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Flux Foreplay ConversationsThe importance of acting on foresight insights and data with Reanna Browne (Ep.17)EPISODE 17Episode 17 of the 15 Minute Foreplay ™ Conversations:The importance of acting on foresight insights and data with Reanna Browne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bswpD8ORG3E&list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_&index=18Powered by @FluxTrends 15 Minute Foreplay ™ Conversations: Our foreplay conversations are short conversations that unpack key mental models and big ideas in futures thinking. Each video explores one model for deciding and acting with foresight. Join us as we talk to global foresight leaders & thinkers.Stay tune...2025-05-2119 min
Flux Foreplay ConversationsBuilding futures thinking teams with Scott Smith (Ep.16)EPISODE 16Episode 16 of the 15 Minute Foreplay ™ Conversations:Building futures thinking teams with Scott Smithhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBVApI-mrmQ&list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_&index=4 Powered by @FluxTrends 15 Minute Foreplay ™ Conversations: Our foreplay conversations are short conversations that unpack key mental models and big ideas in futures thinking. Each video explores one model for deciding and acting with foresight. Join us as we talk to global foresight leaders & thinkers.Stay tuned for the very best...2025-05-1422 min
Flux Foreplay ConversationsThe Business Pivot Model with Mike Stopforth (Ep.14)EPISODE 14Episode 14 of the 15 Minute Foreplay ™ Conversations:The Business Pivot Model with Mike Stopforthhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t29Vkkrkvag&list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_&index=15 Powered by @FluxTrends 15 Minute Foreplay ™ Conversations: Our foreplay conversations are short conversations that unpack key mental models and big ideas in futures thinking. Each video explores one model for deciding and acting with foresight. Join us as we talk to global foresight leaders & thinkers.Stay tuned for the very best foresight ideas from around th...2025-04-2923 min
Flux Foreplay ConversationsSentiment Analysis with Tim Stock (Ep. 13)EPISODE 13Episode 13 of the 15 Minute Foreplay ™ Conversations:Sentiment Analysis with Tim Stockhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_1Q_OY9JJk&list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_&index=14 Powered by @FluxTrends 15 Minute Foreplay ™ Conversations: Our foreplay conversations are short conversations that unpack key mental models and big ideas in futures thinking. Each video explores one model for deciding and acting with foresight. Join us as we talk to global foresight leaders & thinkers.Stay tuned for the very best foresight ideas from around th...2025-04-2218 min
Flux Foreplay ConversationsBackcasting with Craid Wing (PhD) (Ep.12)EPISODE 12Episode 12 of the 15 Minute Foreplay ™ Conversations:Backcasting with Craig Wing (PhD)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5t_1CXnXqE&list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_&index=5Powered by @FluxTrends 15 Minute Foreplay ™ Conversations: Our foreplay conversations are short conversations that unpack key mental models and big ideas in futures thinking. Each video explores one model for deciding and acting with foresight. Join us as we talk to global foresight leaders & thinkers.Stay tuned for the very best foresight ideas from around the worl...2025-04-1516 min
Flux Foreplay ConversationsThe Confidence Map with Peter Atwater (Ep.9)EPISODE 9Episode 9 of the 15 Minute Foreplay ™ Conversations:The Confidence Map with Peter Atwaterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68J_DH8yM_E&list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_&index=3Powered by @FluxTrends 15 Minute Foreplay ™ Conversations: Our foreplay conversations are short conversations that unpack key mental models and big ideas in futures thinking. Each video explores one model for deciding and acting with foresight. Join us as we talk to global foresight leaders & thinkers.Stay tuned for the very best for...2025-03-1810 min
Flux Foreplay ConversationsCausal Layered Analysis with Sohail Inayatullah (PhD) (Ep. 7)EPISODE 7Episode 7 of the 15 Minute Foreplay ™ Conversations:Causal Layered Analysis with Sohail Inayatullah (PhD)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR5EbgH_JdU&list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_&index=8Powered by @FluxTrends 15 Minute Foreplay ™ Conversations: Our foreplay conversations are short conversations that unpack key mental models and big ideas in futures thinking. Each video explores one model for deciding and acting with foresight. Join us as we talk to global foresight leaders & thinkers...2025-03-0418 min
Flux Foreplay ConversationsWhy trends are important with Dion Chang (Ep. 5)EPISODE 5Episode 5 of the 15 Minute Foreplay ™ Conversations:Why trends are important with Dion Changhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34XJAnOx5VM&list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_&index=17Powered by @FluxTrends 15 Minute Foreplay ™ Conversations: Our foreplay conversations are short conversations that unpack key mental models and big ideas in futures thinking. Each video explores one model for deciding and acting with foresight. Join us as we talk to global foresight leaders & thinkers.Stay tun...2025-02-1816 min
On Change with Petro du Pisani#038 The Reinvention Pause | Mike StopforthLessons from a longer-than-intended break.
Episode 12 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work.
In this episode, Petro du Pisani interviews Mike Stopforth, a serial entrepreneur and seasoned marketing and communications professional, who took an extended break after selling his digital marketing business in 2018.
Mike shares his journey of pursuing a master’s degree, navigating challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, and reflecting on personal growth, family connections, and lessons in entrepreneurship.
He emphasises the value of executing ideas, refining thoughts through writing, and seeking help when needed. Mike has si...2025-01-2731 min
Solving the People PuzzleThe Human Side of Entrepreneurship: Insights on Team Building (Mike Stopforth)Join Francois de Wet in a thought-provoking conversation with seasoned entrepreneur, Mike Stopforth, as they explore the keys to building successful teams and fostering a culture of partnership. Discover valuable insights on decision-making frameworks, empowering employees through intellectual property ownership, and nurturing growth within an organisation. Uncover three key takeaways for effective leadership and creating a thriving company culture. Tune in to gain actionable strategies for cultivating a strong and engaged team.-Did you know that Wamly can help you hire better people faster? Click the...2023-06-1229 min
The Lead CreativeHow Brands and Agencies can Collaborate to Produce Impactful Creative Work: Craig RodneyIn this episode, we explore some of the work required in building a great agency, working successfully with clients, and potentially getting acquired. Agency coach and seasoned industry maven, Craig Rodney shares some of his knowledge from working with agencies and building one that was acquired by WPP.Over the space of 15 years, Craig Rodney and Mike Stopforth built and eventually sold South Africa’s most successful social media marketing agency, Cerebra. Their clients included Google, Vodacom, Absa, Coca-Cola and others. After selling the agency to WPP, Craig turned his focus to professional coaching where he helps ag...2023-04-1354 min
EduThink South Africa'Good enough' should not define your child's educationChoosing a school is one of the biggest decisions you can make. But these choices are not irreversible and should be revisited over time.
In this podcast, Education Incorporated Boutique School (EduInc) Headmaster, Gershom Aitchison, talks with Executive Head Jacqueline Aitchison and the legendary Mike Stopforth about why 'good enough' shouldn't be good enough.
If you have children in school, you'll likely recognise yourself and some of your challenges here. Connect with Gershom on LinkedIn · Connect with Jacqueline on LinkedIn · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn2022-11-1045 min
Education Incorporated (Edu Inc) Private School'Good enough' should not define your child's educationIn this episode, Gershom and Jax Aitchison (Headmaster and Executive Head of Education Incorporated) talk to Mike Stopforth (Director at Beyond Binary) about his decision to move his young daughter from a corporate-owned private school to an independently run private school. He discusses his experience of two private schools with similar fee structures but very different cultures: one whose leadership is driven by shareholders; the other whose leadership is driven by quality relationships, and the effect of these leadership styles on the culture of the schools as a whole. Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · EduInc website · Facebook (Public) · Facebook (closed gro...2022-11-0845 min
The Made to Thrive ShowHow to Journey with Radical Health in the Modern World: Mike Stopforth and Mike SharmanToday I’m with the Mikes! Mike Sharman and Stopforth are wizards of the digital world and masters of telling the stories that connect brands and companies with people. But both have been on unique and powerful personal, professional and health journeys. That’s what we dive into today.Mike Sharman specialises in helping B2B and B2C digital social media posts go viral. He is the co-founder of Retroviral Digital Communications and RetroActive Digital, and the author of the best-selling book The Best Dick: A Candid Account of Building a $1 m Busi...2022-09-221h 00
The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth#053 A better weigh to build a grocer — Dom and Sam MoletaAnd we’re back!
This is the One-Eyed Man, my name is Mike Stopforth, and today we’re jumping head first into the second half of our #originalbytradition series brought to you by the Glenlivet. We took a short pause to extract and share some highlights from the first five episodes, and of course to give away some premium Glenlivet prizes, so if you missed that, please follow me on Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram – you’ll be the first to hear about future updates and giveaways.
I’m really excited about this show. It’s hard to think of...2021-11-1854 min
Alex MacPhail Podcast#77 Mike Stopforth - Entrepreneur & SpeakerIn this episode, Alex MacPhail speaks to Mike Stopforth about his time in the Pipe Band and competing at the Pipe Band World Championships in Scotland. This later evolved into a rock band and his life on stage, teaching, entertaining, and training began in his early 20s. Mike shares his horrifying story about when he was out skateboarding with his friends. He saw a light aircraft crash into his friend’s vehicle right before his eyes, and while he was frozen with panic another friend rushed in and started pulling people out...2021-09-011h 09
Son of a SonMike StopforthKgabo sits down with Mike Stopforth who is an entrepreneur, writer and keynote speaker. They speak about raising teenagers and being part of their journey of identity and how to communicate with your child in a relatable manner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-04-1928 min
The Unfair AdvantageThe Unfair Advantage Prequel: Mike Stopforth @ Beyond BinaryThis is our fifth episode in a series of video interviews with leaders from the world of social media, marketing and insights tech, with our special guest, Mike Stopforth, Director at Beyond Binary.While these episodes may not be a part of our main podcast, they're still insightful and a good listen if you've got the time ;)2021-03-1346 min
Audiobook Narrators from Vox - find your voice #BeHeardMike Stopforth | Vox - find your Audiobook voiceAre you looking for the perfect voice to narrate your next Audiobook?
Your search is over!
Our selection of voices deliver professional readings for every kind of book you can imagine.
To be understood, you must first be heard.
another Solid Gold podcast #BeHeard2021-03-0902 minAudiobook Narrators from Vox - find your voice #BeHeardMike Stopforth | Vox - find your Audiobook voiceAre you looking for the perfect voice to narrate your next Audiobook?
Your search is over!
Our selection of voices deliver professional readings for every kind of book you can imagine.
To be understood, you must first be heard.
another Solid Gold podcast #BeHeard2021-03-0902 min
Micka on InfluenceSeason2: EP3: Digital transformation and influencer marketing - Mike StopforthIn this episode we’re in conversation with Mike Stopforth, well-known entrepreneur, a start-up investor, an author, global speaker, and a disruption and innovation advisor on a number of corporate boards.
Grab a cup of coffee and listen as we discuss:
•Digital transformation and what it actually is and how influencer marketing fits into the equation.
•The reason for scepticism in influencer marketing and why it’s wrong.
•Most brands’ lack of understanding of how influencer marketing contributes to sales.
•The trick brands are missing with their own customers.
Listen to the episode he...2021-03-0354 min
The Synthesis PodcastThe Demand for Agile LeadersJoin Howard Feldman, Michael Shapiro, Synthesis Managing Director and Mike Stopforth, Entrepreneur, Investor & Author as they discuss agile leadership, digitalisation and how organisations should respond to dramatic change.2021-02-1829 min
Take Your Lead PodcastQ&A with Mike Stopforth: Entrepreneurial LeadershipYou can have the perfect setup, perfect prep, and perfect strategy, but if your fly isn't in the water you won't catch any fish.
Do you want to start and show up successfully, but not too sure how to go about it?
In this podcast episode Mzwandile has an enlarging conversation with Mike an entrepreneur, leadership transformation specialist, writer and keynote speaker who is passionate about building impactful, digitally relevant leaders who shares insights on entrepreneurship and leadership that will help you scale.
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The Jeff Large PodcastMike Stopforth | Your Team Is An Untapped ResourceYour team is an untapped bank of knowledge. Mike Stopforth, entrepreneur and director of Beyond Binary, tells how to get noticed in the ad space.
2020-09-0900 min
Powerplay PodcastPowerplay #12 - Mike Stopforth#MikeStopforth, who is an entrepreneur, speaker and investor, joins me on the podcast today.
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One More QuestionMike Stopforth - Bonus Episode: Social Media and CreativityA little bit more about Mike Mike Stopforth is an entrepreneur, writer and speaker. He is particularly passionate about transformational leadership and organisational change, and enjoys helping fellow business owners, executive teams and CEOs get the best out of their people, especially in the midst of rapid political, environmental and socio-economic change. In this line of work he is often invited to offer business commentary for industry publications, on TV and on radio.In 2006, after a short and colourful career in sales (that included peddling welding machines and earth-moving machinery spares), he took the entrepreneurial p...2019-09-1829 min
One More QuestionMike Stopforth - Back to honesty, value and impactMore about Mike
Mike Stopforth is an entrepreneur, writer and speaker. He is particularly passionate about transformational leadership and organisational change, and enjoys helping fellow business owners, executive teams and CEOs get the best out of their people, especially in the midst of rapid political, environmental and socio-economic change. In this line of work he is often invited to offer business commentary for industry publications, on TV and on radio.
In 2006, after a short and colourful career in sales (that included peddling welding machines and earth-moving machinery spares), he took the entrepreneurial plunge and started...2019-09-1051 min
Matt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeMBS130 - Mike Stopforth, Co-Founder CerebraSend us a textCommunication. Since the advent of social media the way that we communicate has fundamentally changed both in society and in the context of business. When Mike Stopforth co-founded Cerebra communications, he challenged what communications could represent for brands across Africa. Over the course of 14 years, Cerebra became an award-winning social media communications agency that were the first to re-imagine what a social enterprise could be. This caught the attention of WPP, one of the world’s largest advertising conglomerates who acquired Cerebra for an untold sum. In this episode, Mike and I explore how so...2018-12-061h 32Matt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeMBS130 - Mike Stopforth, Co-Founder CerebraSend us a textCommunication. Since the advent of social media the way that we communicate has fundamentally changed both in society and in the context of business. When Mike Stopforth co-founded Cerebra communications, he challenged what communications could represent for brands across Africa. Over the course of 14 years, Cerebra became an award-winning social media communications agency that were the first to re-imagine what a social enterprise could be. This caught the attention of WPP, one of the world’s largest advertising conglomerates who acquired Cerebra for an untold sum. In this episode, Mike and I explore how so...2018-12-061h 32
Matt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeMBS110 - Kat Woolf, The Property WoolfSend us a textSo today I want to tee up this episode of the show by talking to you about something called Stopforths Law. Stopforths law is named after Mike Stopforth, the CEO of Cerebra communications. When social media took off around the world Mike put his hand up in South Africa as the countries first social media expert and aggressively grew his personal brand in the social media space. As a result, and even to this day, he is still regarded as one of Africa’s leading social media experts. And this story, lead to the cr...2018-08-0852 minMatt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeMBS110 - Kat Woolf, The Property WoolfSend us a textSo today I want to tee up this episode of the show by talking to you about something called Stopforths Law. Stopforths law is named after Mike Stopforth, the CEO of Cerebra communications. When social media took off around the world Mike put his hand up in South Africa as the countries first social media expert and aggressively grew his personal brand in the social media space. As a result, and even to this day, he is still regarded as one of Africa’s leading social media experts. And this story, lead to the cr...2018-08-0852 min
The Renegade ReportMike StopforthSocial media and marketing man Mike Stopforth discusses the difficulties brands face in dealing with social media mobs, and why transformation in the advertising industry may appear stunted. Roman rails against race-based empowerment policies, and Jonathan debates the existence and value of 'white privilege'. Mike also explains how his take on identity politics makes him a better person.2017-08-221h 27
The Brave Ideas PodcastEpisode 31: Don't Say Digital with Mike StopforthMike Stopforth, CEO of Cerebra, stops by to tell us why he hates the word "digital". For more info, visit our website.2016-07-1325 min
Matt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeDKS009 - Mike Stopforth, CEO CerebraSend us a textIn this show, we explore at length the realm of social media with the founder and CEO of Cerebra, Africa’s social business authority and the South Africa’s leading digital agency focused on helping corporate clients navigate the challenges and and opportunities of the social era of business.Support the show2016-04-0139 minMatt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeDKS009 - Mike Stopforth, CEO CerebraSend us a textIn this show, we explore at length the realm of social media with the founder and CEO of Cerebra, Africa’s social business authority and the South Africa’s leading digital agency focused on helping corporate clients navigate the challenges and and opportunities of the social era of business.Support the show2016-04-0139 min
TheBounce ShowTheBounce Show - 15.02.16The biggest sporting weekend of the year has just passed, and Ben is itching to recap it all. An enthralling ODI series just concluded between South Africa and England, but is the format dying? Mike Stopforth comes in to debate this with Ben, and then more worldly sports insights with Dan from CONQA Sports.2016-02-1553 min
PromoKitchen PodcastPromoKitchen Podcast #81 Mike Stopforth | CerebraMark Graham recently stumbled across a great blog post written by the owner of a South African ad agency. His name was Mike Stopforth. He loved the post so much that he tracked him down in Johannesburg for an interview.
Mike is the CEO of Cerebra, an ad agency based on South Africa and one of the most of original and creative minds in the business. Cerebra specializes in social media and social business consulting, education, and implementation for corporate brands. In 2013 WPP acquired a majority stake in the company.
In 2014, Mike published #BrandSchizo – a business book designed to help br...2015-10-2842 min
PromoKitchenPK Podcast #81 – Mike Stopforth, Cerebra – South Africa Mark Graham recently stumbled across a great blog post written by the owner of a South African ad agency. His name was Mike Stopforth. He loved the post so much that he tracked him down in Johannesburg for an interview. Mike is the CEO of Cerebra, an ad agency based on South Africa and [...]
The post PK Podcast #81 – Mike Stopforth, Cerebra – South Africa appeared first on PromoKitchen.2015-05-1342 min
Rookies and RockstarsRookies and RockstarsThis week's show is all about social media... Jade speaks to Mike Stopforth from Cerebra, Janet Hancock from Rubio and Don Muller from Apple Tree. www.cliffcentral.com2014-10-0155 min
Money Show 5 Reasons5 Disconnects Between The Real World And The Digital World5 Disconnects between the Real World and the Digital World with Mike Stopforth, CEO of SA’s first digital agency, Cerebra and Author of Brand Schizo2014-09-0316 min
Trail Talk SAMike Stopforth’s Otter Trail Run Experience & The Molweni Trail Run in KZNWe are into double figures here on Trail Talk SA and this week we talk about two really cool races. On this week’s show:Brad caught up with Mike Stopforth, who recently completed the Otter African Trail Run. Mike is the CEO of Cerebra and only recently got into the sport of trail running. Mike published an article on his blog called “6 Tips For Making The Most Of Your Otter Trail Race Or Challenge” and Brad thought it would be cool to chat to Mike about a few of the tips he wrote about. You can also follow Mike on Twi...2013-10-0431 min
Trail Talk SAMike Stopforth’s Otter Trail Run Experience & The Molweni Trail Run in KZNWe are into double figures here on Trail Talk SA and this week we talk about two really cool races. On this week’s show:Brad caught up with Mike Stopforth, who recently completed the Otter African Trail Run. Mike is the CEO of Cerebra and only recently got into the sport of trail running. Mike published an article on his blog called “6 Tips For Making The Most Of Your Otter Trail Race Or Challenge” and Brad thought it would be cool to chat to Mike about a few of the tips he wrote about. You can also follow Mike on Twi...2013-10-0431 min
Media@SAfmProfile on Cerbera with CEO Mike StopforthMedia, Marketing and Communications by Ashraf Garda2013-07-2819 min