Career Pivot Like a Startup

In a world where change is the only constant, more professionals are asking: “What’s next for me?” This conversation helps them find the answer- with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Entrepreneurs have to constantly adapt to changing market conditions, and we show listeners how to use recruitment knowledge and entrepreneurial thinking to navigate a career change like a startup.

Belinda Whittingham and Willem Gous bring two worlds together. 

Our Speakers;

Belinda Whittingham

Belinda is a seasoned talent strategist and global recruiter who has built and scaled teams across PwC UK, Europe, and Africa. She has helped thousands of professionals navigate transition and find meaningful work that fits their lives. She brings deep corporate expertise, human-centred leadership, and a strong understanding of transition and transformation.

Willem Gous

Willem is an award-winning entrepreneur (Startup Coach of the Year 2025 at the African Startup Ecosystem Builder Awards), 3 x author, and global speaker who teaches entrepreneurial thinking as a life and work skill. He helps people unlock their resourcefulness, embrace uncertainty, and build careers and businesses that grow stronger through change.