Mark Turpin
South Africa
Intrigued with people and what makes them tick
Before joining Kessels & Smit, I worked in management positions in various organisations in Southern Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Providing mentoring support to South African exiles eventually brought me home to South Africa in 1995. My work now focuses on making change happen – for individuals and in organisations.
I am intrigued with people, and what makes them tick. Every day I am inspired by the energy and enthusiasm of people in South Africa who are focused on solving problems, creating new opportunities and seeing possibilities – even in seemingly hopeless or desperate situations. A significant amount of my work involves coaching senior people who are seeking to enlarge their impact in the world or to make important transitions in their lives.
At the WITS Business School I teach an MBA module in Business Integration and facilitate action-learning processes as part of the Certificate Programme on Leadership Development. I also provide regular coaching for MBA students.
I work with various companies, NGOs and educational institutions to support innovative learning, while I also engage in research on social capital and knowledge management to find new ideas and support my own learning. I write a blog on learning and social capital in South Africa that can be accessed at: markturpinsblog.blogspot.com
Currently I am also engaged in establishing a photographic bursary project with the Centre for the Study of AIDS and the Market Photo Workshop.
Mark has an MBA and an MSc in Public Policy and Management, and a Certificate in Leadership Coaching from the WITS Business School. He is a member of the WITS Business School Alumni Committee, and has served as a Trustee for various voluntary organisations. Mark has twin boys aged sixteen – Joseph and Samuel.