The Right Place

In this episode, John has a conversation with Rudolf to learn more about his journey and experiences. They discuss Rudolf's early childhood memories, his family life, his journey to becoming a CA, his transition to the consulting world and skills development, and his current role as a business owner. Rudolf also shares his perspective on being in the right place and his plans for the future.

Takeaways

• Childhood memories can shape our perspectives and teach us valuable life lessons.

• Family is a support system that provides love, forgiveness, and a sense of belonging.

• Transitioning between different career paths can be challenging but can also provide valuable learning experiences.

• Being in the right place means finding fulfillment and making a positive impact in your chosen field.

• Building strong relationships and valuing connections with others is essential for personal and professional growth.

Connect with The Right Place here:

Website: https://therightplace.co.za/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-right-place-community

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheRightPlaceCommunity

Connect with John Watson:

Website: https://johnconnects.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-watson-ca/

Connect with Rudolf Rautenbach:

Website: https://createinfinity.co.za

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudolf-rautenbach/

This week Rudolf interviews Hannes Nienaber about his work in covering school sports in South Africa with Supersport Schools. They discuss the importance of networking and building relationships in gathering information, the value of the network in providing support and resources, and the challenges of managing negative news while maintaining integrity. Hannes shares his insights into the selection of the SA Schools rugby team and the pressure and professionalism involved in his work. The conversation highlights the significance of recognition in school sports and the role it plays in building relationships and communities.

Connect with Supersport Schools here: https://supersportschools.com/

Connect with us here:

Website: https://therightplace.co.za/

Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/the-right-place-community

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheRightPlaceCommunity

Connect with John Watson

Website: https://johnconnects.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-watson-ca/

Connect with Rudolf Rautenbach

Website: https://createinfinity.co.za

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudolf-rautenbach/

Rudolf and John discuss their recent networking events and the importance of having a vision for oneself and one's business. They also share tips on boosting confidence in networking, such as being prepared, asking easy questions, and leaving a good impression. They emphasize the importance of maintaining a positive attitude and remembering people's names. They also discuss the significance of giving others space and closing the event properly.

Connect with The Right Place here:

Website: https://therightplace.co.za/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-right-place-community

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheRightPlaceCommunity

Connect with John Watson:

Website: https://johnconnects.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-watson-ca/

Connect with Rudolf Rautenbach:

Website: https://createinfinity.co.za

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudolf-rautenbach/

In this episode, John and Rudolf welcome international speaker and author Chris Fenning to the podcast. They discuss Chris's passion for communication and his transition from technical roles to communication specialist and author. They also explore the universal and cultural challenges in communication and the importance of balancing detail and conciseness. Chris shares insights on the role of silence and pauses in effective communication and strategies for addressing resistance to change. The episode concludes with a discussion of upcoming events and workshops in Cape Town and Pretoria.

Connect with Chris here:

Website: https://chrisfenning.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fenning/

Connect with The Right Place here:

Website: https://therightplace.co.za/

Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/the-right-place-community

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqbsYVyG_XCjn-2_0CZN1Zw

Connect with John Watson:

Website: https://johnconnects.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-watson-ca/

Connect with Rudolf Rautenbach:

Website: https://createinfinity.co.za

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudolf-rautenbach/

Rudolf and John discuss their experiences with organizing and hosting business networking events. They introduce the Irene Business Network (IBM) and the Clara Business Network (CBN) and explain how these events are structured. They emphasize the importance of building relationships and trust in networking and share their plans for the future, including the introduction of the Network Accelerator Program (NAP). They also discuss the role of the MC and share funny and memorable moments from their events. Finally, they encourage others to start their own networking events and offer their assistance and guidance.

Connect with The Right Place here:

Website: https://therightplace.co.za/

Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/the-right-place-community

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheRightPlaceCommunity

Connect with John Watson:

Website: https://johnconnects.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-watson-ca/

Connect with Rudolf Rautenbach:

Website: https://createinfinity.co.za

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudolf-rautenbach/

This week John Watson talks to Kirsty Scully, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Senior Financial Planner at Core Wealth.

Core Wealth was built on long-term relationships, recommendations and word of mouth, not through paid advertising, taking short cuts or working for incentives. These traditional values have stood them in good stead and, combined with an innovative approach to technology and unique investment research capabilities, make them one of the leading wealth managers in the industry.

John and Kirsty discuss the importance of networking and building relationships in the financial planning profession. Kirsty also shares her journey in the industry, how her role as the chairperson of the board of the Financial Planning Institute of South Africa has impacted her career and highlights the culture of connecting and relationship building at Core Wealth.

She provides insights into the upcoming Clara Business Network event and the topics she will be discussing, including how to avoid paying unneccesary tax, how to protect your wealth for future generations and also how to diversify smartly.

Connect with Kirsty here:

Website: https://corewealth.co.za/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kirsty-scully-cfp®-0870ba8

Connect with John Watson:

Website: https://johnconnects.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-watson-ca/

Connect with Rudolf Rautenbach:

Website: https://createinfinity.co.za

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudolf-rautenbach/

Here we go, episode 1! Welcome to The Right Place.

John and Rudolf unpack what lead them here, where they are going and why they feel this is important for you to be a part of. The journey of a 1000 miles starts with 1 step - this is theirs!

Connect with us here:

Website: https://therightplace.co.za/

Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/the-right-place-community

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheRightPlaceCommunity

Connect with John Watson

Website: https://johnconnects.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-watson-ca/

Connect with Rudolf Rautenbach

Website: https://createinfinity.co.za

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudolf-rautenbach/