Alex MacPhail Podcast

Stewart Samkange is a wonderful man full of energy and great ideas! His mission is to make the working-world a better place, once HR Director at a time. Stewart was the first LinkedIn Live streamer from Africa. He has lived in many different countries, experienced different cultures and been a part of many large corporates.

Stewart is a holds regular live streams with #Executives​ #Disruptors​ #HiringManagers​ #Recruiters​ #JobSeekers​ #Digital​ #SubjectMatterExperts​ #Professionals​ #Graduates​ #StartUps​

#itsTime2Shine​ is the positive message he continues to share. Join us as we discuss how High Performance Teams shine.

Watch this interview on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-qcXUY34fU

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Dr Bronwyn King (Order of Australia) is an oncologist who made the realisation that her pension fund was investing tobacco. While fighting cancer in the ward, she was financing tobacco with her pension fund. Tobacco Free Portfolios was born to change the fight and stop her pension fund from investing in tobacco.

The Tobacco industry is big business. Usually listed as top 5 stocks on major stock exchanges around the world. Bronwyn and her team have made huge strides over the last decade. Their Tobacco Free Financial Pledge now has $10 Trillion total assets under management.

Her 2017 TEDx talk on tobacco-free finance has been viewed more than three million times.

In 2019, Bronwyn was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for "distinguished service to community health, particularly through advocacy for institutional investment strategies". She was also named 2019 Melburnian of the Year by the Lord Mayor.

Watch this interview on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9B7VdtieAk

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Daniel Perry was the co-pilot on the Nationwide Flight 723, which departed Cape Town International and shortly after lift-off had the right hand engine separated from the aircraft.

Engine failure after take off is a manoeuvre that is well versed and trained specifically for all airline pilots, twice per year. This however, was no ordinary engine failure after take off.

When the engine severed from the aircraft, there was a significant change in the flight characteristics, unusual to a conventional engine failure. The ruptured fuel and hydraulic lines caused a multiple, complex failures. Hydraulic failure on its own is a major emergency and requires dramatically increased workload from the flight deck, to bring the stricken aircraft back home.

Compounding an engine failure, a fuel leak, hydraulic failure, control issues and bad weather is a recipe for disaster. Trevor Arnold and Dan Perry dug deep and brought the B737 back to land in a miserable foggy, rainy Cape Town.

Watch this interview on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VnifXXiREU

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My guest on this week has played 25 tests for the Springboks. He spent more than a decade playing professional rugby for Sharks, Lions, Cheetahs and Western Province.

Throughout his career, AJ completed courses to upskill and get ready for a life of business after rugby. Within a few years of retirement, AJ  suffered a major emotional setback. He took time to refocus and get himself back on track with life.

Today AJ is now Head of Business Development with ITEC. He has mastered a professional sport, he has mastered his mind during his low-point and now he is mastering business.

Join me for this conversation about fostering High Performance, building resilience and the facing your new reality of life.

Watch this interview on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZUwcUr0EpQ&t=449s

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I am privileged to bring you Capt Dennis Dolan, former president of the International Federation of Airline Pilots' Association. This organisation is the global voice for airline pilots and represents more than 100 000 pilots in more than 100 countries, on matters primarily related to aviation safety.

Dennis has had a distinguished career in the US Military, the legal profession, the airline industry, ALPA and IFALPA. Starting out as an F-4 pilot flying from aircraft carriers, his airline career spanned nearly 30 years. He completed a law degree and put it to good use, with various senior leadership roles along the way.

With his military training and work ethic, his legal qualification, his experience in airlines and international organisation such as IFALPA and ICAO, this conversation will be a treat. We are going to discuss the what it takes to run global organisations, building High Performance Teams and the shape of the future of air travel.

Watch the interview on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDBdJKU1SCI

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Successful entrepreneur and speaker passionate about doing better business, better.
Juanita Vorster is a successful entrepreneur who also holds the designations of Certified Director (SA) and certified Ethics Officer. Because of this she is uniquely positioned to give practical guidance on how to do better business better in a world that keeps changing.

Her high energy delivery style combined with examples drawing from her own experience always lead to business audiences feeling inspired with renewed hope.
The ideal audience for Juanita’s topics are business owners and leaders (executives, directors, heads of department etc) who need to regain focus and propel their organisation forward towards sustainable profitable growth.

Watch this interview on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO5tVuiMChk

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Juan Velarde is currently one of Spain’s top aviators. He has competed in the Red Bull Air Race series since 2014. He is also the Spanish National Aerobatic Champion and competed in the World Aerobatic Championships many times, earning several medals along the way.

Juan is also Captain for Iberia Airlines, flying the Airbus A330 on international routes. He also performs solo and formation aerobatics displays with Bravo 3 Repsol Aerobatic Team. Since 2006 he has been recognised as an Elite Sportsman by the Spanish Sports Council.

Watch this interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0ghDTkqCBM

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Mike and James flew around the world in 40 days! They did this in a Sling two-seater aircraft, which they built and was the prototype. They have flown to Oshkosh and now totalled two and a half times around the world, with crazy adventures in between.

Mike Blyth, adventurer, aviator and founder of Sling Aircraft, having earned his wings on trikes, is a die-hard stick and rudder man. Following years of research and a three-year obsession to design and assemble the perfect LSA he delivered a handy prototype. But the perfectionist in him would not rest. Rigorous testing of the aircraft revealed opportunities for nip and tuck improvements that would transform a good design into a great one.

James was a Johannesburg-based corporate lawyer and adrenaline junkie, with a mutual interest in rock-climbing. James was drawn to the creative doyen of the light aviation community, while Mike was intrigued by this wild-eyed rough diamond who combined a sharp intellect with a devilish sense of humour. And of course they both shared a boyish passion for adventure.

With increased means available the business was able to dis-assemble the development prototype and assemble a new improved version. The production prototype was specifically designed to perfect the flight characteristics and ensure handling aligned to “mil spec”.

The Sling Aircraft has proven itself to over 500 customers and several different models. Join this conversation to find out about the backstory and also what's coming up in the future.

Watch this interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm3eMPOXmzk

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In this episode I am joined by a special guest and friend of mine, Buti Tsebe. He was the pilot I trained to become a Silver Falcon. It is customary to train your replacement in the team and Buti became the number 3 when I departed in 2008.

Before being trained as number 3, Buti replaced me as the Ground Liaison Officer (GLO) for the Silver Falcons.  Without question, Buti was a much better GLO than I was. I showed him the work required of him, but he always went the extra mile to make the Team’s job easy.

Buti became the first black Silver Falcon pilot. As a soccer fan, it was a particular privilege for Buti being a part of the World Cup 2010 opening in Johannesburg. The opening ceremony had 2 Billion viewers for their aerial display, possibly a world record at the time. It seems his habit of replacing me and improving in the position continued.

Watch this interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K35nE4RaVnA

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Doug Ryder is the Principal of NTT Pro Cycling, a UCI top flight professional cycling team that competes in all the top cycling events, including: Tour de France, Giro d'italia, Veulta a Espana.

Doug was an Olympic cyclist, competing with Lance Armstrong at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics. He later won the Cape Argus Cycle Tour, training between a full time job working in IT. He founded and build up NTT team, to compete at the highest level, with great success.

From talent, to technology, to perseverance, to putting together a High Performance Team, Doug is uniquely qualified. Please join me for this exciting conversation.

Get in touch with Alex to improve the performance of your team: 

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