Faculty
Gaby Prinsloo
Experienced Medical Practitioner and Researcher - Dr Gaby Prinsloo Consulting
MBChB (Hons 1st) · PhD (Exercise Science), University of Cape Town
Special interests
Stress management, resilience and performance
Professional Profile
Experienced Medical Practitioner and researcher, with a wealth of broad experience in clinical medicine, academic research, teaching and communications. Passionate about the application of scientific research through education to improve the health and well-being of individuals, communities and populations. A practised teacher, coach and public speaker who has for many years worked with private clients, corporations and academic institutions to create and disseminate new and applicable knowledge. An original researcher, with several publications of medical research in professional journals to her credit. Warm and personable communicator, expert at building and maintaining positive relationships and at integrating and effectively communicating complex information.
Competencies
Medical Science
Communication
Public Speaking/Presentation
Exercise Science
Medical Liaison
Wellness Consulting and Assessment
Research
Lecturing/Teaching
Individual Performance Consulting
Information Integration
Relationship Building
Medical Science Writing
Communication
Public Speaking/Presentation
Exercise Science
Medical Liaison
Wellness Consulting and Assessment
Research
Lecturing/Teaching
Individual Performance Consulting
Information Integration
Relationship Building
Medical Science Writing
Career Summary
2013 – date
(Principle) Consultant – Dr Gaby Prinsloo Consulting (to 2017 Philos Performance with an executive coach)
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Built consulting business with over twenty South African organisations as clients, as well as many individuals and several international organisations, including Young Presidents Organisation, Entrepreneurs Organisation, Publicis Machine, T-systems, Global Load Control, Investec Asset Management and Allan GrayParticipated in Young Presidents Organisation GLC/EDGE conference 2019, offering conference delegates advice and assessments of well-being and performanceInvited to speak at University of Cape Town (UCT) Graduate School of Business’ Women in Business conference 2018Invited from January 2018 to join the Executive Education faculty of the University of Stellenbosch Business SchoolInvited to develop and teach Executive Wellness and Performance modules for: UCT Graduate School of Business (Executive Development, MBA, MPhil and PhD programmes) and University of Stellenbosch Business School (Executive Development programme)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Established and built relationships with private and corporate clients to optimise their individual wellness and performanceLiaised with corporate managers to introduce them to consulting offerings, build their knowledge and agree on programmes to meet client objectivesCarried out client-specific consultationsDeveloped and implemented plans to meet client objectivesMaintained currency of research knowledge applicable to consulting workBased on own research, planned and delivered public and corporate talks, workshops and interventions to address specific requirementsDelivered presentations on request to public, corporate, academic and medical audiences on all aspects of health, wellness, stress management, resilience and performanceCarried out consultations and medical evaluations with corporate and individual clients
2009 – 2020
Associate Medical Doctor Cape Sports Medicine, Cape Town, South Africa (2015 – 2020)
Sport & Exercise Medicine Practice, Cape Town, South Africa (2009 – 2015)
As guest lecturer for the University of Cape Town, Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, prepared and delivered lectures in stress management, physiology and medicine for students in the university’s MPhil (Sports Medicine) and Exercise Science programmesDelivered comprehensive medical assessments, incorporating analysis of all factors affecting patient health in the light of latest medical researchProvided individual advice to patients on medical and lifestyle management for optimised healthWorked with patients to develop personal health optimisation plans, and provided ongoing monitoring and support
2012 – 2013
Research Officer – University of Cape Town (Clinical Sport & Exercise Medicine Unit), Cape Town, South Africa
Served as academic assistant to two professors in their researchAssisted postgraduate students with thesis preparation, including editingWrote, reviewed and edited papers for publication in professional journalsLed and managed research projectsPrepared and presented papers at Sports Medicine conferences
2007
Lecturer in Physiology – University of Cape Town (Human Biology Dept), Cape Town, South Africa
Prepared course material for undergraduate students in physiologyDelivered lectures and led tutorialsExamined students and awarded final grades
2005 – 2016
General Practice/Emergency Medicine Practitioner – Various Locum roles around Cape Town
Worked as a leader or member of medical teams to provide general and emergency medicine in a range of contexts, including general practices, clinics and hospitalsPractised critical analysis of clinical presentations with limited information and resources, making life-and-death decisions under acute pressure
EARLIER ROLES
2005: Senior Medical Officer – False Bay Hospital
2003 – 2004: Community Service Medical Officer – Gugulethu Clinic
2002: Medical Intern – Bloemfontein Department of Health
(Principle) Consultant – Dr Gaby Prinsloo Consulting (to 2017 Philos Performance with an executive coach)
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Built consulting business with over twenty South African organisations as clients, as well as many individuals and several international organisations, including Young Presidents Organisation, Entrepreneurs Organisation, Publicis Machine, T-systems, Global Load Control, Investec Asset Management and Allan GrayParticipated in Young Presidents Organisation GLC/EDGE conference 2019, offering conference delegates advice and assessments of well-being and performanceInvited to speak at University of Cape Town (UCT) Graduate School of Business’ Women in Business conference 2018Invited from January 2018 to join the Executive Education faculty of the University of Stellenbosch Business SchoolInvited to develop and teach Executive Wellness and Performance modules for: UCT Graduate School of Business (Executive Development, MBA, MPhil and PhD programmes) and University of Stellenbosch Business School (Executive Development programme)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Established and built relationships with private and corporate clients to optimise their individual wellness and performanceLiaised with corporate managers to introduce them to consulting offerings, build their knowledge and agree on programmes to meet client objectivesCarried out client-specific consultationsDeveloped and implemented plans to meet client objectivesMaintained currency of research knowledge applicable to consulting workBased on own research, planned and delivered public and corporate talks, workshops and interventions to address specific requirementsDelivered presentations on request to public, corporate, academic and medical audiences on all aspects of health, wellness, stress management, resilience and performanceCarried out consultations and medical evaluations with corporate and individual clients
2009 – 2020
Associate Medical Doctor Cape Sports Medicine, Cape Town, South Africa (2015 – 2020)
Sport & Exercise Medicine Practice, Cape Town, South Africa (2009 – 2015)
As guest lecturer for the University of Cape Town, Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, prepared and delivered lectures in stress management, physiology and medicine for students in the university’s MPhil (Sports Medicine) and Exercise Science programmesDelivered comprehensive medical assessments, incorporating analysis of all factors affecting patient health in the light of latest medical researchProvided individual advice to patients on medical and lifestyle management for optimised healthWorked with patients to develop personal health optimisation plans, and provided ongoing monitoring and support
2012 – 2013
Research Officer – University of Cape Town (Clinical Sport & Exercise Medicine Unit), Cape Town, South Africa
Served as academic assistant to two professors in their researchAssisted postgraduate students with thesis preparation, including editingWrote, reviewed and edited papers for publication in professional journalsLed and managed research projectsPrepared and presented papers at Sports Medicine conferences
2007
Lecturer in Physiology – University of Cape Town (Human Biology Dept), Cape Town, South Africa
Prepared course material for undergraduate students in physiologyDelivered lectures and led tutorialsExamined students and awarded final grades
2005 – 2016
General Practice/Emergency Medicine Practitioner – Various Locum roles around Cape Town
Worked as a leader or member of medical teams to provide general and emergency medicine in a range of contexts, including general practices, clinics and hospitalsPractised critical analysis of clinical presentations with limited information and resources, making life-and-death decisions under acute pressure
EARLIER ROLES
2005: Senior Medical Officer – False Bay Hospital
2003 – 2004: Community Service Medical Officer – Gugulethu Clinic
2002: Medical Intern – Bloemfontein Department of Health
Education
2010 – 2012
PhD (Exercise Science) – University of Cape Town, South Africa
THESIS: Physiological Effects of Heart-rate Variability Biofeedback During Laboratory-Induced Cognitive Stress
2006 – 2009
MSc (Medical – Exercise Science) (upgraded to PhD)
University of Cape Town, South Africa
2008
Diploma (Practitioner Coaching)
The Coaching Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
1996 – 2001
MBChB (Hons 1st)
University of Cape Town, South Africa
PhD (Exercise Science) – University of Cape Town, South Africa
THESIS: Physiological Effects of Heart-rate Variability Biofeedback During Laboratory-Induced Cognitive Stress
2006 – 2009
MSc (Medical – Exercise Science) (upgraded to PhD)
University of Cape Town, South Africa
2008
Diploma (Practitioner Coaching)
The Coaching Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
1996 – 2001
MBChB (Hons 1st)
University of Cape Town, South Africa