Patches
Coaching stories of overcoming and possibility — a collection about the imperfect, layered courage of being remade.
Drawn from years of executive leadership coaching, this is a reflective, deeply personal collection — weaving Alicia’s experiences with those of her clients into stories of identity, leadership and healing.
A quiet companion for the work you are already doing.
Transformation, Alicia argues, is rarely a single dramatic act. It is the slow accumulation of imperfect, courageous moments — the patches we stitch together to make a whole life. Patches is a collection of those moments: stories from the coaching room, somatic practices that root insight in the body, and tools like the Enneagram that turn reflection into meaningful change.
You can read it cover to cover, or open it at random and let the page meet you where you are. Either way, it is written for leaders, parents, partners and seekers who suspect that the healing is already happening — that they just need a companion who can name what they’re moving through.
“A patch is not a flaw covered up — it is proof that something was loved enough to be mended.”
Alicia S. Pieterse
Bring Patches home — at the June price.
For the month of June only, your copy is R324 in South Africa or $20 for international readers. Reserve now and Alicia will follow up personally with payment and delivery details.
How pre-ordering works
- 1Send your detailsTap the button below to email Alicia your name, delivery address, and whether you’re ordering inside or outside South Africa.
- 2Alicia confirmsYou’ll receive a personal note back with the total, payment options, and an estimated delivery window.
- 3Your copy shipsOnce payment is received, your copy is reserved from the first print run and shipped to your door.
June special available until 30 June 2026.
A few questions, answered.
What format is the book?
A first-edition print book. Cover and interior are finalised with the printer and the first run is being held for pre-orders placed in June.
How does payment work?
You don’t pay through this page. Once you email your details, Alicia will write back with the total — including delivery — and her preferred payment method (EFT for South Africa, an international option for readers abroad).
What does delivery cost?
Within South Africa, courier delivery is a flat R190. For international orders, the book is $20 and shipping is quoted on the day based on your country and preferred courier.
When will my copy arrive?
The first print run is shipping in batches from June. South African orders arrive within 5–10 business days of payment; international orders depend on the courier route.
Is the book suitable as a gift or for a book club?
Absolutely. Many of the chapters are self-contained, which makes Patches a natural fit for book clubs, coaching circles, and leadership reading groups. Mention this when you email and Alicia can suggest a few ways to read it together.