About The Founder

Khuthadzo Mbedzi-Manana, CA(SA), Certified Director (SA), Leadership Coach

Khuthadzo (Coach Magic) is a Chartered Accountant by profession and a transformation leader by calling. With a career spanning internal and external audit, banking, services, and both public and private sectors, she has consistently brought excellence, integrity, and strategic leadership to every role she has held. Her journey has seen her rise through the ranks to executive leadership, serving on boards, reporting to Parliament, and leading complex teams with clarity and purpose.

Recognised as a Standard Bank Top Woman and a multi-time nominee for the SAICA Top 35 under 35, Khuthadzo is a celebrated voice in governance and leadership. She currently holds the designation of certified through the Institute of Directors in South Africa, affirming her deep commitment to sound governance and ethical leadership.

What sets her apart is not only her technical expertise and business acumen but her ability to connect deeply with people — from junior staff to executives, across industries and sectors. Her leadership style is relational, empowering, and impact-driven.

As the founder of Coaching with Magic, Khuthadzo brings together her strategic leadership experience, financial insight, and certified coaching methodologies to support individuals and organizations in navigating growth, transition, and transformation. She mentors and coaches leaders on how to pivot effectively, build sustainable businesses, lead with vision, and align their purpose with performance.

Beyond one-on-one coaching, she is a dynamic facilitator, trainer, and speaker — known for hosting transformational workshops, masterclasses, and conversations that educate, empower, and ignite legacy-building in others.

Through Coaching with Magic, Khuthadzo is committed to raising a new generation of intentional, value-based, and visionary leaders who not only succeed but transform the spaces they occupy.