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Today's Child

A: “The essence of leadership cannot trial and error, and the practice of who they are and who they aspire to
be confined to a university degree. meaningful reflection.” become is paramount.”
True leadership – the ability to guide
and inspire people – is learned through Q: Can you share a particular success Q: How does the programme ensure the
trial, error, feedback, and thoughtful story from your programmes that safety and well-being of participants
reflection. resonates with you? during adventure-based activities?
A: “One participant, a young man A: “Safety is our top priority. All staff
“We’ve witnessed profound struggling with motivation and on members have adequate first-aid
transformations among young men the verge of engaging with drugs, training, and we engage experienced
who initially struggled with personal experienced a dramatic mindset shift professionals for more vigorous
relationships. Through gaining self- over three weeks. He redid his matric activities. Additionally, we have an
understanding and insightful feedback, to attend university, built his first insurance policy with an elite African
they’ve developed into leaders at their meaningful relationship, and mended his medical team that can reach our
schools and improved their home family bonds. location within 20-30 minutes in case of
interactions.” emergencies.”
“The self-created motivation, tenacity,
Q: Why did you choose to include life and pride steered him towards a UNLOCK TRUE
skills workshops in your programmes, fulfilling life path. His journey symbolises POTENTIAL
and why do you think these are often the transformative potential of the
overlooked in traditional educational Experience.” If you’re a parent like me looking for a
settings? supportive and engaging programme to
A: “Life skills encompasses practical Q: How do you adapt your experiences help your teenage son navigate these
abilities like changing a car tyre and to cater to the different personalities crucial years, I recommend exploring
cooking, but also emotional intelligence and needs of the boys? what the Angus Lowe Experience offers.
– like responding constructively to A: “Our programs are fundamentally Find out more by visiting his website at
feedback or staying true to your values. flexible, designed to adapt to the https://www.anguslowe.co.za/ or email
Traditional education often overlooks participant’s unique needs and him at admin@anguslowe.co.za.
these skills because it’s unable to developmental stages. The success
provide deep, meaningful, and practical of our approach rests largely on the To help make his programme more
engagement. mentors’ ability to individualise their accessible to all, Angus offers payment
“Learning is more effective when methods and connect deeply with the plans, partial scholarships, and guidance
supplemented with real-life experience, young men. Understanding them for on fundraising.
Win!

Estates in Africa is excited to offer one lucky winner a space on Angus’s
next 21-day experience in the Kruger Park worth R46,750. (April 13th
to May 4th 2024)
If you would like your son to participate, send your answer along with
your name, cell number, and your estate or complex name in the
subject line to competitions@eiapublishing.co.za. The winner will be
notified by email. The competition will run until Jan 31, 2024. Terms
and conditions apply.

THIS MONTH’S QUESTION:
T’S AND C’S Where will Angus Lowe's next 21-day
• Estates in Africa provides a place from Apr
13 to May 4, 2024, Angus Lowe’s 21-day experience take place?
Kruger Park Experience.
• Winning participants must meet our safety
requirements of following safety directions
and walking or jogging 2km over uneven
ground in 30min unassisted.
• The prize includes all activities, meals, and
accommodation during the course.
• You will need to arrange transport to and
from the programme location and purchase
your personal kit as found on your gear list.
• The prize is not transferable or exchangeable
for cash.
• Winners’ parents/guardians must complete
our registration process and forms by Feb 15,
2024, or forfeit the prize.

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