Welcome to The Professional Approach SA
Nestled at Barons View Estate, just outside Plettenberg Bay, The Professional Approach is a peaceful and inspiring space for personal and professional development. It’s the home and working venue of Mignonne Shayle Anderson (MSA) — a seasoned business leader and teacher who hosts meetings, workshops, consultations, and mentoring sessions in a supportive, friendly, and professional environment. She helps leaders, teachers, from organization, corporation, business, community and individuals,to achieve their own goal.
Our Purpose
We’re here to help people grow — in peace of mind, happiness, and financial wellbeing — while building ethical, self-sustaining, and generous approaches to life and business. Through a unique program of learning and inner development, we help people improve their own lives, workplaces, and communities.
Who It’s For
This space and program are open to:
- Individuals seeking personal growth or professional support
- Service providers, sponsors, donors, and suppliers with a clear goal in mind
- Anyone interested in volunteering or co-hosting workshops and meetings
- People from all walks of life — we are inclusive, non-judgmental, and welcoming to all faiths and identities
What We Offer
- Workshops, Mentoring & Consultations led by MSA
- Keynote Talks with Q&A sessions — tailored for groups or individuals
- Custom Meetings at our venue in Plettenberg Bay or yours (if you’re unable to travel)
- A peaceful learning space grounded in universal principles and voluntarism
- Opportunities to host your own purpose-driven meetings and events
Our Approach
We focus on integrating inner life (thoughts, feelings, beliefs) with outer life (career, relationships, community), guided by principles like:
- Self-awareness
- Empathy
- Responsibility
- Balance
- Peaceful communication
MISSION
To improve lives by helping people manage their thoughts, emotions, and actions — so they can create meaningful, fulfilling experiences and results.
VISION
To offer a peaceful space for learning, working, and connecting. A place to speak with someone who listens, shares wisdom, and supports you in achieving your goals with honesty, care, and clarity.
VALUES
We believe in living and working with:
- Peace and freedom
- Love and joy
- Beauty and balance
APPLY
How to Get Involved
- Apply to Attend: Join a meeting, workshop, or session
- Volunteer: Offer your time, skills, or resources
- Host Your Own Meeting: Use our space or partner with us elsewhere
- Contribute: We work on a donation and mutual agreement basis — everyone contributes what they can.
Attendance Application Form
What You'll Learn
Our learning and development program helps you grow:
- Confidence and communication
- Motivation and purpose
- Relationship skills
- Service and leadership abilities
What to Bring
Bring your best self.
- Love instead of hate
- Forgiveness instead of anger
- Kindness instead of hostility
- Encouragement instead of envy
- Understanding, support, and cooperation
Meet MSA
Mignonne Shayle Anderson brings decades of business and life experience into every session. Her teachings are rooted in universal wisdom and guided by a belief in one creative, loving force that connects and uplifts us all.