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  Benji Coetzee is the Chief Strategy Officer at KPN, a Dutch communications company. With a background in psychology and a passion for understanding human behavior, Benji brings a unique perspective to her role. She has led numerous digital transformation projects and is known for her ability to inspire and motivate teams. Benji is also the author of the book "Daddy Says No," which explores the psychology behind decision-making and offers practical advice for personal and professional growth. With her expertise in change management and commitment to creating a positive and inclusive work environment, Benji is a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the industry.   In this episode, I enjoyed speaking with Benji Coetzee, the Chief Strategy Officer at KPN. Benji is a dynamic leader with a passion for driving transformation and growth. With her extensive experience in change management and deep understanding of human behavior, Benji shares valuable insights on navigating the challenges of leading a transformation project. Her book, "Daddy Says No," delves into the psychology behind decision-making and offers practical advice for personal and professional growth. Join us as we explore the importance of understanding people, embracing change, and creating a culture of trust and collaboration. "If you want to really grow, you really need to be open to change." ~ Benji Coetzee   This Week on Innovation Talks: ·     Building trust and autonomy: Benji emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for the success or failure of a project, giving people autonomy, and being willing to take the heat if something goes wrong. ·     The power of in-person interactions: Benji highlights the value of being physically present with teams, as it allows for better communication, understanding, and collaboration compared to virtual interactions. ·     Starting with why: Benji stresses the significance of clearly communicating the purpose and rationale behind a change or transformation project to get everyone aligned and motivated. ·     Understanding people's emotions: Benji suggests taking the time to understand the fears, ambitions, and emotions of the team members involved in the project. This understanding can help in crafting a compelling story and keeping the team motivated. ·     Self-reflection and vulnerability: Benji encourages leaders to reflect on their own insecurities and behaviors, acknowledging that everyone makes mistakes and has room for growth. Being vulnerable and open about one's own humanity can create a more approachable and authentic leadership style. ·     Change as a catalyst for growth: Benji believes that change is necessary for growth, and that significant growth often comes from embracing uncomfortable changes and challenging oneself to adapt and improve. ·     The importance of understanding biases and triggers: Benji discusses the significance of recognizing decision-making biases and emotional triggers that can influence behavior. By understanding these biases, individuals can make better decisions and achieve greater satisfaction. ·     Taking the time to understand the team: Benji advises leaders to invest time in understanding the people they work with, their ambitions, fears, and motivations. This understanding can help in building a strong team and creating a supportive and collaborative environment.   Connect with Benji Coetzee: "Daddy Says No" by Benji Coetzee (https://www.amazon.com/Daddy-says-decisions-greater-satisfaction/dp/1513699253/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=h4StW&content-id=amzn1.sym.cf86ec3a-68a6-43e9-8115-04171136930a&pf_rd_p=cf86ec3a-68a6-43e9-8115-04171136930a&pf_rd_r=141-8943633-5780029&pd_rd_wg=7wILp&pd_rd_r=db9a67a8-88a7-4f6e-8a03-5e5b55804d0a&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/benjicoetzee007/?hl=en) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjicoetzee/?originalSubdomain=nl) This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon   Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.   Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-talks/id1555857396) | TuneIn (https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/Innovation-Talks-p1412337/) | GooglePlay (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbm5vdmF0aW9udGFsa3MubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D) | Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=614195) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1dX5b8tWI29YbgeMwZF5Uh) | iHeart (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-innovation-talks-82985745/)   Be sure to connect with us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SopheonCorp/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/sopheon) , and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sopheon/) , and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you.   For addit...

 Benji Coetzee is the Chief Strategy Officer at KPN, a Dutch communications company. With a background in psychology and a passion for understanding human behavior, Benji brings a unique perspective to her role. She has led numerous digital transformation projects and is known for her ability to inspire and motivate teams. Benji is also the author of the book "Daddy Says No," which explores the psychology behind decision-making and offers practical advice for personal and professional growth. With her expertise in change management and commitment to creating a positive and inclusive work environment, Benji is a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the industry. In this episode, I enjoyed speaking with Benji Coetzee, the Chief Strategy Officer at KPN. Benji is a dynamic leader with a passion for driving transformation and growth. With her extensive experience in change management and deep understanding of human behavior, Benji shares valuable insights on navigating the challenges of leading a transformation project. Her book, "Daddy Says No," delves into the psychology behind decision-making and offers practical advice for personal and professional growth. Join us as we explore the importance of understanding people, embracing change, and creating a culture of trust and collaboration. "If you want to really grow, you really need to be open to change." ~ Benji Coetzee This Week on Innovation Talks:·     Building trust and autonomy: Benji emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for the success or failure of a project, giving people autonomy, and being willing to take the heat if something goes wrong. ·     The power of in-person interactions: Benji highlights the value of being physically present with teams, as it allows for better communication, understanding, and collaboration compared to virtual interactions. ·     Starting with why: Benji stresses the significance of clearly communicating the purpose and rationale behind a change or transformation project to get everyone aligned and motivated. ·     Understanding people's emotions: Benji suggests taking the time to understand the fears, ambitions, and emotions of the team members involved in the project. This understanding can help in crafting a compelling story and keeping the team motivated. ·     Self-reflection and vulnerability: Benji encourages leaders to reflect on their own insecurities and behaviors, acknowledging that everyone makes mistakes and has room for growth. Being vulnerable and open about one's own humanity can create a more approachable and authentic leadership style. ·     Change as a catalyst for growth: Benji believes that change is necessary for growth, and that significant growth often comes from embracing uncomfortable changes and challenging oneself to adapt and improve. ·     The importance of understanding biases and triggers: Benji discusses the significance of recognizing decision-making biases and emotional triggers that can influence behavior. By understanding these biases, individuals can make better decisions and achieve greater satisfaction. ·     Taking the time to understand the team: Benji advises leaders to invest time in understanding the people they work with, their ambitions, fears, and motivations. This understanding can help in building a strong team and creating a supportive and collaborative environment. Connect with Benji Coetzee:"Daddy Says No" by Benji Coetzee Instagram LinkedInThis Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeart Be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. For additional information around new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon's newsletter where we share news and industry best practices monthly! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com and click here.

Last night we kicked off the second instalment of the Secrets of Scale event series powered by Entrepreneur Magazine and the MESH Club.The instalment of the Secrets of Scale pitted an entrepreneur against two of South Africa's top venture capitalists to find out: What exactly does it take to build a fundable business? Your panellists are:- Keet Van Zyl (Partner, Knife Capital)- Clive Butkow (CEO, Kalon Venture Capital)- Benji Coetzee (CEO, Empty Trips) Todays show will consist of three parts:Part 1 - Funding your scale (David vs Goliath)In this segment we'll share insights related to funding your businesses scale using venture capital vs the benefits of bootstrapping it yourself. You'll discover what VC's look for when backing "scalepreneurs" and you'll hear first-hand about Benji Coetzee's experience competing at the world cup of startups in Silicon Valley.Part 2 - Formulas to scale (How to scale any market)We will reveal proven formulas to scale across for any business in any market and Clive, Benji and Keet share practical "how to" steps that you can apply right now to start scaling your business. Part 3 - Technology (Enabling scale through technology)Technology is arguably the single biggest enabler of a businesses scale. But what kind of technologies should an entrepreneur consider and more importantly adopt on their scale journey. We'll also discuss the technologies that are shaping the current and future world of business and how entrepreneurs can take advantage of these technologies to scale their businesses, and much, much more!Remember, that next week Monday, that's the 4th of June we have another cracking edition of the Secrets of Scale coming up featuring none other than Vinny Lingham (CEO, Civic and Shark Tank Investor), Marnus Broodryk (CEO, Transaction capital SME services & Shark Tank investor), Vuyo Tofile (CEO Entrepreneur Bank) and Jason Goldberg (Founder 10X-E Investments & Director Edge Growth) 

Benji Coetzee is the founder and Chief Executive of EmptyTrips – an AI-enabled digital logistics platform, using smart matching algorithms to connect and create a marketplace for vehicles with spare capacity. In this episode of RMB Solutionist Thinking, Bruce Whitfield interviews Benji Coetzee, founder and Chief Executive of EmptyTrips.  For more on the RMB #SolutionistThinking series, visit: www.rmb.co.za/rmb-solutionist-thinking-podcast-series

CliffCentral.com — How much of an effect would buying more local goods and services have on the South African economy? To answer this, discover more from two entrepreneurs who are benefitting from Proudly South African's #WeBuyLocal festive season campaign. Rob Urquhart from Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator and Benji Coetzee from Empty Trips take Gareth through the course of their business journey and their success in the local markets. Proudly South African

Last night we kicked off the second instalment of the Secrets of Scale event series powered by Entrepreneur Magazine and the MESH Club.

The instalment of the Secrets of Scale pitted an entrepreneur against two of South Africa’s top venture capitalists to find out: What exactly does it take to build a fundable business? 
Your panellists are: 
- Keet Van Zyl (Partner, Knife Capital)
 - Clive Butkow (CEO, Kalon Venture Capital) 
- Benji Coetzee (CEO, Empty Trips) 

 Todays show will consist of three parts: 

Part 1 - Funding your scale (David vs Goliath) 

In this segment we'll share insights related to funding your businesses scale using venture capital vs the benefits of bootstrapping it yourself. You'll discover what VC's look for when backing "scalepreneurs" and you'll hear first-hand about Benji Coetzee's experience competing at the world cup of startups in Silicon Valley.

 Part 2 - Formulas to scale (How to scale any market) 

We will reveal proven formulas to scale across for any business in any market and Clive, Benji and Keet share practical "how to" steps that you can apply right now to start scaling your business. 

 Part 3 - Technology (Enabling scale through technology)

 Technology is arguably the single biggest enabler of a businesses scale. But what kind of technologies should an entrepreneur consider and more importantly adopt on their scale journey. We'll also discuss the technologies that are shaping the current and future world of business and how entrepreneurs can take advantage of these technologies to scale their businesses, and much, much more! Remember, that next week Monday, that’s the 4th of June we have another cracking edition of the Secrets of Scale coming up featuring none other than Vinny Lingham (CEO, Civic and Shark Tank Investor), Marnus Broodryk (CEO, Transaction capital SME services & Shark Tank investor), Vuyo Tofile (CEO Entrepreneur Bank) and Jason Goldberg (Founder 10X-E Investments & Director Edge Growth) so if you haven’t yet booked your ticket checkout www.qkt.io/secretsofscale

Starting a business is hard and raising capital for your business can mean the difference between success and failure. In this episode I chat to Benji Coetzee, she is the founder of Empty Trips, a startup that is disrupting an $8 trillion logistics industry. In this episode we explore her personal journey of attempting to raise capital for her startup. Dope episode!