As our leadership specialist, Keith’s skills lie in his ability to find appropriate frameworks and processes for individuals and companies to think strategically and explore leadership.

An introduction for Keith

Keith Coats has been at the heart of the global leadership conversation for over 15 years in an array of settings, including academic, corporate, NGO and Government. Keith is a highly regarded presenter and has consulted, presented and taught in countries including China, Russia, the United States, Sweden, Austria, Vietnam, the United Kingdom and Namibia. Keith, at the request of HM The King of Sweden presented at the Values Based Leadership Forum at the Royal Palace, Stockholm in 2008 and this year was a key note presenter at the Sweden Economic Forum in Marstrand, Sweden where he spoke on global trends impacting business and in particular, leadership. Keith is on the International Advisory Board of the Global Leaders Conference; has been involved in the Asia Pacific Leadership Program at the East West Center, Hawaii for the past seven years and is a member of the Salzburg Seminars having attended two sessions on leadership.

Detailed Biography

Keith has worked with both leaders and their executive teams in numerous international blue chip companies. He is the author of ‘Everything I know about leadership I learnt from the kids’ (Penguin) and his leadership articles have been published in a variety of local as well as international publications and journals. Keith has formally researched leading teams through organisational change and has experience in facilitating both strategic processes and mergers.

Keith is passionate about the international role and voice South Africa can play in leading diversity and has frequently been invited to share the ‘South African Story’ internationally. He has come to be regarded as one of South Africa’s more significant contributing voices on human development and leadership.

Away from his leadership vocation Keith is an avid Liverpool fan, general armchair sports expert and very bad (but tragically enthusiastic) golfer. He is married to Vicky and they have three children: Keegan (23), Tamryn (21) and Sipho (17).

Client Comments

Don’t expect the ordinary business school approach. Expect dynamic, world class, out of the box frameworks and service delivery that will truly bring about authentic change and Leadership growth in your organization as it has done for SPAR / us. TomorrowToday has become a business partner that is helping us build capacity for the future.

- Mike Nel, Spar Group

I met Keith, who I contacted following a recommendation, and spent a morning with him to discuss the needs of the event. I was concerned that I was not explaining the “feel” that I desired adequately, but Keith took time to ensure that he thoroughly understood our requirements. Within a short time, he delivered a set of proposals that included a detailed agenda and included effective ideas on linking the recreational activities that were planned for the evenings to the business content.

- Brett Garrod, Director Supply Chaing EMEA, Ethicon – Brussels

Keith was highly effective in de-mystifying strategic planning / thinking. He had an extremely extensive knowledge of the topic and invaluable insights into the future of strategic thinking / planning.

- GIBS Executive Developmenet Programmes: Standard Group

This was the first time someone got me thinking about the way I do things. Keith also has a phenomenal way of facilitating, he is well read, travelled and really passionate about his work. He really takes prdie in what he does. He is excellent

- GIBS Nedbank Senior Management Programme.

The discussion on strategy was very valuable and insightful. Lecturer style of presentation was excellent!

- GIBS Executive Developmenet Programmes: Standard Group