I coach individuals, professionals, business teams and athletes in Namibia and online around the world. Whether pressure comes from everyday life, work, leadership or sport, we build practical ways to move forward with confidence and direction. God is at the heart of my life and the foundation of With Heart Adventures.
Personal conversations and practical tools for the things you are carrying and the goals you are working toward. Sessions are available in Windhoek and online internationally, in English or Afrikaans. Faith in God is the foundation of this coaching journey, with prayer, Scripture and practical tools guiding the way forward.
01 / EVERYDAY LIFE
Individuals
Direction, confidence, relationships, change and the pressure of everyday life. Bring your questions; you do not need to have everything figured out.
Not sure whether coaching is right for you? Begin with a free introductory session. If you are ready to work through your situation and leave with a plan, book a Baseline Session.
A first conversation · Windhoek or online
Introductory Session
Free / 40 minutes
A relaxed check-in to understand where you are, what you want to change and whether coaching feels right for you. No pressure to join a membership.
For those ready to keep working, these journeys give us regular time to build on your plan. We’ll discuss the right fit and membership fee personally before you commit.
One-on-one journey
The Trail
Four 40-minute sessions each month. A steady place to build confidence, strengthen habits and take meaningful steps forward.
A personal goal and habit plan
Practical exercises and reflection prompts between sessions
A monthly progress review and next steps
Steady support and accountability. We build on your Baseline Session, or establish your starting point together.
Four 60-minute sessions each month. Deeper coaching for performance goals, pressure and the wider life behind your sport or work.
Personal coaching, practical tools and weekly accountability
One brief WhatsApp check-in each week
A monthly outdoor coaching option in Windhoek
What’s included in The Summit
Four 60-minute individual sessions: time to work through your goals, pressure points and the wider life behind them.
A personal coaching roadmap: clear priorities and practical steps shaped around everyday life, work, leadership or sport.
Mental endurance tools: focus, confidence, visualisation and routines for handling pressure.
Between-session exercises: reflection prompts, journaling and habits to practise during the week.
Weekly accountability: one brief WhatsApp check-in between sessions to reflect on progress and your next step.
A monthly progress review: recognise what is changing and adjust your goals and plan.
Faith at the centre: prayer, Scripture and space to explore purpose and direction with God.
One monthly outdoor coaching session: a guided walk and reflective conversation in Windhoek, or an online reflection session for clients joining remotely.
The outdoor session replaces one of your four monthly sessions and stays within 60 minutes. We agree on a suitable route and time together; an indoor or online session is available if needed. Any venue entry, transport or special activity costs are agreed separately before booking.
Extra time and support for complex goals, leadership or performance under pressure.
Four weekly 60-minute group sessions for up to 10 people. Themes and exercises follow your team’s season, culture and goals.
Coaching and activities tailored to your team or school
A monthly team-leader review
One monthly outdoor team coaching session
What’s included in The Expedition
Four weekly 60-minute group sessions: a shared coaching journey for up to 10 people.
A tailored team plan: themes shaped around your season, school, team culture and shared goals.
Team mental endurance tools: confidence, focus, handling setbacks and responding to pressure together.
Communication and leadership activities: practise listening, taking responsibility and supporting one another.
Shared routines and weekly challenges: simple exercises to apply between sessions and build consistency.
A monthly leader or coach review: discuss group progress and priorities for the next month.
Faith and shared purpose: prayer, Scripture and conversations about character, service and direction.
One monthly outdoor team adventure: a guided team walk with connection activities, a practical challenge and a coaching debrief.
The outdoor adventure replaces one of the four weekly sessions and stays within 60 minutes. The format is adapted to your group’s age, mobility and goals, with an indoor alternative when needed. Venue entry, transport and specialist activities are quoted separately and agreed in advance. An additional group of up to 10 people can be added to your monthly proposal. Groups above 20 receive a tailored quotation.
Build confidence, connection and a shared direction. Membership fees are shared privately. Groups of 11–20 include an additional group fee; larger teams and additional sessions receive a tailored proposal.
Corporate workshop · two hours. A once-off workshop tailored to your organisation, with interactive exercises, practical tools and clear action steps to take back to work. Enquire about a tailored two-hour workshop. Ongoing team programmes require 60 days’ notice to cancel; travel outside Windhoek is quoted separately.
The approach
Honest conversations. Tools you can actually use.
There is no script to perform and no need to have everything figured out. We begin with your story, find the pressure points and choose a next step you can actually practice.
01 Understand your pressure points and strengths
02 Set a clear goal and a realistic next step
03 Practice focus, reflection and response under pressure
04 Review what works and adjust as you grow
The heart behind the journey
Faith & purpose
You become what you believe.
With Heart Adventures is rooted in my faith in God. He is the source of our hope, courage and purpose, and the foundation of every journey we walk together. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7
God is the centre of my own life and the core of With Heart Adventures. Without Him, none of this would be possible. Prayer, Scripture and trust in His guidance are woven into the way I live and coach, alongside practical mental endurance work. You are welcome to come as you are, with your story and your questions.
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23
Meet your coach
Francois Dames
I coach people in everyday life, professionals, businesses, athletes and teams. I meet clients in Windhoek and work online with people across Namibia and internationally. I am also the founder and lead instructor of Silverback Combatives. My background spans performance coaching, leadership, ministry and hands-on training.
My style is direct, personal and practical. My faith in God is the foundation of who I am and everything I do. I depend on Him for strength, wisdom and direction, and bring that foundation into every coaching journey as we work through your goals and your story.
Coaching can be a place to talk through pressure and goals. If you need clinical mental health care, I’ll encourage you to work with a qualified health professional.
View qualifications & training
Qualifications and completed training
BTh Theology Honours
CLA Transformational Leadership, African Leadership Institute
Certificate in Marketing and Business Management
Neuro Coach Method: High Performance Neuro-Coach / Performance Coach
IUSCA IQF Level 4 accredited International Strength and Conditioning Practitioner
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In their own words
Stories from the Journey.
Every coaching journey is personal. This is a space for the reflections, small wins and meaningful changes people choose to share.
Your story belongs to you.
Coached with me? I’d love to hear what the journey has meant to you. Share a few honest words about your experience — whether it’s everyday life, work, leadership or sport.
Client stories will appear here as they are shared and approved. Your words will only be published with your permission, using the name you choose.
Stronger together
Partners on the Journey.
Shared purpose. Practical support. Meaningful impact. This is a space for the people and organisations helping With Heart Adventures move forward.
Silverback Combatives
Founded and led by Francois Dames. A shared commitment to confidence, discipline and resilience, alongside the coaching journey at With Heart Adventures.
Walk this journey with us
Could your company offer funding, equipment, transport, venues or expertise? I welcome conversations with partners in Namibia and beyond who connect with our faith-rooted purpose and want to help people grow.
If you would like to help someone access coaching or support the faith-rooted work of With Heart Adventures Ministries, I would love to talk with you about a meaningful way to do that.
Sponsor an athlete or team
Help make mental endurance coaching possible for a young athlete or a team. We can discuss a specific opportunity, what support is needed and how it would be used.
Contribute to With Heart Adventures Ministries and its faith-based mentorship and outreach. Let’s talk about current needs and where your contribution can make a difference.
Choose your coaching option and select Windhoek or online. Tell me what you are looking for and, if you like, when you are usually available. We’ll agree on a suitable session time together after our first contact. Membership enquiries, workshops and sponsorship conversations are welcome too.
Session times arranged personallyWe’ll find a time that works for both of us after first contact, including your time zone for online coaching.
