Our Inspiring Journey

We believe that self-awareness is the key to mastering your personal and professional growth

Meet the founder

“I believe that every person has the ability to be better tomorrow than they are today. Ergo, my singular and unwavering goal is to provide you with the tools to make your life better.”

            – Huntley Smith

Introduction

Huntley Smith is a multifaceted professional known for his expertise in entrepreneurship, management consulting, business strategy, and personal and professional performance enhancement training. He is also a seasoned Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach, bonsai artist, avid archer and accomplished public speaker.

Business Acumen

Huntley has worked with over 40+ clients in more than 30 industries and has delivered numerous talks on performance optimisation for both work and personal life. He has empowered hundreds of employees, business owners, and executives with planned performance strategies and insights in to human behaviour.

Industries

Huntley’s extensive industry experience spans Power Systems, Fixed Asset Management, Insurance, Recruitment, FMCG, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Accounting, Pest Control, Logistics, Printing, Electrical, Water Management, Aesthetics ,and Tech startups.

Empowering individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential through transformative training and inspired leadership.

Simplification and information Delivery

Huntley excels at simplifying complex ideas and delivering them in an accessible and understandable manner, ensuring his audience, clients, and students leave with clear, actionable plans and strategies. He has been training personal and professional development for over 15 years and has refined his unique talks focused on self-awareness and enhancement over this time. These courses have changed countless people's lives for the better.

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Benefits of working with Thought Lab

Enhanced Leadership Effectiveness

Self-awareness cultivates leaders who make informed decisions, driving team success.

Improved Decision-Making

Programs designed for self-awareness enhance personal insight, leading to professional excellence.

Higher Profit Margins

Companies that prioritise employee development enjoy a 24% higher profit margin, underscoring its value.

Lack of Management Mentorship

Most employees who are promoted to management are offered very little management training leading to imposter syndrome , lack of direction and mismanagement of teams

Continuous Improvement Culture

Fostering a culture of continuous improvement is essential for adapting to modern corporate complexities.

Let our clients speak for us

Discover how our transformative training programs have empowered individuals and organizations to thrive—read the inspiring stories from those who have experienced the journey with us.

“Huntley’s impact on my life is not one that can easily be summed up into a short paragraph. I originally joined Huntley’s Mechanics of Success program with the main focus of earning brownie points for a promotion if I’m being honest. But very early on I realised that the program was going to have a much bigger impact on my growth. The program has grown me exponentially at a rapid rate as a holistic individual. When I say holistically I truly mean it; I have developed both in my professional & personal life to a brand new level. This has resulted in better relationships in my day-to-day life. As well as a promotion to leadership in my professional life. Huntley’s impact on my life is so great that I genuinely shed a tear when I found out he was leaving our organisation. There is not many coworkers one can say that about. For the rest of my life I will always draw back to Huntley’s teachings & be forever grateful.”

Mechanics of Success Graduate

As an attendee of Thoughtlab's Mechanics of Success course, as presented by Mr. Smith, I am happy to highly recommend the course and him for the exemplary way in which the course was set out and delivered. Mr. Smith's thirst for knowledge and his desire to understand the human brain and body and how same tie into the success of individuals and corporations/organisations is contagious. Throughout the duration of the Mechanics of Success course, Mr. Smith, inspired me to constantly reconsider my preconceived ideas and strive to improve myself by constantly challenging myself and my organisation, to inter alia, re-think management and our approach to people and clients.

AD Jansen Director