful episode, Anton Swanepoel shares the hard-earned lessons of his path from self-focused ambition to a life rooted in trust, resilience, and purpose.

Join us as Anton takes us on an inspiring journey of transformation — where self-education, humility, mentorship, and faith lead from knowledge to true wisdom.