What we do

We write what we like

For many years, I have worked with people in organisations to enhance their writing skills. When I started Communicating Simply, I created a process I called ‘Black Woman Writing’. As a Black woman (or woman of colour if you will) who grew up in apartheid South Africa, I have experienced the fear of putting myself out there with my writing, the fear of not measuring up to people’s expectations, and the difficulty of overcoming the hurdles of my perceived lesser-ness. In this work, I’ve also seen how writing in organisations can become disconnected from people’s realities.

Writing, I believe, can be a tremendous instrument for self-discovery, affirmation, soul growth and healing. As I envisioned it, Black Woman Writing incorporates soul contemplation, growth, and healing through writing; as well as writing from that soul reflection. It is about the process of soul growth as much as the end result.

We support

Beautiful documents

Let me help you create beautiful documents that reflect your organisation and your stories and the voices of your people.

Process facilitation and organisational support

Sometimes organisations need an outsider to help them reflect, asking the right questions to move them to clarity and closer to their visions. Gladys is an experienced facilitator with grounding in adult education.

Research and evaluations

Evaluations and monitoring are important parts of an organisation’s process. They are opportunities to learn, shift, respond and grow. With that in mind, we support organisations by conducting evaluations that are about listening deeply to the organisation and its stakeholders and reflecting back to them what might be needed to respond in the best possible ways to their environment. We take a consultative approach to evaluations. I am part of a consultancy network with dala! Consulting Services.

Process documentation

I can help you document your processes, whether a few hours, a day or a week. I write simply, capturing the important lessons, insights and reflections that emerge.

We commit to our own soul growth

Soul Guidance with the Tarot

I work with the tarot to help you unpack what’s going on for you; to help you navigate the journey you’re on in the moment. My “readings” are about exploration, with you co-creating and interpreting in order to come to solutions that work for you. 

The Tarot for Transformation

Explore the tarot for yourself or with your family, friends or colleagues.  I will create a process that will suit your needs and your pocket.