Since 1999
Our Story
Founded by a small band of doers, on a path with heart — building a bridge between potential and opportunity.
A Path With Heart
In 1999, Cornerstone Performance Solutions was founded by a small band of doers who believed in a simple but powerful idea: that inequality and poverty reflect a poverty of opportunity, not of talent.
From the very beginning, Cornerstone set out to create learning experiences that emancipate people from the disadvantage of limited opportunity — opening doors that had long been closed and proving that, given the right conditions, anyone can thrive.
Dr Indira Bhagaloo, CEO
As CEO of Cornerstone Performance Solutions, Dr Indira Bhagaloo leads a team of top-tier learning and development professionals, defining and executing the academic and vocational strategy, driving strategic business development and relations, increasing product and reach, and building scalable delivery capability.
With 26 years of experience in the Financial Services Sector and a Ph.D. and MBA graduate, Indira previously held executive positions as Head of Private Banking and Business Banking Channel at a major bank in South Africa.
Her passion lies in providing impactful learning experiences built on behavioural changes and not just sharing of information. With CPS's innovative learning solutions, she helps organisations adapt to change by closing gaps in critical future capability areas.
Our Philosophy
“Inequality and poverty reflect a poverty of opportunity, not of talent.”
This belief is the cornerstone of everything we do. We see potential where others see limitation. We design learning experiences that don't just transfer knowledge — they transform lives.
Over more than two decades, Cornerstone has become a home to many people and ideas, all united by the pursuit of learning that emancipates.
Inspired by Reuven Feuerstein
“Thinking is a skill that can be modified through mediation.”
The work of Professor Reuven Feuerstein has been a foundational inspiration for Cornerstone. Feuerstein demonstrated that cognitive ability is not fixed — that thinking itself is a skill that can be developed, strengthened, and refined through deliberate mediation.
This insight powers our approach to education. Rather than simply delivering content, we mediate learning — guiding learners through experiences that develop deeper cognitive structures and lasting capability.
What We Stand For
Learning That Emancipates
We pursue education that frees people from the disadvantage of limited opportunity, unlocking potential that has always been there.
Science as Love's Greatest Ally
We believe that rigorous, evidence-based learning design is the most compassionate thing we can do — because science ensures our care translates into real outcomes.
A Path With Heart
Everything we build, every programme we design, and every learner we serve is guided by empathy, respect, and a deep belief in human potential.
Our Vision
We envision a more equal South Africa, where access to quality learning is not determined by circumstance.
We envision a prosperous Africa, where the continent's talent is fully developed and unleashed.
We envision a kinder world, where education bridges divides and builds understanding across communities and cultures.
Join Our Story
Whether you are an individual looking to grow or an organisation looking to transform, we would love to hear from you.
+27 11 789 1957 | succeed@cps.co.za
39 Grove Street, Randburg, Johannesburg