Coach

Shawn

Northey

Western Cape,

South Africa

Contact: 082 657 4539

Email: shawnnorthey@actioncoach.com

"I honestly and truly believe that small and medium businesses are the key to a nation's success. In South Africa, they have the power to lift people out of poverty, reduce crime, and help make our amazing country truly great." – Shawn Northey

With a passion for entrepreneurship and a deep-rooted belief in meaningful work, Shawn Northey is dedicated to helping business owners achieve their goals and overcome challenges. His extensive experience in personal development, leadership training, and business operations equips him with the skills to guide entrepreneurs toward sustainable growth and success.

As the founder of Apex Access, a thriving business established in 2009, Shawn understands the complexities of running a company in South Africa—navigating operations, HR, project management, and sales. His journey with a business coach in 2012 further fueled his desire to support fellow entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses and achieving more.

Based in George, South Africa, Shawn combines his business expertise with a love for continuous learning, outdoor pursuits, and quality family time. His strategic insights, hands-on experience, and unwavering commitment make him a valuable partner in driving business excellence.

Where we are

Coaching Programmes

Training Programmes

Employee Engagement

Transform leadership skills with proven strategies to boost engagement and create a motivated, high-performing workforce. By fostering a positive culture, you’ll retain top talent, increase productivity, and drive sustainable business growth. Our coaching ensures participants leave with a clear, actionable plan to enhance engagement and achieve real, measurable results.

Training Programmes

12-Week Sales MasterCLASS

Enhance your sales skills with our learning program, featuring twelve sessions for continuous development. Engage in facilitated group coaching sessions with an ActionCOACH to apply what you’ve learned. Your team will track and report key performance indicators like conversion rates, ensuring accountability and real-world application of sales strategies.

Training Programmes

12-Week Leadership MasterCLASS

Develop your leadership skills with our learning program, featuring twelve sessions for continuous growth. Engage in facilitated coaching and apply your knowledge with guidance from an ActionCOACH. Participate in live group sessions to network with like-minded leaders and business owners, ensuring accountability and real-world application of the lessons learned

Training Programmes

12-Week Management MasterCLASS

Enhance your management and leadership skills through our 12-week program, with each session building on the last for continuous learning. Engage in facilitated group coaching sessions to apply what you’ve learned, and stay accountable with regular KPI tracking to measure your progress and success.

Training Programmes

12-Week Business MasterCLASS

Take control of your business by setting your own priorities and making it work for you. Focus on high-value activities that boost financial results and free yourself from daily business burdens, improving both your quality of life and overall success.

One-on-One Coaching

Alignment Consultation

Align your personal and business goals to unlock the path to success. Gain clarity and motivation with our Alignment session, understanding both how and why to achieve your objectives. Create a 12-month plan with a detailed roadmap for the next 5, 3, and 1 years, empowering you to manifest your aspirations and transform your future.

One-on-One Coaching

CorporateCOACHING

Align your business vision with company and customer needs through strategic focus on execution and growth. Boost productivity and performance with regular executive meetings and planning sessions. Strengthen leadership and team cohesion to effectively navigate challenges and achieve business success.

One-on-One Coaching

CEO COACHING

Gain clear business direction, achieve operational excellence, and expand with strategic partnerships and growth strategies. Maximise revenue through efficient execution, market insights, and industry trends.

Group Coaching

BusinessMEMBERSHIP

Achieve your business goals with tools, techniques, and a success plan designed to keep you accountable. Identify key areas for improvement, set actionable goals, and overcome obstacles to drive progress in life and business. Join a thriving business community of like-minded entrepreneurs and industry experts for collaboration and growth opportunities.

One-on-One Coaching

ExecutiveCOACH

Unlock your career potential with expert insights, proven strategies, and a coach’s guidance. Stay ahead with industry trends, create clear success plans, and boost your performance to make a lasting impact in your business.

One-on-One Coaching

FreedomCOACH

Designed with successful businesses in mind with a programme focused on creating a better lifestyle for the owner, while improving the value of the company in the marketplace.

One-on-One Coaching

PowerUpCOACH

A highly focused growth programme for businesses with steady income and profits but need to expand a customer base, introduce a new product or open a new outlet.

One-on-One Coaching

StepUpCOACH

A more time-intensive programme designed with small business owners in mind who want to fast-track systems and results.

One-on-One Coaching

StartupCOACH

Designed with small business owners in mind, who want more out of their businesses but don’t know how to achieve it.

Group Coaching

SeminarCLUB

A range that is a highly focused, interactive half-day, full-day and/or two-day workshop; PhoneRICH, ServiceRICH, SalesRICH, FinanceRICH, TeamRICH and TimeRICH.

Group Coaching

ActionCLUB

A group-coaching programme designed to fast-track the growth and success of a business. Like-minded entrepreneurs work together with an ActionCOACH business coach either over a quarterly period or over a year to learn, build and create sustainable, profitable growth.

Group Coaching

BusinessRICH

Our exclusive two-day workshop that introduces a variety of our proprietary business-building systems to business owners.

Group Coaching

ProfitCLUB

ActionCOACH’s version of a networking club where the emphasis is both on networking AND education. Designed to jumpstart entry into the coaching process, it allows for the systematic development of a client’s skills and business growth.

Group Coaching

GrowthCLUB

A highly-focused and effective one-day workshop that gives business owners a chance to create an action plan for their companies for the next ninety days.

Group Coaching

PlanningCLUB

A facilitated business planning process where our clients build their own business plan through a simple, effective and effortless process.

More about coaching

With years of experience in leadership, business operations, and entrepreneurship, Shawn Northey is passionate about helping business owners achieve sustainable growth and success. Whether you’re looking to overcome challenges, scale your business, or gain clarity on your next steps, Shawn provides the strategic guidance and support you need.

Ready to transform your business? Fill out the form, and let’s start your journey to success today.

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