Super Lead

On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Deshun Deysel, who is one of South Africa’s leading female mountaineers. she has been on 14 major expeditions to five continents. In 1996 she made history by being part of the first group of South Africans to plant the new democratic flag on the top of Mt. Everest. She is also one of South Africa’s leading motivational speakers, she is an excellent coach and facilitator. Deshun is the founder and director of Deshun Deysel & Associates, a business that focuses on encouraging and equipping leadership in a context of change and diversity. And on today’s virtual interview we discussed how you can lead effectively in the crucible of the storms we find ourselves in. She draws lessons from the many challenges mountaineers face when they summit high altitude mountains. She recommended Starting with Why by Simon Sinek and gave a fantastic challenge.

On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Donald Valoyi, the CEO and co-founder Zulzi.com, which is an on-demand groceries delivery platform. This was our second interview with Donny, Maanda first interviewed when, when Zulzi won the MTN App of the Year in 2017.

On this podcast, we talked about how to rapidly adapt to the new normal, It’s an incredible case study on how to navigate the chaos of the  crisis and win big time! Zulzi has just raised R30 million funding! The key takeout is that no matter how the chaotic things maybe, you can navigate and not only survive but thrive

This is part two of  Maanda Tshifularo’s  interview Leadership and organisational health expert Thokozile Lewanika Mpupuni,PhD. Thokozile is currently the group heads up Leadership, Learning and Talent for Absa Group Limited. Thokozile holds a PhD from from UCT and her experience include being heading up leadership, Talent and Organisational Design at Discovery as well as at Novartis and being an Expert Consultant at McKinsey and Company. And this much I can promise, this interview will challenge and inspire you. It has certainly challenged me tremendously. Her definition of leadership is fresh, powerful and life changing. I have not doubt that your leadership with get better after listening to the interview. On this second part she unpacks, organisational health, learning and managing talent

On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Leadership and organisational health expert Thokozile Lewanika Mpupuni,PhD. Thokozile is currently the group heads up Leadership, Learning and Talent for Absa Group Limited. Thokozile holds a PhD from from UCT and her experience include being heading up leadership, Talent and Organisational Design at Discovery as well as at Novartis and being an Expert Consultant at McKinsey and Company. And this much I can promise, this interview will challenge and inspire you. It has certainly challenged me tremendously. Her definition of leadership is fresh, powerful and life changing. I have not doubt that your leadership with get better after listening to the interview.

On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed a young author Londolani Tsanwani – Londo wrote a book to share her story after being involved in a vehicle accident where she lost – Mpho Regalo – her partner and father of her beautiful daughter. She wrote the book to inspire and restore hope to people who maybe going through a season of difficulty. We unpacked the book in the interview and Londo authetically shared she story and no matter what season you are going through, her story will rekindle your hope

On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed a young author Mzukise Kuse. Mzukise has written a book titled – “A man called purpose”. It written as a novel with powerful insights on finding and living out one’s purpose. We unpacked the book on the interview and Mzukise shared fantastic insights from his masterpiece.

On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed the CEO of Fundi SA – Tshepo Ditshego. Tshepo’s journey is a perfect example of how anyone reach their dreams regardless of the background and life’s constant curve balls. Tshepo shared how Fundi SA can help anyone from high schools to postgraduate to further their studies and he believes that lack of funding should never be the reason to not pursue your dreams. He gave us a fantastic challenge as we kick-off this decade and recommended three awesome books.

On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed the CEO of Fundi SA – Tshepo Ditshego. Tshepo’s journey is a perfect example of how anyone reach their dreams regardless of the background and life’s constant curve balls. Tshepo shared how Fundi SA can help anyone from high schools to postgraduate to further their studies and he believes that lack of funding should never be the reason to not pursue your dreams. He gave us a fantastic challenge as we kick-off this decade and recommended three awesome books.

On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Shirley Machaba, who is the CEO of PWC Southern Africa. Notably the group’s first female CEO. Shirley is a Chartered Accountant with over 26 years of experience and has been a partner at PWC for over 15 years. On this podcast, Shirley shared her journey so beautifully, highlighting not just the successes but setbacks as well. We talked about leading a purpose-driven life and organization. And to be sure, this is not necessarily an easy road. Its one filled with mistakes, failures, successes and most importantly fulfillment. Shirley got pregnant in Matric year, failed most of her Accounting courses in the first semester of her first year in varsity, repeated CTA three times, and attempted CA board exam three times. She has also enjoyed a successful career which she elaborates on the podcast. And she summarized purpose-driven leadership by saying, when you take up a leadership role – you give yourself over, you hand yourself over for the cause. Its no longer about you, its about the cause, the purpose. And thats how she has lived her life.

On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Shirley Machaba, who is the CEO of PWC Southern Africa. Notably the group’s first female CEO. Shirley is a Chartered Accountant with over 26 years of experience and has been a partner at PWC for over 15 years. On this podcast, Shirley shared her journey so beautifully, highlighting not just the successes but setbacks as well. We talked about leading a purpose-driven life and organization. And to be sure, this is not necessarily an easy road. Its one filled with mistakes, failures, successes and most importantly fulfillment. Shirley got pregnant in Matric year, failed most of her Accounting courses in the first semester of her first year in varsity, repeated CTA three times, and attempted CA board exam three times. She has also enjoyed a successful career which she elaborates on the podcast. And she summarized purpose-driven leadership by saying, when you take up a leadership role – you give yourself over, you hand yourself over for the cause. Its no longer about you, its about the cause, the purpose. And thats how she has lived her life.