Practiced such psychology for 15 years, inter alia managing large clinics. Spent 10 years in national government as Director-general of government communication and information during the transition from apartheid to democracy, and Nelson Mandela's inauguration as President. Went on the establish a number of negotiation training and consulting companies in South Africa and abroad before relocating to Belgium to lecture at the Vlerick Business School, where he is Professor in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Leadership, and a Partner. He has wide-ranging experience in corporate restructuring, corporate communication, opinion polling, and public speaking.