Dr Gustav Gous (PhD CSP) is an international inspirational speaker, executive coach and corporate consultant and intervention leader. Expert in the intra- and interpersonal aspects of business and life. He is a Certified Speaking Professional.

Gustav obtained his Doctorate (cum laude), in Ecumenical Studies & International Relations from the University of Pretoria, following his research in Geneva, Switzerland. He also has degrees in Philosophy and Psychology. Abe Bailey Scholar. He lectured at the University of South Africa (4 years) and the University of Pretoria (4 years), and has published two academic books. He presents Modules in MBA and DBA courses for the French University IPAG, and do programs for the IMD in Lausanne Switzerland.

Gustav was born in Namibia and is married to Annelize. They have 3 daughters: Jana, Nandi & Mila. He is a keen sportsperson (full provincial colours in athletics) and loves scuba diving, mountaineering and skiing.

His Fields of specialization includes: 
Life Planning: New architectural life plans for work/life integration and purposeful living (Shaping your life) 
Diversity Intelligence: How to get diverse people to work together towards a common goals  (Shaping your Team and customer relations) 
Personal development: Shaping your talent to bring out your brilliance through Diamond Profiling © (Shaping yourself).
Emotional Intelligence; value formation 
Transforming Leadership interventions (on Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated).
Keynote speaking: Motivation, Inspiration and encouragement 
Individual counselling and coaching