Suzanne Styles
Nickname: 'Suze'
Business Coach Consultant Motivational Speaker
Currently resides in: Gauteng, South Africa
Born
in morton on marsh
United Kingdom
Suzanne Styles is a highly sought after Business Coach and Consultant in Africa. As a vastly experienced business coach, Suzanne teaches unique life and business success mechanisms. These are skills that she, herself, practiced along the way to achieve one success after another. She has an in-depth understanding for women in the workplace as well as for those women entrepreneurs who are building businesses without a lot of support from families or community circles. Suzanne’s extensive business and entrepreneurial experience made the transition from entrepreneur and business woman, to professional business coach, a natural one.
After founding, growing and selling her successful media company to a listed company, you wouldn’t think that Suzanne Styles had grown up in England’s “3-day work-week” recession.
As a child, Suzanne was surrounded with a family that seemed to constantly struggle financially. In her early years, Suzanne decided this was not going to be her adult fate and began applying the principles of success in her own life:
Know what you want
Make clear and definite decisions
Build clear plans
Take constant action
Be persistent
Be grateful
Despite the fact that she didn’t complete a formal education, and found herself a single parent with three children at the age of 26, Suzanne pressed on. She was determined to find her way beyond the initial structured family and community she had emerged from. Suzanne stumbled into the advertising industry and realised she’d found a niche which would allow her to grow in business. She became South Africa’s first female director of an Out of Home Media company and then co-founded her own company, Airport Media, in 2002. Just a few years later, she was selling the entity at its highest point of success.
As an entrepreneur Suzanne pursued specific business mentors. Nic Griffin, CEO of The Thornybush Collection, taught her the value of business relationships. Bob Proctor, Founder of LifeSuccess, taught her that there is a completely different and very powerful set of business tools that must be applied to your mind in order to generate the successes you dream of. “In my early days, had I had a business coach to guide me through the processes of how to use my mind, how to think into results, my successes would have been even greater” says Suzanne.
“For years, I did it the hard way with sweat and struggle because I believed this is what entrepreneurs had to do,” says Suzanne. “Granted, building a business takes dedication and persistence, for sure. But once you realize that the thoughts in your mind are ultimately and actually responsible for controlling your business success, you begin to see just how far you can go once you tackle those long-standing thought patterns! Knowing what I know now as a Business Coach, I can help entrepreneurs and business owners achieve so much more in less time.”
“Even if no one in your family or circle of life has ever managed to build a hugely successful business, their facts have nothing to do with how you will succeed,” says Suzanne. “All your results ultimately come from what you think about all day long. Because we can develop ways to change and control our thoughts, we can do exactly the same with our lives and businesses.”
Professional details
Current Position(s)
Co-Founder |
Makes You Think
South Africa | 2011 -
present
Other
Chris and Suzanne Styles have devoted more than 30 years to building their own mega-successful businesses and are now the most recognized Business Success Advisors in Africa. As Business Consultants to entrepreneurs and struggling companies throughout Africa, the Styles are singularly unique in their ability to ...Immediately Enhance Your Business.
Vastly Increase Your Income (even dramatically)
Soundly Secure Your Long-Term Vision and Positioning in today's volatile economic market
By teaching the ONE Foundational Secret that means the difference between a business that makes incremental gains and one that takes phenomenal leaps forward.
Yes, the Styles cover all the business fundamentals, top to bottom. But there is so much more to learn from these two business consultants when you are willing to set your sights much higher, and it's woven everywhere from their motivational speaking to specific business-building seminars, in-house consulting, crazily unique networking sessions and countrywide masterminding.
Here's Your Opportunity to Take Your Business To The Highest Level
Perhaps you have a great idea for a business and don't know where to go next. Or, you might be building a business and feel exhausted from the strain and effort. Or, you might enjoy a successful business but are looking for a refreshing, unique boost in your sales departments and company teamwork.
Save yourself years of struggle, trial and error. The Styles help you maximize your business' potential and show you how to quickly take your business to heights of success even beyond your dreams.
Previous Position(s)
Consulting and Project Management
The process of transforming a topaz stone from its “smoky” natural state to a gleaming and flawless blue gem is similar to the mind’s potential path of change. The raw topaz is placed into a nuclear reactor and bombarded with gamma rays to emerge into something exceptional. Like blue topaz, the mind needs the right process to hold clarity and become a beautiful object of great worth.
The enlightened, focused and successful mind is possible, but often needs coaching and mentoring. This is where Chris and Suzanne Styles’ company Blue Topaz Coaching and Mentoring can help you. Under Chris and Suzanne Styles, you will have the opportunity to change the direction and purpose of your life and achieve your goals and dreams.
The Styles’s have a passion for helping people and as master coaches, are qualified to coach and mentor clients so that they are mentally and emotionally prepared for all situations.
Undergoing coaching and mentoring with Blue Topaz makes real and lasting change possible. “Our approach is professional and compassionate in what is often considered an esoteric and “airy fairy” industry. But we look at all aspects of a client’s life, offering holistic and practical advice for tangible results,” says Suzanne.
“People can really be their best if they are supported and mentored in a direct yet compassionate way and as survivors of a few of life’s brutal knocks, we have learnt to understand that what happens in life is a direct result of your actions. It’s called “living at cause” and when you do that, you take full accountability for your life
Managing Director |
Airport Media
2002 - 2012
Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations
Airport Media is South Africa’s leading airport advertising company and is managed by a team of highly energetic and vivacious women. Founded 7 years ago by out-of-home experts Debbie Lea and Suzanne Styles, the company has set the trend for innovative and effective advertising in this niche sector.
This dynamic duet created Airport Media with a single minded purpose; to offer clients the advantage of their combined 40 years’ experience in the media industry in a well positioned niche advertising space. South Africa’s airports see approximately 2 million people per month moving within their confines, thus offering potential advertisers a myriad of novel advertising opportunities.
Debbie, Suzanne and the Airport Media team know airport and passenger trends like pilots know how to fly. With offices located at O.R. Tambo, and firsthand knowledge of operations at ACSA's other airports including the six regional airports and Lanseria International Airport these ladies literally live their business. Such insight, coupled with in depth market research regarding the habits of local and international travellers places them in a unique position when it comes to advising potential advertisers.
"Airports offer the advertiser an opportunity to reach a select and often privileged market without any wastage," says Debbie Lea. "These are high profile locations that allow both local and international marketers a space to display their message to maximum effect."
"Being part of the airport environment we can offer clients invaluable advice about how passengers move, dwell times, time spent in retail areas and more, all crucial information when planning an airport campaign," says Suzanne Styles. "This is one of the most personalised campaigns your brand can get; that’s our promise and that’s our edge.”
Educational history
Secondary
Clapham High School, Pretoria, South Africa (1982)
Tertiary
2012 - present
Thinking Into Results Facilitator
Toronto, Canada | 2012 - 2012
The Matrixx - Personal Development
An accelerated personal growth and wealth-enhancing retreat - 6 days with World reknowned thought leader Bob Proctor
Phoenix, South Africa | 2011 - 2012
Thinking Into Results Facilitator - Coaching
2010 - present
NLP Master Coach
2010 - present
LicensednStress Biofeedback Practioner
2010 - present
Life Coach
2010 - present
Evolved Relationship Coach
2010 - present
Evolved Business Coach
2010 - present
PEPS Consultant
Johannesburg | 2010 - 2010
Master Life Coach - Individual, Entrepreneurial, Business and Relationship
2010 - present
Evolved Master Coach
Activities
Memberships
Member, 2012 - present
As Makes You Think is a proudly South African company, conducting business nationally we support the business chambers in the major cities, in order to link to the community.
Member, 2012 - present
As Makes You Think is a proudly South African company, conducting business nationally we support the business chambers in the major cities, in order to link to the community.
Member, 2012 - present
As Makes You Think is a proudly South African company, conducting business nationally we support the business chambers in the major cities, in order to link to the community.
Member, 2012 - present
As Makes You Think is a proudly South African company, conducting business nationally we support the business chambers in the major cities, in order to link to the community.
Federation of NLPC Professionals
Member, 2010 - present
Stanford Who's Who
Honoured Member, 2011 - present
COMENSA
Member, 2010 - present
International Coach Federation
Member, 2011 - present
community
Rotary
Rotarian, 2011 - 2011
Testimonials
"“I would like to commend Chris and Suzanne for probably the best show I’ve listened to in my entire career, spanning 30 years!”
Their outstanding insights and presentation of personal/business development wisdom (from the worlds leading gurus) is invaluable to any South African looking for practical, proven how-to’s for personal and entrepreneurial growth. The show is presented in an enjoyable, easily understood format, backed up with SMS and email listener interaction. I sincerely wish the show will continue for many years to come!”
" - 2012
"“Time to Make You Think has been instrumental in turning my business and personal mindset into one of positivity and a can-do attitude.”
Their simple, understandable and methodical approach to these problems (that I once thought only I had) have enabled me to unlock my true potential and see things the way they truly are – non-mystical, solvable and do-able!
Thank you Guys, you have been invaluable in my new outlook on business and life itself.
" - 2012
Samantha du Toit, South Africa
"Chris and Suzanne, you have a passion, enthusiasm and vision that has made a big impact on all of our lives. The main gift that I think you’ve left us with is the desire to dream big, have a vision for each of our lives and believe that we can achieve the goals set for ourselves. I’ve heard it on several occasions from my colleagues “since Chris and Suzanne came to our company I now believe I can do such and such” or “I didn’t believe it was possible until I attended the programme”. You’ve really helped us all to think out of the box and to reach for the stars. - Samantha du Toit, South Africa
" - 2012
Evarose Africa, South Africa
"Gazing through my window witnessing autumn. Trees turning from green to brown to red. Leaves falling off their source weaving into a Persian carpet on the prepared ground. I stand in awe, mesmerised by the creation unfolding before my eyes. What an experience Thinking Into Results has been, what an awakening, spiritually, physically and mentally. That is how I will describe the Thinking Into Results programme with Chris and Suzanne masterminding us through the process. - Evarose Africa, South Africa
" - 2012
Faith Kadiwa, Zimbabwe
"I have been doing this Thinking Into Results course for the past 14 weeks and all I know is that it is life Changing. Before I used to take failure as a big thing but now I know if I don't get something right the first time it is a learning curve. Fail spells first time in learning. I start by knowing and believing in what I want then set myself to the target. The goal is always bigger than me otherwise it is no goal at all. If or when I fail I just get up dust myself then move on. When I set my goal I dig deep into myself to discover who I am, my strengths, weaknesses and opportunities that I can use. It is liberating to know that I am not an amateur in life because I don't copy other people's visions then end up competing instead of complementing things wherever I am. I create, this is maturity and wisdom of knowing and doing what is right. Creators are professionals. I create what I want to be not copy what my neighbour is doing. That doesn't spell my vision. A good self image is critical because you are what you think of yourself and people around you can also see what you think about yourself even down to the level of scars on your body. If I don't feel good about myself guess what, it is contagious. I have scars which I don't even realise I have unless someone mentions. I have never tried to get them off because I know they don't change who I really am. You really are what you think of yourself before others cheep in. Chris and Suzanne are such an amazing couple I enjoy their facilitation, they take time to explain, illustrate and also relate with what they coach. Continue to change many lives you are set for it! - Faith Kadiwa, Zimbabwe
" - 2012
Beryl Bayly, South Africa
"I started this course thinking it was just another course. I have always been someone who has been very interested in self development and done many courses. However this has been wow Thinking into Results has changed so many areas in my life and I am only halfway done with this information. I feel that having Suzanne and Chris as a facilitator for this past 14 weeks doing this course has been so amazing as they speak from their own life experiences and they understand where one is coming from with my own experiences. My life has changed as my attitude to others has improved and also helped me to be more positive to what is happening around me and accepting the things I cannot change. Setting Goals and knowing that you can achieve them with the correct self image and attitude to life has been a change in mind set as before whenever I did a course on goal setting it never got pasted the course as I never followed through what was taught. With Thinking into Results because they deal with the change in mind set - what a difference. Thanks so much to you both for coming into my life and helping me make the change I needed to make. - Beryl Bayly, South Africa
" - 2012
David Anthony, Australia
"I'm writing this letter just to express my deepest thanks to Chris and Suzanne for all their help. Over the last few months I've had enormous challenges in my personal life and if it were not for the help of Chris and Suzanne I'm not sure I could have made it through. They spent hours of their time talking to me and helping me see things in a different way, they are both a huge wealth of knowledge and have changed the way I view things , just in doing what they suggested to me, literally began working within days .I cannot thank them enough for all there help and the knowledge they have given me. - David Anthony, Australia
" - 2012
Vuyo Lutshethu, Zimbabwe
"At first I was a bit skeptical of the programme and how much I would really get out of it. I have been exposed to other motivational programmes before and I was able to grasp everything intellectually in the past, but I was clueless in how to apply it in my life so as to effect positive change. Now I understand how I have to change my thinking. It’s awesome. This Thinking Into Results course is a must do for anyone who has ever wanted to dramatically and radically change their drab and dead-end life for one that is worth waking up to every morning. As for the presenter Chris Styles – Day 1 – hhhhmmmm let see… I wanted to kill the man, no wait…. I think I wanted to pick his eyes out! He stood on every toe even on sore points in places I never knew I had. However I realised I was being exposed to a side of me that I did not love, yet “this ugly” was controlling my life leading it from cul-de-sac to dead-end and something had to give. So, I let him say what he had to say and he held my attention throughout the series. By Lesson 4 on Thinking Into Results I was so engrossed in the training that each week on Wednesday mornings there was a twinge of excitement and anticipation in me as the sessions commenced. I have learned so much; every time I look at the material I find some new aspects for change. Chris Styles, you have been an inspiration to me, daring me to boldly DREAM BIG and BE BIG… God be with you as you take on Africa. I am cheering you on every day with much love, and I know that our paths are going to meet again we might even walk this journey into Africa together even if it’s just a mile. - Vuyo Lutshethu, Zimbabwe
" - 2012
Robert Watson, USA
"Chris and Suzanne have an immense heart for the well-being of Africa. I am always impressed by their deep commitment to bettering the lives of as many people as they can touch. Chris and Suzanne are a great encouragement to me – they are always interested in what’s happening in my life. They offer good counsel and a genuine, non-judgmental listening ear. After each session with them I am full of encouragement, inspiration and enthusiasm to take action in the pursuit of my goals. - Robert Watson, USA
" - 2012
Martin Loubser, South Africa
"The Thinking Into Results programme presented by Chris Styles has proven to me to be the most meaningful course I have attended in my eight years in real estate and many years in sales. I have no reservations about recommending this course for personal growth and team building in any form of business, not only sales related. - Martin Loubser, South Africa" - 2012
Miyanda Maimbo, Zambia
"I had my first contact with Chris and Suzanne Styles through LinkedIN when I was looking for possible writers of articles for our magazine HR Business Africa, a publication that covers stories about doing business in Africa and matters that affect people in the workplace. They responded immediately and within a few days I had received a well written, thought provoking article which was published in our magazine. The energy and positive nature of Chris and Suzanne is just amazing, I felt it in all their communication. We arranged to meet on one of my business trips to Johannesburg and I must say that the lunch meeting I had with them was such an amazing experience. They were kind enough to respond to so many questions I had about mindset change and how to stay positive even in the face of impossible situations. I must say that it is one of the best interactions I have had with selfless people in a very long time. I would recommend anyone who is struggling in any area of their life and is looking for an opportunity to change their life for the better to make contact with Chris and Suzanne, trust me you will never think the same again, you will begin to see opportunities where situations may have looking impossible, you will wake up every morning with a level of energy you didn’t think you had and most of all you will develop a high level of faith in your abilities, your mind and in God. - Miyanda Maimbo, Zambia
" - 2012
Adrienne Trapani, USA
"Chris and Suzanne graciously made themselves available to me. With caring and kindness, they helped me move from confusion to clarity with regard to how the Law of Attraction was at work in my life and how to work smarter, not harder. Their support was just what I needed at just the right time. I can't thank them enough.
- Adrienne Trapani, USA
" - 2012
Irene Erasmus - Medical Pages
"Through the couple of years I’ve known Chris and Suzanne, they’ve advised and coached me on various projects and I was impressed by their way of doing business. Excellent life and business coaches! Open minded, intelligent, hardworking and energetic individuals. Their knowledge is vast and thorough. Lots of work and little talk. Deliver results and move on. That's their way. Their high wisdom and expertise and their ‘get straight-to-the-heart-of-the-problem’ way of thinking makes them really valuable to any individual seeking advice/guidance in any area of their lives. Working with Chris and Suzanne I found them as people with great proficiency and deep skills of solutions. Reliable, loyal, multi-skilled and strong Life Coaches that cannot be overestimated. Working with them is a signature of success! - Irene Erasmus – South Africa
" - 2012
Richard Dobkowski
"I met Chris and Suzanne Styles in Toronto, Canada during the Matrixx. The combination of brutal honesty and loving compassion was a great help for me. When I asked for help for my business, Chris was the only person who sat down with me individually and gave me solid advice. I highly recommend ‘Makes you think’ to anyone who wants to improve their life. - Richard Dobkowski, Switzerland
" - 2012
Jaco Joubert
"What a privilege this is to share a life altering experience with you- so
let me get into it....
On arrival yesterday, I had a chat with my Coach Suzanne Styles; she noticed that I was experiencing
discomfort in my (previously seriously injured) wrist of my right arm, as I was unconsciously rubbing / touching / holding it. I had injured my arm over a year
ago with a broken window- both main arteries were cut as well as 7 tendons responsible for the functioning of my right hand. After emergency surgery and a tedious and lengthy rehabilitation process, I managed to regain +_ 80 % mobility of my hand.
I have been experiencing a strange sensation with occasional pain and swelling on and off during the past year or so- this significantly reduced the mobility of my hand again and it was frustrating and it made me feel unhappy and limited in a certain sense. I was feeling negative about it as it was also making my work harder as I am right-handed and obviously work on my PC a lot
making it hard to work quickly with the mouse etc.
As my Coaching Session was intended to address and resolved NEGATIVE EMOTIONS stored on a cellular level in my body, Suzanne decided to target the problems with my arm right away. As we started our session my wrist was very swollen and visibly 'unhappy'- red in colour and very tense. I could barely
bend my wrist properly. Suzanne proceeded to tap into my SUBCONCIOUS MIND and indicate which emotions could be responsible for this physical manifestation of
negative energy. We ran through the different emotions such as ANGER, FEAR, HURT, GUILT etc. - the results were amazing!
Have a look at this: Turns out I have managed to use the injury as a "Safe / Vault" for unresolved emotions that I have experienced (including the trauma of the actual injury -as it was a life threatening experience). As soon as these were identified and released by means of a process that is easy to do, and feels totally natural- by only tapping into what is going on in my unconscious mind- I INSTANTLY felt relieved and lighter!!
After the session Suzanne asked me to show her my injured wrist - AMAZINGLY it was not red and swollen or even slightly painful at all! I am now able to flex and bend my "injured" wrist 100% without any effort.
It was an amazingly rewarding experience- I slept like a baby and woke up feeling elated and empowered with an extraordinary feeling of being free of negativity! I am soooooo looking forward to doing the rest of the Sessions with Suzanne, both her and Chris Styles are MASTERS at what they do, I feel very comfortable and reassured during these sessions and therefor my mind and body gives its full cooperation. Mind-blowing to say the very least!
I am, with the help of www.makesyouthink.co.za evolving
into the best that I can be (and to an extent already is) - I am simply conditioning my mind and thought patterns to reach my full potential- with the professional help of these very skilled MENTORS.
GRATEFUL. HAPPY. RELEASED. FREE. EMPOWERED. ALIVE. - that is how I feel after that session and it is a truly priceless feeling!!!!!!!
" - 2011
