PhysEQFit was a dream that came true for two sisters who not only share a passion for overall wellness but also strive to live by four key principles: make a difference; be an inspiration; be the change you want to see and leave a legacy behind. They believe that their different fields of expertise and qualifications are a unique combination of skills that complement each other in providing a holistic solution.
Ronel Jooste – CA(SA), NeuroCoach & Fitness Fanatic
Ronel Jooste is a multi-award-winning serial entrepreneur who has started 5 businesses in different industries. She is the author of the award-winning book ‘Financially Fit and Wealthy’ – a guide to personal financial success. She is passionate about financial education and is using her extensive knowledge as a Chartered Accountant with two decades of experience in the corporate financial services and retail industries, both locally and internationaly, to help individuals and entrepreneurs thrive financially.
As an internationally accredited NeuroCoach and Enneagram practitioner she is helping individuals to discover and grow the leader within to achieve their full potential and live their best lives following holistic wellness principles. With more than a decade of experience in senior leadership positions at large listed groups in South Africa and international groups spread over 10 jurisdictions (including Group Chief Financial Officer of a multi-national group), Ronel adds tremendous value to leadership teams and aspiring leaders. Add to that 9 years of experience as entrepreneur in the wellness industry living her passion for holistic wellness to inspire others to live a healthy, active, happy and financially fit lifestyle. Ronel’s areas of expertise include: leadership development, financial wellness, entrepreneurship, work-life balance and holistic wellness.
Ronel is a fitness fanatic and a qualified personal fitness trainer. She has completed numerous races including the Comrades Marathon, Om Die Dam Ultra-marathon, Two Oceans Half-Marathon, 947 Cycling Race, Argus Cycling Race and Amashova Cycling Race.
Dr Marli Jooste – PhD Psychology
Marli Jooste holds a PhD degree in Psychology from the University of Pretoria. She is a registered Counselling Therapist, Psychometrist and Coach with extensive experience as a personal growth activist across various industries, both nationally and internationally. She believes in unlocking true potential within and eagerly co-journey with individuals and teams alike. Her focus in this regard often includes psychological wellbeing with specific reference to burnout. She is trained across various coaching modalities and is often called upon to assist in personal, business and/or leadership coaching. This is in alignment with the broader strategy and succession planning of the respective coachee’s workplace, as well as management readiness.
Apart from the above, Marli also serves as director of PhysEQFiT (Pty) Ltd., and co-owns with her sister mentioned above, the PhysEQFiT Guesthouse. She was awarded as Country and Regional Winner of the CEO Global Top Pan African Awards as part of ‘Africa’s Most Influential Women in Business and Government’ within the SME sector, as well as most recently a recipient of the Panache 6th Annual Gauteng Women of Wonder and Visionary “I Conquer” Awards.