Daniel de Freitas - Chartered Occupational Psychologist and EMCC-registered Coach with 10+ years, working with professionals and leaders across geographies and industries.
Bio
I have experience in human resource initiatives, talent management and leadership development, with experience working across various industries, including FMCG, Legal, Financial Services, Banking, Education, Recruitment, Public Services, Utilities, Energy, Aviation Management and Construction.
My coaching style is professional, flexible and directed, meaning that I maintain the professional standards expected of a coach, whilst appreciating that individuals have different preferred approaches and communication styles that will foster greater shift and growth. I can be more collaborative, supportive or challenging when required, with permission and based on your preferences and goals.
I am comfortable coaching others on challenges, including:
- Developing self-awareness
- Managing conflict
- Succession planning
- Managing others
- Building confidence
- Managing performance
- Prioritisation
- Strategic thinking
- Resilience
- Change management
- Equity, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (E,E,D, I & B)
Daniel de FreitasCertified Coach
Experience
- Head of Assessment, Principal Business Psychologist and Senior Leadership Team (promoted from Senior Consultant), Peoplewise (Jan 2019 – Mar 2025)
- Human Capital Business Partner, Manager, Standard Bank (May 2018 – Jan 2019)
- Managing Consultant, Saville Consulting South Africa and Africa (promoted from Intern Organisational Psychologist) (Jan 2015 – Apr 2018)
Qualifications
EMCC Accredited Professional Coaching Certificate at Foundation Level (2025) Master's in Organisational Psychology (Graduated 2015) BSc Honours in Psychology (Graduated 2014) BSc in Psychology and Anatomy (Graduated 2013)