Daniel Cole is the founder of the International Institute of Personal Development in South Africa. He is a published author, TEDx speaker, award-winning educator, member of the South Africa Speaker Bureau, international columnist, and innovation leadership voice known for inspiring people and organisations toward meaningful growth and peak performance.

With a career that blends academic insight and corporate leadership, Daniel has empowered audiences across business, education, faith-based organisations, and global platforms. He has delivered keynotes for companies such as Teraflow AI, Global Micro Solutions, CHS Technologies, Toastmasters International, High Hope University, Christ Apostolic Church, and others.

Daniel writes a bi-weekly motivation and personal development column for one of Canada’s leading Caribbean newspapers, with readership across Brampton, Mississauga, Malton, Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough, Pickering, and Ajax. His work earned him a nomination for the Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Award in 2023.

He is a content partner on the YouVersion Bible App, where his devotionals have attracted more than 185,000 subscribers. His thought leadership has appeared or featured in media and organisations such as PUTCO (the Public Utility Transport Corporation), Alex FM, 011 Radio, to name a few. Daniel was recognised among the Top 25 Thought Leaders on Open Innovation and the Top 100 voices in Design Thinking, Education, and Coaching by Thinkers360.

He’s a regular guest on 011 Radio (The Pulse of Jozi), sharing insightful discussions on topics such as personal development, leadership, innovation, and success. He’s known for deep, thought-provoking conversations that inspire and challenge audiences.

Before launching his institute, Daniel served as Regional Manager (Southern Africa) for TigerWit Africa, a UK-based fintech company. His corporate exposure allows him to blend research-based insights with real-world application, creating sessions that are both practical and inspiring.

His Philosophy is that no one should be a spectator to the same thing they were born and gifted to do. We all have the gifts, talents, and abilities to become more than we currently are, and we owe it to ourselves to live a life of impact and significance, a life of meaning and purpose.

Daniel believes every human carries a spark of genius and purpose. His mission is simple: to help people and organisations move from potential to performance and from success to significance.

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