COACHES

Raynor is the CEO of MCA Resources Group and has been with MCA Training International since 2007, following two years of meaningful missionary work in Kenya. Known for his sincerity and compassion, he has served as Director of Operations and Regional Manager for East Africa, working with organizations such as Jospong Group, Ecobank, ZESCO, Masawara Group, TNM, and MSD.

He specializes in leadership development, life and business coaching, strategic development and implementation, team building, emotional intelligence, and psychometric assessments. Raynor holds an Advanced Diploma in Leadership and Management from Shaw Academy, Ireland, and brings over 18 years of experience to his work.

He has designed impactful training programs such as Stress That Motivates and Steps to Success for Teens, and is especially passionate about supporting individuals—particularly at early to mid-management levels—to gain clarity, define purposeful goals, and grow in both life and leadership. Raynor lives in Durban, South Africa, with his wife Kelsey and their two daughters, Brooklyn and Zara.

With over 30 years of experience in leadership development, sales performance, and personal mastery, Stefan Lessing serves as Chief Business Development Officer at MCA Training International. He is a Certified Professional Life Coach, accredited by Transformation Academy™, and holds a B Prim Ed degree from North-West University. Beginning his career as a teacher, Stefan transitioned into adult learning, executive coaching, and corporate leadership programs, where he has consistently helped individuals and organisations unlock their full potential.

Stefan’s career includes more than a decade in the financial services sector, where he notably managed the financial adviser learning track at Old Mutual. Since then, he has partnered with leading organisations such as Nedbank, First National Bank, Stanbic, Mediclinic, Santam, Verso, Lancet Laboratories, Eskom, Principa Solutions, Ogilvy, and AddPay. His coaching style blends empathy, structure, and strategic insight, empowering leaders and teams to navigate change, build resilience, and deliver sustainable performance.

As an author, Stefan has shared his personal and professional insights through The Break of Dawn (Afrikaans: Lig deur die Krake), offering practical tools for personal growth, and through his self-guided program Become the Person You Want to Be. Guided by values of gratitude, wisdom, self-esteem, trust, and abundance, he continues to inspire transformation at both personal and organisational levels.

Stefan lives in Cape Town with his wife, Adèle, and their five children.

Freda believes in achieving goals through tenacity and diligence, leveraging one’s strengths and abilities. She holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management (MBA, HRM), a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering, and a Postgraduate Professional Diploma in Marketing (CIM-UK). A trained counselor with close to ten years of professional experience, Freda has worked as a marketer and as a research data analyst for the African Economic Research Consortium on a UN World Food Programme project.

Gifted with strong analytical skills, she enjoys reading and spending time with family. Freda is married to Patrick, and they have a daughter.

Terence is a high-impact Leadership and Executive Coach, trained by leadership expert Dr. John C. Maxwell. He specializes in guiding CEOs, emerging C-suite leaders, and their teams to enhance leadership skills, integrate purpose, and foster a culture of growth. Known for purpose-driven and captivating presentations, Dr. Terence helps individuals overcome fears and unlock their potential.

He emphasizes emotional intelligence and self-awareness as cornerstones of effective leadership, consistently leading corporate teams to greater performance and results. Residing in Lusaka, Zambia, he is happily married to Felistus and has four children and three grandchildren.

Nana is an accomplished Chartered Accountant (FCCA) with over 30 years of experience in the Financial Services sector, holding executive and board-level roles across Africa and Europe. She is a seasoned bilingual banker and accredited coach, known for her strategic leadership in Retail Banking, Wealth Management, Talent Development, and Customer Experience.

Her extensive career includes technical expertise in Sales and Portfolio Management, Digital Banking Strategy, Product Control, Derivatives Accounting, and Market Risk Management. Nana has also served on several boards within the financial services industry and notably co-chaired the Diversity & Inclusion Council of a leading African banking group.

Nana brings a unique blend of deep financial acumen, cross-cultural leadership, and coaching insight—making her a valuable partner in developing high-performing teams and driving organisational transformation.