The Leadership Platform

In light of Women's Month, Bongani is joined by a panel of accomplished women for an appreciation show. They look at some of the challenges women face in order to thrive in different industries and explore changes that can be implemented to allow women to succeed. Joining Bongani is Jean Chawapiwa, Liziwe Ntshweza, Boitumelo Katisi and Reneilwe Maleka. www.cliffcentral.com

If ever there was someone to get inspirational leadership lessons from, it’s Adv. Thuli Madonsela. According to the advocate, being a leader is about thinking about the impact your life has on other people. She also discusses how important it is to make people feel significant and that they are being listened to. When asked about her role models, she talks about her mother, who was very compassionate, and her father, who was a disciplinarian.

The ultimate message is that we can all come together to fight corruption and continue to develop South Africa. So what’s next for the retiring public protector? This interview was first played in May 2016. www.cliffcentral.com

Has the ability to make issues trend globally on social platforms made it easier to raise awareness? Bongani investigates what activism in the digital age looks like, and whether the youth can really change the world one hashtag at a time. He is joined by Holly (editor of Cosmopolitan), Nelisa Ngqulana (MD of PR Trends), Lerato Motaung (student activist & radical feminist), Motlatsi Motseoile (founder on Grandeur) and Cathy (from SADAG). www.cliffcentral.com

The Leadership Platform interviews Catherine Constantinides - a leader who is actively making the difference... humanitarian, international climate and enviro activist, entrepreneur, Mandela Washington Fellow, M&G Top200Young South Africans, Tutu Fellow, and Director at Miss Earth and Generation Earth. We discuss her role as a leader in society in context with the significant principle: I-LEAD: "It starts with me - I lead from where I stand”. www.cliffcentral.com

Bongani engages with Nic Haralambous on his new book, 'Do.Fail.Learn.Repeat' - a gripping story narrating the life of 'Nic Harry'. Nic opens up about his “15 years of back-to-back failures”, business lessons and what it takes to really make it as an entrepreneur. They also talk about changing the face of retail and how retailers should be thinking about doing business. No one talks about how hard it is, how lonely it is, and how difficult it is to build a business. No one is willing to forgo their ego and be honest. If nothing else, Nic is honest about his journey. www.cliffcentral.com

Bongani is joined by Hon. Ms Tasneem Motara (MP), who serves as a Permanente Delegate and a Provincial Whip of the Gauteng Province in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), to discuss the youth unemployment rate, her duties, and what the #ThumaMina administration has in store for the youth. They are also joined by Catherine Constantinides to discuss #MandelaDay and the Power Summit. www.cliffcentral.com

This Global Leadership Master Class is a continuation of our previous interview with Prof. Veldsman about Leadership Maturity. He profiles Leadership Maturity in the critical relationships to the self, others and the world. With Prof. Theo H. Veldsman, Louis Groenewald and Kevin Farquharson (The Leadership Platform). www.cliffcentral.com

Bongani gets 'sirious' with Susan Bennett - the original voice of Siri. They talk about life lessons, leadership and choices. Susan relays her life story and how she became "accidentally famous" - being the voice of Siri and all. They also play a quick-fire trivia which Susan answers in her 'Siri voice'. It's a YLP tell-all exclusive! www.cliffcentral.com

Bongani is joined by mother and CEO, Mpotseng Lebentlele. They speak about work-life balance and how Mpotseng juggles being a mom, running a business, and meeting the demands of a full-time job all at once. www.cliffcentral.com

Through this initiative with Business Leadership South Africa, we interview various CEOs from the BLSA and get to know our leaders by placing focus on Authentic Leadership and how these attributes contribute toward multiplying leaders, moving society, and transforming towards an empowered society. This week we talk to Colin Coleman - Managing Director and Partner at Goldman Sachs and board member of BLSA. www.cliffcentral.com