By Jonathan Ruwanika & Shaneil Moodley
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The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.
In our latest episode, we're thrilled to feature Sandra Munyoro who is the founder of Sandra Munyoro Coaching & Consultancy. She is a Business and Career Transformation Coach who specialises in personal and professional development for the immigrant/ BPOC community in Europe. She combines her personal experiences and years of management and technology consulting to coach and empower professionals to bring clarity, structure & strategy to their career ambitions.
🌟 Sandra also works as a sparring partner to organisations. Over the years she has been responsible for leading onsite and remote teams across Europe and Asia and successfully bringing change management and software implementation projects to life for global cooperations in various industries such as the oil & gas, automotive, insurance, and banking industries. Sandra studied in Germany and in China to achieve her B.Sc. in Business Economics and her M.Sc. in Global Management & Governance.
💡 The highlight of our discussion:
✅Discovering a world beyond home
✅Embracing opportunities and moving to Germany
✅Dealing with immigration challenges
✅Moving from corporate to coaching – career leapfrogging
🔗 Tune in to gain valuable insights from building a career as an immigrant, making the most of opportunities and career leapfrogging
🌐Connect with Sandra: [Sandra’s LinkedIn]
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🌐 Connect with Young Professional Africa: [Links to all our sites]
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In our latest episode, we're thrilled to feature David Mono Danga a South Sudanese multimedia Investigative Journalist, Editor, Writer, the CEO and founder of The Insider, an investigative news site in South Sudan.
🌟 David brings a wealth of experience in investigative journalism and founded The Insider an online news platform with the objective to cover stories that are underreported by the mainstream media in South Sudan, helping to bridge the information gap and providing audiences with fact-based news and information.
💡 The highlight of our discussion:
🔗 Tune in to gain valuable insights and join us in this critical conversation about the growing wave of disinformation and its harmful impact.
🌐Connect with David: [David’s LinkedIn]
🌐 Subscribe to The Insider
🌐 Connect with Annah: [Annah's LinkedIn]
🌐 Connect with Young Professional Africa: [Links to all our sites]
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In this episode, we introduce Passmore Ndlovu a multimedia journalist currently working with the Voice of America (Zimbabwe Service). In 2019, he was awarded the Mandela Washington Fellowship by the U.S Department of State and was a visiting fellow at Indiana University-Bloomington under Civic Leadership. Post his fellowship experience he was able to launch his career in radio and podcasts when he was still a media student at the Midlands State University in Zimbabwe. He became the founder of Lowveld Media Trust, a media development organisation working to promote access to information, freedom of expression and digital participation & rights in underrepresented and marginalized communities in Zimbabwe.
Meet Passmore Ndlovu:
✅ Multimedia Journalist
✅ Founder of Lowveld Media trust
✅ Radio Host
✅ Podcaster
🎙️ Episode Highlights:
🌟 Get to hear Passmore’s amazing journey and his passion for journalism
💡 Overcoming limitations
🌐 Connect with Passmore: [Passmore’s LinkedIn]
🌐 Subscribe to Lowveld Media Trust on Youtube
🌐 Connect with Annah: [Annah's LinkedIn]
🌐 Connect with Young Professional Africa: [Links to all our sites]
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🧠 In our latest episode, we're thrilled to feature Kate Wardle, a distinguished neurodiversity in business speaker and the Learning and Development Lead at Neurodiversity in Business.
🌟 Kate brings a wealth of expertise and personal experience to the table, offering an in-depth exploration of the diverse and intricate world of human brains. She sheds light on how these differences not only define our personal identities but also influence our professional interactions.
💡 The highlight of our discussion:
- what is neurodiversity why should we be talking about it.
- potential of AI in creating inclusive environments for neurodiverse individuals.
🔗 Tune in to gain valuable insights and join us in a conversation that promises to deepen your understanding of neurodiversity and its far-reaching implications. Let's envision a future where every mind is acknowledged and appreciated for its unique contributions.
Connect with Kate: Kate's LinkedIn
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Embark on an inspiring journey into volunteering and community leadership in our latest episode, featuring the remarkable Wame Semele—a true force driving positive change.
🔍 Meet Wame Semele:
✅ Accomplished Risk Management Professional
✅ Dedicated Board Member for Special Olympics Botswana
✅ Passionate Coach and Mentor
✅ Committed Volunteer
🎙️ Episode Highlights:
🌟 Gain profound insights into the essence of volunteering.
🌈 Explore Wame's personal journey and discovery in the volunteering space.
💡 Unpack the challenges inherent in the world of giving back.
🌐 Connect with Wame: [Wame's LinkedIn]
🌐 Connect with Annah: [Annah's LinkedIn]
🌐 Connect with Young Professional Africa: [Links to all our sites]
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🚀 Elevate Your Feedback Game! 🚀
Embark on a journey into the world of impactful feedback with our latest episode featuring Janine Ahlers – a true force in leadership, coaching, and academia!
🔍 Meet Janine Ahlers:
✅ Certified Professional Integral Coach
✅ Academic Director of the Centre for Coaching
✅ Over a decade in senior corporate roles
✅ 5000+ coaching hours globally
✅ Senior Lecturer, shaping minds in MBA and Executive Education
✅ Published researcher on coaching and leadership
✅ Co-director of the Centre for Coaching and Coaching Matters
Join us as we delve into the delicate art of feedback from both the receiver and giver's perspectives. Janine shares her wealth of experience, debunking myths and arming you with invaluable tools to supercharge your feedback process.
🎙️ Highlights:
🌟 Gain a deeper understanding of what effective feedback truly entails.
🌈 Explore the intricacies of feedback for both sides of the conversation.
💡 Bust common myths surrounding the feedback process.
🔧 Acquire practical tools to take your feedback skills to new heights.
🌐 Connect with Janine: Janine's LinkedIn
🌐 Connect with Young Professional Africa: https://linktr.ee/YoungProfessional
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Embark on a career journey with Jonathan and Shaneil, your hosts and fellow career navigators. Join them as they unveil the secrets, challenges, and triumphs of landing their new roles. In this episode, dive deep into the nuances of the job search process, exploring topics such as:
Tune in for engaging anecdotes, relatable experiences, and actionable tips to empower aspiring professionals on their career journeys.
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In this episode, we introduce Elizabeth, an inspiring Scrum Master and visionary leader, whose journey in digital product development is shaped by the dynamic fusion of Scrum, Design Thinking, and Lean Startup principles. Learn how her career thrived through unwavering openness to change. Beyond her professional achievements, Elizabeth founded Masiz Pamoja International, a pioneering initiative empowering young women in sexual and reproductive health and rights. Join us as we delve into the transformative impact of grassroots initiatives and the significance of continuous learning.
Learn more about Scrum: https://www.scrum.org/
Connect with Elizabeth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-a-504556174/
Check out Elizabeth's initiative Masiz Pamoja: https://vc4a.com/ventures/masiz-pamoja-international/
Connect with Annah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annah-ruwanika-mashonganyika-21193042/
Connect with Young Professional Africa: https://linktr.ee/YoungProfessional
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Introducing our Guest Host for Season 4!
Annah is an accomplished Inclusive Communications and Culture Expert, currently serving as a manager at a world-leading logistics company. In 2019, Annah was selected for the prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship program, a testament to her dedication to civic leadership and positive change. She continues to contribute to the program as a Fellowship Applications Reader, ensuring the selection of deserving candidates for future cohorts.
In addition to her professional achievements, Annah is an active member of Lions Clubs International. Through her involvement, Annah passionately volunteers with Special Olympics, the world's largest sports organization for individuals with disabilities. Her dedication to this cause has taken her to various countries, including Zimbabwe, South Africa, Japan, Austria, the US, and Germany.
Annah's educational background includes a Master of Science degree in Marketing from Edinburgh Business School (Heriot-Watt University) and an Honors in Business Management from the University of Free State.
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"In this engaging episode, we sit down with Alex Pryor, a distinguished author, tech speaker, and corporate innovator currently leading Digital Innovation at one of Africa’s largest IT companies. With her expert insights, Alex demystifies complex emerging tech concepts, making them accessible to everyone. What sets this conversation apart is Alex's unique ability to shed light on the practical applications of these concepts, especially within the African context.
If you're keen to delve deeper into the world of emerging technologies, don't miss Alex's groundbreaking book, 'Risking Irrelevance,' available for purchase at these links:
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The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.