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On this episode I chat with Sally about her latest project Learn To Be A Better Human. Which I think is a simply brilliant idea and well worth checking out.

On this episode I chat with Mimi about her Podcast, her book and her appearance at the Singularity U South Africa event.

Mimi Nicklin is an author and the host of the ‘Empathy for Breakfast’ breakfast show as well as the ‘Secrets of The Gap’  podcast. She is an experienced marketer and communications specialist, a well-known empathetic leader, and the Creative Officer and Regional Managing Director for a global advertising agency.

For over fifteen years she has been working across the globe with her clients to drive stand out creative interventions that lead to business and culture change. Driven by the pursuit of bringing conscientiousness to the role and impact of Regenerative Leadership, with a desire to make the world of work a more empathetic, valuable and sustainably healthy place to be, ‘Softening The Edge’ is Mimi’s debut book. She is also a keynote speaker and columnist.

Having lived and worked in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Cape Town, Johannesburg and Dubai, Mimi’s approach changes organisations from the inside out, focusing on cultural, behavioural and mindset change. She is a natural coach, writer and creative mind, and has held roles as diverse as Strategic Director, Vice President and Creative Officer in some of the world’s leading advertising agencies. Her passion for balancing humanism with capitalism, drives her commitment to leading the practice of Regenerative and empathetic leadership, as well as her ‘principles of people’, into organisations and communities worldwide.

https://www.miminicklin.com/

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On this episode I speak to Mic about the Singularity U event and what we have to look forward to going into the future.

Mic Mann believes that the future will be abundant as the power and potential of exponential technologies increases and their price gradually drops to zero, ultimately democratising numerous industries and improving the lives of all.

As co-founder of Mann Made, an award-winning experiential brand agency that has worked with top global and local Fortune 500 companies. Mic has 19 years of experience in the media, marketing and eventing industry. Mic is a prolific speaker and strategist on exponential technologies, the future of work and the changing role of professionals.

After completing the Singularity University Executive Programme in 2015, he realised that in order to #futureproofAfrica we need to embrace exponential technologies.

He and his partners subsequently brought the SingularityU Summit – the first of its kind on the continent – to South Africa. Mic’s passions are entrepreneurship and break-through technologies. He is also involved in the local start-up and maker community.

https://micmann.com/

https://singularityusouthafrica.org/

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On this episode I chat with Dylan about the two businesses he is involved with and how they not only survived but thrived during the Covid pandemic.

https://www.woodstocklaundry.co/

https://www.lontana.co.za/

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On this episode I chat with Travis about his journey, and his book The Middle how to keep going in pursuit of your goals.

On 1 January 1999, Travis Gale (aged 17) and Stephen Bonaconsa (aged 27) left Johannesburg on a mission to cycle across four continents and raise R1 million for children living with, and affected by HIV/AIDS in KwaZulu-Natal. They pedalled out of Johannesburg, riding mountain bikes equipped with panniers, carrying the basic requirements for an adventure. They rode unsupported. No Instagram or Facebook. It was just the two of them and the open road. The pair successfully cycled over 16 000 kilometres, across four continents, through 16 countries, raising R1.7 million for their cause.

When asked to share about his experience, Travis very rarely spends time talking about the start or the finish of the tour. The stories Travis shares are from The Middle. It’s The Middle that tests us with challenges, yielding a multitude of emotions. It’s The Middle that involves the raw and often painful need to dig deep, to push through the barriers that stand in our way, and show ourselves what we are capable of. The Middle is what we, as human beings, were designed for.

https://www.themiddle.co.za/

On this episode I chat with Norma about her book We need More Tables - Navigating Privilege In the Face Of Poverty.

This is an incredible book and in my opinion a must read.

Digital media has opened up the options available for communication, and over the past few years, Norma has particularly enjoyed multimedia content creation and production. From podcasts to bespoke video channels to social media stories, she’s found it to be an exciting time to be in the field of communicating and connecting.

Most recently, Norma headed up the digital department for Ndalo Media, a South African publishing company that focused on business news, career and entrepreneurial content. One of her career highlights was interviewing former public protector and TIME 100 honoree, Thuli Madonsela. This was for the October 2016 cover of Destiny magazine.  Unfortunately, Ndalo Media became insolvent and is currently under liquidation.

Consequently, since February 2019, Norma has been freelancing as a Writer and Editor.

https://normayoung.com

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On this episode I chat with Mike about his latest book Human Centric.

Mike Saunders is a digital consultant in the digital economy, a successful entrepreneur and a prolific author. His extensive experience spans more than ten years in the industry having consulted start-ups in launching their businesses through to big-business transformation for the likes KPMG Global, Exxaro, Nedbank, Alexander Forbes and Bidvest.

Mike has a heart for helping business transition into the digital economy and as such, has developed a framework “Humancentric” that allows business navigate the research, ideas and decisions that need to transform their businesses. He has packaged this framework into consulting and coaching engagements for business people to leverage his expertise and advice easily.

https://mikesaunders.com

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On this episode I chat with relationship expert Paula about the need for focusing on our humanity and building relationships.

Paula works with people all over the world unpacking the many different aspects of their relationships, whether it be a relationship with their ‘self’ or relationships in their personal or professional worlds.

Her passion and area of expertise includes understanding our relationship patterns, communication and conflict management, personal growth and development, emotional insights, behaviour profiling and much more.

Besides her professional qualifications, she is also an international speaker and author of 2x self-help guides: Embracing Conflict and Embracing No.

https://paulaquinsee.com/

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On this episode I chat with Deborah about HR, Culture and Change.

Are you a business or HR leader who wants to help create the new world of work and lead with authenticity and empathy? Are you ready to change beliefs, habits and behaviors and unleash human potential? Do you realize that traditional performance management is broken and are you ready to use a different methodology that can help you drive high performance, innovation and growth and also create an amazing workplace culture? Do you want to empower and inspire yourself or your team?

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https://deborahhartung.com/

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On this episode I chat with Bronwyn about trends both locally and internationally, Covid and the way she sees the future.

Bronwyn has over a decade’s experience in strategic management, trend research and foresight; consulting to clients in the public and private sector across the African continent. Her educational credentials include tertiary qualifications in Marketing Management (University of Johannesburg), Economics (University of London), Foresight (University of Manchester), and Future Studies (University of Stellenbosch). She is currently completing a Masters in Applied Economics from the University of Bath.

Today, as a partner at Flux Trends, Bronwyn’s research focuses on how macro socio-economic trends and emerging technologies will impact businesses, industries, and nations in the near and long term future. Part economist, part strategist, Bronwyn’s particular areas of expertise include fintech trends, alternative economic models, and sustainable future design.

Bronwyn’s clients include Top 40 JSE listed companies, The South African Reserve Bank, African government departments, and global business leaders. She also guest lectures for leading business schools, such as Duke, GIBS, UCT, and the University of Johannesburg. Bronwyn is also a published writer and a well- known media commentator on future trends and economic trajectories for network channels including CNBC Africa and ENCA News.

https://www.fluxtrends.com/

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