Gretel Uys

As an Executive Director of The John Maxwell Team, I am certified to facilitate, speak, train and coach individuals and groups in the areas of leadership development, professional skills and personal growth. Trained and mentored by John Maxwell and mentors of his world-class faculty, I am equipped with the tools, resources and experience to help you and your team improve your productivity, performance and profitability. Whether you are looking for a facilitator for group workshops, corporate training in leadership, speaking, sales, or coaching skills for your leaders, or a speaker for your next event, I have access to exclusive content that is only available through a certified Executive Director of the John Maxwell Team to help you reach your goals and objectives.

As a dedicated Pharmacist for over 20 years, there are few things in life I find as rewarding as my work: marriage to my high school sweetheart for over three decades, my three amazing daughters, three beautiful granddaughters, three adorable miniature dachshunds, (three seems to be my lucky number!), and my work as a life and leadership coach.

In 2002, I was recruited from South Africa to work in the retail pharmaceutical industry. In 2016, I attained my Doctor of Pharmacy degree, was awarded US citizenship, and took on a position with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital as Clinical Pharmacist while also working as a pharmacy manager in a retail setting. Recently, I started working as a Consultant Pharmacist for Omnicare, a CVS Health Company, which is truly my dream job! I love having the opportunity every day to make a difference in the lives of patients. 

After receiving my doctorate, I decided to pursue another one of my passions: leadership coaching. I have always found great meaning in self-improvement, and I had a deep desire to help others do the same both personally and professionally. I discovered the John Maxwell Team Leadership, Coaching, Speaking, and Training Development Program through which I partner with organizations to establish direction and develop strategies to create and sustain high-performance business cultures. I ascribe to the tenants of servant leadership and strive to help business leaders create environments where all employees are valued, committed, and engaged. Through performance coaching, speaking engagements, and leadership training, I add value through helping others remove barriers to attain success. The relationship-building skills I developed in my career have carried over to help me become a compassionate, enthusiastic coach to help others grow in life and leadership. 

I invite your connection and welcome the opportunity to learn about you, your personal and business goals, and how I can help you achieve them.