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Episode 50 Feedback & The Power of the Right App   Working remotely in a multi-generational workforce has made the need for feedback more critical and complex, than ever before. We had the privilege of meeting with the Founder & CEO of a continuous performance management platform for all kinds of teams, Teamble, which helps embed a culture of continuous and effortless feedback for organisations. The Slack and MS Teams app makes feedback simple, continuous, and impactful. Guest Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erbilyaman/   Helpful Resources:   https://app.slack.com/client/T01DN9G37HA/C02U1N7N8EB (free trial available)     https://hbr.org/2014/06/how-to-give-your-team-feedback       DM @sistermac423 if you would like to engage further.   If you enjoyed this episode, it would help us so much if you share, subscribe and like.   Our website, www.omnicor.co.za has more episodes and blogs  

Episode 49 The Journey of a Lifelong Learner Dr Gloria Mailmela is a seasoned professional with a diverse and impressive career track record. She has demonstrated versatility and adaptability, excelling in a range of industries and roles throughout her career. Her unique blend of technical and interpersonal skills allows her to effectively navigate complex projects and lead teams to success. Dr Gloria is recognised for her innovative thinking, problem-solving abilities, and relentless drive to continuously learn and grow. Today we chat with Dr Gloria about her impressive accomplishments and reputation as a leader and how her journey of the road less travelled guided her along the way. You will leave feeling inspired and most likely want to sign up for a course or new job!   Our Co-Host Dr Anne Carvalho makes for a brighter conversation   https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ann-carvalho-2976318/?originalSubdomain=za Guest Bio: https://www.wrhi.ac.za/expertise/detail/dr-gloria-maimela https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gloria-maimela-mbbch-mba-b38ab753/?originalSubdomain=za           DM @sistermac423 if you would like to engage further.   If you enjoyed this episode, it would help us so much if you share, subscribe and like.   Our website, www.omnicor.co.za has more episodes and blogs  

Episode 48 - The Blueprint of a Leader's Psyche There is a fine line between coaching and therapy and often leaders enter coaching to deal with emotional regulation and self-awareness, typically seen as therapy. Our guest Grant introduces us to the Schema Theory framework which provides a valuable model to use in coaching for this exact situation. The approach helps leaders better understand themselves and what drives their behaviour in the boardroom and various work situations. He unpacks fight/flight and freeze in a very insightful way. This is one to bookmark and relisten, jam packed with new and interesting content. Guest Bio: Grant Strong “I am a clinical psychologist with 10 years' experience providing consultation, evaluation & psychotherapy. Throughout my career I have consulted with clients in hospital, clinic, private practice & organisational settings. I am experienced in psychometric evaluation, reporting and project management. In the corporate space I partner with L&D practitioners to provide leadership development & executive coaching to emerging, middle & senior leaders. As a consultant I also train front-line managers on employee wellness & managing mental health in the workplace”   Helpful Resources https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-strong-607969136/?originalSubdomain=za     http://web.mit.edu/pankin/www/Schema_Theory_and_Concept_Formation.pdf     https://www.schematherapysouthafrica.co.za/about/schema-therapy/     DM @sistermac423 if you would like to engage further.   If you enjoyed this episode, it would help us so much if you share, subscribe and like.   Our website www.omnicor.co.za has more episodes and blogs  

Episode 47 - From Profit to Purpose    This episode was a global endeavour with Terri Soller dialling in from Sydney and Gaby Rajak and I in SA. Both guests are seasoned Organisational Development (OD) Practioners with whom we are currently piloting a new workshop for Coaches and OD Practioners. We discuss the changing role of the OD Practioner in the new world of work and why we can never go back to the pre-pandemic organisational structure.   Disruption caused by Covid-19 has provided valuable opportunities for learning and leadership. But how do we make sure it is seen by organisations that way? Being visible in a remote workplace can be tricky, or has it even changed? We've shared what we're hearing from our clients and coachees, and one theme coming out strongly is how businesses seem to have moved from profit to purpose with covid amplifying what already existed in our teams and organisations. Using deep curiosity to make sense of the change uncovers that we are all more resourceful than we know. The conversation was both reflective and forward looking, leaving me enthused and full of hope!       Helpful Resources:   More about our guests:   https://au.linkedin.com/in/terri-soller-782352a   https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaby-rajak-waksman-41a14311/   More about concepts mentioned:     https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Adaptive-Leadership-Changing-Organization-ebook/dp/B004OC071W   https://www.coaching-online.org/somatic-coaching/   https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newPPM_94.htm   Finally, if you would like to know more about the new OD workshop send a mail to Colleen@omnicor.co.za to hear how your OD team can benefit.     Please check out our website www.omnicor.co.za   Thank you for your support

Covid, Culture & Companies   We caught up with Colin from the happy sandpit fame for our second episode with him and as to be expected he did not disappoint. We always value the openness and authentic conversations we have, during this episode Colin reflects on the past 3 years and how he had to pivot his business to survive. Helpful ideas on the evolving world of work and engagement.     BIO: Colin is the founder of Happy Sandpit, which helps organisations to interpret, define and embed culture and leadership philosophies and practices to drive employee engagement. He is the author of How to build a Happy Sandpit, the originator of the Three-Day Culture Field Trip, and inventor of the Iceberg! employee engagement game. He has lectured on the topics of culture, engagement and leadership at local and international business schools including Wits Business School, GIBS and the University of St. Gallen (Switzerland). Colin is married with three daughters and lives in Johannesburg.       Helpful Resources: Find out more about Happy Sandpit at: www.happysandpit.com Find Colin on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinjbrowne/ Find out more about the Iceberg virtual and face-to-face game: https://happysandpit.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Iceberg-40-Flyer-A3-New-November-2021.pdf   Please check out our website www.omnicor.co.za Thank you for your support

Episode 45 - Exploring the Future of Civilisation, Work, and the Welfare State with Ian Mann We are thrilled to welcome Ian back for a second time, his claim to fame is that he reads and reviews many of the top books every year, and in this episode, he gives us the best insights from them and how he sees these ideas manifesting in the future. Ian specialises in strategy and leadership, having consulted to companies in fourteen countries. His greatest strength is his ability to communicate sophisticated and complex concepts in an easy to understand, stimulating and engaging manner. He is the author of the best-selling books “Managing with Intent” and “Strategy that Works.” Ian shares a lot about what has changed and what's going to change in the world as a whole but also specifically in the world of business.   Helpful Links:   Find out more about our guest:   https://g.co/kgs/LNTTCY https://www.gateways.co.za/ian-mann.html https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianmannstrategist https://www.702.co.za/features/40/business-books/427067/book-review-failed-double-down-and-try-again-that-s-how-you-win https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58127926-rescue     If you enjoyed this episode, it will help us so much if you share, subscribe and like.   Our website www.omnicor.co.za has more episodes and blogs  

Called to Serve Episode 44:   Dr Carron Zinman is a Pulmonologist at Netcare's Linksfield Hospital. Her 30 years of clinical experience could not have prepared her for the devastation COVID-19 would unleash. In this episode we had the privilege of hearing first-hand, how Carron was able to make it through three waves and her thoughts about the fourth wave looming. It brings you closer to the horrific trauma that nursing and medical staff have had to endure since the beginning of the Pandemic. A warning for sensitive listeners, Carron shares her experience unfiltered.     Helpful Links:   https://www.sajr.co.za/author/drcarronzinman/   https://www.scientificamerican.com/interactive/grief-on-the-front-line-and-beyond/   DM @sistermac423   If you enjoyed this episode, it will help us so much if you share, subscribe and like.   Our website www.omnicor.co.za has more episodes and blogs

Episode 43: Stop calling Emotional Intelligence a soft skill! During a time when your EI (Emotional Intelligence) is as important- if not more so important than your IQ, we sat down to better understand this with Dr Karina De Bruin who teaches and measures EI for a living. Although this is a competency that can be taught, it is by no means easy. Karina wishes that we would all stop calling these skills “soft” and understand how critical they are in all areas of our lives if we want to have flourishing relationships and ultimately successful careers. Turns out that the old fashion “manners” our parents drilled into us could be the very thing we need to integrate into the world of work. BIO: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karina-de-bruin-89a2641b/?originalSubdomain=za   Helpful Links https://jvrafricagroup.co.za/   If you enjoyed this episode, it helps us so much if you share, subscribe and like. If you would like to chat further feel free to mail us: Hilton: hilton@omnicor.co.za or myself colleen@omnicor.co.za   Our website www.omnicor.co.za has more episodes and blogs

Episode 42 Think Big-From Omnicor to Amazon   Our guest today is Yusuf Moola, our previous CIO & literal Omnicor OG. As the architect behind Rolefit our flagship Assessment Software and quiet co-author of the culture and values at Omnicor, we were incredibly sad when he left. Following his own aspirational career goals Yusuf moved about 3 years ago to experience a global and more complex work environment and has recently been appointed as a Software Development Manager at Amazon, we caught up with him to see how he is doing and what it is like to work at Amazon. He shares some very helpful tools and an insider perspective.     Helpful Resources:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/yusufmoola786   https://aws.amazon.com/careers/culture/   https://erinmeyer.com/books/the-culture-map/   www.omnicor.co.za  

Episode 41 - Spreading hope, one Friendship Bench at a time Our guest today is Ruth Verhey, a very special professional, whom we feel is doing incredibly important work, along with the organisation she represents-The Friendship Bench. If you have never heard about the concept you are in for a treat! Ruth Verhey is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with a trauma treatment focus who trained in Germany, has lived in Colombia and has been working in Zimbabwe since 2004.She has been working with Friendship Bench (FB) for 13 years co-developing the program and material, designed the group support component of FB and is researching PTSD in people living with HIV. She holds a PhD from Stellenbosch University, South Africa. She is an EMDR consultant and runs a private practice.  “The mission of the Friendship Bench is to create safe spaces and a sense of belonging in communities, to enhance mental wellbeing and improve people's' quality of life. Guided by our values of empathy and connection, and anchored in over a decade of rigorous research (including a RCT published in the Journal of American Medical Association, JAMA) we have re-imagined the delivery of evidence-based mental healthcare.​The Friendship Bench clinical team trains community health workers (also known as lay health workers) to provide basic Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with an emphasis on Problem Solving Therapy, activity scheduling and peer led group support. This task shifting approach means we can deliver an effective, affordable, and sustainable solution to bridge the mental health treatment gap at a primary care level.  We deliver the talk therapy intervention to people with mild to moderate level common mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression, known locally as ‘kufungisisa'- thinking too much. When people visit the Friendship Bench they are screened with a locally validated tool called the Shona Symptom Questionnaire (SSQ-14). If a person scores above the cut-off point, they are suggested to stay and receive the one-on-one problem solving therapy. In practical terms, participants are taught a structured approach to identifying problems and find workable solutions”. www.friendshipbenchzimbabwe.org       Helpful Resources:   https://zw.linkedin.com/in/dr-ruth-verhey-a6013a69   https://depts.washington.edu/edgh/zw/hit/web/project-resources/shona_symptom_questionnaire.pdf   Twitter: @friendshipbench Facebook: @friendshipbenchzimbabwe Instagram: @friendship_bench_zimbabwe   omnicor.co.za  

Show Notes Episode 40: Permission to Speak up! Vincent Rossignol   If you coach/lead or consult I am guessing you have been in meetings recently where the topic of psychological safety inevitably comes up. This has been on Vincent Rossignol’sradar too, so much so that he opted to make it the topic of his research for his master’s degree in Organisational and Business Psychology, titled “Servant leadership, power distance and employee voice”. The value and timing of this research can not be underestimated. Harvard business review published a study demonstrating that, despite having grievance mechanisms in place, more than 50% of the workforce of a given company did not feel safe to speak-up.  This episode introduces the ideas of Employee voice and the value of both promotive and prohibitive voice. Bio Vincent has worked for Novartis for the past 17 years, across different locations (Switzerland, Spain and South Africa). Hestarted his career in Finance and was CFO for our Sub-Saharan Africa organization before moving into general management roles. He now heads up the Southern African Cluster for Novartis, a new unit that focuses on creating impact by driving patient access to quality drugs in the region. He holds a Corporate MBA from ESADE (Spain) and iscompleting his MSc in Organisational and Business Psychology from the University of Liverpool. He is the proud dad of a beautiful 2 year old daughter. He is passionate about helping people fulfil their potential, which is what has driven him towards general management roles, and business psychology/coaching. He considers himself a bit of a nerd and will spend his time reading/studying during his free time. Helpful Links:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-rossignol-2401b7/?originalSubdomain=za       If you enjoyed this episode, it would help us so much if you share, subscribe and like.   Our website www.omnicor.co.za has more episodes and blogs

  Episode 39: Leader as Coach   Show Notes   During these unprecedented times, compassionate Leadership is in more demand than ever. Remote working and the new emerging ground rules have placed more pressure on Leaders to be agile and innovate their approach. Re-contracting boundaries and expectations together with the importance of really listening are just some of the skills Leader’s need to Coach their teams authentically through a pandemic. Dr Brian Chinsamy has provided many helpful tools and reminders to embrace coaching as a Leader.         Bio:   Brian has been involved in South Africa over the last 30 years in public education, both as a professional and an education activist, in the para-statals, as well as in corporates. In his time in the public sector he headed Educational Management and School Governance in the Gauteng Department of Education and provided leadership as Education Director for the Research Triangle Institute (RTI) implementing the District Development Support Programme (DDSP) for the National Department of Education. His experience in the para-statal world saw him extend his services as Head of Learning and Development and General Manager of HR Projects for Denel to other parastatals in the Department of Public Enterprise for training and development, including Transnet and Eskom. Brian’s venture into the corporate world was through the introduction of a new learning strategy for Absa Retail Bank in 2007 as its Head of Learning and Development. He broadened his reach to leadership and Talent management and development as Head (Director) of Learning, Leadership and Talent for Barclays Africa (12 countries in Africa). Brian has run coaching and mentoring sessions for individuals and groups, and has facilitated people deep-dives and teaming sessions in Egypt, Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Tanzania, Mozambique, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa. Brian was on the Board of the Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership and Governance, as well as Leselo Assessments, and is presently the Deputy Chair of the ASHA Trust and a member of the Board of the Education Excellence Consortium (EEC). He has written widely and his most recent publication is contained in an international book, “The search for quality education in postapartheid South Africa, Interventions to improve learning and teaching.” Coaching and Facilitation Experience • Barclays Africa (facilitated coaching programmes, as well as leadership programmes eg Performance Management and Performance Coaching) for all countries in Barclays Africa - Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Mauritius, Seychelles, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique and Uganda) • Kalleo Learning (Coaching of Senior Managers) • Diplomat South Africa (Performance Consulting, team effectiveness, leadership development, Performance Coaching and executive coaching) • NMB Bank in Tanzania - developing HR Metrics to measure HR performance and facilitating the training of the HR team • Personal Discovery and Change Management for Cooperative Bank of Kenya, sponsored by the International Finance Corporation, part of the World Bank programme • Leadership Development Programmes and Individual Executive Coaching.     Helpful Links   https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianchinsamy/?originalSubdomain=za     If you enjoyed this episode, it will help us so much if you share, subscribe and like.   Our website www.omnicor.co.za has more episodes and blogs Show Notes Practical Mindfulness: https://practicalmindfulness.co.za/ The Book / Guided Meditations: http://bit.ly/pm-ar-bookstuff Corporate Course: http://bit.ly/pm-corp Online Course: http://bit.ly/ocssms Public Course: http://bit.ly/pm-public  

  Episode 38   The Full Time Optimist : Q&A with Dr Rudnick   Show Notes   Take a listen to our own MD Dr Rudnick in the hot seat, usually he is the co-host, putting our guests through their paces. In this episode we did something different, for one we have a guest co-host Suliman Chothia who always brings a light and fun energy to any conversation and secondly we have curated interview questions from our team and beyond. Its light, fresh and surprising at times. Find out random facts about Hilton, from his definition of leadership to how he moved from coder to psychologist!       Dr Hilton Rudnick   Hilton is currently the Managing Director at Omnicor. He was previously a lecturer in psychology at the University of Johannesburg where he obtained his doctorate and completed his training as a therapist. He was subsequently involved in the training of psychological practitioners during his stint at the university, and also ran a private practice for over 10 years. Hilton has published several journal articles and has a strong interest in psychological science. He is co-host a regular podcast with Colleen McLintock.   Suliman Chothia:   https://za.linkedin.com/in/suliman-chothia-94a7a58a     If you enjoyed this episode, it will help us so much if you share, subscribe and like.   Our website www.omnicor.co.za has more episodes and blogs  

  Episode 37: Frontline Leadership   Show Notes     Hospitals across the globe had to adapt and transform swiftly from the outset of the pandemic. Top of the to do list for all Leadership was to ensure continuity of care for patients and safe working conditions for the healthcare workers on the front lines. One such leader is Dr Nilesh Patel, Group Chief Medical Officer at Lenmed Health. To say this has been a challenging year for him is an understatement. We are privileged to go behind the scenes with Dr Nilesh, who openly shares the daunting leadership challenge for which there was no precedence and only changing guidelines.     Bio: Dr Nilesh Patel has proven expertise and experience in efficient and effective healthcare service delivery.  He has spent two decades developing and managing value-based healthcare services within the South African public and private healthcare sectors.   He started his career investigating and restructuring tertiary/academic hospital-based stroke services and conducted a controlled clinical trial of stroke unit care versus general ward care for patients with acute stroke.  The outcomes of this work led to the establishment of the first acute stroke unit in South Africa at Groote Schuur Hospital and the University of Cape Town.   He later developed the first value-based (outcomes-based) acute rehabilitation unit in the private sector at the Life Brenthurst Clinic, Johannesburg, after which he joined Life Healthcare to lead the development of a network of acute rehabilitation and mental health units within the private healthcare group.   Nilesh spent two years as MD of Life Esidimeni, the largest public-private sector partnership in South African, managing community-based acute district hospitals, chronic mental health facilities and frail care units.    He spent most of the past 10 years in an executive general management role at Life Healthcare, where he was responsible for several strategic support and business units including acute rehabilitation, acute mental health, renal dialysis, occupational health, employee wellness, chronic mental health, and frail care as well as clinical governance and quality.   He is currently Group Chief Medical Officer at Lenmed Health, the largest independent private hospital group in South Africa, where he is responsible for clinical governance, quality, nursing, pharmacy, and human resource management.   Helpful Links   https://africa.harvard.edu/people/nilesh-patel   https://www.linkedin.com/in/nileshcpatel/?originalSubdomain=za     If you enjoyed this episode, it will help us so much if you share, subscribe and like.   Our website www.omnicor.co.za has more episodes and blogs                                                                                                 Show Notes Practical Mindfulness: https://practicalmindfulness.co.za/ The Book / Guided Meditations: http://bit.ly/pm-ar-bookstuff Corporate Course: http://bit.ly/pm-corp Online Course: http://bit.ly/ocssms Public Course: http://bit.ly/pm-public  

  Episode 36 Re-calculating Leadership & Culture Curtis Loehmer     Show Notes   Many traditional leadership and coaching providers have had to figure out if their business is still viable after the devasting impact of lockdown and Covid. These services historically done face to face and often off site have become very tricky to deliver on line. So, if these products are still relevant then how to deliver them becomes the problem to solve for. Curtis and his team have grappled with just that and have transitioned by reskilling themselves and experimenting with online training. Curtis is a real tonic; his positive and generous nature will uplift you and leave you with some tips to support your teams in this new world of work. I found his metaphor of the GPS to define the best strategy very helpful. Its time to recalculate!   More about our guest  Curtis Loehmer is a compelling keynote speaker and advisor on high performance and leadership. He has spoken to audiences across the African continent and advocates that few things are as powerful as building momentum that transforms the trajectory of a person, team, and organization. In addition to founding the non-profit platform, ‘The Mental Gains Network’ in which he interviews some of South Africa’s top athletes and coaches, Curtis is part of the team of Directors at LeadStrong Business Consulting with his main focus being People and Performance. At LeadStrong he is also known as ‘The Quarterback’ for his ability to take a key topic and communicate (throw) it in a way that the audience can receive (catch) the message and run with it in their lives.     Helpful Links leadstrong.biz https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-loehmer-04962255/?originalSubdomain=za @curtisloehmer     Big Shout out to: Glitch by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/   If you enjoyed this episode please share, subscribe and like.   Our website www.omnicor.co.za has more episodes and blogs ready to go      

Episode 35 The system behind Systemic Coaching Show Notes   In this episode we unpack how leadership and team coaching maintains momentum during Covid. Barbara from Metaco brings us into her currently reality and how moving online has some distinct benefits, although many challenges do present in the coaching relationship. This episode is a good one for Coaches, especially those interested in a systemic approach. Barbara, who works closely with Peter Hawkins and now David Clutterbuck, provides meaningful discussion across a number of coaching touch points.   More about our guest Barbara Walsh Barbara Walsh is Managing Director of Metaco, a globally connected consultancy and the recognised leader in Systemic Leadership Team solutions in Africa. With extensive experience and a solid track record working across different industries, Barbara has an in-depth knowledge of what it takes to plan strategically in the face of an uncertain future, to build relationships at all levels, and partner across stakeholder groups in service of a common purpose. ​ Her clients are leadership teams and individual leaders in many parts of the world, for whom success depends on their ability to navigate systemic complexity, collaborate at multiple levels, and achieve results through rapid change. Barbara has an MSc in Coaching and Behavioural Change through Henley Business School in the UK and is registered as a Master HR Practitioner: Learning and Development with the SA Board for People Practices (SABPP). ​Her other credentials include the Master Practitioner Diploma in Systemic Team Coaching, Meta-Coaching, and she is an NLP Master Practitioner. Passionate about learning, Barbara enjoys reading and travelling and enjoys spending time outdoors and in nature.   Helpful Links   LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarawalshsa/ Adapting to the New World of Leadership On the Edge: Walking the Line between Adversity and Opportunity – video Redefining Thriving Through Teams Website, metaco.co.za   Big Shout out to: Glitch by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/   If you enjoyed this episode please share, subscribe and like.   Our website www.omnicor.co.za has more episodes and blogs ready to go

Episode 34 Show Notes   The Nature of Proactivity (feat) Prof Tom Bateman   In this episode we have the distinct pleasure of hosting Professor Tom Bateman from the US. This is our first fully online podcast and we are thrilled to back and recording. The episode covers the construct of Proactivity as it relates to leadership, climate change and personal effectiveness in general. Our co-hosts in this episode include Dr Hilton Rudnick Omnicor’s MD and Amy Goble our current Industrial Psychology Intern. This is an inspiring message; Leadership requires more proactivity that reactivity   If you are keen to find out how proactive you are, send a mail to Hilton (Hilton @omnicor.co.za) and he will send you an assessment to complete and provide you with a short feedback on your results.   First person to DM Colleen on our Omnicor Twitter handle (@Omnicortweets) will be in line for a gift! If you enjoyed this episode, it will help us so much if you share, subscribe and like.   Our website www.omnicor.co.za has more episodes and blogs   Helpful Links   More about our amazing guest Prof Bateman https://www.commerce.virginia.edu/faculty/bateman   Leadership Article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/experts/thomas-s-bateman-dba   Book mentioned by Prof Bateman – Proactivity at Work: Sharon Parker and Uta Bindl      

Episode 33 The Art of Customer Experience We are thrilled to host Brendon Bairstow-Klopper. He is currently up from Cape town to facilitate a masterclass in Customer Experience. Brendon is a Director at N’Lighten and customer experience specialist.   Brendon Bairstow-Klopper Director   https://www.nlighten.co.za/ Brendon Bairstow-Klopper has more than 17 years’ experience in various customer service fields. He has effectively translated his insights into actionable strategies for various global clients, with a strong focus on interventions that will improve the customer experience. His understanding of how vital a role the customer experience plays in securing sustainable success for any organisation makes Brendon much sought-after as a strategic and training partner. His diverse customer service and experience background, particularly in the hospitality sector, affords him an in-depth understanding of the expectations of clients and consumers, while his strong strategic abilities, keen business insights, and change facilitation expertise give him the ability to convert theoretical knowledge into practical action with successful outcomes. (We apologise for the Sound Quality in this clip)   If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and comment and check out our website www.omnicor.co.za for our blog and previous episodes.

  Episode 32 Self-Effectiveness Multiplier     In studio today we welcome Neil Bierbaum, he has been a life and executive coach since 2005 and has practised and taught meditation for more than 20 years, while operating in a business context.   He specialises in coaching clients towards the practical application of mindfulness for optimal performance, a result which he calls Personal Effectiveness.   He has worked with large corporates, SMEs, entrepreneurs and private clients – many of them looking to manage the enormous stress and increasing complexity in their work and personal lives and make sure they achieve their potential in an uncertain world. Today Neil discusses his new book Personal Effectiveness which is such a handy self-coaching guide. “Improve your personal effectiveness and become the best version of yourself that you can be! THIS BOOK is a perfect companion for anybody embarking on a personal development journey, especially if your aim is to develop high performance in your own life and to make sure you realise your full potential. It contains all the best coaching content and tools that the author has uncovered and/or developed for his clients during fifteen years of practice in both a personal and executive context. It’s organised sequentially to match the typical development of awareness through a coaching program” Neil       Neil has linked some very helpful resources so check them out   https://neilbierbaum.com/shop/book-personal-effectiveness/ The Book / Guided Meditations: http://bit.ly/pm-ar-bookstuff Corporate Course: http://bit.ly/pm-corp Practical Mindfulness: https://practicalmindfulness.co.za/ Online Course: http://bit.ly/ocssms Public Course: http://bit.ly/pm-public   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and comment and check out our website omnicor.co.za for our blog and previous episodes.    

Title: Career Moves Episode 31   In this episode our guests Prof Zac Nel and Caleb Rudnick explore the relevance and best approach for career counselling. Caleb is currently completing a dual honours in Philosophy and Film and TV at Wits, he describes his difficulty with choosing a  career and what happens when you get to the end of your studies and still done know where to go in the world of work.    A golden theme that dominates the life of Prof Zak Nel, is his passion for career counselling. This includes the theoretical models, practical methods and psychometric materials that are associated with career counselling. Prof Nel not only trained a generation of Counselling Psychologists, but he also developed specialised research knowledge of career counselling instruments and the use of career counselling information. These are continually being refined and are further enhanced by an intuitive dimension, which has developed through 40 years’ of personal research. Convinced of the merits of professional career counselling, Prof Nel practices as Counselling Psychologist and is registered with the South African Health Profession Council. Nature of Career Counselling Prof Zak Nel practices a comprehensive method of career counselling. In this he integrates the dominant international models of career counselling, fusing it with his life experience and his knowledge of school and university education. In addition, he also bears in mind the post-modern world of work and organisations. His comprehensive approach to career counselling incorporates the use and interpretation of psychometric instruments, focused career counselling interviewing and especially utilising tertiary study and occupational information.Grade 9-learners making subject choices; Grade 10, 11 and 12 learners positioning themselves for all formats of tertiary education and training, including studying overseas; Assisting students with the selection processes associated with admission into professional areas of study such as medicine University students re-aligning their study options and graduates entering the workplace and Adults re-entering the career arena, making alternative career choices and changes and the planning of post-graduate studies.   Prof Nel can be contacted on 082 680 9235   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and comment it means a great deal to us www.omnicor.co.za

In this episode we chat with Sharon Kalinko, psychologist and Transactional Analysis (TA) expert. She recently visited South Africa from the UK on a whirl wind 3-week lecture tour. This episode provides a clear and easy to understand intro to TA. Due to its inherent complexity as a topic it would be impossible to unpack this model in its entirety, but we do cover a lot of ground. From life positions, games people play, to discounting. Sharon’s excellent teaching style and use of clear examples makes the perfect combination to create a very enriching episode. One that you will find easy to apply in your own life or can be utilised as a coach, leader or consultant. BIO: I have over 30 years of experience working with many different people and issues and I can listen without getting involved on a personal level so that I can use my many skills to help you. My sole purpose is to support your growth and development to deal effectively with your life and overcome your difficulties. My passion is to help people become more functional and effective in their relationships at work and at home. Since I work integratively, I am trained in many different methods of psychotherapy. The therapeutic relationship is of prime importance and I see you in your family and social context. My therapy is sometimes long term and at other times short term depending on the client and the issue. I always make a contract for the work we will do together. I focus on being fully present with you by being attuned to your relational needs and staying aware of how you feel, think and behave, taking into account how old you are and how old you are feeling, as well as your attachment patterns. As a Transactional Analyst, I work with repetitive patterns and relationships. Call or Email Sharon Kalinko -07480 488715 sharonkalinko@gmail.com   If you have enjoyed this episode please subscribe or check out our website for further episodes- www.omnicor.co.za

Episode 29   The Presentation Fixer   In this episode we focus on business presentation and personal branding from Beth Ann Galvin. In today’s business environment, it is a given that business executives must have the ability to speak with confidence and have the skill to inspire and influence colleagues, investors and clients.  Beth Ann has made it her life’s work to assist executives and leading influencers to improve their business presentation abilities, refine their presentation personas and ensure that their communication efforts are both distinctive and effective. The feedback Beth Ann receives is that her dedication to helping people make an impact every time they speak in public has earned her a reputation of being “The Presentation Fixer”. As the Founder and MD of Business Communication Skills Holdings, Beth Ann has spent the last 33 years overseeing the delivery of market-leading, top quality skills development training in Strategic Business Presentation, Communication, Sales and Influencing Skills to many of South Africa’s Top 200 companies as well as several multinationals. She has adopted tried and tested coaching techniques and training methods to help corporate professionals and senior executives to become proficient in the area of public speaking and interpersonal communication. This is a very useful practical episode that may well motivate you to revisit your presentation skills. Reach out to our guest for more info. Web:        www.bethanngalvin.co.za Podcast:   The Presentation Fix

Episode 28   My Father’s Coat.   In this episode we have a double treat in store not only do we have our multitalented guest Michael Charton, but Muitheri Wahome long-time friend of Omnicor, polymath compliments the conversation perfectly as our co-host Attending “My father’s coat” was a profound experience for me, I left both speechless and meaningfully engaged with my history, I am planning to take my children and highly recommend his show- especially South Africans. Michael is a South African hero, living his purpose with humility and commitment.     Michael Charton completed his articles and left to work in the US in mergers and acquisitions before returning to South Africa. He then worked as a Financial Director in the media and advertising industry. It was here that his evolution from accountant to storyteller was crystalized. He resigned from his job as a financial director, in order to realise a decade-old idea: To transform the complex history of South Africa through the medium of a story: MY FATHER’S COAT. In the process he founded INHERIT SOUTH AFRICA, to reveal untold stories from the past for edutainment, understanding, and nation-building. Michael literally climbs into the shoes of five protagonists (Mzilikazi, Kruger, Rhodes, Smuts, and Mandela) and tells their respective, interlinked stories over a period of 200 years. The genius of his story is how – over a period of 90 compelling minutes – he introduces each of these characters in a way that lures you under their spell as he seemingly embraces their beliefs and biases. www.InheritSouthAfrica.com       Our co-host Muitheri is a financial services professional with a deep interest in the history and lore of the investment industry in South (Southern) African industry. Her particular interest is in tracking the arc of history in order to be able to help facilitate the maturation of this transforming industry, by being informed by the past.  If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to the podcast and share your comments are very important to us check out our website www.omnicor.co.za for our blog and previous episodes.  

In this episode our guest Dr Lee provides an interesting take on why we struggle with feedback, both the giving and receiving. We unpack why it’s hard to give feedback, the idea of being resistant or sensitive to it. DR LEE CONWAY (BA, Hons, MA Clin Psych, D Litt et Phil)CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST – BUSINESS CONSULTANT is a Clinical Psychologist who consults to business, primarily at a senior and executive management level. An accomplished coach and experienced assessor, Lee also specialises in diagnostic team interventions, individual and group coaching and facilitation, experiential workshops, skills audits and conflict resolution. Her entrepreneurial qualities were honed when she successfully started her own business (focusing on assessments, workshops and consulting) which she later sold to Deloitte. She then managed the assessment division of Deloitte for four years before venturing out independently once again. Lee offers a bespoke array of leadership development services to corporate and public sector clients, primarily in South Africa but also including other African countries.  Lee thus has deep knowledge and expertise with respect to the challenges facing leaders in developing countries and has worked with companies in Africa, including Malawi, Nigeria, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda and Ghana. leeconway@mweb.co.za     If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and comment it means a great deal to us www.omnicor.co.za

The Solution Focussed Mindset Episode 26   In this episode we had such fun hosting Dr Jacqui von Cziffra-Bergs, an Educational Psychologist from Johannesburg, South Africa and teaches Solution Focused Therapy to psychologists, social workers, counsellors, teachers and organisations. Jacqui started the Solution Focused Institute of South Africa which is a training organisation that aims to teach and promote world class training in Solution Focused Therapy. Dr Jacqui von Cziffra-Bergs was an associate professor at the University of Johannesburg and still teaches at universities across the country on a consultancy basis. She has lectured extensively on Solution Focused Therapy throughout South Africa and in the United States. Dr Jacqui has written four books, her latest being “Solution Focused Brief Therapy and clients managing trauma” for Oxford University Press. She has also currently released “Creative Solution Building across Southern Africa” that shares how Solution Focused therapy is being implemented in different contexts such as medical settings, school settings, community projects, organisations and universities. Dr Jacqui is married and has two young sons that keep her feet firmly on the ground. The value of this method is that focussing on what you want the solution to be as opposed to an emphasis on the problem, your time and focus is on developing action steps towards the solution and discovering the hero within your client. Where you can find Dr Jacqui : Email: drjacqui@solutionfocusedsa.com Website: www.solutionfocusedsa.com Twitter: @SFIfuturefocus Facebook: Solution Focused Institute of South Africa LinkedIn: Dr Jacqui von Cziffra-Bergs   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and comment it means a great deal to us www.omnicor.co.za

Episode 25 In this episode, we have the distinct pleasure of hosting Professor Freddie Crous, he is currently the Head of the Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management at the University of Johannesburg, and is well known for his contributions to Positive Industrial Psychology in general and in particular for applying Appreciative Inquiry in his personal life, teaching, research and consulting. He shares the details about the upcoming World Appreciative Inquiry conference in Nice and the profound impact David Cooperrider had on both his career and life. In this very problem focussed world we find ourselves in Appreciative enquiry and the invitational tentative generous method of teaching and learning seems more important than ever.   If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and comment and check out our website www.omnicor.co.za for our blog and previous episodes.

Mark Turpin is an Organisational Development Consultant, Coach and Lecturer with over 30 years management experience across a wide range of industries. He has an MBA and MSc in Public Policy and Management and is a certified leadership coach. He is kept busy working as an associate with Kessels & Smit The Learning Company, lecturing at WITS business school on programmes which focus on learning, leadership, knowledge management and organisational dynamics and facilitates Communities of Practice in different fields and this is the topic we are going to be exploring in today’s episode.

In studio today we welcome Neil Bierbaum, he has been a life and executive coach since 2005 and has practised and taught meditation for more than 20 years, while operating in a business context. He specialises in coaching clients towards the practical application of mindfulness for optimal performance, a result which he calls Personal Effectiveness. He has worked with large corporates, SMEs, entrepreneurs and private clients – many of them looking to manage the enormous stress and increasing complexity in their work and personal lives and make sure they achieve their potential in an uncertain world. In 2017 he teamed up with clinical psychologist and SADAG board member Dr Colinda Linde to develop the Practical Mindfulness programme and authored the book of the same name. The path to personal mastery requires that we can stand comfortably within ourselves and be present, non-judgementally, which is a life long journey! Neil has linked some very helpful resources so check them out   Practical Mindfulness: https://practicalmindfulness.co.za/ The Book / Guided Meditations: http://bit.ly/pm-ar-bookstuff Corporate Course: http://bit.ly/pm-corp Online Course: http://bit.ly/ocssms Public Course: http://bit.ly/pm-public   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and comment and check out our website omnicor.co.za for our blog and previous episodes.

In studio today we welcome Dr Hilton Rudnick -Omnicor’s MD and Xenia Ayiotis to talk to us about her passion; Mindfulness Eating. She has a Master’s degree in languages from Wits University. In 2010 she changed careers into coaching and specifically around Mindfulness and Mindful Eating. Xenia has a private practice working with people who want to bring mindfulness into their lives and to help women make peace with food, eating and their bodies. She runs retreats and workshops, 8-week programmes on Mindful Eating. Xenia is a professional member of The Institute of Mindfulness in South Africa and Centre for Mindful Eating. More info available at www.theartofmindfuleating.com / on the website is a link for media where you can find articles all other podcasts and interviews. A Guide to Rediscovering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship with Food, by Jan Chozen Bays, with an introduction by Jon Kabat-Zinn, released February 3, 2009 by Shambhala Publishing. (Includes a CD of 14 mindful eating exercises and meditations.) Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think, by Brian Wansink, published 2006 by Bantam Books. (A very funny look at very interesting research about how we all eat mindlessly.) Thank to William Irwin our producer! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and comment and check out our website www.omnicor.co.za for our blog and previous episodes.

In studio today we welcome Dr Hilton Rudnick, Omnicor’s MD and Cullen McKenzie also known as the white Zulu. Cullen s a polyglot with a background in Classics (Latin and Greek), and a total of 7 years in various classrooms (from Grade 6 through to Post-grad) working in various languages - Latin, Greek, English and Zulu. He was raised bilingual Zulu and English, and speak a total of 6 languages to fairly high fluency. He has worked as a translator and interpreter in isiZulu, for the past 15 years, and has been teaching it for about that long.  Cullen is currently finishing his Zulu sci-fi novella, ukuThintana. He is currently teaching isiZulu to about 25 adults and 5 school-age learners, and Omnicor on a weekly basis.  In his day job, he works as a researcher for an educational NGO, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating for the organisation

Tanya is an entrepreneur at heart and started her first business at the age of 22. She was the owner of the first real estate company in SA to operate as a network of independent affiliated professionals. During this time she led award-winning sales, rental and marketing teams across a variety of real estate sectors. Tanya has been a business and executive coach since 2006, working within various industries and professions. She is an internationally qualified Integral coach and founder and owner of BECLEAR a consultancy that has been involved in leadership development programmes in 6 countries and across a variety of sectors. She understands the business landscape and her experience allows her to assist clients, many of whom face challenges such as managing complexity and change, leading peak performing teams and ensuring effective stakeholder management. Tanya partners with her clients as an agent for change, learning and growth.  She views leadership development and coaching as a focused journey of exploration, one that provides clients with a greater understanding and awareness of themselves, others and the systems within which they operate. Her approach is one of sound academic knowledge coupled with practical hands-on experience. She helps clients to unlock their own solutions through self-awareness, dialogue, experimentation and critical thinking. Her aim is to see people flourish, re-engage with their authentic selves, leverage their strengths, achieve their goals and live a life filled with meaning and purpose. Tanya divides her time between Johannesburg, where she does most of her corporate work and Cape Town, where her family is based. She loves travel, reading, horse-riding and nature. Interests include philosophy, history and politics.

We have a full studio today, in his usual chair is Dr Hilton Rudnick -Omnicor’s MD, our guests are Janko Kotze and Ian Chauvet both practising organisational Psychologists with impressive pedigrees in the world of business and sports. Leaders and high performing teams can learn so much from the All Blacks model. The idea of accepting our fans high expectations can be applied to our customers too. The Omnicor Leadership Development Programme carries content similar to this episode, you can find more information on our website. www.omicor.co.za  If you like this episode, please subscribe and comment our website www.omnicor.co.za for our blog and previous episodes. You can find all our podcasts on iTunes, Libsyn, our website www.omnicor.co.za or any Android App Thanks to William Irwin our producer Janko Kotzé, Managing Director and Industrial Psychologist, Human Interest  Janko is an Industrial Psychologist and holds a master’s Degree in Industrial and Organisational Psychology at Unisa (Cum Laude). He is the Founder of Human Interest, a leading talent management consulting firm that partners with organisations to create a high-performing, integrated talent ecosystem – characterised by highly motivated, engaged and committed people. He has extensive consulting experience and has designed and delivered people solutions across the globe. He is passionate about the principles of high performance and engagement, and has successfully partnered with Olympians, Sports Teams, Leadership Teams and Organisations to achieve their objectives. He is a sought-after speaker and has delivered key-note addresses across South Africa. Ian Chauvet, Principal, Human Interest Ian holds a master’s Degree in Industrial and Organisational Psychology at Unisa (Cum Laude). He has worked in several organisations and has extensive consulting experience across multiple industries in the fields of Human Resources Management, Talent Management and Change Management. Ian is a Principal at Human Interest where he leads the design and delivery of global projects. Apart from deep technical expertise, Ian has vast general management experience – specifically providing leadership and management expertise to an emerging business in the ITC sector. Ian is currently a PhD candidate at UNISA where he is exploring the overlap between Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Sport Psychology and the performance of the New Zealand rugby team. He is passionate about finding that elusive sweet spot in organisations between people, processes and technology – creating winning teams and businesses. Links to articles:   Characteristics of Elite Teams (http://humaninterest.co.za/characteristics-elite-teams/) Creating Elite Teams (http://humaninterest.co.za/7367-2/) Case Study: The All Blacks Rugby Team (http://humaninterest.co.za/case-study-blacks-rugby-team/) https://www.ted.com/talks/frans_de_waal_the_surprising_science_of_alpha_males

In studio today is our all woman line up - Dr Ann Carvalho and Adeline Pillay. Ann is a Counselling Psychologist who has completed her doctorate which focuses on Woman In Leadership titled ‘Constructions of career progression by woman leaders in a corporate context ‘ and Adeline who has attended the Omnicor WLDP programme and now works for Schneider Electric in HR. Adeline is passionate about redress and empowerment for all minority groups and she is working hard together with her L&D team to empower women. Change in policy does not mean reform and our current statistics are a call to action, we need more women in executive leadership, this is backed by solid science and businesses who ignore this do so at their own peril. Omnicor’s Woman in Leadership Programme, Lead by Dr Ann Carvalho is transformation for both the individuals and the organisations find more info about our programme on our website If you like this episode please subscribe and comment our website www.omnicor.co.za for our blog and previous episodes. Dr Ann Carvalho: https://za.linkedin.com/in/dr-ann-carvalho-2976318 Adeline Pillay https://za.linkedin.com/in/adeline-pillay-7255155   You can find all our podcasts on iTunes, Libsyn, our website www.omnicor.co.za or any Android App Thank you to William Irwin our producer

In studio today we are thrilled welcome Dr Hilton Rudnick - Omnicor’s MD and Professor Gertie Pretorius who is a legend in the South African Psychology community, she has been a registered Counselling Psychologist for the past 35 years and a Research Psychologist for the past seven years. In addition to her psychology background, she also holds a Master’s degree in Philosophy, specialising in Ethics, which underpins her passion for managing an ethical practice. Prof Pretorius is currently in private practice where she facilitates the healing, growth and resilience of her clients. This episode will focus on Life Scripts and how they show up in the our relationships in the organisation. Do you sometimes find yourself asking why people behave in the way they do at work? Prof Gertie is here to help you deepen your understanding about the games we play at work and where they come from.

In studio today we welcome Dr Hilton Rudnick - Omnicor’s MD and Kevin Distiller MD of Odyssey Kevin is the Managing Director of Odyssey and has worked in the talent identification industry for over 15 years. He is a registered Industrial Psychologist, gamification specialist and holds an MBA with an impressive contribution to the industry is. He is a member of the People Assessment in Industry (PAI) committee, and the Steering Committee of the ATP (Association of test Publishers) presenting regularly at conferences. SHOW INFORMATION: Host: Colleen McLintock – Head of People Development (LinkedIn –https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenmclintock)  Length: 31:01 Format: Mp3   LINKS: Hilton Rudnick: Omnicor Articles (http://www.omnicor.co.za/author/hrudnick/) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilton-rudnick-69598a7) Kevin Distiller: Odyssey | LinkedIn MD https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindistiller/

Welcome to episode 15 of Radio Omnicor I am your host Colleen Mc Lintock You can find all our podcasts on iTunes and our website www.omnicor.co.za You are listening to the show that is guaranteed to teach you something useful and meet an interesting and dynamic guest Global connectivity, AI, automation and new media are just some of the drivers reshaping how we think about work, what constitutes work and the skills we will need to be productive in the future-Institute for the future University of Phonenix Future Work Skills article In studio today we welcome Dr Hilton Rudnick - Omnicor’s MD and Martin Pienaar in studio - As COO of Mindworx he is a qualified Chartered Accountant and is a member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. On a personal level, Martin’s love of fitness has seen him complete the notoriously difficult Cape Epic cycle race. A highly sociable cook and foodie, he enjoys spending time with his family, getting out on his boat over weekends, and devouring business books and biographies. He is known for his community mindedness

WELCOME TO EPISODE 14 OF RADIO OMNICOR – OUR PODCAST ABOUT THE SCIENCE OF BUSINESS! At Omnicor we are driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and development space. Each episode features fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help you grow your business, team and your own career. This episode features Elsa Storm, also known as AfricanStorm, an International Fitness Presenter/Coach with many fitness awards behind her name.  She takes us through the psychology behind setting and maintaining wellness goals. Her passion and confidence in everyone to change and build a strong healthy body is inspirational and should get you reconsidering your limiting beliefs! Wishing you a well-deserved rest and inspired 2018 Please send through questions comments and rate our podcast on iTunes it really helps grow our audience ELSA STORM’S BIO: She is renowned for her role in soccer as a Fitness Coach and has worked with most of our big local teams (still known as “Khosi” after many years at Kaizer Chiefs).  Elsa is Master Instructor in many fitness modalities as well as Educational Representative for Mad Dogg Athletics USA in South Africa.  She is Founder and President of PAASA (Prof. Aquatic Association of South Africa) and Master Instructor for Virgin Active Group of Gyms.  Elsa has presented and educated very extensively, worldwide, in fitness and wellness.  She has written several educational manuals, published DVDs and presented her own Fitness Radio show with many TV fitness programs.  She is involved locally, incorporating: fitness and wellness as well as being a personal trainer to select clients. SHOW INFORMATION: Host: Colleen McLintock Producer: William Irwin Length: 41:13 Format: mp3 BOOKMARKS: Introduction with Colleen: 00:00 – 00:45 Interview with Elsa Storm: 00:46 – 40:47 Outro: 40:47 – 41:13 ELSA STORM LINKS: You can find Elsa on Instagram : @elsa_storm_fitness_ Email: africanstorm@icloud.com or paasa@iafrica.com Blog: www.joburgpost.co.zaCell: 082 566 7841 OMNICOR LINKS Omnicor Twitter: @OmnicorTweetsOmnicor LinkedIn: LinkedIn

Welcome to Episode 13 of Radio Omnicor At Omnicor we are driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and development space. Each episode features fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help you grow your business, team and your own career. Dr. Nokwethemba Mtshali is the Chief Executive Officer of the Bertha Gxowa Hospital in Germiston in Ekurhuleni. A district hospital with a staff complement of 767, she was appointed permanently after acting for a year. Dr. Mtshali has made a name for herself as the youngest hospital CEO in South Africa at the age of 31. Her vast experience in both private and public healthcare have paved the way to where she is today. Bold and daring, she sharpened her people skills and learnt the importance of teamwork and collective efforts. This conversation will leave you full of hope for South Africa! Nokwethemba has taken very difficult environmental barriers and hacked them at such a young age! Nothing scares her and that is so remarkable. Her thinking is shifting what is possible but maybe, more importantly, she is doing the work, not just thinking about it! What more can we all be doing to contribute? A special thank you to William Irwin our new producer! SHOW INFORMATION: Host: Colleen McLintock Length: 01:04:40 Format: mp3 BOOKMARKS: Introduction with Colleen: 00:00 – 01:26 Interview with Dr. Nokwethemba Mtshali: 01:27 – 1:03:59 Outro: 1:03:59 – 01:04:40 DR. NOKWETHEMBA MTSHALI LINKS: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nokwethemba-mtshali-74411829/) Twitter @nokwe1021 (https://twitter.com/nokwe1021?lang=en) Articles for further reading: Meet SA’s youngest hospital CEO  & Mail&Guardian 200 Young South Africans OMNICOR LINKS Omnicor Twitter: @OmnicorTweets Omnicor LinkedIn: LinkedIn

Welcome to episode 12 of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! This episode shines a spotlight on the hugely successful Dennis Zietsman, who was appointed as Deputy Group Chairman of Servest in 2011 and co-founded the Servest Group in 1997 with Kenton Fine. Servest is a leading facilities management group that is a household name. The Group employs in excess of 50 000 people with a billion dollar turnover across operations, globally. So what does that take to run it? Our conversation is mini-masterclass in entrepreneurial grit and drive with straight forward talk based on real experience and integrity.  At times it felt like we had our very own OmniDragon’s Den! Dennis takes us from the small beginnings of this business to its current giant status – a real retrospective of the various milestones of that evolution. We are left with a call to action- resize our dreams and stay engaged with the requisite leadership and organisational values that grow people and profits. Dennis is a qualified chartered accountant and is also the Vice President of the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry. SHOW INFORMATION: Host: Colleen McLintock – Head of People Development (LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenmclintock) & Hilton Rudnick – Managing Director (LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilton-rudnick-69598a7) Length: 59:15 Format: mp3 BOOKMARKS: Introduction with Colleen: 00:00 – 01:39 Interview with Dennis Zietsman: 01:39 – 58:30 Outro: 58:30 – 59:15 LINKS: Dennis Zietsman: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-zietsman-44980b5/) & Twitter (https://twitter.com/denniszietsman) Servest Group.: Website (https://www.servest.co.za/)

Welcome to episode 11 of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! Cathy Farlam Ashton is in studio with Colleen McLintock to give you a behind-the-scenes look at competencies. We use them daily across the HR value chain and they are to a large extent the way our products intersect with our clients. But where will they go in the next 5 years, and how did competencies get so widely adopted? The best qualified person we can think of to help unpack this is Cathy, one of the founding partners of Omnicor and current partner at Multiplex. Cathy is well known in the industry for being a treasure trove of insight and knowledge across many HR disciplines, all gained through working at the rock face for more than 20 years. Her approach is insightful and based on very real work experience – and she really is a wizard when it comes to writing job profiles! SHOW INFORMATION: Host: Colleen McLintock – Head of People Development (LinkedIn –https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenmclintock) Length: 1:11:01 Format: mp3 BOOKMARKS: Introduction with Colleen: 00:00 – 01:446 Interview with Cathy Farlam Ashton: 01:44 – 50:35 Doublethink with Marcel Harper: 50:35 – 1:09:53 Outro: 1:09:53 – 1:11:01 LINKS: Cathy Farlam Ashton: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-farlam-ashton-b5436212/) Multiplex Partners Ltd.: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/5265109/)

Welcome to episode 10 of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. Farai Madzima, UX trailblazer, is in studio with Colleen Mclintock and Marcel Harper in what can only be described as our hippest episode so far! You may think design and UX does not necessary apply to your world, but in this episode Farai will leave you reconsidering how you interact with your customers and what drives your customer experience. Design Thinking uses logic and imagination to explore possibilities of what could be, and ultimately deliver a successful outcome that thrills your customer. You will learn why design thinking must be incorporated into the company strategy and that it is more than just fonts and colours. Episode 10 rocks all the elements of edutainment! SHOW INFORMATION: Host: Colleen McLintock – Head of People Development (LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenmclintock) Length: 55:09 Format: mp3 BOOKMARKS: Introduction with Colleen: 00:00 – 01:56 Interview with Farai Madzima: 01:56 – 53:58 Outro: 53:58 – 55:09 LINKS: Farai Madzima: LinkedIn (https://za.linkedin.com/in/farai) & Twitter(https://twitter.com/farai_uxguy) Content Links: J-Live, Steve Krug – Don’t Make Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability, Alan Cooper: The Inmates Are Running the Asylum, Pixel Up!

Welcome to episode 9 of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. Prof Hennie Kriek, CEO of TTS and highly acclaimed academic, is in studio with Colleen Mclintock, Hilton Rudnick and Marcel Harper. In this panel interview format, the discussion looks back into the practice of psychometrics, and to the future – or where it may end up. The current practice of online assessments is unpacked and Prof explains the pros and cons… some which may surprise you. You will learn about the hurdle process and how the simple honesty contract can mitigate risk. This episode is for all those who work with psychometrics and want to get a behind the scenes understanding, explaining best practice and the challenges that face our industry. It’s especially appealing to the hard-core professional who deals with psychometrics in the corporate landscape. It’s a technical podcast, but very palatable for non-psychologist-types too. SHOW INFORMATION: Host: Colleen McLintock – Head of People Development (LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenmclintock) Length: 1:06:10 Format: mp3 BOOKMARKS: Introduction with Colleen: 00:00 – 01:05 Interview with Professor Hennie Kriek: 01:05 – 01:05:28 Outro: 01:05:28 – 1:06:10 LINKS: Professor Hennie Kriek: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hennie-kriek-ph-d-51237b2/)

Welcome to episode 8 of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. In this episode, James Ashton takes us on an epic journey, so beautifully narrated that it will have you transported to faraway places and spaces. He shares his very personal story of starting Omnicor with his wife Cathy Farlam, and how they built a business with passion and purpose at a time in South Africa’s history that demanded sensitivity and vision. The final leg of the journey sees James and Cathy sail off into the sunset to Malta, a lifelong dream of theirs. These stories are neatly interwoven into James’s new perspective of executive coaching and how gestalt therapy has renewed his connection in all relationships. You are going to want to keep listening to this episode! SHOW INFORMATION: Hosts: Colleen McLintock – Head of People Development (LinkedIn –https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenmclintock) Length: 1:02:32 Format: mp3 BOOKMARKS: Introduction with Colleen: 00:00 – 01:14 Interview with James Ashton: 01:14 – 01:01:38 Outro: 01:01:38 – 1:02:32 LINKS: James Ashton: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-r-ashton-823431)

Welcome to episode 7 of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. In this episode Dr Hilton Rudnick is in the studio with Colin Browne, and we discuss the thorny issue of organisational culture. Colin has a very important message about leadership and their impact on the organisational culture and climate. His metaphor of the happy sandpit immediately sets the tone for the conversation. Colin has a unique perspective as a journalist, researcher and business owner, and has dealt with the hard realities of leadership himself. What are the factors that will get your team excited to come to work and which potentially chase them away? This episode is a must-listen for new leaders and those struggling with this complex issue, with practical steps to improve your current work climate. SHOW INFORMATION: Hosts: Colleen McLintock – Head of People Development (LinkedIn –https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenmclintock) and & Hilton Rudnick – Managing Director (LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilton-rudnick-69598a7) Length: 49:55 Format: mp3 BOOKMARKS: Introduction with Colleen & Hilton: 00:00 – 01:16 Interview with Colin Browne: 01:16 – 48:59 Outro: 48:59 – 49:55 LINKS: Colin Browne: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinjbrowne)

Welcome to episode 6 of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. Professor Jansen is known for his strong views on transformation, peaceful reconciliation and unity, which he has pursued in earnest at UFS. Jansen stepped down as UFS Rector and Vice-Chancellor to become a Fellow at the Centre for Advanced Studies in the Behavioural Sciences at Stanford University in the US. In recognition of his contribution to education Prof Jansen has received honorary doctorates in education from the United Kingdom and the USA, including one from the University of Edinburgh. Prof Jansen has published several books, is a columnist in leading newspapers in the country and has a large social media following. Our time was short but we managed to touch on some really interesting issues – for example, why did Prof leave SA and is he coming back? How do we address racism in SA amongst our friends and community? What is a Tarzan Leader and how do we bring some heart back to our leadership decisions? All these questions and more as described by our favourite inspiration and transformative leader, Prof Jonathan Jansen. Please note: due to the use of Skype during this interview, please expect much degraded sound quality.  SHOW INFORMATION: Hosts: Colleen McLintock – Head of People Development (LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenmclintock) and & Marcel Harper Length: 59:12 Format: mp3 BOOKMARKS: Introduction with Colleen & Marcel: 00:00 –  02:02 Interview with Professor Jonathan Jansen: 02:02 – 37:54 Doublethink with Marcel Harper – The Dunning–Kruger Effect: 37:54 – 58:16 Outro: 58:16 – 59:12 LINKS: Professor Jonathan Jansen: Twitter (https://twitter.com/JJ_UFS)

Welcome to episode 5 of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. Helen Nicholson has been called “The Networking Queen” by many of her clients. She is the director of The Networking Company, specialising in teaching people to Master the art of networking. She has recently published the business best seller: “Networking- How to get your black belt in business success” SHOW INFORMATION: Hosts: Colleen McLintock – Head of People Development (LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenmclintock) and & Marcel Harper Length: 50:05 Format: mp3 BOOKMARKS: Introduction with Colleen & Marcel: 00:00 –  01:43 Interview with Helen Nicholson: 01:43 -48:30 Outro: 48:30 – 50:05 LINKS: Helen Nicholson: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-nicholson-7834742) & Website (http://www.thenetworkingcompany.co.za/the-team)

Welcome to the fourth episode of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. This week features Arthur Goldstuck, an award-winning IT journalist and widely regarded as South Africa’s leading expert on Internet and mobile technology trends. Is your organisation ready for the future? Will your job look the same in 5 years? 10 year? Beyond? SHOW INFORMATION: Hosts: Colleen McLintock – Head of People Development (LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenmclintock) & Marcel Harper Length: 58:18 Format: mp3 BOOKMARKS: Introduction with Colleen & Marcel: 00:00 –  01:15 Interview with Arthur Goldstuck: 01:15 – 58:18 LINKS: Arthur Goldstuck: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthurgoldstuck) & Twitter (https://twitter.com/art2gee)

Welcome to the third episode of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. Today, Colleen McLintock has the pleasure of interviewing Marc Kahn, author of “Coaching on the Axis” and Global HR Director for Investec. Marc is the kind of coach that if the Emperor – from the famous Hans Christian Anderson Fairytale – had been his client, let’s just say those deceptive weavers would have been brought into the coaching session to take accountability for the tomfoolery; and with skilful questioning, the Emperor’s authentic self would be activated. That would be a story with a very different ending! Curious? Well have a listen… SHOW INFORMATION: Hosts: Colleen McLintock – Head of People Development (LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenmclintock) Length: 1:08:55 Format: Mp3 BOOKMARKS: Introduction with Colleen: 00:00 –  00:45 Interview with Marc Kahn: 00:45 – 1:08:55 LINKS: Coaching on the Axis: Marc Kahn at Sydney University, 13 August 2014 – View on YouTube Marc Kahn: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marckahn) Be sure to subscribe to our monthly updates and listen on your favourite podcats app.

Welcome to the second episode of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. Today we speak with Hilton Rudnick about climate surveys – also known as engagement surveys – about the importance of understanding the people in your organisation, and then we discuss the oxymoron-sounding idea of “planned happenstance” with Marcel Harper. SHOW INFORMATION: Hosts: Colleen McLintock – Head of People Development (LinkedIn –https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenmclintock) Length: 30:38 Format: Mp3 BOOKMARKS: Introduction with Colleen: 00:00 –  00:55 Climate Surveys with Hilton Rudnick: 00:56 – 08:20 Planned Happenstance with Marcel Harper: 08:26 – 30:38 LINKS: Planned Happenstance: Turning Adversity into Opportunity – Download as PDF Hilton Rudnick: Omnicor Articles (http://www.omnicor.co.za/author/hrudnick/) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilton-rudnick-69598a7) Be sure to subscribe to our monthly updates and listen on your favourtie podcats app.