Life Design Cheat Sheet“Life without work is expressionless, work without life is motionless”

- Willem Gous

Willem Gous | www.WillemGous.com | info@willemgous.comLife Design Coach | Innovation Consultant | Author | International Speaker

Team Building | Leadership Development

Step 1 | Know what you want

Don’t just want something, want something very speci�c. Think of all areas of life: spiritual, mental, career, money, family, social life and physical. Make it big, if it doesn't scare you, you are not doing enough.

Step 2 | See what you want

Visualize yourself having what you want. Who is that person? What do you look like, talk like, work like, etcet-era? That is the person who you need to become in order to have what they have. Remember Be, Do and Have?

Step 4 | Leverage your work/career to become

Take your development plan and see where and how your daily work can help you grow and develop into that person. Remember, work is a platform for personal devel-opment and self exploration where you serve your work as much as it serves you.

Step 3 | Connect the dots backwards

See who you are today compared to the person you need to become. On the time scale of your dream, connect the dots backwards and plan the steps of how you will devel-op into and become that person.

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Willem Gous

International SpeakerTrainerAuthorMotivatorConsultantCoach & MentorEntrepreneur

About WillemWillem is an international innovation speaker, author and accomplished entrepreneur for more than 18 years. He created the indivineur method that helps individuals unlock their inner power and renew their thinking patterns. He is a trusted mentor and an energetic business advisor to organisations in various industries.

Willem’s experience ranges from the manufacturing industry to more than 20 years in the online industry. He loves reading and works on his personal development daily. Spending a lot of time with his family and travelling is what he loves and does often.

For him, the real exciting side of life is in assisting big compa-nies help their employees overcome their fears and limiting beliefs as a certi�ed �re walking instructor.

Willem loves to grow as a human and has spent more than 11,000 hours on personal development over the past 9 years.

Although being married to a confectionary chef who has made cakes for Nelson Mandela, he does not eat sugar.

“Life without work is expressionless, work without life is motionless” - Willem Gous

Author

Indivineur is a new, tried and tested approach, to start a business or innovate an existing business. It focuses on individuals, using what YOU have now and combining it with co-creational thinking. Minimising risk, maximising opportunity. Opportunity is within you, all around you.

You learn how to create and innovate new business ideas in a very short space of time. You learn to only risk what you are prepared to lose, avoiding big entrepreneurial pitfalls. You learn to make data driven decisions for a higher probability of business success instead of letting your emotions guide you.

Willem researched the application of innovation within existing companies for his master’s degree dissertation.

“Businesses are made up of people. I found many ways to inno-vate a business, but also discovered that businesses mostly leave the people behind. The next step is to innovate the individual - once you innovate the people, the business becomes innovative from the ground up and does not leave people behind.” Willem Gous

“Innovation fails when it leaves people behind. Innovate the people and you innovate the company” - Willem Gous

Turn whatever you do, into a building block in your life.

Feeling disengaged? Demotivated? Not knowing why you even go to work or your business? This is usually caused by a common mistake that more than 90% people make in life. They start their career or business as the original building block, but then they remain in that position. They forget about themselves and never ask the most important question - how is what I do every day a building block in my life?

Life Design is about turning whatever you do into a building block in your life. Getting people motivated, energised, focused and excited about the work they do every day because they see how what they are doing is helping them become all that they can be. It is about aligning what your business or career wants with what you want in life. It results in a strong symbiotic relationship, giving everyone what they want. Get engagement back at work. Get the joy of working in your own business back.

“Life without work is expressionless, work without life is motionless” - Willem Gous.

Speaker & Trainer | Life Design

“Are you saying yes to the wrong things, and no to the right things?” - Willem Gous

Speaker & Trainer | InnovationInnovate your business from the ground up by innovating your people using what they have and co-creation.

In this keynote, Willem Gous talks about his indivineur approach of �nding new business opportunities for busi-nesses as well as individuals. Firstly, exploring and devel-oping the opportunities hidden within individuals and employees and then accelerating that into new business opportunities using collaboration and co-creation. Your delegates will walk away with new hope and motivation and a bag full of ideas they can go and apply now.

Audience types: Schools, Corporates, SMME’s, business and innovation conferences

“Opportunity Acceleration through Co-Creation” - Willem Gous

Leadership developmentBased on a true story, InsideRisk is an immersive journey that brings you to the core of your leadership. It is part of IMD Business School’s High Performance Leadership program, ranked #1 in “Top Open Programs worldwide” by the Financial Times.

SHADOWS OF MEDELLIN

Isabelle KayneKidnapped by Colombian rebels on July 28, 1988

DECISION-MAKING IN A VOLATILE WORLD:

A briefcase full of cash must be smuggled through Colombian customsto pay the ransom for your colleague. Would you carry the money yourself?

Click here to see video: http://insiderisk.com/executive/

Now in South Africafrom the USA

Firewalking | Team Building | MotivationHelp Employees overcome their limiting beliefs

Help your employees overcome their limiting beliefs. What holds them back in life, will hold them back in business. Move your em-ployees and business to a higher level of success. Groups of 5 to 5,000 can be accomodated. Team building events to awaken people to new possabilites. Want to motivate your team? Willem is an amazing motivation speaker with his wide range of experience in business and life. Willem has spent more than 11,000 on personal development over the past 9 years.

Consultant | InnovationRecession proof your business

You have to do things di�erently if you want some-thing di�erent in business. But what is that something di�erent? Companies spend millions seeking that answer.

Willem, with his unique approach to business thinking, helps businesses accelerate, innovate and recession proof themselves.

He works with businesses ranging from military inter-connect systems to commercial property. He added R100 million in turnover over to a client's business in 12 months using his approach to business.

“If you want something new, you have to stop doing something old” - Peter F. Drucker

Willem with Ash Maurya from Running Lean in Finland.

Consultant | Business ModelsInnovate on a whole new level

Willem is a business model innovation genius. His ability to combine thinking from completely di�erent industries is what sets him apart. Nevermind competing on price or features, start competing on a business model level.

Willem even travelled to London UK to spend time with the creator of the business model canvas, Alexander Osterwalder.

He wanted to understand the real thinking behind the greatest business modelling tool in the industry, the business model canvas. Who better to learn from than the creator himself.

“Just as a �sh doesn't know it is wet, so companies often can't see or feel the very opportuni-ties where they are swimming” - Pam Henderson

Willem with Alexander Oster-walder in London

Coach | Mentor | AdvisorMentor and advisor to leaders in business, government and philan-thropy.

Willem is a trusted coach, mentor and advisor. He works one-on-one, teams or at events when he in�uences hundreds at a time. His 20 years experi-ence in online, 18 years as an entrepreneur and his more than 11,000 hours of personal development is a potent combination of new perspectives and pos-sabilities.

As one client said: “Willem does not know anything about my industry but he completely changed my business and my thinking because of the questions he asks. His power lies in his ability to ask the right questions.”

“A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life.” - John Wooden

Testimonials• Life Design for Business Owners• Business model design and innovation• Life / Business Coaching and Mentoring• Corporate Training• Keynote speaker• Business Consulting• Purpose and Life Goal Discovery

The presentation by Willem Gous opened my eyes to the di�erent aspects of running a business. It is not all about facts, numbers and investments. Sometimes, the resources around you can be used e�ectively to have a positive impact. I thoroughly enjoyed your webi-nar. Thank you Willem.

Aqeel ShamsulUnited Kingdom

“Your approach is very logical and well structured. It's a practical, hands on system of good questions. In my case it strengthened me in the action I'm already taking but in that it gave me con�dence and motivated me to keep going. The little exercises demonstrate the power of the lessons you explained. It was de�nitely worth the time! Something I can rarely say after a webinar.”

Pauline Jongmans MScThe Netherlands

“I really do not attach so much relevance to this sought of training and seminars, but yours really changed my idea, and further piloted me to create value in an area I thought least!

Your seminar left such a lasting impact. Its an eye-opener and also a �re-cracker. A brilliant combo you can't just buy o� the shelf.”

Bunmi OmodogbeNigeria

“You inspire me!!! When I look at my dreams and what I plan to achieve in life it seems overreaching and most times scary. You constantly remind me it possible to achieve my goals if I take action and for that I am grateful.”

Damilola AkinboNigeria

“You inspire me. You give me ideas and make me think about my present and future. You help me keep my dream alive.”

Ini EdehNigeria

“Really great event - I would suggest you get this given to every student at the university”

Dr. Richard Smith

“I get a sense of positivity about my future, which when I think about it, I do not get from many quarters of my life. This positivity is focussed on my future and on me taking action, but not any action, planned and well thought out action that will greatly bene-�t me and those around me.”

Paul KiddyUnited Kingdom

• Life Design for Business Owners• Business model design and innovation• Life / Business Coaching and Mentoring• Corporate Training• Keynote speaker• Business Consulting• Purpose and Life Goal Discovery

Testimonials• Life Design for Business Owners• Business model design and innovation• Life / Business Coaching and Mentoring• Corporate Training• Keynote speaker• Business Consulting• Purpose and Life Goal Discovery

On Saturday, 10 September 2016, 40 parents and students from St Peter’s College gathered in the Tak Heimstra Pavilion for the annual Entrepreneurship Breakfast. Willem Gous, a St Peter’s College parent and accomplished serial entrepreneur/international innovation speaker and trainer. Willem has helped many business owners to turn their lives around from where they served the business to where the business now serves them and its customers though a principle called ‘co-creation’. His presentation was very enlightening, interac-tive and entertaining.

St Peter’s College

‘My students and I had the opportunity of hearing Willem share his business and life experience in one of my entrepreneurship classes at the North-West University, Potchefstroom campus. His comfortable, yet potently e�ective way of sharing his knowledge and experience engaged the students and encouraged them to let their own creative juices �ow for developing their own businesses in the future. What a privilege to have had him address real-life applications to the busi-ness world and make the classroom come alive with his presence! I thank Willem for his time and great attitude. Would recommend him without reserve to any business or training environment.’ – Marna Laurens

North-West University

The presentation by Willem Gous opened my eyes to the di�erent aspects of running a business. It is not all about facts, numbers and investments. Sometimes, the resources around you can be used e�ectively to have a positive impact. I thoroughly enjoyed your webinar. Thank you Willem.

Aqeel ShamsulUnited Kingdom

“Your approach is very logical and well structured. It's a practical, hands on system of good questions. In my case it strengthened me in the action I'm already taking but in that it gave me con�-dence and motivated me to keep going. The little exercises demonstrate the power of the lessons you explained. It was de�-nitely worth the time! Something I can rarely say after a webinar.”

Pauline Jongmans MScThe Netherlands

Really great event - I would suggest you get this given to every stu-dent at the university

Dr. Richard Smith

• Life Design for Business Owners• Business model design and innovation• Life / Business Coaching and Mentoring• Corporate Training• Keynote speaker• Business Consulting• Purpose and Life Goal Discovery

Testimonials• Life Design for Business Owners• Business model design and innovation• Life / Business Coaching and Mentoring• Corporate Training• Keynote speaker• Business Consulting• Purpose and Life Goal Discovery

“Willem Gous is a dynamic and inspiration Entrepreneur and Busi-ness leader. I �nd his attitude infectious and I value his contribution both to my business and personal development. Willem is an asset to any business and I �rmly believe his knowledge and personality will serve his clients well.”

Mr. Denzil FillisCEO: Mpilo Technologies (Pty) Ltd

“I had the pleasure, or should I say the privilege to attend Willem’s one-day Business Model Canvas workshop. His workshop description promises that you will learn how to use the business model canvas within your business.

To tell the truth I had been studying the Business Model Canvas for 8 months before the workshop.

What he does not say is how it will open your mind and challenge your current thinking. Nor does he say how excited you will become to explore creative and innovative ways to improve the bottom line of your business.

I achieved all of this and more in just one action packed and practical session. So, if you are in South Africa, take advantage of his workshop as I rate Willem as one of the best internationally, and we have him right here in our own country.”

Francois MuscatDigital Marketing Specialist

“Recommending anyone is hard, except when it comes to Willem. He is a straight shooter, a real direct type of man. What you see is what you get. Well versed in all kinds of subjects and a great spar-ring partner with a vast amount of knowledge in the online indus-try. He loves life like I don't know many men can. He embraces every opportunity and takes any problem head-on. His Afrikaans background makes him into an interesting character who get pas-sionate about the small things in life. ”

Mark Buwalda - Director Sales Africa Cognizant

“When I met Willem Gous, I though that this guy couldn't teach me anything.

How wrong I was. After spending some time with Willem and get-ting coached by him, I started to see a massive change in myself and my thinking environment.

While working with Willem, I learned that he has a passion for social entrepreneurship and also went to great lengths to teach current and new businesses how to revolutionize their ideas before implementing it in any business. He teach you how to take the risk out of business.”

Haupt FeldtmannEntrepreneur

Contactwillem@gous.ws | +27 82 322 0600 Sunninghill, Johannesburg, South Africa

http://www.WillemGous.com

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• Life Design for Business Owners• Business model design and innovation• Life / Business Coaching and Mentoring• Corporate Training• Keynote speaker• Business Consulting• Purpose and Life Goal Discovery

“A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life.” - John Wooden

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