About Boxing Smartly

Boxing Smartly® is a 100% black woman-owned enterprise founded in 2013, providing top-tier HR consulting, coaching, and training services. With roots spanning from South Africa to the USA, our mission is to align people and structures with business strategy, fostering economic growth and entrepreneurial success. We are committed to creating customized solutions that are as creative as they are transformative.

We are dedicated to fostering a thinking environment for our clients, crafting action plans that are effective and deliver value. Our mission is to empower businesses to grow, succeed, and create jobs, contributing to a thriving economy.

 Meet

Deidrè Akaloo

At the heart of Boxing Smartly is Deidrè Akaloo, a passionate HR expert with over three decades of experience in industries like transport, telecommunications, and banking. Deidrè’s qualifications include a B.Soc.Sc, Honours degree, and certifications in SHRM-SCP, business management, and more. Her visionary leadership drives Boxing Smartly’s commitment to excellence, integrity, and purpose-driven service.

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Vision & Mission

To build a resilient economic foundation by empowering entrepreneurs, supporting emerging businesses, and partnering with nonprofits to drive sustainable growth, create opportunities, and spark long-term success and economic viability.

Our Values

  • Excellence and Integrity

    We deliver high-quality services with honesty and uphold ethical standards.

  • Empowerment and Growth

    We foster trust and empower individuals and businesses to grow and prosper.

  • Courage and Innovation

    We embrace creativity and bravery to take on challenges and drive dynamic innovation.

  • Purpose and Heart

    Our work is purpose-driven, aimed at positively transforming lives.

  • Visionary Impact

    We are committed to building client success and contributing to economic growth

Client List

Client List

Testimonials

  • Deidre’s style of coaching empowered me to make informed decisions during a difficult and unprecedented period of major restructure in our organisation. Her experience and depth of understanding coupled with the ability to ask the right questions helped build my personal awareness, confidence and gain perspective to facilitate making the correct career choices and coping with the transition. The insights and guidance I gained from my coaching journey continue to serve me well, both professionally and personally.

    ~ Rekha S.

  • A rare talent with objective efficiency and a passion for people.

    I’ve had the favor of knowing and working with Deidre frequently for over 15 years. When faced with challenges, and needing insights and guidance, I’ve leaned on Deidre for her knowledge and wisdom as a mentor in the HR field. As our relationship evolved, I employed her skills as a Coach. Deidre has the artful way of remaining objective and yet displaying human compassion at the same time.

    ~Annette K.

  • Deidre has coached me on a professional level. We have had regular sessions discussing my growth as a professional within my current field. Through her coaching I have been able to gain insights into realistic growth opportunities and also establish a clear and achievable path to success. Her empathy during the sessions is enhanced by her deft running of these sessions - you are empowered without overt suggestion, rather she enables you to reach your own conclusions, thus validating the process for the person being coached. I strongly recommend her not only for what has been mentioned, but also for her professionalism and incisiveness.

    ~ Candice B.

  • I was fortunate to work with Deidre as a coach; the experience was professional and enriching. Deidre's in-depth knowledge of human behaviors, psychology and emotional intelligence is first class and conversant with her extensive experience in coaching.

    Deidre has a great ability to connect on a personal basis. During my sessions, her questions, observations and in-depth discussions assisted my leadership self-analysis. We addressed perceptions of my own strengths, improvement areas, and ultimately transformed the way I perform as a professional.

    We are driven by our mindsets - Deidre has the gift of unleashing the potential for ultimate results.

    ~Kiasha C