South Africa
Chipo Matambo is a strategic entrepreneurship and leadership development professional with over 30 years of multidisciplinary experience and more than six years in business and leadership coaching. She specialises in building innovation pipelines within higher education, translating student ideas and academic research into viable, sustainable ventures. Her work focuses on ecosystem development, strategic partnerships, and creating structured pathways that enable student-led startups to thrive within and beyond the university environment. As a coach and programme designer, Chipo empowers emerging leaders and entrepreneurial teams to realise both personal growth and organisational success. Her coaching philosophy centres on leadership resilience, entrepreneurial mindsets, wellbeing, and transformational thinking that elevates performance in complex environments. She is particularly passionate about cultivating courageous, values-driven leaders who are equipped to navigate uncertainty and create meaningful impact. Through tailored programmes, workshops, and immersive learning experiences, Chipo drives high-impact initiatives that unlock potential and foster sustainable growth. Her work contributes to strengthening Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by shaping the next generation of innovators, leaders, and change-makers committed to inclusive and purpose-driven development.
• Managing the university business incubator and fostering a collaborative ecosystem for students, researchers, mentors, and investors. • Helping students translate their novel ideas into sustainable ventures
The Wellness Intelligence Leadership Model bridges this gap between performance and wellbeing by helping leaders and entrepreneurs develop the self-awareness, resilience, energy management and entrepreneurial mindset required to achieve sustainable high performance and meaningful impact.
Tailored coaching sessions that equip individuals with effective tools and strategies to enhance performance and achieve their goals across various life domains.
Coached MBA and PGDip students to develop their leadership skills