Elle unpacks her latest book, diving into the journey of Reclaiming Our History, the transformational role of archetypes like the Artist and Magician, and the importance of facing your inner demons while releasing what no longer serves you. Together, we explore how journaling and introspection can become daily rituals for alignment and personal power.

Whether you're leading a team or leading your life, this episode offers bold, actionable insights on how to stay grounded in chaos and thrive with purpose.

🔥 Highlights include:

• What Self-Leadership really means today
• How archetypes shape our choices and unlock hidden potential
• Facing demons and releasing “darlings” to realize your dreams
• Why journaling isn’t just therapeutic—it’s strategic
• Elle’s guidance for navigating global uncertainty and personal storms

📚 Grab Elle’s book and discover a roadmap to reclaim your identity and lead yourself like never before: https://ellenagy.com/mastering-sl

Meet Elle in South Africa: https://agamebusiness.com/ellenagy/

In this episode, I break down how effective project management ensures precision, focus, and alignment across teams—helping businesses avoid distractions, put out fewer fires, and stay on track to hit their goals.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

• The biggest barriers to productivity in business and how to overcome them.
• The 4 stages of strategic execution and how project management unlocks them.
• Key principles to guide project planning, processes, and operational efficiency.
• The best tools for managing business projects (ClickUp, Monday.com, Microsoft Teams, and more).
• Actionable steps to implement better project execution today.

Click here to access a recent strategy webinar replay: https://agamebusiness.com/strategy-webinar-replay/

Click here to book a FREE 1-hour strategy consult: https://agamebusiness.com/business-strategy/

In preparation for the upcoming ‘Africa’s Ministerial Summit for Education, ICT and Skills’ event in Addis Ababa, we take a dive deep into the pressing challenges and groundbreaking opportunities in African education.

From the role of technology to policy reforms and workforce readiness, this conversation explores what it will take to transform education on the continent over the next decade.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Challenges in African education.
• The role of technology.
• Bridging the digital access gap.
• Government and edtech partnerships, and
• Future workforce skills.

To learn more about the event, visit: https://innovation-africa.org/2025/

To learn more about SMART Technologies, visit: https://www.smarttech.com/

To get in touch with Tom Poole as event organiser, his LinkedIn profile is: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-poole-globalised/

Key Takeaways:

• The core role of a business architect: Understanding how they bridge gaps and drive collaborative success.
• Strategic pitfalls: Why businesses struggle to execute even well-defined strategies.
• Business vs. Enterprise Architecture: Clarifying the key distinctions.
• Measuring impact: How to effectively attribute business outcomes to architectural efforts.
• South Africa's NDP, UN's SDGs, and Agenda 2063: Unpacking the connections and their importance.
• Architects and Sustainability: How they actively contribute to achieving crucial sustainability goals.

Gain invaluable insights from a true industry leader. Robert's experience and passion for mentorship shine through, offering practical advice for aspiring and seasoned professionals alike.

To get in touch with Robert:

• Robert McKee LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-mckee-5281a8189/
• His email address: robertmckee75@outlook.com

To attend our upcoming webinar on Business Strategy, visit: https://agamebusiness.com/strategy-webinar/

Bullying isn’t just a childhood issue; it seeps into workplaces, boardrooms, and even systemic structures that shape how we interact. Our expert guests unpack the subtle and overt ways bullying manifests, from toxic work cultures to microaggressions in everyday conversations.

🔹 Key Topics Discussed:

✔️ How bullying operates in business and professional environments.

✔️ The power dynamics that sustain workplace toxicity.

✔️ Recognizing and addressing bullying in personal relationships.

✔️ The intersection of bullying and systemic discrimination.

✔️ The media’s role in perpetuating or dismantling harmful narratives.

✔️ Actionable strategies for creating safer, more inclusive spaces.

Through unfiltered and eye-opening dialogue, this episode challenges conventional narratives and offers practical solutions to break the cycle of bullying at all levels.

🔔 Tune in now and join the conversation that goes beyond blame and punishment—because real change starts with honest dialogue.

Important Links:

Bully Dialogues LinkedIn Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bullydialogues/

Bully Dialogues YouTube Podcast Link: https://www.youtube.com/@BullyDialogues

To learn more about today’s sponsor, “The A”, visit: https://thea.africa/

We break down four essential, interrelated stages that every leader must master—highlighting that change management and strategy execution are not one-time events, but ongoing processes.

Key Topics Covered:

• Change Management & Staff Engagement.
• Formulating the Strategy.
• Ongoing Strategy Execution.
• Ongoing Monitoring & Adjustment.

Takeaways for Listeners:

• Embrace change as a continuous, integral part of your business culture.
• Develop a strategy that’s both visionary and practical.
• Implement your plan with precision and agility.
• Use ongoing monitoring to adapt and thrive in a dynamic market environment.

Additional Resources:

Learn more about our 8-Step Strategy Framework here: https://agamebusiness.com/business-strategy/

Use the same link above to get a FREE 1-hour business strategy consultation.

Tune into the next few episodes for additional insights on business strategy, leadership and sustainability.

Bra Billy shares his insights on:

-           aligning personal and organizational missions in a rapidly changing world,

-           the power of staying true to your purpose, and

-           how leaders can create cultures that thrive.

We also dive into the:

-           impact of AI on personal and professional growth,

-           practical advice for leveraging technology effectively, and

-           his inspiring mantra: "The universe is waiting for you to be a true participant."

Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, or simply seeking to live a more purposeful life, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration to help you take charge of your mission.

To visit Billy's website: https://billyselekanespeaks.com/

To connect with Billy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billyselekane/

Together, we dive into:

-           pivotal insights,

-           challenges to overcome,

-           collaborative wisdom and

-           key takeaways that have shaped not only the 2 podcasts but also our professional and personal growth through this journey.

Celebrate this milestone with us 🥳🥂🍾 by liking, subscribing and commenting to help us grow and reach more business leaders like you.

PS: Need help launching your podcast or streamlining your production workflow? Reach out to myself, Jo or Quinten, and we’ll gladly support you in reaching your next milestone.

All the best for 2025! 🤩🎇🎈

Links to connect with us:

Jolyn Showalter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolynshowalter/

Quinten Sherrif: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quintensheriff/

KK Diaz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kkdiaz/

A-Game Business Website: https://agamebusiness.com/

Meet Our Guests:

• Chef Daphney – Founder and CEO of Motswako Ezee Vegan, a trailblazing plant-based food business redefining vegan cuisine with an African twist.

• Shimane Applegreen – Founder and CEO of Digital Characters, a creative agency specializing in digital storytelling and animation.

• Mogen Naidoo – Known as the Modern-Day Hustler, Mogen is a CEO, business coach, speaker, and holder of a triple black belt. He combines discipline and strategy to empower entrepreneurs to succeed.

Why You Should Listen:

This episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiring stories that will resonate with anyone on the entrepreneurial path. Whether you're just starting out or scaling your business to the next level, you’ll gain valuable perspectives to fuel your success.

Connect with Our Guests:

• Chef Daphney (Motswako Ezee Vegan): https://ezeevegan.co.za/
• Shimane Applegreen (Digital Characters): https://digitalcharacters.co.za/
• Mogen Naidoo (CEO Business Coach): https://mogennaidoo.com/

As a two-time Ironman finisher and an expert in identity-focused transformation, Elle shares her powerful insights on resilience, purpose, and high-performance strategies.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How “all-dimensional growth” transforms the lives of executive athletes and high performers.
• The power of identity shifts to unlock untapped potential.
• Using “Critical Moment Intervention” to turn challenges into breakthroughs.
• The lessons Elle’s athletic journey as an Ironman competitor bring to her coaching.
• Strategies for balancing personal, professional, and physical goals without compromise.
• Overcoming limiting beliefs to achieve greatness.

To get in touch with Elle Nagy:

- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elle-nagy/

- Website: https://ellenagy.com/

- Book 1: Life in the Thrive Lane - https://a.co/d/8SGmu33 

- Book 2: The Little Book of Big Principles for Greatness - https://a.co/d/acuSQMn 

🎙 Thanks again to all of you for the support to 50 episode 🥳👏🏾👏🏾💖🙏🏾

Alan shares insights from the recently held HR Summit and LeaderEx Summit, reflecting on how this year’s events were unique and the keys to his consistent success in hosting them.

He also reveals powerful lessons on:

·       How leaders can adapt and thrive in this evolving environment,

·       Building engaged workforces, and

·       Entrepreneurial lessons, including working with family.

Tune in to uncover valuable lessons on transforming HR practices and leading in the digital age!

To connect with Alan, here’s his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-hosking-6b93247/

To learn about The HR Summit, visit: https://www.hrsummit.co.za/

To learn more about webinars we're hosting this month, visit: https://agamebusiness.com/

Busisiwe shares her journey from her early days in Soweto to her ascent as one of the country’s most influential business leaders. With her unique blend of assertiveness, humility, and unapologetic leadership, Busisiwe offers invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for South Africa’s socio-economic landscape.

To learn more about Busisiwe and Business Leadership SA: https://blsa.org.za/

Portia’s career includes leadership roles at the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) and the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA). Now at ACCA Southern Africa, she shares insights on operational excellence, service delivery, and change management.

To connect with Portia on LinkedIn, click here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/portia-tsakane-mkhabela-53b89a170/

To visit the ACCA website, click here: https://www.accaglobal.com/africa/en.html

To visit the A-Game Business website, go here: https://agamebusiness.com/

Discussion Points:

• Inspiration Behind STiiNT-iT.
• Nurturing Talent.
• STiiNT-iT’s Unique Edge.
• Key Achievements, and
• Challenges in Fundraising.

Tune in for an insightful discussion on transforming talent acquisition and professional development with Stacey from STiiNT-iT.

To get in touch with Stacey and STiiNT-iT, use the links below:

Stacey's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyleebolon/

STiiNT-iT Website: https://stiint-it.com/

STiiNT-iT Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stiintit

Link to Stephen Deng's Medium Article: Africa’s S Curves: https://medium.com/dfs-lab/africas-s-curves-bcfebe1d347e  

NTT Data launched Synthphony, a composable platform that offers an ecosystem of solutions tailored for retail and other industries introduced to region

Key Takeaways:

- The growing importance of seamless and personalized shopping experiences in e-commerce.

- How NTT DATA's Synthphony is transforming the retail sector.

- Insights from industry leaders on the future of e-commerce.

- The role of data protection in building customer trust and loyalty.

For more on Syntphony, visit: https://www.syntphony.com/retail-cpg.html

For more podcast episodes, visit: https://agamebusiness.com/podcast/

Sirdar is the leading guide, appointer and educator of high-performance boards. They have an integrated approach that includes advisory services, governance, evaluations, appointments and the continuous upskilling and education of directors.

For interesting take on business owner vs shareholder and how to approach growing your business through a high-performance board, check out the full episode.

Tim’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-holmes-chairman-mentor-governance-educator-8026013/

Sirdar Group Website: https://sirdargroup.com/

Director Workshops and Events: https://sirdargroup.com/services/educate/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sirdar874 

This conversation is filled with valuable insights and motivational anecdotes that will encourage you to start your podcasting adventure.

Are you interested in starting your own podcast but not sure where to begin?

Make sure to join us for the upcoming webinar co-hosted by The Connectors Podcast and A-Game Business titled "From Idea to Airwaves: How to Create Your Own Podcast"

Date: 21 August 2024

Time: 18h00 CAT

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/from-idea-to-airwaves-how-to-create-your-own-podcast-tickets-957372867017

To subscriber to The Connectors Podcast, follow this link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-connectors

Her solutions are designed to rebuild connections and promote self-healing in families, companies, and schools post-COVID, addressing the urgent need to solve the lack of human connection and its associated mental health challenges.

Faith also shares her thoughts on the support landscape for startups in South Africa, providing valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.

To learn more about Faith Wesson and her company, please visit the links below:

-       Website: https://inmyfeelingsgame.com/

-       LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-wesson-4115a876/

-       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngrebelssa/  

In this episode I speak to Dr Jonathan Wilson, Aftrak Project Lead​, where he shares their journey of developing their sustainable green energy innovation, the impact its having on local communities and their plans to expand.

What impresses me most about AfTrack is the holistic nature of the solution and their new agricultural technique, Deep Bed Farming.

Tune into the episode to hear more from Dr Jonathan Wilson.

Click this link to learn more about AfTrack: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/aftrak

Click this link to watch the video interview: https://agamebusiness.com/podcast/

PAM Africa aims to improve people's lives by providing quality energy access. We work with specialized expertise, and cutting-edge technology aimed at enhancing energy accessibility and fostering the development of Africa's future.

In this episode he tells us how they developed and launched the So Cool alternative energy source that’s liberated so many households and small businesses in and around Lagos, Nigeria and their plans to scale.

Click here to visit the So Cool Energy website: https://socoolenergy.com/

Click this link to watch the video interview: https://agamebusiness.com/podcast/

Their surveys found that after only one year a community with a Smart Agri-Centre almost quadrupled its profits.

In this episode we learn more about the role she plays in this innovative organization and how their Smart Green Centres are helping communities and growers to power up their lives and to boost their business’ viability with sustainable green energy.

For potential funders and partners looking to get in touch with the Smart Villages Research Group, click here: https://e4sv.org/

Click this link to watch the video interview: https://agamebusiness.com/podcast/

Omnivat focuses on affordable, sustainable, clean energy, clean water, rural livelihoods and economic development, localised modular solutions using community-centered approaches.

Their innovation is a community-centered solution relying on solar PV and green hydrogen technology, providing clean energy, clean water, cold storage, and Wi-Fi to even the remotest locations.

Tune into this episode to learn more about how they are changing the world.

Click here to visit the Omnivat website: https://www.omnivat.tech/

Click this link to watch the video interview: https://agamebusiness.com/podcast/

In this episode I interview her at AGES 2024 in Cape Town where she tells us more about their partnership with The Motsepe Foundation on the Milken-Motsepe Green Energy Prize through which they support innovative green energy projects and startups.

The finalists for this year they brought to AGES 2024 include the following entrepreneurs you can learn more about in the following 4 episodes:

-           Randy Kabuya of Omnivat.

-           Zoë Slattery of Smart Villages Research Group.

-           Dr Patrick Agese, Co-Founder and Innovator at PAM Africa.

-           Dr Jonathan Wilson, Project Lead at AfTrak.

Listen to this episode to learn more about The Milken-Motsepe Green Energy Prize Competition and how you too can possibly benefit from their initiative.

Click this link to learn more about The Milken Institute: https://milkeninstitute.org/

Click this link to watch the video interview: https://agamebusiness.com/podcast/

African Green Economy Summit connects entrepreneurial start-ups with scale infrastructure projects with a network of global investors who fund opportunities that will accelerate Africa's journey to a just and inclusive Green Economy.

In this part 1 episode of the summit, I interview:

·       Errol Bryce Group Commercial Director of The VUKA Group

·       Western Cape Premier Alan Winde

·       Tshepo Kgobe, CEO of the Gautrain Management Agency

·       Carl Roothman, CEO of Sanlam Investments Group

For more information on the summit, visit: https://wearevuka.com/green-economy/ages/

Join us as we uncover David Moh's remarkable journey, from his roots as King Stabber to his current pursuit of authenticity in music. Also learn about the challenges David faced in rebranding and embracing authenticity, and how he navigated the process with resilience.

Learn more and follow David Moh on the links below:

Website: https://www.davidmoh.co.za/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidMohaleMusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmohmusic/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidMohMusic

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/King_Stabber

To refine and build your brand, get a FREE digital marketing performance report. Click this link to get started for FREE: https://agamebusiness.com/free-digital-marketing-report/

Ascending is an optimised workforce solutions, training and placement company for various industries. As part of their marine verticals, they also provide qualified seafarers and valued services for Offshore, Tankers and Cargo Vessels management.

The company has offices and training academies in Angola, Mozambique, Morocco, Guyana Portugal and USA.

Check out this episode to learn more about their humble and challenging beginning, to the business philosophy that delivered their continued success and their upcoming trip to South Africa for their Ascending Leadership Forum.

To contact the business, visit: https://ascending.ltd/

-                 First, we discuss the Fresh Start Effect and how planning goals around temporal landmarks can increase your chances of success.

-                 Second, we debunk the myth of time management and offer practical tips for managing tasks effectively.

Key Points:

·      The Fresh Start Effect: Planning goals around new beginnings, such as the start of a year, month, or week, can provide aspirational motivation and lead to behavioral change.

·      Time Management Myth: Instead of trying to manage time, focus on managing yourself and your tasks within the available time. Effective task-to-time allocation is key.

Check out the episode to learn more and to get Unusual Tips for Effective Task Management.

Click this link to learn more about the upcoming A-Game Business Scaleup Summit: https://agamebusiness.com/scaleup-summit/

Free Webinars

-                 To register for the How To “Build Momentum and Achieve Your Goals in 2024” webinar, click here: https://agamebusiness.com/build-momentum-webinar/

-                 To register for the “The 5-Tactics To A 10X Growth Strategy” webinar, click here: https://agamebusiness.com/5-tactics-webinar/

Stay tuned for more exciting podcast episodes featuring successful entrepreneurs and business leaders.

From apartheid's challenges to roles in bands like Harari and Sakhile, Mahlangu's commitment to musical excellence shines.

Check out this episode for more on his humble beginnings, life challenges, how he overcame them and now at the age of 69, embracing digital technology to grow his brand and share his music with the work.

See below for some important links:

Khaya Mahlangu’s website where you can listen to his music and book his for performances: https://www.khayamahlangu.co.za/

Follow him on his Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/khaya.mahlangu.98

To learn more about the A-Game Business ‘10X Fan Club’ services where we help independent musicians and artists, click here: https://agamebusiness.com/10x-fan-club/

To contact our Johannesburg or Cape Town offices, visit: https://www.agamebusiness.com/contact-us

-       The difference between selling, dealmaking and negotiation.

-       What separates high-performers from average dealmakers.

-       Why women get less than men when negotiating.

-       The importance of sales management, processes and policies.

-       Where to start to become a super star dealmaker.

Kim is in South Africa during October and you have an opportunity to meet her in-person and more exclusively, you have an opportunity to hire Kim for Advanced Sales, Dealmaking and Negotiation Workshops for you and your teams.

To learn more about Kim Meredith and to book her exclusively between 23rd to 25th October 2023, see contact details below:

-       The Dealmaker Company: http://www.thedealmaker.com/

-       Kim Meredith email address: kimm@thedealmaker.com  

-       KK Diaz email address: kkdiaz@agamebusiness.com

Learn more about our upcoming sales training and marketing workshops below:

-       The 8-Step Sales Process Workshop. Click here to learn more.

-       The 10X Digital Marketing Funnel Workshop. Click here to learn more. 

To learn more about our Sales Enablement Support Services, click here.

With a global reach but a strong local focus, SAIS has established itself as a force to be reckoned with in the tech entrepreneurship ecosystem especially, hosting an industry must-attend event every year.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into how SAIS supports and nurtures tech entrepreneurs, and how it serves as a driving force in helping them thrive.

And here's some exciting news for all our listeners! SAIS is giving away 10 tickets valued at R 4,995 each. To enter the competition for a chance to win, simply create a free digital marketing report for your business and we’ll choose winners from those who do.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be a part of SAIS 2023. Click here to create your free report and stand a chance to win: https://www.agamebusiness.com/free-digital-marketing-report

If you want to learn more about SA Innovation Summit and their incredible work, be sure to visit their website and follow them on various social media pages using the links below:

Website: https://innovationsummit.co.za/ 

LinkedIn: @The SA Innovation Summit 

Twitter: @innovsummit   

Facebook: @SA Innovation  

Instagram: @sainnovation

My recent adventures at the swanky Advertising Week Africa in Johannesburg was such a thrill!

In this particular episode, I had the pleasure of listening into an interview of none other than the legendary Kevin Hart and the CEO of Hartbeat, Thai Randolph. They were being interviewed by the fabulous Nelisiwe Mabe, and let me tell you, it was a conversation for the ages!

They delved deep into the inner workings of Kevin Hart, the man, the branding genius, business man, the legend. We learned about his entrepreneurial spirit, his leadership skills, and his uncanny ability to turn brands into global names.

Kevin spilled the beans on how he built his business empire and shared his secrets on how to hire the best talent and let them thrive by giving them the freedom to do what they do best.

Thai Randolp also spoke at length and gave juicy insights into her experience working alongside Kevin at Hartbeat. She spoke of her trailblazer role in the industry, her passion for women's empowerment, and how they as Hartbeat plan to partner with South African businesses and talent as part of their global growth strategy.

Oh, and did I mention they raised $100 million in growth capital? No big deal.

All in all, it was an electrifying discussion that left me feeling both inspired and envious. I mean, who wouldn't want to be a business extraordinaire like Kevin or a boundary-pushing CEO like Thai?

Hey, at least I can still dream, right?

Jokes aside; this was by far one of the most educational interviews I’ve had the pleasure of listening to live.

This episode is not to be missed!

Enjoy

Advertising Week Website: https://advertisingweek.com/event/awafrica/

Hartbeat Website: https://www.hartbeat.com/

The session was headlined by Sthe Mabanga, the Chief Executive Officer of 83 Capital, and Bonin Bough, the Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of Group Black. They had so much valuable information to share. This episode is part of that exchange.

Enjoy!

Advertising Week Website: https://advertisingweek.com/event/awafrica/

Advertising Week LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/advertising-week/

In this episode, we have an exclusive interview with the founder and Chairman of Advertising Week, Matt Scheckner.

He founded Advertising Week in 2004 as an annual New York event which has now expanded to include events in London, Tokyo, Sydney, Mexico City, and most recently, Johannesburg.

During the interview, Matt shared his experience of creating Advertising Week, and how it has grown to encompass hundreds of panels and talks each year, reflecting the changing face of marketing and advertising, and related fields.

Stay tuned for more on the A-Game Business Podcast!

Advertising Week Website: https://advertisingweek.com/event/awafrica/

Advertising Week LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/advertising-week/

The 10 tactics I discuss are:

1.    The Need for Courageous Leadership

2.    The Connected Customer concept

3.    The need to emphasize the customer experience

4.    Commerce-powered CRM Platforms

5.    Customer Success

6.    Micro-influencer marketing

7.    Leverage AI and automation:

8.    Embrace voice search optimization

9.    Focus on community building

10. Podcasting

Listen to the full episode to learn more and to explore options that can work for your marketing strategy in 2023.

If you need any assistance, make sure to get in touch:

Get a Free digital marketing performance report here: https://agamebusiness.com/free-digital-marketing-report/

Get a Free HubSpot CRM to unlock a unified system for The Age of the Connected Customer here: https://agamebusiness.com/

Trisha and Langa share with us their passion for robotics and coding and how it led them to start their academies, separately.

During the interview we discuss the importance of getting our youth involved in robotics and coding and the impact it can have on their future careers.

They also share their business model and how they make money by offering various programmes and classes to students.

Trisha and Langa also share success stories of students who have gone through their programmes and the exciting opportunities they have pursued after graduation.

We also delve into the importance of diversity and inclusion in the field of robotics and how their academy supports it, with equal participation from boys and girls.

Lastly, Trisha and Langa talk about the support they have received and require from the government and the private sector in their initiative to empower the next generation with the skills they need to succeed in a rapidly advancing technological world.

Trisha Govender:

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trisha-govender-712801a2/

Langa Zulu

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/langazulu/ Website: https://www.algoatworkroboticsacademy.com/

She talks about her role in the company and how she became interested in Artificial Intelligence, which began with her passion for technology and problem-solving.

 Merelda shares some of the challenges she's faced in working with AI, such as dealing with complex datasets and ensuring the accuracy of predictions.

We also talk about the impact AI and apps like ChatGPT are likely to have on businesses in the immediate future and what business leaders and entrepreneurs should understand about AI.

Merelda also shares her thoughts on the current state of AI in South Africa, the role of government and supporting agencies, as well as what we can do to leverage the power of Artificial Intelligence for economic success.

Merelda’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mereldawu/

To learn more about her company, Melio AI, visit: https://melio.ai/

parents@work helps companies build great workplaces, transforms workplace culture and empowers working parents using a peer coaching model.

In the episode we get to hear the struggles working moms experience and how Sarah founded parents@work as a result. She explains the peer coaching model that parents@work uses to empower working parents and how it has helped to transform workplace culture for parents.

The team also share what inspired Lisa to start parents@work South African, some success stories of parents who have gone through the programme, including how it supports fathers and fathers-to-be in the workplace.

This episode is a must-listen for working parents, employers, and anyone interested in:

-      Insight on workplace culture.

-      Effective support for working parents.

-      How to create a more supportive and empowering workplace culture for parents, and

-      What parents@work is doing to positioning itself to be at the forefront of these changes.

 To find out more about parents@work, visit https://www.parents@work.co.za/

To register for the upcoming event with Parent Sense, click here: https://bit.ly/3H06rz0

We specifically look at the anticipated, economic recession the state of venture capital funding for startups and the ways in which economic instability can affect the ability of small businesses to secure funding.We also delve into the issue of load shedding in South Africa and the impact it has on the country's economy.

I also talk about the recent launch of ChatGPT, an advanced natural language processing model developed by OpenAI, and the implications it has for the world of digital technology and artificial intelligence.

This breakthrough could potentially change the way businesses operate and the opportunities it presents, making this episode a must-listen for any business leader or entrepreneur looking to navigate these challenging times.

Takeaways:

-      The importance of goal-setting and your new year’s resolutions don’t work.

-      Venture Capital funding for startups.

-      South Africa's challenges with load shedding and economic instability.

-      Implications of the launch of ChatGPT on the world of digital technology and artificial intelligence.

Links:

-      ChatGPT: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/

-      Update on load shedding in South Africa: https://www.news24.com/tags/topics/load%20shedding

-      LinkedIn post on my upcoming book, "The A-Game Goal-Achiever System". Get yourself on the list to get a FREE copy: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kkdiaz_goalsetting-success-booklaunching-activity-7018095739490709504-OOux/   

Ilario’s been working in B2B Tech Sales since 2010. As a world nomad, he lived in the Netherlands, Italy, Hong Kong, Ireland and briefly in Ghana. He’s passionate about education and proudly holds an MBA in Innovation and Data Analysis.

His mission is to "Empower through Technology": He’s motivated by being able to help Business Partners with their digital transformation projects and by doing so, facilitates a social paradigm shift.

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And just to be clear, an entrepreneur is not just someone starting out, or a small business owner. But it includes the multi billionaires who’ve achieved global success and are still practicing as entrepreneurs.

This episode is the first of many solo efforts where I’m going to continue sharing how we think about and approach the four stages of entrepreneurial business development, marketing, leadership, and personal development.

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Having held executive positions in business since the late 1980s and becoming one of the highest paid women on the African continent, one of her last corporate positions was with a top Johannesburg Stock Exchange listed information technology group, where she spent four years on the main board as Executive Director of Strategy.

During this time, she was responsible for international strategy including actively driving negotiations for key mergers, acquisitions and disposals.

In this episode we talk secrets to effective negotiation and dealmaking, how women can get better at the art of dealmaking, as well as the natural negotiation skills we’re born with but lose along the way.

His corporate clients come primarily from the areas of insurance and reinsurance.

In this episode he shares not so obvious insight about human and customer behaviour.

Apologies for the less than great audio quality. We recorded it live at a noisy conference media room during the conference.

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Since 2008, he has played, worked and built campaigns across the internet with a focus on digital marketing.

In 2009 he launched the NetwebTV channel on YouTube and podcast aimed at start-ups who wanted to defy the status quo and build meaningful organizations. In its first year the channel featured interviews and thoughts from influential local and international entrepreneurs, including two interviews with best-selling author, Seth Godin.

As the founder of WordStart, a boutique digital marketing outfit that started in 2011, Mtati helps brands with their digital campaigns and strategy while understanding the significance of data. WordStart evolved from a digital word-of-mouth marketing to becoming a specialised digital marketing company with an interest in the role of data for audience engagement.

Mongezi currently serves as Brand Strategist at Rogerwilco, an award-winning digital agency.

Mongezi’s interview with Seth Godin: www.theleadcreative.com/sethgodin

The Township CX Report: https://bit.ly/township-cx-2022

The 2022 South African Digital Customer Experience Report: https://www.rogerwilco.co.za/2022-south-african-customer-experience-report

Saul Molobi is former SA’s Consul-General to Milan and is touted by many as one of the foremost thought leaders on Africa’s competitive identity and public diplomacy with expertise in global marketing (tourism, trade and investment promotion); diplomacy; and the development of cultural industries. His area of specialisation is how a country’s nation brand impacts on consumer and investor decision making.

He is a Fellow of the UK’s Chartered Institute of Marketing; and a member of the Marketing Association of South Africa and the Institute of Marketing Management (an affiliate of the African Confederation of Marketing).

In 2020, the World CEO Rankings Board nominated him as the “World CEO of the Year”. Then the World Brand Congress bestowed upon Brandhill Africa the Brand Leadership Award 2021.

In this interview we explore leadership, multi-disciplinary skills and the opportunities around the ‘African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

To get a copy of Saul Molobi’s new book “De/constructing brand Africa”, visit:

-      https://www.brandhillafrica.com/

-      https://www.jamboafrica.online/publishers-comment-a-book-changing-the-narrative-on-brand-africa/

-      https://www.amazon.com/constructing-brand-Africa-Practitioners-Perspective-ebook/dp/B0BFNTD32Z/ref=sr_1_1

Audrey is now chairman of the SA Innovation Summit, Chief Executive Officer of Anza Capital and director at WineTech. And this, is my conversation with her just a few days before the SA Innovation Summit 2022. 

He helps startups entrepreneurs in three key ways:

1.    "Growth coaching" CEO's and teams to get un-stuck or accelerate revenues and business models.

2.    Training founders and their teams in 1/2/3-day and 6-10 week boot camps and virtual incubators.

3.    Training cadres of startup educators/coaches/mentors in startup ecosystems around the world.

Bob co-authored a global bestseller, the "Startup Owner’s Manual," with Steve Blank. The book is available in 21 languages. He’s also Professor/Coach @Columbia Business School (oh and lifelong entrepreneur).

In this conversation recorded some years ago at the South Africa-held Global Entrepreneurship Congress, Bob and I talk about:

-      Product-Market Fit.

-      The 3 pillars of a successful startup, and

-      The importance of testing everything.

Apologies for the less than great audio quality. We recorded it live at a noisy conference media room during the conference.

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163 Maru-a-Pula (MaP) School alumni of the school's pioneering first 20 years, 1972 - 1992, have come together and contributed their stories about their memories of their high school in Gaborone, Botswana.

The stories in Memories of Maru-a-Pula (aka Memories of MaP) come from an illustrious Maru-a-Pula School alumni body of Ivy League and Russell Group university graduates, Botswana’s first female pilot, a former Silicon Valley executive, academics, entrepreneurs, business-owners, authors and others who are leaders in their fields.

The editors of Memories of Maru-a-Pula: The First 20 Years, 1972 - 1992 include:

1.    Batsho Dambe-Groth: is a member of the MaP Council, an HR professional and has served on a number of boards. 

2.    Glenda Daniels: is an associate professor in the Media Studies Department at the University of the Witwatersrand, is the author of three books and is a member of SANEF. 

3.    Warren Nebe: a founder and a senior lecturer at Drama for Life at Wits, was the head of the Maru-a-Pula Drama Department, is a Salzburg fellow, was a Fulbright scholar and a TEDx speaker.

4.    Shams Essack: corporate communications & digital marketing consultant + executive & business coach.

To buy the book:

a.    In Gaborone and the rest of Botswana, please visit: https://www.maruapula.org/

b.    In Johannesburg and the rest of South Africa, contact Shams Essack via email: shams@sessack.co

c.    Internationally, the book is also available on Amazon KDP as an eBook and printed book.

Proceeds/profits from the sale of the book will go to the Maru-a-Pula Orphan and Vulnerable Children’s (OVC) Scholarship Fund which pays for the tuition and boarding of children who have academic potential to do well at MaP but who don’t have access to funds to pay the school fees.

Other important links:

·     MaP official website: https://www.maruapula.org/

·     Memories of MaP https://www.memoriesofmap.org/

·     The crowdfunding campaign https://www.backabuddy.co.za/champion/project/shams-essack

He helps innovators, startups and investors to find, found and fund emerging new market category kings.

Category Kings = Companies that succeed at creating entirely new markets, industries, or product categories. Eg: Red Bull, Uber, Airbnb and Salesforce.

In this interview, we talk about Henning’s experience working with the late Eli Goldratt, Israeli business management guru and originator of the Optimized Production Technique, and author of the world famous book title ‘Theory of Constraints’, and others.

Henning lives his passion and contributes to solving a big challenge for the world - "the horrendous infant mortality rate of innovation and startups". His basic premise is: Combining the Theory of constraints(TOC) and the Theory of Evolution (TOE) will further this field dramatically

To learn more about TMARA Group and to reach Henning du Preez, visit https://tmaragroup.com/

Known for her enthusiasm to empower others to reach their full professional and personal potential with confidence and dignity, Mareike utilises digital tools, creating learning journeys, and developing start-up ecosystems.

In this episode, we discuss her journey to South Africa, marrying into a Xhosa family and working with startup entrepreneurs.

The entrepreneurs include:

-      Prabashnie Ramouthar: Nematologist and Marketer at Nemlab

-      Hanita Muthray and Jayshree Ramjee: Co-Founders of Kinetic Therapy

-      Rosaria Cedras: Leadership & Communication Specialist at Madam X and Co.

-      Aishah Malik: Entrepreneur and Co-Founder at BookliteSA

Listen as we talk entrepreneurship, overcoming challenges, adopting new marketing methodologies and technology as well as great advice for women seeking to start and grow an entrepreneurial business while managing motherhood.

She is also founder and sole owner as well as Executive Producer at Enlightened Poppy Network Pty Ltd (EPN)

Isabelle was co-founder of Anamazing Workshop, founded in 2000. The company’s’ success can be attributed to their ingenuity, creativity, excellent team selection criteria and innovation. Anamazing went on to lead the way in innovative technology manipulation and design of an innovative training initiative that addressed the black and female skills shortage as well as multiple industry problems which previously prevented long form animation from being produced in S.A.

Isabelle Rorke is a multi-award winning business woman with the following accolades, amongst others:

• Best animation at the South African Film and Television Awards,(SAFTA's)
• Regional and National winner of the dti Technology Women in Film Awards, (Twib)
• Gauteng Economic Development - 'Passing the Torch Awards – Winner of the Women in Film category.
• Finalist in the African Pioneers of Prosperity Awards – One of two companies representing South Africa.
• Most Innovative Company in Africa at the Africa growth Institute Awards
• Ubizo the Calling - Best actress, sound design and music in a drama – (SAFTA)
• The Magic Cellar - The first 3D African folk tale series - won 29 Awards globally

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-rorke-epn/

Email address: enlightenedpoppy@gmail.com

He has since led the formation of One South Africa Movement in 2020, who’s vision is:

-      To create a society in which all men and women regardless of race and background live together peacefully and prosper.

-      To bring about economic prosperity in South Africa and realise the dream of a country at peace with itself.

-      Government of the people, by the people, for the people.

To learn more about One South Africa, click this link: https://osa.org.za/

Mmusi grew up in Soweto and lived there most of his life. Through sacrifice, hard work, and a desire to use every opportunity afforded to him, he has been building an impressive career in business and has dedicated himself to community work in various ways.

He also worked as a business consultant and trainer with a number of firms in South Africa and internationally. He also lectured at the GIBS Business Institute, University of Pretoria. In addition, he is a philanthropist and used to chair a number of NGO boards.

Mmusi also holds a Master’s Degree in Theology, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and speaks seven South African languages fluently.

NTT Data launched Synthphony, a composable platform that offers an ecosystem of solutions tailored for retail and other industries introduced to region

Key Takeaways:

- The growing importance of seamless and personalized shopping experiences in e-commerce.

- How NTT DATA's Synthphony is transforming the retail sector.

- Insights from industry leaders on the future of e-commerce.

- The role of data protection in building customer trust and loyalty.

For more on Syntphony, visit: https://www.syntphony.com/retail-cpg.html

To watch the video interview, visit: https://agamebusiness.com/podcast/