Future-Fit Fridays :)

On episode 45 we talk ‘How To Win Entrepreneur Awards: Forbes 30Under30' with Charmaine Mbatha

On episode 44 we talk ‘How The Best Entrepreneurs Manage Their Energy' with Simon Alexander Ong

On episode 43 we talk ‘Museum of The Future: What To Expect?' with Anastasiia Cherkasova

How do the most successful women in leadership do it!!??  Let's talk about how entrepreneurs who identify as women can lead, grow & scale sustainable and impactful business, but also how other leaders can support them in doing so. Our guest, Executive coach, consultant and former head of talent planning, talent acquisition, and talent management & corporate human resources at Realogy - Seetha Speeney, will help us understand what it truly takes to create organisations where women can lead and be lead effectively.  Get ready to have this exciting conversation that will help you take the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging conversation beyond just talk and into practical, measurable outputs

How can you use franchising to scale and expand your business or venture?  Let's talk about whether franchising is the right strategy for you, as an entrepreneur in your industry and with your specific offerings. In this episode, Co-Founder of GroeGlobal, Sean Goldsmith teaches you the steps to take to discover if franchising is right for your business model, industry and exactly what to do to kick off the journey of using franchising to grow and scale your business - taking it to the world. Get ready for practical steps that you can apply to your business the moment the episode ends & a peek into what Sean's creative children have taught him about life

How can you have a positive social & environmental impact, while also meeting and exceeding your financial targets? Let's talk about how to successfully make both Money & Impact as a growing and expanding business and business owner.  In this episode, Social Entrepreneur & Speaker, Ntsiki Mkhize teaches us exactly what metrics to use to measure & build a business that ticks the people, planet and profit boxes.  Get ready for practical steps that you can apply to your business the moment the episode ends & a glimpse into Ntsiki's 'past life' as an award-winning model

Ever wish you had a business success formula with easy steps? Let's make YOUR business success predictable well into the future of work... In this episode, Futurist and award-winning author, Anand Tamboli teaches his proven 3 steps to test, predict and ensure business success for entrepreneurs. Get ready for practical steps that you can execute from DAY 1 & a peak into what Anand teaches his children about the future... Resources: - Anand's website: https://www.anandtamboli.com - Diagnostic scorecard: https://www.anandtamboli.com/foysbtest - Zanele's website: https://www.zanelenjapha.com

Diversity is one thing, but inclusion is a different story altogether. Our guest Buhle Dlamini helps us truly understand how to build inclusive teams & leverage inclusivity for innovation and creativity.  As a member of the TomorrowToday Global team, Buhle is an Organisational Culture & Diversity Expert, helping global clients such as Coca-Cola, Unilever, Samsung and others build cultural intelligence as a certified Cultural Intelligence trainer. Using his rich experiences of helping leaders to make the most of the diversity in ‘the new world of work', creating effective, inclusive workplaces that result in exponential growth, Buhle helps us understand how inclusion drives innovation. Ready to prioritise inclusion and grow your business? #inclusion #diversity #futureofwork #workforce #inclusivity  

What sets the talent of the future apart? With more diverse and distributed talent than ever before, we answer this question with HR Thought Leader, Mofoluwaso Ilevbare. Mofoluwaso is a Chartered Management Consultant, Org Culture Transformation Consultant, with over 19 years of multicultural experience having worked across Europe, U.S. India, Middle East, Australia, and Africa. A Forbes HR Council Member, Mofoluwaso has been recognised as one of the Global Top 100 HR Leaders. So, are you ready to be, support and build the workforce of the future??

Feel like you've reached a ceiling to your potential or your ability to transform? Philipp Kristian helps us discuss how infinite our potential is and how, as an entrepreneur and leader, you can infuse this capacity for transformation into your team and your work. Philipp is s a global TEDx speaker, voice of Gens Y to Z and author of RESET and The Trust Economy.  Drawing on a decade of intrapreneurship expertise, driving innovation and digital transformation for Fortune 500s in APAC, he teaches executive education masterclasses and guest lectures to postgraduate and MBA students.  Ready to unleash your potential to move yourself and your team forward?

Are you ready to Leverage Design thinking to take your business to the next level? Design Thinker and author of 'It's Logical', Dr. Kaustubh Dhargalkar helps us dig deep into why Design thinking is a framework for ideating, innovating, connecting to customers/clients and growing your business. Dr. Kaustubh leads Potentials & Possibilities: a platform through where entrepreneurs can engage thought-provoking insights on issues related to technology, design and business. Are you ready to innovate using Design Thinking?

How do ethics and authenticity contribute to business success???Lize Moldenhauer helps us answer this. Lize Moldenhauer is the passionate Managing Director of Omni HR Consulting and Omni Academy for ETD. Lize also fulfils the role of Trustee at The Womans and Youth Empowerment Trust. Lize lives by the motto of Learn from the Past, Live in the present and Pay attention to the Future.  To follow the impactful work of Omni HR Consulting: www.omnihrc.com  As an entrepreneur, do you believe yourself to be an ethical and authentic leader? Looking to improve in this area?

Can AI be #Creative? If so, what, then, is creativity really??? Author of AI Art, Data Scientist & Biologist, Shane Neeley helps us answer these questions and explore ways teams and entrepreneurs can leverage artificial intelligence to collaboratively generate creative work.  Shane is also the author of Stone Age Code: From Monkey Business to AI. The book approaches artificial intelligence and human evolution from his perspective as a data scientist and biologist. As an entrepreneur, what are your thoughts on the creative capacity of AI and how might you leverage it to grow your business and drive humanity forward? How does it relate to the creativity of human beings like you and I?  

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On episode 31 we look at the Future of Disability Inclusion with Mandy-Jayne Lace. She is an Educator, Therapist & advocate for disabled employees looking to access their workplace entitlements. Through the work of her charity organization - YELL SOS, Support, Advice & Guidance Ltd., she provides critical advice and support to those with disabilities, their families and friends. Mandy-Jayne helps us explore what we can do to not only understand, but create workplaces that are inclusive and places where colleagues with disabilities of any kind can thrive. #diversity #inclusion #disability #inclusive #inclusivity #disabled #abled #inclusiveworkplace #entrepreneur #future #futureofwork #innovation

On episode 30 we look at Building Meaningful Connections with Prashanth Madhi. Prashanth is a University of Waterloo Computer Engineering graduate who has previously worked with Apple, Blackberry, Manulife Financial & has consulted with Deloitte on digital integration practice. He is currently with TD bank as a Technology Delivery Lead, focused on Canadian Cards Technology. They say your network is your networth, so we explore how to best network for professional and personal reasons & maintain those mutually-beneficial relationships. #connections #relationships #networking #connect #hybrid #virtual #online #remotework #collaborate #entrepreneur #futureofwork #innovation

On episode 29 we dive into the Future of Personal Branding with Kid Chan. Kid Chan is a celebrity photographer, with photography subjects including: Jackie Chan, Jimmy Choo, Benedict Cumberbatch, Heads of states and many more.  Kid Chan was included in the list of ‘100 People You Must Know ln Asia' released by Tatler magazine and is a best selling author & social commerce entrepreneur who helps young people kick start their own social commerce ventures. Drawing on his in-depth experience, Kid Chan helps us explore what the future of Personal Branding entails and some of the key things entrepreneurs can do to build formidable personal brands. 

On episode 28 we explore the Future of The Working Brain with Dr. Lynda Shaw. Dr. Lynda Shaw is a Cognitive Neuroscientist and has presented a few TEDx talks, written multiple articles for Forbes and has featured on a range of media platforms giving value on topics around understanding the brain.  Lynda is the author of ‘Your Brain is Boss' providing business leaders with insights into how to develop influence, creativity and work satisfaction. Lynda has also published a children's book called ‘Beat the Bullies: Use Your Brain, to help explain the difficult emotional issues being faced by so many of today's youngsters. Drawing on her insights and research, Lynda helps us explore what the future of The Working Brain is and offering an understanding of how to best work with our brains in the intense work environments that the future of work brings.

On episode 27 we explore the Future of Retail with Chris Igwe.  Chris has a long history of holding leadership roles as a member of top global trade associations, ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) and ULI (Urban Land Institute). Chris is an advisor to Global brands and has worked with clients such as Disney, Michael Kors, Nike and Ikea among many others. Drawing on his over 25 years' experience in Cross Border Retail both from within global brands and as a Consultant to many others, Chris helps us explore what the future of Retail may bring & some of the key trends influencing this.

On episode 26 we explore the future of Space Travel & Exploration with Carlos Westhelle.  Carlos is NASA's Johnson Space Centre Chief Technologist and Manager of the Exploration Technology Office. In this role, he combines the Chief Technologist responsibilities with the resources of XT to work with stakeholders across the Center, NASA Headquarters, industry, and academia to develop opportunities that advance Mars mission capabilities. Drawing on 17 years experience with NASA, Carlos helps us explore what the future of Space Travel & Exploration may bring & some of the key trends influencing this. #spacetravel #mars #perseverancerover #space #nasa #future #futureofwork #innovation #marsmission #spaceexploration

On episode 25 we explore the future of NFTs & Blockchain with Bronwyn Williams.  A partner at Flux Trends, Bronwyn works extensively in strategic management, trend research and foresight. She is part economist, part strategist, with particular areas of expertise including fintech trends, alternative economic models, and sustainable future design. Drawing from her in-depth expertise, she helps us explore what the future of Non-fungible tokens and Blockchain may bring & some of the key trends influencing this. #NFT #blockchain #future #futureofwork #podcast #podcasters #innovation

On episode 24, we dive into The Future of Wealth Creation for Entrepreneurs with Tony Barrett, who is one of the founding shareholders of the Activ8 Financial Services Group (activ8group.co.za). Using his extensive background in wealth management advisory & asset management solutions, he unveils what the future may have in store for Entrepreneurs who are serious about building their wealth. #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #future #futureofwork #innovation

On episode 23… we explore The Future of Sales and Selling with Shelley Walters.  Shelley is the Founder of The Sales Counsel, where she assists teams and sales people find and close more deals. The Sales Counsel is currently helping sales teams leverage hybrid selling through the Remote Selling School.  Shelley helps us explore what the future of Sales may bring & some of the key trends influencing this. #selling #sales #future #futureofwork #innovation

On episode 22, we explore The Future of Training & Coaching with Igor Ovtchinnikov, who is the Deputy Director of the Golubka Training Center, in Moscow, Russia.  Using his extensive background in training and coaching organisations, he unveils what the future may have in store for the Training and Coaching industries. #coaching #training #future #futureofwork #innovation

What are the makings of a world-class idea? How do we consistently generate and go from ideation to tangible impactful business units? In episode 21, we host Transdisciplinary & Catalytic Thought Leader, Olakunle Soriyan of KENNETH SORIYAN RESEARCH AND IDEAS LLC. Olakunle helps us answer these questions and more in this final episode in Season 2 of Future-Fit Friday. If you have an idea that is pregnant with possibility, this episode is for you!

On episode 20 of Future-Fit Fridays, we host former CNN host, anchor and producer, Nadia Bilchik for a conversation on how individuals can become more discerning about what they consume, how they consume and even why they consume it.  Nadia Bilchik, President of Greater Impact Communication, is an internationally renowned television personality who has anchored and hosted feature programs for CNN International, CNN Airport Network and MNet Television (South Africa) and reported for CNN Weekend. Nadia was formerly Editorial Producer for CNN's Weekend Morning program, a communication and professional development training expert, author and keynote speaker.

In this episode, Paolo chats to us about how to encourage organisational and individual performance in disrupted workplaces where volatility thrives. Over the last 30 years, Paolo Gallo has served in roles such as Chief Human Resources Officer at the World Economic Forum in Geneva; Chief Learning Officer at The World Bank in Washington DC; and Director of Human Resources at the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development in London.

Lara is a Data Governance Specialist, CEO at DatOculi and is the person clients call when they want to turn data into valuable insights! She has worked extensively with helping organisations with data analytics, data privacy, cultural transformation and building a stewardship culture around their data assets. In episode 18, Lara helps us understand the underpinnings of data stewardship and what organisations can do to tap into the power of their data, and then manage and support it's fruition.

What is foresight, why is it important and how do we apply it? Thomas Frey is the Founder and Executive Director at the DaVinci Institute. He is a globally celebrated futurist and multi award-winning engineer. In episode 17, Thomas talks about the value of applying foresight and hindsight when sense-making and navigating an uncertain future.

Disruption Expert, Charlene Li was named by Fast Company as one of the most creative people in business and in episode 16 of Future-Fit Fridays, in this episode she speaks to us about how individuals and organisations in an ever-changing world can Build A Disruption Mindset. What does it take to think like a disruptor and how can we build the mindset at an individual and organisational level?

As the world continues to get disrupted, what can teams do today to distinctly set them apart as industries continue to experience unprecedented change? Australian Futurist, Author and Strategist, Ross Dawson engages us in a conversation about how leaders and teams can tap into the factors that will continue to drive success in the future of work.     

Chet Sisk is an American Futurist, Author and Founder of Universal Basic Resources. In this episode, we engage in a conversation on how future narratives help drive social transformation around issues of climate change, systematic racism, inequality etc. Chet also opens up on how each of us can ‘think like futurists' and use disruption to move from spectatorship to intentionally playing a role in creating the future our world needs.

Brazilian Futurist, Jaqueline Weigel speaks about using principles of Humanism to drive positive responses to change and disruption in future focused organisations. Jaqueline is a Humanist, Futurist and the CEO at W.Futurismo. Feel free to explore W Futurismo to follow her work.

The startup scene is fast becoming increasingly exciting and dynamic. What does it take for start-ups to stand out from the rest as they cast their nets in hopes of building impactful organisations or even unicorns? All this and more as we chat to Nkululeko Mthembu, start-up scene reviver and Founder of PISTA.

Mandisa Mfeka was South Africa's very first black female combat pilot, and is the guest on episode 11. As Mandisa (The WingedSpanner) continues to push boundaries and flip the status quo on its head, we chat to her about how today's workforce can begin to do the same in order to create tomorrow's resilient and diverse workforce.    

Whether its crypto currency or investing in precious metals, the future of money both excites and induces much nail biting. What are some of the key ideas around fiscal policy, trading and money itself that we need to be aware of as we step into the future? Trend Translator and Future Finance Specialist, Bronwyn Williams chats to us about what to look out for as the face of money changes.

The field of Medicine is a perfect example of how technological advancements such as additive manufacturing can help not only save lives, but also the way we live and work.  Prof Mashudu Tshifularo led the first team in the world to use 3D-printed bones for reconstructive middle ear implants in 2019 at the University of Pretoria and Steve Biko Academic Hospital and speaks to us about Making Medical History and more. 

“Politics is everything and everything is Politics” goes the phrase. If this is true, what approach does society and those with political influence need to start to embrace as we change the face of politics for the digital age? Anti-Apartheid veteran and activist, Ronald Kasrils, unpacks what policy and politics may need to look like in the coming years.

The appliance industry and many others have constantly shifted to suit the needs and preferences of consumers without fail. What role may the appliance business play in the future and what may consumers in years to come, expect from an industry such as this? What will make the biggest difference in the success or failure of a most businesses in a time when disruption is a way of life? Award-winning businessman and founder of the Hirsch group, Mr Allan Hirsch helps us dissect these questions around his industry and more in this episode.     

In a digital and Information Age, Human Resources now plays an even more important role in regulating how we relate to each other in the workplace. What are the pivotal factors influencing human capital in the workplace of the future? Human Resources Expert, Douw van der Walt talks to us around this topic.

Data indicates consistently that too few companies are creating work experiences and cultures that motivate us to join, stay and add value at ‘work'. This week, Employee Experience Specialist, Andy Golding of Still Human, talks to us about why we are justified in desiring human-centric work spaces and cultures in a digital world. Andy also gives us a glimpse into what a company that priorities employee experience looks like. 

Disruption comes in many forms and some forms may be easier to overlook than others. Non-tech disruptors may fall into this category, but can be just as disruptive, if not more so. Be that as it may, it is every organisation's responsibility to monitor and understand the trends that are shaping and have the potential to disrupt their industry or business.  International Trend analyst and 'cage-rattler', Dion Chang talks us through how 'horizon scanning' is not only great, but pivotal for the sustainability of today's business. 

Whether it's coding or programming altogether, how much of the learning and development within our organizations is focused on equipping us for the future of work? What other skills may be needed to ensure we are not necessarily employable, but future-fit in tomorrow's world? Do these apply in our personal lives and where do we even start? Industrial Automation Specialist, Senele Goba of 4IR Innovations helps us answer these questions and more!

Data shows that today's workforce desires to commit more of themselves to an organisation with a purpose and a meaningful impact on society.  Both the non-profit space as well as most corporates find themselves in a predicament where they are either high on a cause for good and with poor business acumen or the other way around.  Keith Coats, Global leadership expert and Futurist advises not to fear because although the digital age brings unprecedented change, there is plenty of opportunity for organisations to both serve society and remain profitable. 

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The Fourth Industrial Revolution has become a buzzword that makes many roll their eyes, but do we really understand it? In the first episode, we decode what the Fourth Industrial Revolution really means for leaders and what opportunities loom large to explore. Enjoy the insights of global expert on the future of work, Graeme Codrington, as he helps us unpack this topic.