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rmk-orb1\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-hgrid\"><\/div>\n\n <div class=\"rmk-htxt\">\n <p class=\"rmk-eye\">About Refiloe Mokgalaka<\/p>\n <h1>Strategic.<br><em>Human.<\/em><br>Purposeful.<\/h1>\n <p style=\"font-size:.92rem;font-weight:300;color:rgba(245,240,232,.65);line-height:1.85;max-width:480px;margin-top:.4rem\">Leadership Coach, Strategy Consultant, Business Analyst, Certified Scrum Master \/ Agile Coach, and MBA Candidate \u2014 helping leaders and organisations build environments where people thrive.<\/p>\n <div class=\"rmk-hbtns\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/refiloeada\/leadership-discovery-call-with-refiloe\" class=\"rmk-btn rmk-gold\"><span>Book a Discovery Call<\/span><\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/refiloemokgalaka.com\/index.php\/advisory\/\" class=\"rmk-btn rmk-out\">Explore Services<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"rmk-hphoto\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/refiloemokgalaka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Refiloe-.png\" alt=\"Refiloe Mokgalaka\" loading=\"eager\">\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"rmk rmk-stats\">\n <div class=\"rmk-stats-w\">\n <div class=\"rmk-stat rmkrv\">\n <div class=\"rmk-stat-n\">4.7\/5<\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-stat-l\">Leader Impact Score<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-stat rmkrv d1\">\n <div class=\"rmk-stat-n\">7M+<\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-stat-l\">Content Views<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-stat rmkrv d2\">\n <div class=\"rmk-stat-n\">9,000+<\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-stat-l\">Newsletter Subscribers<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-stat rmkrv d3\">\n <div class=\"rmk-stat-n\">32%<\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-stat-l\">Team Lift in 90 Days<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-stat rmkrv d3\">\n <div class=\"rmk-stat-n\">3\u00d7<\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-stat-l\">Faster Execution<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"rmk rmk-story\">\n<div class=\"rmk-story-inner\">\n <div class=\"rmk-story-img rmkrv\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/refiloemokgalaka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Refiloe-Mokgalaka.C.png\" alt=\"Refiloe Mokgalaka\" loading=\"lazy\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"rmkrv d1\">\n <span class=\"rmk-stag\">My Story<\/span>\n <h2>I’m <em>Refiloe.<\/em><\/h2>\n <div class=\"rmk-story-text\">\n <p>If you’ve landed here, chances are someone mentioned my name in a boardroom, a leadership circle, or you came across one of my insights online. However you arrived\u2014I’m glad you did.<\/p>\n <p>My journey into leadership and strategy wasn’t linear. It was forged through real challenges, real organisations, and real stakes. I’ve worked across corporate, governance, and social impact environments\u2014advising leaders navigating complexity, transformation, and high-stakes decisions.<\/p>\n <p class=\"rmk-bold\">I served as the Deputy Chairperson and the Strategy, Programs, and Impact Lead for a governance working group within a South African industry body.<\/p>\n <p>In this dual capacity, I personally led the establishment of board structures, accountability frameworks, and high-level compliance systems. This is not a theoretical service offering; it is a rare, hands-on credential. It positions me to advise companies at the highest level of institutional governance as they prepare for international investment, global partnerships, and large-scale social impact.<\/p>\n <p>Today, I bring that same depth of strategic thinking, governance expertise, and human-centred leadership to every coaching engagement, consulting mandate, and workshop I run. Whether I’m working with a CEO navigating transformation or an emerging leader stepping into their first senior role\u2014the commitment to clarity, humanity, and impact remains constant.<\/p>\n <p class=\"rmk-bold\">Let’s build something extraordinary together.<\/p>\n <div style=\"display:flex;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:2rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/refiloemokgalaka.com\/index.php\/product\/clarity\/\" class=\"rmk-btn rmk-gold\"><span>Book a Call<\/span><\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/refiloemokgalaka.com\/index.php\/leadership-assessment\/\" class=\"rmk-btn rmk-out\">Take Assessment<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"rmk rmk-cred\">\n<div class=\"rmk-cred-inner\">\n <span class=\"rmk-stag rmkrv\">A Rare Credential<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"rmkrv\">Governance at the<br><em>Highest Level<\/em><\/h2>\n <div class=\"rmk-cred-card rmkrv\">\n <div class=\"rmk-cred-badge\">Verified Institutional Experience<\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-cred-roles\">\n <div class=\"rmk-cred-role\">\n <div class=\"rmk-cred-role-tag\">Role 1<\/div>\n <h3>Deputy Chairperson<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-cred-role\">\n <div class=\"rmk-cred-role-tag\">Role 2<\/div>\n <h3>Strategy, Programs & Impact Lead<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-cred-body\">\n <p>Both roles were held concurrently within a <strong>governance working group inside a South African industry body<\/strong>. In this dual capacity, I personally led the establishment of board structures, accountability frameworks, and high-level compliance systems.<\/p>\n <p>This is not a theoretical service offering. It is a <strong>rare, hands-on credential<\/strong> built through direct responsibility for institutional governance at the organisational and sector level.<\/p>\n <p>This experience uniquely positions me to <strong>advise companies at the highest level of institutional governance<\/strong> \u2014 particularly those preparing for international investment, global partnerships, and large-scale social impact.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"rmk rmk-quals\">\n<div class=\"rmk-quals-inner\">\n <span class=\"rmk-stag rmkrv\">Qualifications & Expertise<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"rmkrv\">A Foundation Built for<br><em>Complex Challenges<\/em><\/h2>\n <div class=\"rmk-quals-grid rmkrv\">\n <div class=\"rmk-qual\">\n <span class=\"rmk-qual-ico\">\ud83c\udf93<\/span>\n <div class=\"rmk-qual-tag\">Academic<\/div>\n <h3>MBA Candidate<\/h3>\n <p>Currently completing a Master of Business Administration \u2014 bringing research-backed rigour to every leadership and strategy engagement.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-qual\">\n <span class=\"rmk-qual-ico\">\ud83c\udfc5<\/span>\n <div class=\"rmk-qual-tag\">Professional Certification<\/div>\n <h3>Certified Scrum Master<\/h3>\n <p>Accredited Agile Coach and Certified Scrum Master \u2014 enabling agile transformation and high-velocity execution for teams and organisations.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-qual\">\n <span class=\"rmk-qual-ico\">\ud83e\udde9<\/span>\n <div class=\"rmk-qual-tag\">Core Practice<\/div>\n <h3>Business Analysis<\/h3>\n <p>Deep expertise in translating complex organisational challenges into structured, actionable insights that drive measurable outcomes.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-qual\">\n <span class=\"rmk-qual-ico\">\ud83c\udfaf<\/span>\n <div class=\"rmk-qual-tag\">Leadership Practice<\/div>\n <h3>Executive Coaching<\/h3>\n <p>Certified and practising executive coach helping senior leaders navigate complexity, sharpen influence, and lead with clarity and purpose.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-qual\">\n <span class=\"rmk-qual-ico\">\ud83d\udcca<\/span>\n <div class=\"rmk-qual-tag\">Consulting<\/div>\n <h3>Strategy Consulting<\/h3>\n <p>Advising C-suite and senior leadership teams on strategy, transformation, culture, and execution across multiple sectors.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-qual\">\n <span class=\"rmk-qual-ico\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f<\/span>\n <div class=\"rmk-qual-tag\">Governance<\/div>\n <h3>Institutional Governance<\/h3>\n <p>Hands-on experience establishing board structures, accountability frameworks, and compliance systems within an accredited South African industry body.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"rmk rmk-approach\">\n<div class=\"rmk-approach-inner\">\n <span class=\"rmk-stag rmkrv\">My Approach<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"rmkrv\">Built for Real Leaders.<br><em>Designed for Real Impact.<\/em><\/h2>\n <p class=\"rmkrv\" style=\"font-size:.9rem;color:rgba(245,240,232,.6);line-height:1.85;max-width:560px;margin-top:.4rem;margin-bottom:0\">I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all strategies. My method is grounded in real-world insight and designed to meet you where you are\u2014then move you forward.<\/p>\n <div class=\"rmk-steps rmkrv\">\n <div class=\"rmk-step\">\n <div class=\"rmk-step-n\">01<\/div>\n <h3>Clarity<\/h3>\n <p>Make decisions with confidence. I help you cut through complexity and align your team around what truly matters.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-step\">\n <div class=\"rmk-step-n\">02<\/div>\n <h3>Humanity<\/h3>\n <p>Lead with empathy and impact. Build cultures where trust, growth, and performance go hand in hand.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-step\">\n <div class=\"rmk-step-n\">03<\/div>\n <h3>Momentum<\/h3>\n <p>Move from vision to execution. 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rmk-orb1\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-hgrid\"><\/div>\n\n <div class=\"rmk-htxt\">\n <p class=\"rmk-eye\">About Refiloe Mokgalaka<\/p>\n <h1>Strategic.<br><em>Human.<\/em><br>Purposeful.<\/h1>\n <p style=\"font-size:.92rem;font-weight:300;color:rgba(245,240,232,.65);line-height:1.85;max-width:480px;margin-top:.4rem\">Leadership Coach, Strategy Consultant, Business Analyst, Certified Scrum Master \/ Agile Coach, and MBA Candidate \u2014 helping leaders and organisations build environments where people thrive.<\/p>\n <div class=\"rmk-hbtns\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/refiloeada\/leadership-discovery-call-with-refiloe\" class=\"rmk-btn rmk-gold\"><span>Book a Discovery Call<\/span><\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/refiloemokgalaka.com\/index.php\/advisory\/\" class=\"rmk-btn rmk-out\">Explore Services<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"rmk-hphoto\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/refiloemokgalaka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Refiloe-.png\" alt=\"Refiloe 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src=\"https:\/\/refiloemokgalaka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Refiloe-Mokgalaka.C.png\" alt=\"Refiloe Mokgalaka\" loading=\"lazy\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"rmkrv d1\">\n <span class=\"rmk-stag\">My Story<\/span>\n <h2>I’m <em>Refiloe.<\/em><\/h2>\n <div class=\"rmk-story-text\">\n <p>If you’ve landed here, chances are someone mentioned my name in a boardroom, a leadership circle, or you came across one of my insights online. However you arrived\u2014I’m glad you did.<\/p>\n <p>My journey into leadership and strategy wasn’t linear. It was forged through real challenges, real organisations, and real stakes. I’ve worked across corporate, governance, and social impact environments\u2014advising leaders navigating complexity, transformation, and high-stakes decisions.<\/p>\n <p class=\"rmk-bold\">I served as the Deputy Chairperson and the Strategy, Programs, and Impact Lead for a governance working group within a South African industry body.<\/p>\n <p>In this dual capacity, I personally led the establishment of board structures, accountability frameworks, and high-level compliance systems. This is not a theoretical service offering; it is a rare, hands-on credential. It positions me to advise companies at the highest level of institutional governance as they prepare for international investment, global partnerships, and large-scale social impact.<\/p>\n <p>Today, I bring that same depth of strategic thinking, governance expertise, and human-centred leadership to every coaching engagement, consulting mandate, and workshop I run. Whether I’m working with a CEO navigating transformation or an emerging leader stepping into their first senior role\u2014the commitment to clarity, humanity, and impact remains constant.<\/p>\n <p class=\"rmk-bold\">Let’s build something extraordinary together.<\/p>\n <div style=\"display:flex;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:2rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/refiloemokgalaka.com\/index.php\/product\/clarity\/\" class=\"rmk-btn rmk-gold\"><span>Book a Call<\/span><\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/refiloemokgalaka.com\/index.php\/leadership-assessment\/\" class=\"rmk-btn rmk-out\">Take Assessment<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"rmk rmk-cred\">\n<div class=\"rmk-cred-inner\">\n <span class=\"rmk-stag rmkrv\">A Rare Credential<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"rmkrv\">Governance at the<br><em>Highest Level<\/em><\/h2>\n <div class=\"rmk-cred-card rmkrv\">\n <div class=\"rmk-cred-badge\">Verified Institutional Experience<\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-cred-roles\">\n <div class=\"rmk-cred-role\">\n <div class=\"rmk-cred-role-tag\">Role 1<\/div>\n <h3>Deputy Chairperson<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-cred-role\">\n <div class=\"rmk-cred-role-tag\">Role 2<\/div>\n <h3>Strategy, Programs & Impact Lead<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-cred-body\">\n <p>Both roles were held concurrently within a <strong>governance working group inside a South African industry body<\/strong>. In this dual capacity, I personally led the establishment of board structures, accountability frameworks, and high-level compliance systems.<\/p>\n <p>This is not a theoretical service offering. It is a <strong>rare, hands-on credential<\/strong> built through direct responsibility for institutional governance at the organisational and sector level.<\/p>\n <p>This experience uniquely positions me to <strong>advise companies at the highest level of institutional governance<\/strong> \u2014 particularly those preparing for international investment, global partnerships, and large-scale social impact.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"rmk rmk-quals\">\n<div class=\"rmk-quals-inner\">\n <span class=\"rmk-stag rmkrv\">Qualifications & Expertise<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"rmkrv\">A Foundation Built for<br><em>Complex Challenges<\/em><\/h2>\n <div class=\"rmk-quals-grid rmkrv\">\n <div class=\"rmk-qual\">\n <span class=\"rmk-qual-ico\">\ud83c\udf93<\/span>\n <div class=\"rmk-qual-tag\">Academic<\/div>\n <h3>MBA Candidate<\/h3>\n <p>Currently completing a Master of Business Administration \u2014 bringing research-backed rigour to every leadership and strategy engagement.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-qual\">\n <span class=\"rmk-qual-ico\">\ud83c\udfc5<\/span>\n <div class=\"rmk-qual-tag\">Professional Certification<\/div>\n <h3>Certified Scrum Master<\/h3>\n <p>Accredited Agile Coach and Certified Scrum Master \u2014 enabling agile transformation and high-velocity execution for teams and organisations.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-qual\">\n <span class=\"rmk-qual-ico\">\ud83e\udde9<\/span>\n <div class=\"rmk-qual-tag\">Core Practice<\/div>\n <h3>Business Analysis<\/h3>\n <p>Deep expertise in translating complex organisational challenges into structured, actionable insights that drive measurable outcomes.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-qual\">\n <span class=\"rmk-qual-ico\">\ud83c\udfaf<\/span>\n <div class=\"rmk-qual-tag\">Leadership Practice<\/div>\n <h3>Executive Coaching<\/h3>\n <p>Certified and practising executive coach helping senior leaders navigate complexity, sharpen influence, and lead with clarity and purpose.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-qual\">\n <span class=\"rmk-qual-ico\">\ud83d\udcca<\/span>\n <div class=\"rmk-qual-tag\">Consulting<\/div>\n <h3>Strategy Consulting<\/h3>\n <p>Advising C-suite and senior leadership teams on strategy, transformation, culture, and execution across multiple sectors.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-qual\">\n <span class=\"rmk-qual-ico\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f<\/span>\n <div class=\"rmk-qual-tag\">Governance<\/div>\n <h3>Institutional Governance<\/h3>\n <p>Hands-on experience establishing board structures, accountability frameworks, and compliance systems within an accredited South African industry body.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"rmk rmk-approach\">\n<div class=\"rmk-approach-inner\">\n <span class=\"rmk-stag rmkrv\">My Approach<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"rmkrv\">Built for Real Leaders.<br><em>Designed for Real Impact.<\/em><\/h2>\n <p class=\"rmkrv\" style=\"font-size:.9rem;color:rgba(245,240,232,.6);line-height:1.85;max-width:560px;margin-top:.4rem;margin-bottom:0\">I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all strategies. My method is grounded in real-world insight and designed to meet you where you are\u2014then move you forward.<\/p>\n <div class=\"rmk-steps rmkrv\">\n <div class=\"rmk-step\">\n <div class=\"rmk-step-n\">01<\/div>\n <h3>Clarity<\/h3>\n <p>Make decisions with confidence. I help you cut through complexity and align your team around what truly matters.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-step\">\n <div class=\"rmk-step-n\">02<\/div>\n <h3>Humanity<\/h3>\n <p>Lead with empathy and impact. Build cultures where trust, growth, and performance go hand in hand.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-step\">\n <div class=\"rmk-step-n\">03<\/div>\n <h3>Momentum<\/h3>\n <p>Move from vision to execution. I turn your strategy into action with tools that drive real progress.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"rmk rmk-paths-sec\">\n<div class=\"rmk-w\">\n <span class=\"rmk-stag rmkrv\">Work With Me<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"rmkrv\">Choose Your <em>Path<\/em><\/h2>\n <div class=\"rmk-paths rmkrv\">\n <div class=\"rmk-path\">\n <div class=\"rmk-path-ico\">\ud83d\udc54<\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-path-tag\">Strategic Consulting<\/div>\n <h3>Executives<\/h3>\n <p>Helping senior leaders drive clarity, alignment, and impact across the organisation.<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/refiloemokgalaka.com\/index.php\/strategy-consulting\/\" class=\"rmk-btn rmk-out\" style=\"font-size:.57rem;padding:.6rem 1.2rem\">Learn More \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-path\">\n <div class=\"rmk-path-ico\">\ud83c\udfaf<\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-path-tag\">Executive Coaching<\/div>\n <h3>Leaders<\/h3>\n <p>Tailored to sharpen influence, decisions, and leadership in complexity.<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/refiloemokgalaka.com\/index.php\/executive-coaching\/\" class=\"rmk-btn rmk-out\" style=\"font-size:.57rem;padding:.6rem 1.2rem\">Learn More \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-path\">\n <div class=\"rmk-path-ico\">\ud83c\udfe2<\/div>\n <div class=\"rmk-path-tag\">Workshops<\/div>\n <h3>Organisations<\/h3>\n <p>Build aligned, high-performing teams ready to execute\u2014workshops designed for lasting impact.<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/refiloemokgalaka.com\/index.php\/organizational-workshops\/\" class=\"rmk-btn rmk-out\" style=\"font-size:.57rem;padding:.6rem 1.2rem\">Learn More \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"rmk rmk-cta\">\n <span class=\"rmk-stag rmkrv\" style=\"display:block;margin-bottom:.8rem\">The Next Step<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"rmkrv\" style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.5vw,2.6rem);font-weight:300;color:#f5f0e8;margin-bottom:1rem;\">Ready to Lead with <em style=\"color:#c4974a;\">Clarity?<\/em><\/h2>\n <p class=\"rmkrv\">Book a discovery call and start moving from complexity to clarity, strategy to execution.<\/p>\n <div class=\"rmkrv\" style=\"display:flex;gap:1rem;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/refiloeada\/leadership-discovery-call-with-refiloe\" class=\"rmk-btn rmk-gold\"><span>Book a Discovery Call<\/span><\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/refiloemokgalaka.com\/index.php\/contact\/\" class=\"rmk-btn rmk-out\">Get In Touch<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<script>\n(function(){\n var io=new IntersectionObserver(function(es){es.forEach(function(e,i){if(e.isIntersecting){setTimeout(function(){e.target.classList.add('in');},i*60);io.unobserve(e.target);}});},{threshold:.1});\n document.querySelectorAll('.rmkrv').forEach(function(el){io.observe(el);});\n\n var C=document.getElementById('rmk-c'),R=document.getElementById('rmk-r');\n if(!C||!R)return;\n var mx=0,my=0,rx=0,ry=0,raf=null,inside=false;\n document.addEventListener('mousemove',function(e){mx=e.clientX;my=e.clientY;C.style.left=mx+'px';C.style.top=my+'px';if(!raf)raf=requestAnimationFrame(function loop(){rx+=(mx-rx)*.12;ry+=(my-ry)*.12;R.style.left=rx+'px';R.style.top=ry+'px';raf=requestAnimationFrame(loop);});});\n document.querySelectorAll('.rmk').forEach(function(s){s.addEventListener('mouseenter',function(){inside=true;C.style.opacity='1';R.style.opacity='.5';});s.addEventListener('mouseleave',function(){inside=false;C.style.opacity='0';R.style.opacity='0';C.style.width='9px';C.style.height='9px';R.style.width='34px';R.style.height='34px';});});\n document.querySelectorAll('.rmk a,.rmk button,.rmk-qual,.rmk-step,.rmk-path,.rmk-stat,.rmk-cred-role').forEach(function(el){el.addEventListener('mouseenter',function(){if(!inside)return;C.style.width='20px';C.style.height='20px';C.style.opacity='.2';R.style.width='12px';R.style.height='12px';R.style.opacity='.95';});el.addEventListener('mouseleave',function(){C.style.width='9px';C.style.height='9px';C.style.opacity='1';R.style.width='34px';R.style.height='34px';R.style.opacity='.5';});});\n document.addEventListener('mousedown',function(){if(inside){C.style.width='5px';C.style.height='5px';}});\n document.addEventListener('mouseup',function(){C.style.width='9px';C.style.height='9px';});\n})();\n<\/script>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Refiloe Mokgalaka \u2014 Strategic Leadership Consultant About Refiloe Mokgalaka Strategic.Human.Purposeful. 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