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With Purpose

Self-development programmes and experiences that help people understand themselves, recognise their potential and live and work with greater purpose.

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Meaningful spaces to reflect, learn and grow

WITH PURPOSE is an organisation focused on encouraging self-development through purpose-driven enhancement programmes and experiences. It grew out of experience in psychology, education, facilitation, content development and community engagement.

We create spaces where individuals can reflect, develop their strengths, explore their purpose and enhance different areas of their personal and professional lives.

  • Self-awareness
  • Personal growth
  • Confidence
  • Connection
  • Purposeful action

Themed groups, inclusive programmes

Programmes are built around specific themes and areas of development. People with shared interests, experiences, goals or developmental needs learn and reflect together.

We aim for environments where people of different backgrounds, ages, abilities, professions and life experiences can take part, contribute and feel valued. Our approach draws on psychology and human behaviour, education, experiential learning, creativity, reflection and community engagement.

Participants hiking a trail at Faerie Glen Nature Reserve

Hike with Purpose

Faerie Glen Nature Reserve, 28 June 2026

An outdoor experience combined with structured self-reflection activities on the trail.

Writers in a workshop room with a presentation on screen

Literature Story Telling Workshop for Writers

June 2026

A facilitated workshop for writers, including a session on reflection on the human condition.

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With Purpose

Step away from everyday routines and reconnect with yourself. Hike with Purpose helps participants reflect on their personal journeys, explore their goals and values, and identify meaningful steps towards personal growth.

Walking together, sometimes guided by someone else, is part of the lesson.

Red Hike on Purpose drawstring bag
The Hike on Purpose bag

Upcoming events

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Next Hike with Purpose

Another guided trail with structured reflection activities.

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Writers' storytelling workshop

Literature and storytelling for writers.

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28 June 2026

Hike with Purpose (past)

Faerie Glen Nature Reserve, hiking trail exercise.

June 2026

Literature Story Telling Workshop (past)

For writers.

Workshop participants holding books on steps outside a building
Literature Story Telling Workshop for Writers, June 2026
Hikers on the trail
Faerie Glen Nature Reserve, 28 June 2026

Michelle Khantse Mbatsane

Founder and facilitator. Psychology and education professional.

Michelle works in psychology, education, career guidance, facilitation, programme development, content design and community engagement. Her work is shaped by an interest in understanding human behaviour and creating opportunities that support personal, educational, career, organisational and community development.

  • BA in Health and Social Services (Psychology and Communication)
  • Honours Degree in Psychology
  • PGCE in Life Orientation and English
  • Certificate in Project Management
  • Studies towards Honours in Industrial Psychology, with an interest in career counselling

She has worked with high school learners, artists, professionals, community members and individuals within correctional services. That includes teaching, running self-concept and personal-development workshops, designing literature-based content, supporting assessment and rehabilitation programmes, and coordinating community programmes.

Career development and guidance is a key interest for Michelle: she helps students, employed and unemployed adults and professionals understand their strengths, make informed career decisions and move forward with confidence.

Empathy and listeningActive listening and emotional intelligence
ThinkingAssessment, critical thinking, problem-solving
Working with othersCommunication, conflict resolution, leadership