Colleen Jack
Nickname: 'Coll'
The Pattern Works, coach to business leaders
Born
in Southern Africa
South Africa
Colleen is a coach to executives, business leaders, entrepreneurs and people who love life. She coaches uncommon thinking, seeing patterns of behaviour, and exploring new patterns that will enable people to live their best lives.
Her passion for human potential led to the development a collective of workshops for corporate business. These Self-development workshops grow business leadership by addressing emotional wellness, physical health and nutrition, and re-connecting individuals to their personal passion while powerfully aligning the team to a common understanding.
She also delivers talks as a subject specialist on various topics for corporate teams or events.
Her practice works with dynamic people from very different walks in life. From a an entrepreneurs launching an exciting high-end retail venture to a Paralympic cyclist who has just been chosen to represent South Africa in the 2012 London Paralympics. Her corporate clients include a leading cellular communications company where Colleen has delivered self-development workshops to various teams, a Leadership Forum for 230 senior management staff and a Female Leaders Mentorship Programme.
Having a deep interest in spiritual and emotional wellbeing, she spent years exploring yoga, dance, nutrition and shamanic practice. She has been in Jungian-based weekly analysis for over a decade, loving the personal growth she has experienced through analysis and has over 1900 hours of developmental and coach specific training.
Business Address
Randburg, Randburg, South Africa
Professional details
Current Position(s)
Coach and Group Facilitation |
Branded Channel |
MTN South Africa
Johannesburg ,
South Africa | 2009 -
present
Consulting and Project Management
As a vendor run self-care workshops for Senior Managers, Regional Managers and teams Identified for Leadership Development.
Coach one on one identified talent at senior management and G M level. I find this group and individual work incredibly satisfying.
Large Group Facilitation |
Lead Facilitator in collaboration with strong facilitators and coaches |
The Pattern Works
Johannesburg ,
South Africa | 2008 -
present
Consulting and Project Management
The Pattern Works specialises in personal and organisation growth,
Self-care and leadership development through coaching
and facilitation methodologies.
We believe in nurturing, change, and development:
Create enriched and enabling environments where each individual thrives and contributes to the success of the company/system/organisation
Emphasise transformative leadership power of authentic personal possibility, enrolment and powerful action
Provide holistic modules which build Cooperation, Consistency and Commitment in individuals, teams and organisations, and
The Pattern Works is a Level 4 BEE certified company, who collaborates with strong facilitators and coaches who are committed to their own self development
Service Excellence
The Pattern Works distinguishes itself as a Coaching and Facilitation practice by ensuring the quality and capabilities of the co-facilitators in the following ways:
Collaborate with coach/facilitators who are committed to Continued Professional Development and attend skills development sessions in their areas of expertise.
Each coach/facilitator does their own Continued Personal Development by being in therapy, coaching or self-development.
Each coach is in monthly work supervision (looking after the clients result areas).
Coach and Group Facilitation |
Owner |
The Pattern Works
Johannesburg ,
South Africa | 1995 -
present
Human Resources and Recruitment
Colleen’s passion for human potential led her to develop a collective of workshops for corporate business. These Self-development workshops grow business leadership by addressing emotional wellness, physical health and nutrition, and re-connecting individuals to their personal passion while powerfully aligning the team to a common understanding.
Previous Position(s)
Guest Lecturing |
Pattern Department |
The Pattern Works
Johannesburg, South Africa | 1999 - 2009
Academia, Education and Training
LISOF: Guest Lecture Pattern Making and Grading 1999
Department of Arts and Culture: Lecture to previously disadvantaged individuals on crafting
Elle Business support group: Lecture to previously disadvantaged Designers 2004
First National Bank: Lecture on fitting procedure for Corporate Wardrobe 2008
Linea Academy: Guest lecture 2nd & 3rd Years Pattern Audit, Grading and Client Profiling using the Feminine Archetypes 2011
Design and deliver 7 Master Classes: to experienced Designers and Clothing Manufactures 2010-2012
Freelance Manual Pattern Maker Grader |
Pattern Department |
The Pattern Works
Johannesburg, South Africa | 1995 - 2010
Consulting and Project Management
I spent over two decades in the clothing industry specializing in manual pattern making, grading and consulting in the more technical areas of clothing manufacture. I have had the pleasure of working with some of South Africa’s leading fashion designers including Clive Rundle and Marianne Fassler, this collaboration led to her involvement in SA Fashion week since its inception, New York Fashion week and the Oprah Winfrey Foundation.
Head Pattern Maker, Grader |
Pattern Department |
Clive Designs CC
Johannesburg, South Africa | 1991 - 1995
Manufacturing and Industrial
Manager of Pattern Cutting Department, oversee Fashion shows, the Press, Staff training in the factory, Overseeing production where necessary, Research new projects.
Pattern Maker, Fitting model |
Pattern Department |
Diva Designs
Johannesburg, South Africa | 1989 - 1990
Manufacturing and Industrial
Pattern Maker, Fitting model and supervised a production line in the factory.
Educational history
Secondary
Northview High School, Johannesburg, South Africa (1987)
Tertiary
Johannesburg, South Africa | 2012 - 2012
Sensory Profiling - Identify Sensory thresholds and ergonomics
Sensory Intelligence is rooted in the core neuroscience process by which the human brain processes the environment through the senses and is the fundamental drivers for concentration, emotions, learning, relationships and productivity. Sensory Intelligence considers best practise work environments to ensure high intellectual performance of staff by addressing lower, primitive brain functions based on the 5 senses. This sensory intelligence workshop developed by Dr Annemarie Lombard aims to: Identify individual’s unique sensory profile, learn how to improve your focus and attention, improve interactions with colleagues and team members and increase self-awareness of individuals and teams.
Johannesburg, South Africa | 2011 - present
Professional Certified Coach - Coaching
I am a member of a group of coaches working within a co-operative enquiry to develop their coaching portfolios for submission to the ICF to gain cirtification as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
Johannesburg, South Africa | 2010 - 2010
Colour Technician - Clothing Manufacture
Understanding Dye to colour fabric, using various methodologies and techniques to create dye recipes
Durban, South Africa | 2010 - 2011
Honours Degree - Fashion
Durban, South Africa | 2010 - 2011
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion
I have had the privilege of submitting a Portfolio of Evidence for Recognition of Prior Learning with Linea academy to earn a BA and honours degree, with 22 years of experience I was finally able to get the recognition that my experience has given me. Linea Academy is truly an educational establishment that empowers learners with a recognition of "Conscious Curriculum
Johannesburg, South Africa | 2009 - 2010
Group Facilitation - Coaching
Accredited by ETDP SETA NQF level 4:
US117865: Assist and support learners to manage their learning - 10 credits
Johannesburg, South Africa | 2009 - present
Constellation Facilitator - Systemic and Family Constellation
Based on the early work of Bert Hellinger, Family and Systemic Constellations offer a unique tool for making the trans-generational relationships that shape families and organizations visible.
Facilitators have completed an extensive training in Family Constellations and have agreed to abide by an ethical code. Their training includes:
Entry requirements of an existing professional qualification, 18 days of training over 2 years, local and international trainers, peer group experience, supervision.
Johannesburg, South Africa | 2009 - 2010
NQF 5 - Group Facilitation
Accredited by ETDP SETA NQF level 5:
US 117871: Facilitate learning using a variety of given methodologies
US 123398: Facilitate the transfer and application of learning in the workplace - 10 credits in total
Johannesburg, South Africa | 2009 - 2009
Fundamentals of Co-Active Coaching - Coaching
Co-active coaching: Fundamentals of Co-Active Coaching 20 hours, 2009
Johannesburg, South Africa | 2008 - 2009
Metagenics First line First Line Therapy Coach - Nutitional Coaching
First Line Therapy Accreditation Number: MDB015/310/07/2009
South America, Peru | 2001 - 2004
Master level initiation - Shamanism
Johannesburg, South Africa | 1990 - 1990
Fusing Technology - Clothing Manufacture
Interlining and Fusing Technology course teaches the application of fusing in various garment manufacturing.
Johannesburg, South Africa | 1990 - 1990
Certified Aerobic Instructor - Body conditioning, step and floor work and stretch and tone
Course Covered, Theoretical Aspects,Practical Aspects, Anatomical Aspects, Physiological Aspects, Injurious and Rehabilitative Aspects, Medical Emergencies and Nutritional Aspects.
Johannesburg, South Africa | 1988 - 1988
Fashion Design - Fashion
Summary of qualifications: Diploma in, Pattern Drafting and Manipulation, Grading, Dressmaking and Tailoring, Color Harmony and Perception, Draping, Fabrics and Fibers.
Achievements
Awards
J&B Rare Fashion Awards | 1995
J&B Rare Designers Award Cape Town, Clive Rundle. I made the patterns for this designer.
Smirnoff Young Designers Awards | 2004
Smirnoff Young Designers Awards Hestie Roodt. I made the patterns for the designer.
Fair Lady Fashion Awards | 2003
Fair Lady Fashion Awards Marion and Lindie. I made the patterns for the designer
Fair Lady Fashion Awards | 1994
Fair Lady Fashion Awards Clive Rundle. I made the patterns for this designer
J&B Rare Designers Award | 1994
J&B Rare Designers Award Cape Town, Clive Rundle. I made the patterns for this designer.
Shortlist and nomination
The 10,000 Women programme is a five-year investment by Goldman Sachs to provide women around the world with a business and management education. In South Africa, 10,000 Women is managed and delivered by the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), the business school of the University of Pretoria. The Goldman Sachs-GIBS 10,000 Women Certificate Programme for Women Entrepreneurs provides targeted support to growing small businesses through business and management training delivered by leading faculty and industry specialists, mentoring, business advisory services and access to networking opportunities.
media exposure
Its a great pleasure to look back at the portfolio of fashion shoots for Clive Rundle that I made patterns for. This collection represents some of my favorite patterns.
I am writing a Blog as I have committed to keeping technical knowledge in the clothing industry thru lecturing master classes and by posting some thoghts about the clothing industry.
My deep understanding of pattern making, grading and garment construction, integrated with the knowledge of anatomy and movement, combined with Jungian Archetypes gives me a highly specialised tool of deep knowledge to work with people, using the facilitation technique of a conscious curriculum.
SABC 2 | 2012
Appeared on Health 356, a programme dicussion on Health and wellbeing as a coach to talk about "How to Spring Clean your life"
Competitive Accomplishments
Participant | Iyengar Yoga | 2007
Participated in regular weekly Iyengar Yoga under the instruction of Richard Johnson for 6 years, following that I regularly attend yoga sessions at Virgin Active Gym.
Johannesburg | 1500m | 1987
Inter School Athletics 1500m 1st place
Johannesburg | Cross Country Running | 1987
North View High School Cross Cuntry 1st place
Participant | Free Flight Dance | 1998
I was very privileged to attend open dance classes with Adele Blank, she was the director and choreographer of the Free Flight Dance Company.
Elementary | Ballet | 1983
I danced classical Ballet under the tutorship of Carol Penn until I reached Elementary level.
Johannesburg | Athletics | 1982
North View High School
House Captain, Athletics Captain, Full Colours for Athletics.
Events: 1500m, 400m, and cross country champion.
Academic Achievements
RPL Honours Degree awarded | 2010
Submission of portfolio evidence went above and beyond what is expected from honours students, with 22 years of experience I was finally able to get the recognition that my experience has given me.
RPL Degree awarded | 2010
Submitting a portfolio of evidence for Recognition of Prior Learning with Linea academy to earn a BA degree.
First intake qualify in First Line Therapy in S.A. | 2009
Functional and integrative medicine is relatively new to South Africa and I was lucky to be one of the first coaches to become accredited as a First Line Therapy coach. Accreditation Number: MDB015/310/07/2009
A achieved for all subjects covered | 1988
89 percent average achieved in Diploma. Subjects covered: Pattern Drafting and Manipulation, Grading, Dressmaking and Tailoring, Color Harmony and Perception, Draping, Fabrics and Fibers.
Co-Authored a paper for the International Coaching & Psychology Conference | 2011
International Coaching & Psychology Conference: Co-Authored a paper with Gail Wrogemann: Application of the Constellations Methodology in a team coaching process
Other Achievements
Made the patterns for Freshly Ground performance for FIFA | 2012
FIFA opening and closing ceremony Freshly Ground performance patterns for the designer Clive Rundle
Consult on the fittings for FIFA LOC | 2009
FIFA LOC fittings for Executive uniforms for the clothing manufacturer Ayni Marketing
Opening of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership academy | 2006
Fittings for the Oprah Winfrey Leadership academy for the designer Marianne Fassler
Make Miss World Finale Garments | 2009
Miss World: Miss India, Indonesia, Ireland and Iceland for the Story label.
Miss World: Miss Zimbabwe for the designer Clive Rundle.
Guest Lecturing Linea Academy | 2011
Linea Academy: Guest lecture 2nd & 3rd Years Pattern Audit, Grading and Client Profiling using the Feminine Archetypes
Guest Lecturer for LISOF | 1999
LISOF: Guest Lecture Pattern Making and Grading
Modertator | 1999
LISOF Moderated Grading and Pattern making Exam (3rd Years)
Vice Head Girl Matric | 1987
Northview High School Achievements:
Vice Head Girl, and a Merit Award for Service
Activities
Memberships
SIOPSA
Guest member, 2012 - present
Founding Member , January 2004 - present
Dr Suzan Hojdar facilitates a process group of peope who are in one on one Jungian analysis wishing to deepen thier understaning of themselves and others.
Group Work Supervision
Member, 2009 - present
I attend Group Supervision with Joanne Searle (Ex-Chair of Gauteng COMENSA 2009-2011)
ICF
Member, 2009 - present
ICF (International Coaching Federation)
Membership ID: 009021620I
COMENSA
Member, 2010 - present
COMENSA (Coaches and Mentors of Southern Africa) Membership number: GATPW-1905-COA
community
Venue and representative, January 2012 - present
Constellation work is systems coaching and systems thinking. This aims for systemic integration, alignment and resolution which follows from individual and groups understanding the deeper unconscious
Tutor Mom , January 2013 - present
Take care of communication between the school and parents for non-scholastic issues like, the Girls community service, any family issues like illness, disease or death and arrange sponsorship and decoration for the Grade 7 farewell dance in November
Sewing concert outfits for school kids
Cut Make and Trim, 2001 - present
Mother Convener for schools sewing circle. Every year that my kids are in school as part of my CSI I dedicate my sewing skills to making the concert outfits. Some years I make a couple of outfits others I sew up to 120 garments. It is such a joy to see kids on stage gaining self confidence and if I can contribute by making them feel confident, what a pleasure.
Tie Dying with Kids
Facilitator, 2010 - present
My CSI is in primary schools where I run a Rainbow Spiral tie dye workshop. This gives kids the experience of making something spectacular with their own hands, seeing their little shining faces when it comes to the WOW moment is such a treat.
COMENSA
Portfolio Submission, 2012 - present
As COMENSA develops the verification criteria to recognise coaching qualifications standards, I have volunteered to submit my coaching qualifications,experience portfolio and coaching model to a verification panel.
Elle Fashion Report - Business Enterprise Entrepreneur Support Group
Lecturer, 2004 - 2004
Elle Fashion Report Business Enterprise Entrepreneur Support Group, I lectured to previously disadvantaged young fashion designers
COMENSA
Portfolio Committee CPD Points, 2011 - present
I manage the Portfolio Committee CPD Points. This portfolio looks after coaches commitment to Continued Professional/Personal Development so that a a profession we commit to the highest standards
Master Classes
Lecturer, 2009 - present
Independent Master Classes for the Clothing Industry, I am passionate about keeping the knowledge alive in a tough industry. The lectures cover the more technical aspects of clothing manufacturing aiming at entrepreneurs and young designers.
Other Activities
Sunday School and Youth Group
Sunday School teacher and Youth Leader, 1983 - 1987
During High school I was involved in St Mark's presbyterian church teaching Sunday school and as a youth leader in Kings Kids youth group. Growing up in a Jewish neighbourhood certainly gave a richness to my spiritual understanding.
Tashi Ling
Acolyte, 1992 - 1995
Tashi Ling was the first Buddhist monastery started in Johannesburg run by Maria McDonald. There I was given refuge during my early twenties attending Dharma talks and meditation regularly. This personal healing time lead to my adult life being committed to personal development and an intrest in spirituality in all religions
Womens Teaching Circle
Member, 2011 - present
Dr Suzan Hojdar facilitates a teaching circle for woman. Based on the stories from the book Woman Who Run With The Wolves written by Clarissa Pinkola Estes we go thru a series of learning and sharing to deepen understand our own journeys as woman.
Process Group
Founding Member, 2004 - present
Dr Suzan Hojdar facilitates a process group of peope who are in one on one Jungian analysis wishing to deepen thier understaning of themselves and others.
Testimonials
Gavin Hill Dimension Data
"I only every see you at your best Col! The times that come to mind are the brief glimpses I've had into your mind and heart. Your conversation swings effortlessly from intelligent wit to heartfelt and thoughtful to insightful and empathic. You’re neither predictable nor boring. I've seen you at your best being a mother, a host and a close friend. There’s no specific event or time, it seems more a function of your state of mind an demeanor than anything else. You have an ability to interact and blend in with people in almost any situation without compromising your own identity. I would venture to say you seem more at ease and therefore at your best when in a smaller, closer group of friends that you trust and enjoy. You tend to be better when the conversation turns to Freud rather than frivolity, but perhaps that’s just a function of how I perceive you rather than how you really are." - 2009
Sylvia Sutherland Sizzle Promotions
"Hi Coll
When you are working with fabrics or your patterns you have a confidence and sureness about what you are doing also, when you speak about your goddess work you really shine there.
Your passion is not only for your own journey but in helping others explore and understand theirs and you do this with so much love, gentleness and compassion. I have seen you in these situations more than once.
" - 2009
Lyn Collie
"Hi Coll
I think you interact with people wonderfully both in a social context where you're a great conversationalist with a fabulous sense of humour and infectious laugh, and when you're doing personal development work.
I loved watching you sewing when I visited you last time - always great to watch someone who's good at something do it. I also enjoyed the enjoyment you took from working skilfully.
Other specific examples are how you've helped me hold myself together any number of times :-) You're really vibrant, loving, warm, and sincere, have fantastic listening / observation skills and are exceptionally insightful. In fact your perspective on so many things and insights into people and happenings, often amaze me." - 2009
Shannon Barry New Zealand
"Hi Coll
There are many things that you say and do that have a magic shiny quality to them. If I have to liken them to an event or specific time it would be at the Goddess workshops.
Your contribution - generosity of spirit, time, and skill always shines through. The care that you take with making and designing the props, setting up the different goddess props for each session. This is done with perfection and love – and I could feel your energy in each session.
You can be counted on, trusted, you show up and contribute in a huge way- whether it is with your amazing creations, physical help or just being there. Your energy is solid- even when you are in pain or going through stuff. My experience of you is that you are safe and dependable.
You are an excellent communicator and your command of the English language is quite amazing. You are able to describe things perfectly and you are also a good listener." - 2009
Lisa Kinnear
"Hi Coll
I remember very clearly seeing you at one of your best: It was in one of the group workshops with Dr Suzan Hojdar – firstly you were listening to the group, with intense concentration, care and compassion. When you spoke and expressed your insights and understanding of your situation and theirs, I remember being so inspired by the way you had understood them and the meaning behind the words they were using and how you were able to express yourself and your feelings so clearly and creatively - in rich and colourful language full of symbols and images. I guess that’s how I experience our interactions one on one, but in a group it was really impressive. Also, you exuded warmth and love – there was a generosity in the way you shared of yourself and yet in no way did it feel narcissistic or self-indulgent. You acknowledged others and gave of yourself at the same time. But equally when it was appropriate you were able to bring a lightness and laughter into the conversation so that you were able to lift the mood from remaining too intense and too heavy. " - 2009
Shan Nell, Business owner.
"I wanted to say thanks for your thoughts regarding the classes and thanks for the notes, I appreciate it. It has truly been such a pleasure to attend these classes they have been in-valuable.
THANK YOU :-)" - 2010
Glenne Jeffrey, Jewellery Designer/clothing manufacturer.
"I just want to say how enlightening and EMPOWERING your sessions have been for me. Apart from the technical skills I have learned, the life skills I have absorbed are phenomenal,
and I do honestly believe the whole experience has been extremely pivotal in my life. And what an incredible networking opportunity! All of us in this industry face the same problems,
and I believe we have to look after each other and look out for each other and share with one another; we can only grow the industry - and ourselves - if we remember that.
Thanks again for a brilliant class (as always)." - 2010
Tina Backer, independent CMT factory
"I gained invaluable info from the classes, in a very practical way, for example the snippet about grain deflection for laying and cutting is extremely useful." - 2010
