Common Sense Africa - An Introduction

Africa Rising: Myth, Reality, and the Future of a Continent in Transition In this debut episode of the Global Transformation Forum Podcast, Dr. Vivian Atud takes listeners into one of the most important, misunderstood, and debated questions in modern development discourse:Is Africa truly rising — or is “Africa Rising” just another global myth?Dr. Vivian explores this question with depth, honesty, and lived experience. Drawing from research, policy conversations, and real-world observations, she breaks down what's actually happening across the continent:What “Africa Rising” really means — and why it's neither a fairytale nor a falsehoodWhy Africa's rise is uneven — with countries like Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, and Morocco emerging as standout performersThe moment Dr. Vivian confronted the “perpetual potential” stereotype in GenevaThree major forces proving Africa is rising:

African Women in Global Leadership: Power, Resilience & TransformationIn this inspiring solo episode of the Global Transformation Forum Podcast, Dr. Vivian Atud dives deep into one of the most transformative forces on the continent and across the world: African women in leadership.From presidents to CEOs, ministers, innovators, scientists, and storytellers — African women are not just rising, they are reshaping global leadership landscapes. Yet the world has not fully awakened to their impact.In this episode, Dr. Vivian explores:

In this transformational episode of the Global Transformation Forum Podcast, Dr. Vivian Atud takes you deep into one of the most overlooked forces shaping the future of Africa and the world — the African Diaspora.With over 170 million Africans living outside the continent, the Diaspora represents a global powerhouse of economic influence, intellectual capital, innovation, cultural dominance, and international advocacy. Yet, its potential remains massively underleveraged.In Episode 3, “The African Diaspora as a Global Power,” Dr. Vivian breaks down:

In this exciting episode Dr Vivian Atud shares five tips on building a strong personal brand online. 1. Define your brand identity. 2. Build a consistent online presence. 3. Showcase your expertise. 4. Engage your audience. 5. Leverage from social media. For for or to get a free 30mins discovery call, visit https://drvivianatud.com

In this episode we discuss the impact of Artificial intelligence on digital marketing. For more details or to contact Dr Vivian visit https://drvivianatud.com

In this episode we discuss what you can expect of the next generation bing that has been unveiled by Microsoft

In this episode we discuss the book "from purpose to practise and share exciting insights from the book and and how it can add value to your life. We share tips and strategies that can assist you turn your purpose into action and make a difference in the world around you.

In this episode we discussed the book the ultimate handbook for ChatGPT from beginner to expert by Dr Vivian Atud. Stay tuned and get details about this book, what you can expect from the book, where you can find the book and how it can add value to your work and personal life

This episode Dr Vivian Atud speaks about some of the movers and shakers on the market this day

In this episode we discuss how you can make money with ChatGPT. Some of the tips and techniques that you can use.

In this episode we discuss email marketing and common mistakes that entrepreneurs need to avoid. We look at top reasons why email marketing is important. We discuss how to build a successful email marketing strategy and common mistakes to avoid

In this episode we introduce you to ChatGPT and discuss the top 10 benefits of using ChatGPT

In this episode we define success mindset. We explored the importance of success mindset in your business and we give practical experience and examples on how to build a success mindset

In this episode we bring you top five business and economic news updates

In this episode Dr Vivian Atud shares tips on how to identify your business niches so as to thrive and grow your business

In this episode I introduce you to ChatGPT

In this episode we bring you market news updates. Leading top news stories for the day in markets. President Biden to impose new sanctions on China, US dollar up against other currencies, New UK prime Minister plans to tackle the energy crisis and inflation. King Charles promise to continue his mother's legacy. And more stories

This episode discussed news headlines to assist you start your day

In this episode we share top news headlines. News out of the US, the UK and globally

This episode introduces our series on all things News updates. We share

I this episode I discuss five tips on how to write a unique and attention grabbing guest blog post that can make you stand out

In this episode I share my thoughts on Africa Day and especially highlighting some of the challenges that still hold Africa back from reaching the dream of the founding fathers of the Organisation for African Unity now called African Union.

In this episode I discuss some top investigation opportunities on the African Continent at the moment that can be explored both by international and local investors and partners

In this episode, I discuss the African Continental Free Trade Agreement with focus on its potential and challenges. I make suggestions for the effective implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement

In this episode o set the scene for the different discussions we shall be having on this podcast. Focusing on common sense solutions to African problems