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Back to school 2021 — Changes, delays and clarity Jax Aithchison (Executive Head | EduInc) Today the EduInc Executive Head clarified when and how we go back to school this year. Music : https://JohnBartmann.com Find out more about this leading school and how your child could benefit from its small classes and affordable private education. http://educationincorporated.co.za When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Back to Basics! — Start your Gardening Year off Greenly Cary Goodwin (Spokesperson Life is a Garden, Head Garden Girl at Colourful Group) The beginning of a New Year generally heralds new resolutions. If you haven't made one yet, let it be this - I am going to get Grounded! From starting from scratch and getting your soil right, to bringing this year's colours into your space, Cary Goodwin gives us all of Life is a Garden's hints and tips to get you on the right gardening track to ensure success in your backyard - or courtyard! Never scrimp on the basics, never be afraid to ask questions, and continue the joy you may have found during lockdown, by staying home and pimping your porch. Music : https://JohnBartmann.com Connect with Melanie on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melstreasures.co.za/ When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Welcome to 2021 — Your 3 burning questions Gershom Aitchison (Headmaster) Jax Aitchison (Executive Head) Welcome to the New Year. While 2020 may be behind us, the Covid-19 pandemic is not. As the start of the 2021 academic year approaches we answer your top 3 burning questions... 1) When do we start? 2) How do we start? and 3) What do we have to do to prepare for the start? EduInc Website Resources (for stationery lists) https://educationincorporated.co.za/resources.php Music : https://JohnBartmann.com Find out more about this leading school and how your child could benefit from its small classes and affordable private education. http://educationincorporated.co.za When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
If Trees Could Talk... — And 100 of them you should get to know! Megan Emmett Parker (author and senior producer in the environmental world) With a Masters in environmental management, a conservation degree and a decade working as a senior producer on 50/50 on tv, Megan Parker has a solid grounding on all topics environmental. Her book, Game Ranger in your Backpack, has been selling out and reprinted yearly since release ten years ago. And her book on trees, originally titled If Trees Could Talk, now published by Struik under the title 100 Bushveld Trees, is the go-to guide for those wanting to know more about our wonderful country, her biomes and the ‘beings’ that inhabit it. Game Ranger in Your Pocket on Amazon https://amzn.to/3m73ezP 100 Bushveld Trees https://amzn.to/2LmQl8b Megan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-parker-39027510/ Music : https://JohnBartmann.com Connect with Melanie on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melstreasures.co.za/ When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Limitless Conversations with Melisha Reddy | A GBV Story 'It was just once' — Gender-based violence is a pervasive issue in South Africa. Today on the show, we bring you a real story - not about a victim, but about a survivor of Gender-Based Violence (domestic abuse). Our Guest Melisha takes us through her brave journey of how she was able to turn her pain into power. In this chat, we cover Melisha's story and dabble into the nuanced female experiences that are often not spoken about - we all know about physical abuse, the scars are often there to see, but about 'emotional abuse'. We learn that abuse is a spectrum and this conversation could not be any more timely as it coincides with the global campaign - 'The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign', a United Nations campaign which takes place annually from 25 November (International Day of No Violence against Women) to 10 December. End Femicide. End violence against women and children. The Limitless Podcast is a fiercely independent vehicle that runs on the support of our incredible listeners - that's you! So, if you’d like to support the show, we would like that very much. Hit ‘subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts or ‘follow’ on Spotify, and leave a review if you’re feeling especially generous. Then sit back and bask in our eternal, abundant love. Your hosts are > Carla Fernandes @carlaxiii > Dominique Reeby @dominiqueiam > Lebo Ndaba @leboga Thanks so much for lending us your ears for this episode! Stay woke but don’t forget to laugh at the dumb stuff. Music : https://JohnBartmann.com Join our community on Instagram. Let us know your thoughts and connect with us. https://www.instagram.com/limitlessconversationspodcast The Limitless Podcast is a production of Studio.13. Work with us. We have great advertising and brand opportunities available. https://studio13mkt.wixsite.com/website When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
A Blooming Good Christmas — Christmas in a Garden with Life is a Garden Cary Goodwin (Life is a Garden | Spokesperson and Colourful Group | Head Girl) The summer holidays are a time to kick back and relax - and after the dreadful year many have had - thank you 2020! - with many people (still) staying home, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the fruits of your backyard labour. Cary Goodwin tells us what indigenous trees are great stand-ins as a Christmas tree, let’s us in on the secret world of bugs, gives hints and tips on what to be doing in the garden, and beware - here be Dragons! Life is a Garden Website https://lifeisagarden.co.za Music : https://JohnBartmann.com Connect with Melanie on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melstreasures.co.za/ When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Grade 8 in 2021 - all your questions answered — Be ready for day 1 John Skelton (Principal) Carryn Bukris and Adam Mawdsley (Grade Controllers) Today Principal John Skelton is joined by the Grade Controllers for 2021's Grade 8 cohort. Together they answer loads and loads of questions we're received from families joining us next year. If you still have questions after listening (with your child) Grade Controllers > Carryn Bukris carrynbukris@bryanston.com > Adam Mawdsley adammawdsley@bryanston.com Assisted by > Shea Fourie sheafourie@bryanston.com > Milo Ntshanga milontshanga@bryanston.com and in accounts > Mandy Walsh mandywalsh@bryanston.com School Fees for 2021 https://www.bryanston.com/our-school/school-fees Music : https://JohnBartmann.com Visit the school's website https://www.bryanston.com/ When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Give a present that Pops for Christmas! — Regreening Africa the Greenpop way Misha Teasdale (Co-founder and Director at Greenpop Planet deforestation and carbon emissions have become watchwords in the global environment and economy. Our new ‘climate-reality’. With this in mind, in 2010 Misha Teasdale set about creating a community that reconnects humans with nature through tree planting and other environmental and social mass action Greenpop is an award-winning registered non-profit organisation headquartered in Cape Town, which works towards restoring ecosystems and empowers environmental stewards through reforestation, urban greening, sustainable development, and environmental art projects across Sub-Saharan Africa. If you’d like to add to the Green Explosion, then Listen Here! Visit Greenpop's website https://greenpop.org/ Music : https://JohnBartmann.com Connect with Melanie on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melstreasures.co.za/ When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Inclusive service cultures are the key to impactful leadership — How race relations and diversity are fueling business growth and prosperity Ian Fuhr (Hatch Institute | Founder) In this episode I talk to Ian Fuhr, known to many as the dynamic founder of the Sorbet group, about his new project the Hatch Institute and its work in helping entrepreneurs build more inclusive, progressive and impactful businesses. Ian defines the work of the Hatch Institute with the phrase 'cultureneering'. His first business, K-Mart, catered to underserved black markets in the late 1970s and early 1980, deep in darkest years of segregationist Apartheid South Africa. In the early 1990s, Ian launched a labour consultancy, Labour Link, to assist businesses navigate race relations within their organisations during one of South Africa's most tumultuous periods. Throughout his career Ian has remained convinced that, despite the complexity of the South African socio-political landscape, fostering working environments and cultures that revolve around a common purpose of obsessive customer service we will result in success. We talk about his passion for South African business owners, about the opportunities and challenges of our complex business landscape, and especially about the power of having difficult conversations. The Hatch Institute https://www.hatchinstitute.co.za/ Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
EduInc Budget 2021 and Covid-19 Learnings Applied — Start doing, stop doing and keep doing Gershom Aitchison (Headmaster) Gary Sayers (Girder Consulting | MD) Today Headmaster, Gershom Aitchison is joined by Board member, Gary Sayers, to discuss lessons learned from 2020, plans for 2021, and the budget for the year ahead. In this episode you'll hear how the curriculum is contextualised around the school's core values and educational outcomes. Connect with Gary on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-sayers-30b5a52/ Music : https://JohnBartmann.com Find out more about this leading school and how your child could benefit from its small classes and affordable private education. http://educationincorporated.co.za When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Master Oogway's timeless lessons for leadership — Why Kung Fu Panda should be in every leader's resource bank Charlie Quirk (Google | Consultant Director of Strategy) One often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it. In this episode I talk to one of my favourite internet friends, Charlie Quirk, about our mutual passion for cinema, the lessons we can all learn from the Hollywood, and particularly, the wisdom of the Kung Fu Panda animated movies. I've been trying to find someone keen to have this discussion with me for ages, so I'm disproportionately excited about this show :) Charlie Quirk describes himself as a global strategy director, cinephile, failed clarinetist, doting dad. He's worked with a broad range of companies including Google, Microsoft, HP, Chevrolet, PayPal, Samsung, AT&T, Visa, Symantec, Zillow, MetLife, Best Buy, Grant Thornton, Dickies, Adidas, Nissan, Qatar Airways and others. Charlie's website https://charlie-quirk.com/ The Furious Curious podcast. Charlie and Britton Rice go into unreasonable depth discussing the weird and wonderful of modern culture. https://charlie-quirk.com/the-furious-curious/ Charlie's tremendous Hollywood insights deck. https://charlie-quirk.com/hollywood/ Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Reading Between the Lines — Language and Power - how does it work? Ben Morgan In this episode Tracey Camilleri talks to poet, academic, essayist and writer Ben Morgan looks under the bonnet at how language really works and why, when used well, it is effective. How has the recent outburst of joy around the vaccine and the US election been expressed? What is powerful about the way Joe Biden use language? What can we learn from the first lines of Hamlet? Why do certain metaphors work? What's the secret of getting the tone right? Why is Greta Thunberg such a skilful user of rhetoric? Join us for this enjoyable pick through the bones and muscles of the way we speak now. Dr Ben Morgan is a writer, critic and tutor based in Oxford. He has published poetry widely, including a long sequence, 'Medea in Corinth' (Poetry Salzburg, 2018), which retells the Greek myth in modern forms. He is completing a book on Shakespeare and the idea of political justice for Princeton University Press. He also writes essays and reviews for a range of publications, as as teaching Shakespeare studies and English to undergraduates at Oxford and beyond, with a particular focus on visiting students. Music : Dan Phillipson | Out in Front Visit the Thompson Harrison website https://www.thompsonharrison.com/ Connect with Tracey Camilleri on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-camilleri-20694ab/ Connect with Sam Rockey on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthajrockey/ When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Perseverance is the ultimate start-up capital — Discussing perseverance and passion with Alexandra's Robin Hood Robert Mtshali (MobiWashSA | Founder) In this episode I talk to the self-proclaimed Robin Hood of Alexandra township, Robert Mtshali (and who am I to argue?). Robert is a serial entrepreneur who reached out to me on Twitter because he believed his story would resonate with you, and wow, was he right. After suffering unimaginable tragedy at a very young age, Robert consistently overcame odds and obstacles to pursue his dream of being an entrepreneur. It hasn't been an easy route, but it has produced a young man wise beyond his years, deeply passionate about creating value, impacting lives and importantly, teaching others to follow in his footsteps. Robert Mtshali on Twitter https://twitter.com/trebormtshali The MobiWash SA website - but look up the App on your chosen App store! http://www.mobiwashsa.co.za/ Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Summer’s Buzzing! — Get out into your Garden Cary Goodwin (Spokesperson Life is a Garden, Head girl at Colourful Splendour Group and Peebles Plants) Life is a Garden (the PR part of the South African Nurseryman’s Association) grants the public all the gardening know how necessary to create your own little piece of Eden in your backyard, through their website and ongoing events - live and virtual - as well as supplying useful information to all publications in South Africa. This month, Cary Goodwin let’s us know what’s on the agenda and what we should be doing through the month of November. On the menu - beetroot, Inca lilies, roses, indoor plants and much much more! Music : https://JohnBartmann.com Connect with Melanie on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melstreasures.co.za/ When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Breaking up is hard to do — I just ended a 13 year relationship... with Facebook. Now, before you laugh (ok, you can laugh), this was a bigger deal for me than I'd like to admit. For over a decade I ran a social media business that relied heavily on the existence of Facebook - and its impact on companies and customers - to grow and thrive. Much of my reputation and self worth is wrapped up in the existence and success of that company, and so part of my reluctance to quit Facebook, apart from questions about its utility and the healthiness of using it, was the potential hypocrisy of quitting now. In fact, I found my own reluctance to pull the 'delete my account' trigger so surprising, comical and revealing, that I decided to record a catharsis of sorts which I've published on the One-Eyed Man podcast. This monologue style recording is a little out of character for me, so I'd appreciate your feedback and thoughts on the approach. And the topic, of course. I explore not only my decision to quit Facebook but the reasons I'm still so dependent on other social media. Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Psychedelic medicine and the potential of your mind — How society and business is taking a new look at psychedelics Ronen Aires (CEO | Student Village) In this episode I talk to Ronen Aires about the future of psychedelic medicine and innovation. I am admittedly ignorant on the topic, but have kept a keen eye on Ronen's journey into the subject over the past decade and wanted to hear more about how leaders and innovators should consider the growing interest in the medicinal and mindfulness benefits of psychedelic drugs Ronen and I were fellow forum members in EO for many years, both running agencies (albeit with slightly different focuses) based in Johannesburg, ran many kilometers of many crazy trails together, and have stayed good friends over the years. I now refer to him exclusively by the moniker the Joburg Mystic! Ronen on Twitter https://twitter.com/ronenaires How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollen https://www.amazon.com/Change-Your-Mind-Consciousness-Transcendence-ebook/dp/B076GPJXWZ Ronen on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronen-aires-4580271/ Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Building a free online money university for everybody — Uncovering why so many people have a dysfunctional relationship with money Kristia van Heerden (JustOneLap.com | CEO) In this episode I talk to financial wellness evangelist and crusader Kristia van Heerden about her work on JustOneLap.com - a free online money university for traders, investors, and just about everyone else. Kris hosts the popular Fat Wallet podcast, a highly practical and tactile approach to building financial literacy in and through the lives of real people. Whether you have a natural aptitude for personal financial management, or, like me, wrestle with the role of money in your life, this show will be enlightening and inspiring. The home of money, investment and trading https://justonelap.com/ Kristia on Twitter https://twitter.com/kristiavh The Fat Wallet Show - Kris's wildly popular personal financial management podcast https://justonelap.com/the-fat-wallet-show/ Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Welcome Grade 8s of 2021 — Stay calm - we've got this. John Skelton (Principal) Carryn Bukris, Adam Mawdsley, Milo Ntshanga and Shea Fourie (Grade Controllers) More information of what to expect for Grade 8 in 2021. If you have more questions, start with the school's website https://www.bryanston.com/ Music : https://JohnBartmann Visit the school's website https://www.bryanston.com/ When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
NB! Very Important exam and year-end info — And some heads-ups for 2021 Headmaster Gershom Aitchison With 209 days of lock-down under the belt, and 6 weeks to go until our Honours Evening, this is a must-listen episode for all the details. Handy tip - grab a pen and paper! Exam Schedule and other resources https://educationincorporated.co.za/resources.php Music : https://JohnBartmann.com Find out more about this leading school and how your child could benefit from its small classes and affordable private education. http://educationincorporated.co.za When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Turning attitude into altitude — How to innovate in the face of disruption and unpredictability Gidon Novick (Entrepreneur) In this episode I talk to Gidon Novick about his decision to launch a new airline in the midst of a global pandemic. Gidon is a well known entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist, and in his own words, a big believer in the potential of South Africa. He is interested in creating businesses that are both profitable and impactful, and we speak about how the last year has informed his thinking in this regard. Gidon on Twitter https://twitter.com/gidonnovick?lang=en Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Dig your Dirt — EcoBuz - Friendly by Nature. The Greenest Way to Grow Donvae Hooker and Cathy Church (EcoBuz) Environmentally aware gardeners are always looking for the best way to look after their plants while looking after their soil and surroundings. Donvae Hooker and Cathy Church explain how through some great scientific developments, safe, effective, chemical-free pest control solutions are now available to South African homes and gardens thanks to EcoBuz, a company that is dedicated to completing the vision and ‘dream’ of offering safe and sustainable gardening solutions into the hands of all South Africans. Visit their website https://ecobuz.co.za Music : https://JohnBartmann.com Connect with Melanie on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melstreasures.co.za/ When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Is podcasting a bubble or a business? — Digging deeper into the inner workings of the podcasting industry Jeff Large (Comealivecreative.com | Founder) In this episode I talk to Jeff Large, purveyor and producer of profitable podcasts (my title, not his) about the burgeoning business of podcasting, and whether it's a viable marketing and sales strategy, or just hype. Jeff Large helps individuals and businesses establish trust, authority, and relationships with their customers through podcasting. His advice was invaluable in my planning around this show, and has been a valuable sounding board as it has evolved. If you are an individual or representative of a brand considering podcasting as a communication channel, this show will be a helpful primer to the opportunities and challenges of the platform. Jeff Large's personal website https://www.jefflarge.com/ Jeff's full-service podcast solution agency for corporate brands https://comealivecreative.com/ Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
The trouble with having an open mind — Fixing the world and breaking echo chambers Bronwyn Williams (Flux Trends | Partner) In this episode, my friend and speaking colleague Bronwyn Williams and I finally get around to solving all the world's problems, and in only 45 minutes or so. Bronwyn is a futurist, economist and trends analyst with over a decade's experience in strategic management and foresight. She holds tertiary qualifications in Marketing Management (UJ), Economics (University of London), Foresight (University of Manchester), and Future Studies (University of Stellenbosch). She is currently completing a Master's in Applied Economics from the University of Bath. We both have ideas about how to address some of the world's most complicated problems, but they're seldom the same ideas. This has produced many interesting debates and rich conversations, and I hope this show is one of them. Bronwyn's website https://whatthefuturenow.com/ The Flux Trends website https://www.fluxtrends.com/about-bronwyn-williams/ Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Flower Power — Garden Day SA - Growing Memories Gundula Deutschlander (Master Gardener, Garden Day Ambassador) Garden Day SA on Sunday 11th October, is the perfect day to invite friends and family to celebrate your garden and green spaces with you. Master Gardener Gundula Deutschlander, one of the Garden Day ambassadors, gives us the lowdown on why gardening is good for you, and what is happening around this Glorious Green event. Conscious that we are still social distancing and that some people can’t even in fact go outside, this year the organisers are hosting the first ever Virtual Garden Day Gathering. The line-up includes a host of events, such as garden-inspired gourmet with Karen Dudley, a flower crown-off with comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout and a QandA session with garden guru Tanya Visser amongst others. This will all take place via Zoom and Facebook Live. In the lead up to Garden Day, they will also be hosting a number of virtual events flower crown making workshops and how to prepare for your Garden Day celebration. Music : https://JohnBartmann.com Connect with Melanie on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melstreasures.co.za/ When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
How big is Big Enough? — The alternative approach to success and lifestyle design Lee LeFever (CommonCraft.com | Co-founder) In this episode I talk to Lee LeFever, co-founder of Common Craft and author of the freshly released book Big Enough. I've been following Lee since my earliest social media (ad)ventures, and deeply respect the quality of Sachi (Lee's wife and partner) and his work, their articulation of purpose, and their deliberate commitment to designing a business that perfectly enables their quality of life. We talk about the process of writing this important and timely book, Lee and Sachi's partnership, the dangers of success without direction, and much more. Common Craft is known for being pioneers in the field of ""explainer"" videos, having inspired the explainer video genre in 2007 with their ""in Plain English"" series of videos. The business has grown into a membership service used in over 50 countries today. Membership provides access to online libraries of original videos and downloadable visuals. In 2012, Common Craft founder Lee LeFever published The Art of Explanation (Wiley). It has been translated into 7 languages. Common Craft also operates the Explainer Academy, which teaches explanation and animated video production skills via online courses. The Common Craft website. www.commoncraft.com Big Enough: Building a Business that Scales with Your Lifestyle page on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Big-Enough-Building-Business-Lifestyle/dp/1989603181 Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
How to change a million lives — A conversation with one of SA's most impactful social entrepreneurs Dr Louise van Rhyn (Symphonia | Founder) In this final episode of season 2 of The One-Eyed Man podcast, I talk to Dr Louise van Rhyn, founder of Symphonia.net and the visionary behind the wildly successful and impactful Partners for Possibility programme. Louise holds a doctoral degree in organisational change, has 25 years' experience as a change practitioner with a focus on large scale change in complex social systems, and has worked with diverse local and global organisations, across all sectors, in many countries. She is an inspiration to any South African who believes and is invested in the future of our country. The Partners for Possibility programme https://www.pfp4sa.org/ Louise van Rhyn on Twitter https://twitter.com/louisevanrhyn?s=20 Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Mentorship as a catalyst for change — From beauty queen to mentorship and transformation advocate Ntsiki Mkhize (MentHer | Founder) In this episode I talk to Ntsiki Mkhize about her journey to social entrepreneurship and her passion for mentorship and the role it plays in uplifting and empowering young women in South Africa. Ntsiki previously achieved success as a finalist in the Miss South Africa pageant, and as a published author(My Hall of Mentors), and has used her platform and influence to inspire thousands of young women across the nation. Ntsiki on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ntsiki-mkhize-8b0a8b21/?originalSubdomain=za Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Misinformation, media, and the metaphysics of race — The role of philosophy in a time of crisis Phila Msimang (University of Stellenbosch | Lecturer) In this episode I talk to Phila Msimang about misinformation and fake news, the need for trustworthy, reliable institutions, and then we veer into a conversation about the Black Lives Matter movement and the importance of having difficult conversations if we are to advance society. I met Phila at a workshop hosted by the University of Stellenbosch late last year. He is a lecturer in the Department of Philosophy and the Convenor of the Socratic Society at Stellenbosch University. His research interests include the philosophy of science, the metaphysics of race, biosemiotics, and theories of minimal cognition. He is part of an inter-university research group that focuses on issues concerning race, the knowledge project, and society. His current areas of research are topics in the metaphysics of race and minimal cognition. Mr Phila Msimang's profile on the University of Stellenbosch's website https://www0.sun.ac.za/philosophy/staff/phila-msimang/ Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
The importance of training naked — Mindfulness, consciousness and spirituality in the midst of uncertainty Pierre du Plessis (Speaker and Author) In this episode I talk to author, speaker and self-proclaimed 'dissident preacher' Pierre du Plessis about his book Train Naked, his work as a speaker, facilitator and coach, and the power of belief. Pierre recently launched a new project called Palaestra - a community of practice that encourages its members to train to become better human beings and do work that matters. Pierre du Plessis's website https://thisispierreduplessis.com/ Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Building platform businesses that drive social change — How SweepSouth has baked impact into its DNA Dr Aisha Pandor (SweepSouth | Co-founder) In this episode I speak to Aisha Pandor about the tech start-up and funding ecosystem in South Africa, about the unique challenges of running highly scalable platform businesses, and about how her partners and team have navigated some of the unpredictability of the last 6 months. Aisha holds a PhD in Human Genetics from UCT, is the co-founder of the incredibly successful start-up SweepSouth, and a remarkable example of what can be achieved with passion, partnership and relentless execution. Visit the SweepSouth website https://sweepsouth.com Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Exporting African innovation to solve global challenges — Solutions that work in Africa can, and should, work everywhere else Duke Malan (Africa Works Ventures | Partner) In this episode I talk to Duke Malan about his broad ranging experience in the South African corporate world, his decision to move to Hong Kong, and the lessons he's learned along the way. We cover his worldview around innovation and social impact, the power and importance of mentorship, his vision for ed tech, finding a way to reignite the SA tourism sector, and how to take South African (and African) innovations global. Africa Works Ventures website https://africaworksventures.com/ Duke Malan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dukemalan/ Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Bridging the continent's digital divide — Accelerating transformation in agencies and companies with digital skills Gavin Weale (Digify Africa | Founder and CEO) I speak to Gavin Weale about how critical practical experience is in fast-tracking new digital talent into the workplace, and how they've solved this massive challenge with Digify Africa and its partners. Digify Africa has its roots in publishing and has always been known for giving disenfranchised youth a voice. As the organisation has evolved over the years they have adapted to the digital revolution with aplomb, and have trained tens of thousands of young Africans up in the process. Digify Africa on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DigifyAfrica/ Gavin Weale on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavin-weale-9366189/ Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Cultivating Africa's most promising young leaders — A peek into the remarkable African Leadership Academy and its programmes Karidas Tshintsholo (Khula! | CEO) and Josh Adler (ALA | VP) In this episode I talk to Karidas and Josh about the importance of nurturing entrepreneurial and leadership talent on the African continent as early as possible. Josh Adler is the Vice President of Growth and Entrepreneurship at the African Leadership Academy. One of the ALA's more successful programmes is the Anzisha Fellowship and Prize, which identifies and develops Africa's most promising Very Young Entrepreneurs in a world class bootcamp environment. Khula! marketplace for fresh produce and the #1 agricultural solution as awarded at the MTN App of the Year Awards. http://www.khula.co.za/ The ALA website https://www.africanleadershipacademy.org/ The Anzisha Prize and research report https://anzishaprize.org/ Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Amplifying impact through focus and mindfulness — A broad conversation about impact and inequality in the global South Max Pichulik (Impact Amplifier | Co-founder) In this episode I talk to impact pioneer, mindfulness expert and social entrepreneurship thought leader Maximilian Pichulik. Max has decades worth of experience navigating the scale and complexity of the social impact space in South Africa and beyond our borders. He has a thoughtful, balanced view of the challenges and opportunities facing social entrepreneurs and other actors in the impact ecosystem. We covered some of his childhood experience, universal basic income (UBI), capital and deal flow, the geographical handicaps certain markets suffer from, and more. Max's personal website https://www.maxpichulik.com/about-max Impact Amplifier website https://www.impactamplifier.co.za/ Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Hacking finance and capital to build better businesses — How do we redesign venture capital models to amplify start-up impact? Aunnie Patton Power (Intelligent Impact | Founder) I talk to Aunnie Patton Power about innovative and creative ways to redesign finance - and specifically venture capital - to improve access to funding, build more sustainable organisations, and deliver better impact. Aunnie was one of the stand out lecturers from my Masters programme at LSE in her course on Exponential Technology for Social Impact. She is one of the world's leading thinkers in this space, and is currently working on a highly anticipated book that will be a collection of her research and best thinking. Aunnie on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/aunniepatton/ Aunnie's recent ImpactAlpha article on redesigning venture finance for inclusivity https://impactalpha.com/10-ways-to-redesign-venture-finance-for-a-more-inclusive-post-covid-world/ See Aunnie in conversation with ex-Investec CEO Stephen Koseff, on the topic of Impact Investing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOwq9pmXsRs Aunnie's free Coursera programme on innovative finance https://www.coursera.org/learn/innovative-finance Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Moving purpose beyond a branding exercise — Can you shift business leaders to more conscious behaviours? Tom Fels (Animarem | CEO) I talk to Tom Fels, branding expert and conscious capitalism advocate about his mission to create a new movement of business leadership in South Africa and beyond. Tom is the founder and CEO of Animarem, a boutique impact advisory that powers visionary, purpose-driven growth for their corporate clients. Tom is an old colleague from the advertising industry, has worked in conservation, and now leads the charge on helping leaders redefine their approach to value creation. We also touch on the B Corp movement and its progress on the African continent. Animarem's website https://www.animarem.com/ More information on B-Corporations https://bcorporation.net/ Tom Fels' LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-fels-a3201252/ Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
Pivoting the publishing industry toward purpose — A fresh take on an ancient industry — how to innovate in publishing Arthur Attwell (Electric Book Works | MD) I talk to entrepreneur and innovator Arthur Attwell about the publishing industry and the social impact of better access to information, lessons learned from the successes and failures of his entrepreneurship journey, and a range of other topics. Arthur is the co-founder and managing director of Electric Book Works, an agency that turns ordinary publications into engaging websites, ebooks, and printed editions. He co-founded healthcare publisher Bettercare; children's book publisher Book Dash; and Paperight, an award-winning experiment in distributed print-on-demand. He worked for two multinational publishers before starting EBW in 2006. He's presented and contributed to publishing resources around the world, including writing Encyclopaedia Britannica's 'ebook' entry. He's a Shuttleworth Foundation Fellow. Arthur Attwell's personal website https://arthurattwell.com/ The Electric Book Works website https://electricbookworks.com/ Book Dash gathers creative professionals who volunteer to create new, African storybooks that anyone can freely translate, print and distribute https://bookdash.org/ Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
In this episode I speak to Professor Vasti Roodt about a theory of justice (fairness) that might be the key to building a better world for everyone, regardless of their social standing or resources. Vasti is an associate professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Stellenbosch, and the Head of the Unit for Social and Political Ethics in the Centre for Applied Ethics. She holds an MA and DPhil (Philosophy) from USB. Her research focuses on moral and political philosophy. In November last year I had the opportunity to attend a leadership retreat on the beautiful Boschendal wine estate hosted by Vasti and her colleagues. The retreat was aimed at introducing the fundamental tenets of the philosophical endeavour to business executives who wanted to take a more conscious, considered look at value creation in today's complex world. She presented a model for justice based on John Rawls' A Theory of Justice (1971) which I found deeply intriguing and challenging. It wasn't my first introduction to Rawls' work, but one of the more accessible explorations of his fascinating thought experiment and proposal for a more fair society. I really enjoyed the retreat and have stayed in touch with the faculty since. Key quote: 'What could ever be the justification for suggesting that one person deserves to be more free than another?' -- Prof Vasti Roodt A video introduction to John Rawls' Theory of Justice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-JQ17X6VNg Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at
In this episode I talk to Dean McCoubrey about how to be a better parent to digitally connected children. Dean is a successful media entrepreneur and the founder of MySociaLife (www.mysocialife.com), an education company that examines the invisible physiological, emotional, mental and neurological influences of working on smart devices and in social media, and equips caregivers and educators with the tools to empower children for smarter internet usage. We discuss the story of his personal journey from professional burnout into therapy and the discovery of new purpose in helping young people navigate their digital decision-making with more intention and responsibility. We also discuss some practical tips for parents looking to improve their relationship with their teenagers, and specifically in regards to their online activity. Key quote: 'This profound well of experience that sits inside you will respond to all sorts of stimuli and make you behave in a certain way, and that can get you intro trouble. So you need to understand partly yourself, and partly the stimulus.' -- Dean McCoubrey The MySociaLife website https://www.mysocialife.com/ Dean McCoubrey on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanmccoubrey/ Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at
Can you tell from the title of this episode that I've been watching a LOT of Frozen 2 while on lock down? In this episode I talk to Andrew Blades, an uncertainty navigator and polymath, about how to lead in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) world. Andrew is based out of Melbourne, Australia, and serves as the risk and and compliance manager in the state of Victoria's EPA (Environment Protection Authority). He started his professional career in the intelligence section of the Australian Air Force, focusing on planning the Force's response to ""low probability, high impact"" events, lectured in university, spent time in the private sector, and today holds four Master's degrees together with a range of certifications that match his substantial experience. Andrew has a truly remarkable intellect and his views on the current global COVID-19 crisis (both from a health and economic perspective) were insightful and helpful, particularly from a leadership perspective. Key quote: 'This (pandemic) is a systemic risk to all humans, and we're not used to thinking in terms of systemic risk - we're used to thinking in a much smaller level of risk ... I think there's a possibility ... that what we start to see out of this is people start think in a much broader (way)' -- Andrew Blades The Harvard Business Review article on Dave Snowden's Cynefin framework for strategic decision making in uncertainty and complexity https://hbr.org/2007/11/a-leaders-framework-for-decision-making Margaret Heffernan's new book, 'Uncharted' https://www.mheffernan.com/#modal-close Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at
In this episode I talk to Rapelang Rabana about the education and edtech revolution, digital transformation, and how crises can be an opportunity to radically re-calibrate corporate vision and strategy. Rapelang is the founder and chair at Rekindle Learning, a tech entrepreneur, and a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum. We discuss in detail her start-up journey (fresh out of university), her experience of consulting to corporate clients on innovation and disruption, and the book she is currently working on. Key quote: 'The sting of trauma forces our minds to step out of the movie we have been living, to sit and observe for a while; it forces us to separate ourselves from what we thought was true and constant, what we perceived to be a part of our being, and question everything.'"" -- Rapelang Rabana. Rapelang's personal website. http://rapelang.com/ Rapelang's innovative "micro-learning" edtech business. https://rekindlelearning.com/ Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at
Why do some companies thrive in a crisis, and others fail? Why does uncertainty bring the best out of some leaders, and leave others completely ineffective? In this episode of the One-Eyed Man I talk to global speaker, serial entrepreneur and all round smart dude Richard Mulholland about what you do (as a leader, especially in business) when you don't know what to do. How do we, and how should we, make decisions in the midst of a crisis, or very uncertain circumstances? We talk about the importance of values, of core beliefs and behaviours, and about how to cultivate these in organisations. We explore the question of whether values are discovered, or created. We debate about whether values should be aspirational or not. Please like, share and SUBSCRIBE! And if you're feeling very generous, perhaps rate the podcast on your local platform. And thanks again for listening. A link to Richard Mulholland's website and many projects. https://getRich.af Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at
The conclusion to my three-part discussion with Richard Wright - the metaphorical marathon portion of our show - tells the story of his journey to today. How he dealt with his second cancer diagnosis, his athletic victories under treatment, severe personal trauma and incredible personal triumph. If you enjoy this show and the others before it, do not hesitate to share with someone who might need to hear this message right now. Richard Wright's website. http://www.iamrichardwright.com/ Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at
Episode two of our three-part series takes us further into Richard's first cancer diagnosis, using the metaphor of an Ironman triathlon. We hit our first transition, and embark on a grueling 180 km cycle together. Richard bares all as we discover what it feels like to be given 6 months to live, and what it takes to beat an invisible, apparently unbeatable enemy. Richard Wright's website. http://www.iamrichardwright.com/ Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at
Imagine what it takes to run 42 km. A full marathon. Now, imagine doing so after cycling non-stop for 180 km. Now, imagine doing both after a 3.8 km swim. This is the journey every aspiring endurance triathlete must take to earn the coveted moniker of Ironman. Now, imagine doing all of that, in record time, with stage 4 brain cancer. In this episode, the first of three in a series with Richard Wright, a sought-after speaker, author, endurance athlete and three-time cancer survivor, we talk about what it takes to push the boundaries of our physical and mental capability to achieve apparently impossible feats, even when all the odds are against us. We talk about this not just in terms of Richard's story, or the decisions we must make every day to progress and achieve, but also critically in terms of the current state of the world - a world oppressed by the fear and uncertainty of a global COVID-19 pandemic. Richard Wright's website http://www.iamrichardwright.com/ Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at
Myths, money and misinformation — A deep(er) dive into Bitcoin and blockchain technology In this episode I talk to Simon Dingle, CEO of Inves Capital and Lettuce, about the philosophy of money, incentives, the dysfunction of the central banking system, the pros and cons of cryptocurrencies and more. Simon is a dear friend, someone who has been a rock and a sounding board in many key moments in my life. Before Lettuce he was part of the teams that started 22seven, Curve, and Luno. He wrote a book called In Math We Trust, and in case you didn't immediately gather so from the show, he is also one of the more authoritative and informative public speakers on the circuit. Simon's website https://www.simondingle.com/# Lettuce is building an open banking hub that brings the world of investments together. It's an objective, independent hub for your money https://lettuce.money/ Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
A new brand of leadership — Lessons and learnings from the bleeding edge of leadership development. In this episode I talk to Sam Rockey, co-founder of Thompson Harrison, a London-based leadership and organisational development consulting business. We talk about the questions modern leaders are being forced to ask to stay relevant, the value of an appreciation for complexity and nuance, and some of the key forces driving changes in leadership dynamics the world over. Key quote: 'Globalisation has made all of our (leadership) problems common, and consistent.' -- Sam Rockey Thompson Harrison, one of London's leading bespoke leadership development consulting firms. https://thompsonharrison.com/ Connect with Samantha on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthajrockey/ Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at
In this episode I talk to Lerato Semenya, a data and transformation evangelist, and the founder of Chromatic Consulting, about how leaders can extract better insights out of data and analytics for a competitive advantage. Lerato has just launched her new venture to assist corporations in facilitating tangible shifts in intention and application around diversity and inclusion initiatives, after a very successful career in data science with a major bank, energy company, and talent management conglomerate. Key quote: 'When we think about innovation and transporting ourselves into a future, we like to think of invention ... but it's more about understanding the context that we're in and removing the vilification of failure.' Chromatic Consulting is focused on helping clients simplify, plan and execute their Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) journeys. https://chromatic.africa Connect with Lerato on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lerato/ Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at
I talk to Jacques Rousseau, lecturer at the University of Cape Town, author, secular activist and social commentator on his area of expertise, critical thinking and ethics. We explore the benefits of applying rational thought to leadership, the pros and cons of social media (and specifically Twitter), the lost art of conversation and debate, and many more topics. Jacques Rousseau's blog. https://www.synapses.co.za/ What's missing in discussions on politics, ethics, religion, and society, a podcast hosted by Jacques Rousseau and Greg Andrews. https://squarebrackets.co.za/ The EDX Science of Everyday Thinking course that Jacques recommended for executives who want to advance their critical thinking skills. https://www.edx.org/course/the-science-of-everyday-thinking Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at
Trailer | Welcome to The One-Eyed Man podcast In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king - Desiderius Erasmus Music : Mike Morse | Perfect Teamwork Engage with Mike https://mikestopforth.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestopforth/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/mikestopforth When you're ready to #BeHeard, contact the podcast specialists at