Helen Nicholson is joined by Career coach and CEO  of Hesed Consulting Vumile Msweli. We explore Vumi's early life in Chesterville, Durban, her journey in corporate and life long commitment to studying and making an impact in the world of business and career management. We also unpack some inspiring moments from Nicky shares stories of her younger years growing up  in Durban and her functional dis-functional family. 


On this show we cover:

• 02:19  Vumi gives some background on her childhood and family life in Chesterville.
• 06:24  How working in corporate led to studying for a MBA in England. 
• 08:54  Inspiration from grandad and lessons learnt from his business and negotiation skills.  
• 10:57   Finding purpose in corporate and Top 3 lessons that people often get wrong about work. 
• 14:16  Taking risks as an entrepreneur and the purpose behind what I do.   
• 17:30  The formation of Hesed Consulting and the meaning behind the name.
• 18:34  The best investment energy wise was taking time to work on myself after my divorce.   
• 21:12  Nice Gilrls Dont Get The Corner Office, Shantaram & Warrior Of Light being some of the most inspirational books she's read over the years.
• 24:02  Thinking I knew it all but my perspective changed during COVID and made me rethink my coaching and business strategy and being present for life's moments. 
• 27:18  Advice to younger self "boys are overrated..."
• 30:05  Divorce at a young age was my favorite failure as it taught me that it takes two people to make a marriage work. 
• 33:23  The idea behind the Corporate ladder game  and how it can be used to help people who are starting or transitioning in their careers.
• 36:33  Understand how to negotiate and some tips to remember.
• 38:37   "Do it afraid" as my life philosophy, using fear to push and drive you to achieve your goals. 

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