SuperLead Podcast

On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Prof Tshilidzi Marwala, who needs no introduction. He is the Vice-Chancellor and Principal at the University of Johannesburg. Prof Marwala is also the deputy chairperson of the presidential commission on the fourth industrial revolution, non-executive director at Nedbank. He has received in excess of 45 honours and awards. On this conversation, he unpacked his journey highlighting insights and principles to his success and how he is navigating the the University of Johannesburg through these unprecedented times.

Book Launch details: 30 June 2020

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As the economy opens up, for most companies digital transformation is top of mind, and to that end, we started our digital transformation sub-series. This is the third installment of the series. On this podcast Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Yolanda Cuba, who is the Group Chief Digital & FINTECH Officer at MTN. Yolanda’s experience include being CEO of Vodafone Ghana, executive director at SAB, also CEO of Mvelaphanda Group at age 29, making her the youngest CEO of a JSE listed company at the time. She served at the board of ABSA for 12 years. We had a fantastic 90 minuets conversation, and we have split the interview into two podcasts, this is part 2 of the interview where I started by asking Yolanda, how leaders should be thinking about digital transformation in the context of the Covid crisis. Yolanda’s book recommendations:

As the economy opens up, for most companies digital transformation is top of mind, and to that end, we started our digital transformation sub-series. This is the third installment of the series. On this podcast Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Yolanda Cuba, who is the Group Chief Digital & FINTECH Officer at MTN. Yolanda’s experience include being CEO of Vodafone Ghana, executive director at SAB, also CEO of Mvelaphanda Group at age 29, making her the youngest CEO of a JSE listed company at the time. She served at the board of ABSA for 12 years. We had a fantastic 90 minuets conversation, and we have split the interview into two podcasts, on this first part Yolanda unpacks her journey and shares personal development and leadership lessons from her experience.

As the economy opens up, for most companies digital transformation is top of mind, and to that effect, we started our digital transformation sub-series. This is the second installment of the series.

On this podcast Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Lunga Siyo, who is a the CEO of Telkom Business. We started by unpacking his journey before talking about how large corporates and medium sized companies can accelerate their digital transformation efforts as well as how one can disrupt oneself to win in the digital economy.

Lunga also talked about the Telkom market place app which was launched last week. Click on the link below for more information: https://businesstech.co.za/news/mobile/410713/telkom-launches-yep-an-online-marketplace-to-buy-from-small-businesses/#:~:text=Telkom%20Business%20has%20launched%20a,purchase%20from%20small%2C%20trusted%20businesses.

He also challenged everyone to buy local and support small and medium sized businesses.

As the economy opens up, for most companies digital transformation is top of mind, and to that effect, we kick of our digital transformation series, starting with Maanda Tshifularo’s interview with the Priya Thakoor, who is a managing executive for digital channels at Vodacom, Priya’s digital experiences include being Chief Digital Officer at Coca Cola Southern Africa and heading up digital strategy and commercialization at Barclays Africa. We start by unpacking her journey before talking about how large corporates and medium sized companies can accelerate their digital transformation efforts as well as how one can disrupt oneself to win in the digital economy.

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.