A-Game Business Podcast

In this powerful and deeply reflective episode, I sit down with transformational coach and author Elle Nagy to explore the essence of Self-Leadership and how to reclaim your inner power in a world that often pulls you in every direction.

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/

Project management is one of the most underrated yet crucial aspects of executing a business strategy. Without structured project execution, even the best strategic plans fall apart.

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 this episode I'm joined by Tom Poole of Innovation Africa and Aaron Fright of SMART Technologies.

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/

Join me as I sit down with Robert McKee, a 47-year veteran of the South African financial services industry. From Barclays to Absa, Robert's career is a testament to the power of strategic business architecture. Now retired, he's dedicated to mentoring the next generation.

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: [email protected]

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

In this powerful episode I sit down with Bully Dialogues, hosts Bryan Schimmel, a former victim, and Clinton Fein, a former bully. We take a deep dive into the complexities of bullying across different aspects of life—business, personal relationships, and society.

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/

In this episode, we explore the dynamic journey of developing and executing a successful strategy.

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.

In this episode, I sit down with Legendary Billy Selekane, a globally recognized keynote speaker, best-selling author, coach, and organizational culture expert.

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/

In this last episode of 2024, I’m joined by Jolyn Showalter and Quinten Sherrif, The Connectors Podcast duo, to reflect on the incredible lessons we’ve all learnt since publishing 50 podcast episodes.

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/

In this episode we celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week by spotlighting inspiring entrepreneurs making waves in their industries. In Part 1 of our series, we’re excited to bring you insightful conversations with three dynamic business leaders:

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/

Welcome to our milestone 50th episode! Today, we’re honored to be joined by Elle Nagy, an elite performance coach with over 17 years of experience helping high-level leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs achieve all-dimensional success.

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 🥳👏🏾👏🏾💖🙏🏾