The UnLearners

Where do you get your BEST ideas???

Zanele shares how she gets hers in the bath and other 'interesting' places/moments that give our clients their best ideas.

We also reveal a special surprise…

The interesting trend behind these creative and brilliant ideas is that they occur when we RETREAT.

When we disengage from the day-to-day busyness and noise, we can truly take stock of our most urgent lessons, come up with ground-breaking ideas and plan for a phenomenal year.

That's why people often say to retreat is to 'Go Away, To Go Within'.

In a world where we all appear to be unintended workaholics - a retreat is more important than ever before.

In this refreshing and deeply inspiring episode, we cover;

• The science behind retreating and disengaging

• The exciting benefits of attending a retreat (you'll LOVE this)

• News about The UnLearning Experience

• How to begin retreating and making room in your life to think, plan and BE

If you have a dream or are trying to birth the next version of yourself…..

The UnLearning Experience is a space for birthing something new, reflecting on the 2023 year, a much-needed perspective shift, unlearning old habits and building new ones, forging a community of like-minded people, stepping away from life's distractions, spending much-needed quiet time alone, planning and strategising in a tranquil environment so you can start the next year strong and step into the next best version of you!

With tickets selling at 3 different price points; Caterpillar, Cocoon & Butterfly - there is a package and price point that feels right for you!

Whether you're looking to level up at work, take your business to the next level, give birth to the next phase of your spiritual journey and personal relationships and just need a space to get things started - this Transformation Retreat will stimulate your thinking, fill your heart to overflowing, enrich your mind and body - so you can TRANSFORM into the person you need to be in 2024!!

We can't wait to hold space for your TRANSFORMATION!

Get your ticket today at theunlearners.com

Have questions? OR would like to chat to a member of our team about whether this retreat is right for you - email [email protected]

Season 1: Episode 13 - Emanuel's UnLearning Journey

If you're having trouble conforming to 'business as usual' and want to get better at the skill of 'critical thinking' - you'll ♥️ this!

When we speak to UnLearners, one thing they often confess is that -

They were taught to blend in, instead of stand out and to conform, rather than rock the boat… 😞

It's as if the world is not kind to individuals who challenge the status quo, push back at convention and continue to ask 'why not!?'

UnLearners are those who learn, change, grow and challenge the 'norm' because they see untapped potential in themselves, their work environment or the world.

The trouble with being an unlearner is that not everyone is ready or receptive to your radical, expansive ideas, suggestions or beliefs…

So what's an unconventional, divergent person to do??

Non-Conformist and Group Head of Business Growth & Development at The Blake Group, Emauel Pillay, helps us answer this probing question.

In this episode you can expect;

• Details on Emanuel's unlearning journey

• An example of how many of us begin as divergent, unchained children, only to become docile adults

• How to begin building the habit of owning your views and challenging convention where it matters

• The value of speaking your truth even when your identity risks changing

Follow Emanuel's journey & his work here:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emanuel-pillay-98600979/

Here are some great resources you'll LOVE as you kick off your UnLearning journey:

• Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter: https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/newsletter

• Take the Quiz: 'What's Your Career Phase?': https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/careerquiz

• Join The 'Career Review Checklist' Course: https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/careerreview

• Apply to the Navigating Transitions Mastermind: 'https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/NTMastermind

• Download the '2 Steps to Change' Guide: https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/2stepsguide

• Download '10 Powerful Things To Say At Work' Audio: https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/10phrases

• Free Training - 'Level Up & Earn': https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/earn

Let's Connect on Social Media (choose your favourite platform!):

https://qrco.de/TheUnlearners

Season 1: Episode 12 - Career Transitions | What To Do Next

How many Careers have you held in your life so far?

Data says the average Baby Boomer will occupy 12 different careers in their lifetime - this number is set to climb for Millennials and Gen Zs.

This indicates that we Transition between roles, leaders, companies and even industries more than we even realise.

In this episode of The UnLearners Show, Zanele Njapha - The UnLearning Lady, shares the 3 Phases of a Career and how when we understand what phase we are at, we can navigate changing careers more strategically and successfully.

So, what Career Transition Phase are you in?

1. Career Ending

2. New Beginning

3. Settled & Kicking Ass

Listen to the episode to find out which phase you are at and what should be your next step in your Career Transition.

In this episode, you can expect;

• A breakdown of the 3 phases of a Career Transition

• A personalised strategy for how to proceed with your Career Transition from where you are right now

• Relevant, relatable stories and examples of how funny and tricky a career change can be

• The inspiration and motivation to design a career transition that is both fun and practical

If you're changing careers or changing roles at work - this one is for you!!!

Take the Quiz: 'What's Your Career Phase?': https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/careerquiz

Stay tuned for weekly tips, tools, inspiration & stories to keep you learning, changing & growing 🦋

Hosted by Zanele Njapha, The UnLearning Lady!

Here are some great resources to support you on your journey:

Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter: https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/newsletter

Take the Quiz: 'What's Your Career Phase?': https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/careerquiz

Join The 'Career Review Checklist' Course: https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/careerreview

Apply to the Navigating Transitions Mastermind: 'https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/NTMastermind

Download the '2 Steps to Change' Guide: https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/2stepsguide

Download '10 Powerful Things To Say At Work' Audio: https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/10phrases

Free Training - 'Level Up & Earn': https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/earn

Let's Connect on Social Media (choose your favourite platform!):

https://qrco.de/TheUnlearners

Season 1: Episode 11 - Q&A: Leading Organisational Change 1

Your team is frustrated because not only is the company changing exponentially, but they don't feel well equipped for those many changes.

The changes feel hurried, overwhelming and sometimes as if they are the kinds of changes that will NOT help them, but only serve the company's interests.

As a result, team morale drops, resistance is high and the level of buy-in from the most key team members is low to non-existent.

What do leaders do in this case??

We've taken a few questions that leaders have asked us and created this Q&A episode to support leaders who want a practical place to start when leading change and transformation.

In this episode, you can expect responses to these questions;

• Why is my team resisting change?

• Are senior leaders really 'out of touch'? Why don't they 'get it'??

• How do I, as a leader/manager, help our people to care about the change??

Leaders who are passionate about transformative change will truly appreciate this practical and easy-to-follow episode.

Have other questions you'd like us to answer in a Q&A episode?? Share them with us in the comments of this episode!

Stay tuned for weekly tips, tools, inspiration & stories to keep you learning, changing & growing 🦋

Hosted by Zanele Njapha, The UnLearning Lady!

Here are some great resources to support you on your journey:

Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter: https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/newsletter

Take the Quiz: 'What's Your Career Phase?': https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/careerquiz

Join The 'Career Review Checklist' Course: https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/careerreview

Apply to the Navigating Transitions Mastermind: 'https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/NTMastermind

Download the '2 Steps to Change' Guide: https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/2stepsguide

Download '10 Powerful Things To Say At Work' Audio: https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/10phrases

Free Training - 'Level Up & Earn': https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/earn

Let's Connect on Social Media (choose your favourite platform!):

https://qrco.de/TheUnlearners

Season 1: Episode 10 - LULU'S UNLEARNING JOURNEY

Why is letting go so hard for us?

In any change journey, letting go is often the most challenging work that we do.

Is this because letting go is associated with failure, losing, or admitting we were wrong/made a mistake?

Maybe the trouble with letting go is that it requires us to accept a reality or a version of events that hurts or is against our beliefs and hopes?

In this episode of The UnLearners Show, CEO at Bidvest Life shares the heart-wrenching journey of her divorce and the rollercoaster of emotions associated with letting go of a person, a relationship and a version of reality that she had convinced herself was 'perfect'.

This episode will have you on the edge of your seat and bring you to question your relationship with acceptance and truly 'letting go'.

In this episode you can expect;

• Details on Lulu's unlearning journey

• How to recognise when it's time to let go of a person, mindset, or perspective

• How to begin accepting reality and step into your power

• The value of releasing other people from your expectations, so they can be themselves

Follow Lulu's journey & her work here:

• LinkedIn: https://za.linkedin.com › rasebotsa-lulu-a1688889

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lulurasebotsa/?hl=en

Here are some great resources to support you as we kick off your UnLearning journey:

• Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter: https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/newsletter

• Take the Quiz: 'What's Your Career Phase?': https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/careerquiz

• Join The 'Career Review Checklist' Course: https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/careerreview

• Apply to the Navigating Transitions Mastermind: 'https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/NTMastermind

• Download the '2 Steps to Change' Guide: https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/2stepsguide

• Download the '10 Powerful Things To Say At Work' Audio: https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/10phrases

• Free Training - 'Level Up & Earn': https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/earn

Let's Connect on Social Media (choose your favorite platform!):

https://qrco.de/TheUnlearners

Season 1: Episode 9 - Use A Growth Mindset To UNLEARN

Learning, UnLearning & ReLearning is another way of saying 'Change' or 'Grow'. This means adopting an attitude of ongoing growth by challenging our perspectives and looking for opportunities to expand what we 'know'.

One popular concept/theory that many can identify with is the Growth Mindset. Carol Dweck's concept is a great tool for helping us build language around how we face our daily challenges and everyday life.

As we learn, change and grow - we often fall into the trap of thinking that others are affecting us and driving our choices and actions. The Growth Mindset is an interesting theme to apply to unlearning, because it helps us harness the power of reframing our thoughts and assumptions.

In this episode, you can expect;

• A breakdown of what The Growth Mindset is and what it isn't

• Tips on how to build a Growth Mindset on your change/transformation and unlearning journey

• 3 easy to follow steps to help you reframe your thinking and build a positive outlook as a daily habit

Stay tuned for weekly tips, tools, inspiration & stories to keep you learning, changing & growing 🦋

Hosted by Zanele Njapha, The UnLearning Lady!

Here are some great resources to support you on your journey:

Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter: https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/newsletter

Take the Quiz: 'What's Your Career Phase?': https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/careerquiz

Join The 'Career Review Checklist' Course: https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/careerreview

Apply to the Navigating Transitions Mastermind: 'https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/NTMastermind

Download the '2 Steps to Change' Guide: https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/2stepsguide

Download '10 Powerful Things To Say At Work' Audio: https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/10phrases

Free Training - 'Level Up & Earn': https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/earn

Let's Connect on Social Media (choose your favourite platform!):

https://qrco.de/TheUnlearners

Season 1: Episode 8 - PHUMULANI'S UNLEARNING JOURNEY

What were you taught about success and the formula to succeed?

How to succeed is one of the most debated things in our world. Society and our upbringing teaches us such different methods and strategies to succeed, one of them being relentless and wearing ourselves out.

This perspective, although, highly debated - works for many and doesn't work for others.

What do we do when the road to success that we were taught is NOT the one we choose?

How do we face those who taught us, but also, how do we unlearn disempowering beliefs about success and relearn our own definition of success that empowers us?

This episode is a breath of fresh air and confirmation that we are allowed to choose what success looks like for us!

In this episode you can expect;

• Details on Phumulani's unlearning journey

• How to recognise misalignment with a belief you hold

• How to rebuild your own definition of success

• How to allow yourself to be different in a world where everyone is obsessed with 'same-ness'

Follow Phumulani's journey & his work here:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phumulanimazvabo/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phumulani_maz/

Here are some great resources to support you as we kick off your UnLearning journey:

• Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter: https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/newsletter

• Take the Quiz: 'What's Your Career Phase?': https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/careerquiz

• Join The 'Career Review Checklist' Course: https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/careerreview

• Apply to the Navigating Transitions Mastermind: 'https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/NTMastermind

• Download the '2 Steps to Change' Guide: https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/2stepsguide

• Download '10 Powerful Things To Say At Work' Audio: https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/10phrases

• Free Training - 'Level Up & Earn': https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/earn

Let's Connect on Social Media (choose your favourite platform!):

https://qrco.de/TheUnlearners

Season 1: Episode 7 - The Courage To Grow

We love the results of growth, but we could do without the process.

The process of change & transformation is filled with deep uncertainty, unpredictability, feelings of inadequacy and real fear! In this condition - it's virtually impossible to confident, because confidence comes naturally when we are well experienced with a situation.

Change means NEWNESS, so it's hard to be confident.

The solution? Courage.

We can choose to be courageous in the moments when we don't understand and the moments where we feel lost in our unlearning journeys!

In this episode, you can expect;

• Zanele's funny and sweet 'swimming pool' story from when she was a teacher

• To understand the true meaning and value of courage during change

• A clear framework and steps for how you can show up more courageously before, during and after any change/transformation/unlearning journey

Stay tuned for weekly tips, tools, inspiration & stories to keep you learning, changing & growing 🦋

Hosted by Zanele Njapha, The UnLearning Lady!

Here are some great resources to support you on your journey:

Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter: https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/newsletter

Take the Quiz: 'What's Your Career Phase?': https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/careerquiz

Join The 'Career Review Checklist' Course: https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/careerreview

Apply to the Navigating Transitions Mastermind: 'https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/NTMastermind

Download the '2 Steps to Change' Guide: https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/2stepsguide

Download '10 Powerful Things To Say At Work' Audio: https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/10phrases

Free Training - 'Level Up & Earn': https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/earn

Let's Connect on Social Media (choose your favorite platform!):

https://qrco.de/TheUnlearners

Season 1: Episode 6 - MAWANDE & SIZWE'S UNLEARNING JOURNEY Co-Founders of the DinuAfrika Group, Sizwe Gumede & Mawande Nzama tell all about their journeys of becoming the kinds of leaders who have the head and heart sustain the business they have today.

Entrepreneurship & being a Founder has the popularised face of 'command', 'control' & 'endless hustle'. It's very tricky to unlearn this when you realise that a business only works if you work it!!

Mawande & Sizwe openly share where they started and the daily disciplines they use to keep their self-awareness, mental health, leadership & business at the top of their game!

In this episode you can expect;

• Details on Mawande & Sizwe's unlearning journeys

• A look behind the scenes at the story of DinuAfrika

• What it takes to be a leader with deep self awareness

• Why it matters to build a wholistic & sustainable version of yourself, even when the demands of entrepreneurship are high

Follow DinuAfrika's journey & the journeys of these amazing founders here:

• website: https://dinuafrika.com/

• Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dinuafrika/

Here are some great resources to support you as you continue your UnLearning journey:

• Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter: https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/newsletter

• Take the Quiz: 'What's Your Career Phase?': https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/careerquiz

• Join The 'Career Review Checklist' Course: https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/careerreview

• Apply to the Navigating Transitions Mastermind: 'https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/NTMastermind

• Download the '2 Steps to Change' Guide: https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/2stepsguide

• Download '10 Powerful Things To Say At Work' Audio: https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/10phrases

• Free Training - 'Level Up & Earn': https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/earn

Let's Connect on Social Media (choose your favourite platform!):

• https://qrco.de/TheUnlearners

Season 1: Episode 5 - ZIBUSE'S UNLEARNING JOURNEY

Often when we use the word 'HATE' to describe a person or group of people, it stems from not understanding their choices and perspective.

So the uncertainty and fear,

Give rise to the secondary emotions of hatred or dislike.

The tragic part is that this 'dislike' can quickly turn into prejudice and cause harm to other human beings.

Here's the point -

It's HUMAN to be cautious of the 'other',

but there's value in making others feel seen & heard ♥️

It's not easy, but together - we can take those first few steps.

This week's episode of The UnLearners Show may trigger certain emotions but is intended to challenge the exclusion of 'the other' & help us learn to see everyone as human, as worthy of love and valuable.

The beauty of unlearning is that it stimulates our ability to be aware of our prejudice and then openly confront it for what it is - an opportunity to change and grow!

In the episode, Zibuse shares how society can encourage us to shame, judge and discriminate against others through sources like the media.

He also shares how we can always learn to show empathy, compassion, and love towards those who do not look, sound or think like us.

This episode hit me at my core! 🥹🦋

Here's what you can expect;

• Details on Zibuse's unlearning journey

• How to reframe prejudice through raising awareness

• When and how to practice empathy towards others

• How to allow compassion to lead how you engage with others and grow in a volatile world

Follow Zibuse's journey & his work here:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zibuze-l-kunene-68232b147/

• Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/m_t_reflections/

Here are some great resources to support you as we kick off your UnLearning journey:

• Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter: https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/newsletter

• Take the Quiz: 'What's Your Career Phase?': https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/careerquiz

• Join The 'Career Review Checklist' Course: https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/careerreview

• Apply to the Navigating Transitions Mastermind: 'https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/NTMastermind

• Download the '2 Steps to Change' Guide: https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/2stepsguide

• Download '10 Powerful Things To Say At Work' Audio: https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/10phrases

• Free Training - 'Level Up & Earn': https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/earn

Let's Connect on Social Media (choose your favourite platform!):

• https://qrco.de/TheUnlearners