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Radio OmnicorEpisode 59 - Building Brands, Building Leaders with Shaun LafferIn this episode of Radio Omnicor’s ongoing Leadership Series, Colleen McLintock is joined by her co-host Dr Hilton Rudnick for a conversation with Shaun Laffer, an experienced business leader who bridges the worlds of finance, operational leadership, and brand building.Shaun began his career as a chartered accountant, developing strong foundations in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and financial strategy. He later transitioned into executive leadership roles across trading, distribution, and consumer goods businesses. His tenure as Chief Executive Officer of Sunpac provided him with deep exposure to the personal care and wellness industry, where he le...
2025-10-2439 minRadio OmnicorEpisode 58 - Wonky Psychometrics: Sorting the Science from the Snake Oil with Andreas Wettstein & Mathew WebbIn this episode of Radio Omnicor, we dive into the complex world of psychometrics — not just the tools themselves, but the philosophy, purpose, and challenges behind them. We’re joined by Andreas Wettstein, a seasoned expert with decades of experience in assessment strategy, and Mathew Webb, Head of Assessments at Omnicor, who brings both technical and practical insight into how psychometrics drives better decision-making.Together, we explore what separates robust, predictive tools from trendy distractions, and what it really takes to build an ethical, impactful assessment culture.In this episode, we explore:The bigg...
2025-09-1247 minRadio OmnicorEpisode 57 - Work, Stress, Repeat: Burnout in 2025 with Dr. Colinda LindeBurnout isn’t just about being tired. Anxiety isn’t always obvious. And high performers? They’re often the last to ask for help.In this episode of Radio Omnicor, clinical psychologist Dr. Colinda Linde joins Colleen and Hilton to unpack the pressures of modern work. With decades of experience and a deep understanding of CBT, Colinda offers grounded, practical strategies for managing stress, preventing burnout, and creating healthier work environments, both individually and systemically. In this episode, we explore:What burnout really is and how it differs from stress or fatigue...
2025-08-0852 minRadio OmnicorEpisode 56 - Culture by Design: Behavioural Science Meets the Workplace with Andee UrenWe often say culture is a company’s greatest asset, but how do you really shape culture in ways that last? And how do you move beyond slogans and values posters into something lived, adaptive, and evidence-based? Colleen and Hilton speak to Andee Uren, Group Head of Workforce Planning, Optimisation and Engagement at Nedbank, about the science behind culture change, and how behavioural economics and experimentation can be powerful tools for transformation. Together, they unpack what it means to lead culture with intention, why psychological safety matters, and how even simple interventions, tested well, can shift how people show up...
2025-07-1155 minRadio OmnicorEpisode 55 - Beyond the Numbers: How to Make 360 Feedback MeaningfulThis episode features a panel discussion with Omnicor experts Allayne Hewson, Pam Ziman, hosted by Colleen Mclintock and Hilton Rudnick exploring the science behind effective 360-degree feedback for leadership development. The discussion covers how to deliver honest and constructive feedback and ensure it leads to growth.• Panellists emphasised the importance of creating a psychologically safe space for individuals receiving feedback by building rapport, explaining the aim of personal and professional development, and setting expectations for a dialogue.• How to handle difficult feedback sessions, such as those involving defensive individuals or hypercritical managers, emphasising the need to r...
2025-04-0448 minRadio OmnicorEpisode 54 - From Tradition to Transformation: Mbuso Ntuli on Leading with HeartGuest: Mbuso NtuliEpisode Description: Mbuso Ntuli is an Operations Manager at a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company. His leadership philosophy is deeply rooted in the values instilled by his mother, aunties, and grandmother. Known for leading with humility and from behind, Mbuso embodies a modern leadership approach that prioritizes people over power. His dedication to self-awareness and personal growth is evident in how he has embraced feedback from critics and worked on understanding his own triggers. Learn more about his professional background on his LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbuso-ntuli-4833a...
2025-03-2544 minRadio OmnicorEpisode 53 - Leading with Ubuntu: Vishal Haripersad’s Take on African ExcellenceVishal Haripersad is the Managing Director of Knight Piésold, an accomplished leader with a passion for driving organizational excellence rooted in African values. With a career spanning over two decades in engineering and leadership, Vishal has been instrumental in transforming workplace cultures by emphasizing the principles of Ubuntu, authenticity, and a humanistic approach to leadership. His strategic focus includes fostering psychological safety, continuous learning, and talent retention, making him a respected voice in leadership development. You can learn more about his professional background on his LinkedIn profile.
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2024-11-1156 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 52 - Unlocking Genius: Jenny Greenblatt on Mastering Creative Problem SolvingIn this episode, we delve into the world of creative problem solving with Jenny Greenblatt. Jenny shares her journey of developing a systematic methodology for creative problem solving and offers practical advice on how organizations can harness creativity to tackle complex challenges. Tune in to learn about innovation on demand and how to transform obstacles into opportunities. Guest Bio: Jenny is an expert in strategic innovation and creative problem solving. She has worked as a strategy consultant for many years, focusing on measuring and improving organizational and individual performance. In the course of her consulting, she realized...
2024-07-0550 min
Radio OmnicorRadio Omnicor Episode 51 – The Future of Work & Reward- Dr Mark BussinWe're plunging into a crucial conversation: envisioning the future work landscape and grappling with the challenge of rewarding staff in an increasingly remote and intricate setting. And who better to guide us through these waters than the esteemed Dr Mark Bussin? As the Chairman of 21st Century, Mark's insights span across diverse industry sectors. He is a beacon in the Leadership, Governance, Strategy, HR, Reward, and Compensation spheres. Not just that, he's also penned multiple books, adding another feather to his illustrious cap. We delve into intriguing subjects like pay transparency, the mysteries of vertical and horizontal pay gaps...
2023-12-1958 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 50 - Feedback & The Power of the Right AppEpisode 50 Feedback & The Power of the Right App Working remotely in a multi-generational workforce has made the need for feedback more critical and complex, than ever before. We had the privilege of meeting with the Founder & CEO of a continuous performance management platform for all kinds of teams, Teamble, which helps embed a culture of continuous and effortless feedback for organisations. The Slack and MS Teams app makes feedback simple, continuous, and impactful. Guest Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erbilyaman/ Helpful Resources: ...
2023-02-2244 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 49 - The Journey of a Lifelong LearnerEpisode 49 The Journey of a Lifelong Learner Dr Gloria Mailmela is a seasoned professional with a diverse and impressive career track record. She has demonstrated versatility and adaptability, excelling in a range of industries and roles throughout her career. Her unique blend of technical and interpersonal skills allows her to effectively navigate complex projects and lead teams to success. Dr Gloria is recognised for her innovative thinking, problem-solving abilities, and relentless drive to continuously learn and grow. Today we chat with Dr Gloria about her impressive accomplishments and reputation as a leader and how her journey of...
2023-02-2237 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 48 - The Blueprint of a Leader’s PsycheEpisode 48 - The Blueprint of a Leader’s Psyche There is a fine line between coaching and therapy and often leaders enter coaching to deal with emotional regulation and self-awareness, typically seen as therapy. Our guest Grant introduces us to the Schema Theory framework which provides a valuable model to use in coaching for this exact situation. The approach helps leaders better understand themselves and what drives their behaviour in the boardroom and various work situations. He unpacks fight/flight and freeze in a very insightful way. This is one to bookmark and relisten, jam packed with new and in...
2022-05-1852 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 47 - From Profit to PurposeEpisode 47 - From Profit to Purpose This episode was a global endeavour with Terri Soller dialling in from Sydney and Gaby Rajak and I in SA. Both guests are seasoned Organisational Development (OD) Practioners with whom we are currently piloting a new workshop for Coaches and OD Practioners. We discuss the changing role of the OD Practioner in the new world of work and why we can never go back to the pre-pandemic organisational structure. Disruption caused by Covid-19 has provided valuable opportunities for learning and leadership. But how do we mak...
2022-03-2247 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 46 - Covid, Culture & CompaniesCovid, Culture & Companies We caught up with Colin from the happy sandpit fame for our second episode with him and as to be expected he did not disappoint. We always value the openness and authentic conversations we have, during this episode Colin reflects on the past 3 years and how he had to pivot his business to survive. Helpful ideas on the evolving world of work and engagement. BIO: Colin is the founder of Happy Sandpit, which helps organisations to interpret, define and embed culture and leadership philosophies and...
2022-02-0442 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 45 - Exploring the Future of Civilisation, Work, and the Welfare State with Ian MannEpisode 45 - Exploring the Future of Civilisation, Work, and the Welfare State with Ian Mann We are thrilled to welcome Ian back for a second time, his claim to fame is that he reads and reviews many of the top books every year, and in this episode, he gives us the best insights from them and how he sees these ideas manifesting in the future. Ian specialises in strategy and leadership, having consulted to companies in fourteen countries. His greatest strength is his ability to communicate sophisticated and complex concepts in an easy to understand, stimulating and...
2021-12-2152 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 44 - Called to ServeCalled to Serve Episode 44: Dr Carron Zinman is a Pulmonologist at Netcare’s Linksfield Hospital. Her 30 years of clinical experience could not have prepared her for the devastation COVID-19 would unleash. In this episode we had the privilege of hearing first-hand, how Carron was able to make it through three waves and her thoughts about the fourth wave looming. It brings you closer to the horrific trauma that nursing and medical staff have had to endure since the beginning of the Pandemic. A warning for sensitive listeners, Carron shares her experience unfiltered. ...
2021-11-241h 00
Radio OmnicorEpisode 43: Stop calling Emotional Intelligence a soft skill!Episode 43: Stop calling Emotional Intelligence a soft skill! During a time when your EI (Emotional Intelligence) is as important- if not more so important than your IQ, we sat down to better understand this with Dr Karina De Bruin who teaches and measures EI for a living. Although this is a competency that can be taught, it is by no means easy. Karina wishes that we would all stop calling these skills “soft” and understand how critical they are in all areas of our lives if we want to have flourishing relationships and ultimately successful careers. Turns out...
2021-09-2253 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 42 - Think Big-From Omnicor to AmazonEpisode 42 Think Big-From Omnicor to Amazon Our guest today is Yusuf Moola, our previous CIO & literal Omnicor OG. As the architect behind Rolefit our flagship Assessment Software and quiet co-author of the culture and values at Omnicor, we were incredibly sad when he left. Following his own aspirational career goals Yusuf moved about 3 years ago to experience a global and more complex work environment and has recently been appointed as a Software Development Manager at Amazon, we caught up with him to see how he is doing and what it is like to w...
2021-07-1455 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 41 - Spreading hope, one Friendship Bench at a timeEpisode 41 - Spreading hope, one Friendship Bench at a time Our guest today is Ruth Verhey, a very special professional, whom we feel is doing incredibly important work, along with the organisation she represents-The Friendship Bench. If you have never heard about the concept you are in for a treat! Ruth Verhey is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with a trauma treatment focus who trained in Germany, has lived in Colombia and has been working in Zimbabwe since 2004.She has been working with Friendship Bench (FB) for 13 years co-developing the program and material, designed the...
2021-06-1859 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 40 - Permission to Speak up!Show Notes Episode 40: Permission to Speak up! Vincent Rossignol If you coach/lead or consult I am guessing you have been in meetings recently where the topic of psychological safety inevitably comes up. This has been on Vincent Rossignol’sradar too, so much so that he opted to make it the topic of his research for his master’s degree in Organisational and Business Psychology, titled “Servant leadership, power distance and employee voice”. The value and timing of this research can not be underestimated. Harvard business review published a study demonstrating that, desp...
2021-05-0751 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 39 - Leader as Coach Episode 39: Leader as Coach Show Notes During these unprecedented times, compassionate Leadership is in more demand than ever. Remote working and the new emerging ground rules have placed more pressure on Leaders to be agile and innovate their approach. Re-contracting boundaries and expectations together with the importance of really listening are just some of the skills Leader’s need to Coach their teams authentically through a pandemic. Dr Brian Chinsamy has provided many helpful tools and reminders to embrace coaching as a Leader. ...
2021-03-2943 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 38 - The Full Time Optimist : Q&A with Dr Rudnick Episode 38 The Full Time Optimist : Q&A with Dr Rudnick Show Notes Take a listen to our own MD Dr Rudnick in the hot seat, usually he is the co-host, putting our guests through their paces. In this episode we did something different, for one we have a guest co-host Suliman Chothia who always brings a light and fun energy to any conversation and secondly we have curated interview questions from our team and beyond. Its light, fresh and surprising at times. Find out random fact...
2021-01-2250 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 37 - Frontline Leadership Episode 37: Frontline Leadership Show Notes Hospitals across the globe had to adapt and transform swiftly from the outset of the pandemic. Top of the to do list for all Leadership was to ensure continuity of care for patients and safe working conditions for the healthcare workers on the front lines. One such leader is Dr Nilesh Patel, Group Chief Medical Officer at Lenmed Health. To say this has been a challenging year for him is an understatement. We are privileged to go behind the scenes with Dr Nile...
2020-12-2149 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 36 - Re-calculating Leadership & Culture Episode 36 Re-calculating Leadership & Culture Curtis Loehmer Show Notes Many traditional leadership and coaching providers have had to figure out if their business is still viable after the devasting impact of lockdown and Covid. These services historically done face to face and often off site have become very tricky to deliver on line. So, if these products are still relevant then how to deliver them becomes the problem to solve for. Curtis and his team have grappled with just that and have transitioned by resk...
2020-10-1650 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 35 - The system behind Systemic CoachingEpisode 35 The system behind Systemic Coaching Show Notes In this episode we unpack how leadership and team coaching maintains momentum during Covid. Barbara from Metaco brings us into her currently reality and how moving online has some distinct benefits, although many challenges do present in the coaching relationship. This episode is a good one for Coaches, especially those interested in a systemic approach. Barbara, who works closely with Peter Hawkins and now David Clutterbuck, provides meaningful discussion across a number of coaching touch points. More about our gu...
2020-08-3157 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 34 - The Nature of Proactivity (feat) Prof Tom BatemanEpisode 34 Show Notes The Nature of Proactivity (feat) Prof Tom Bateman In this episode we have the distinct pleasure of hosting Professor Tom Bateman from the US. This is our first fully online podcast and we are thrilled to back and recording. The episode covers the construct of Proactivity as it relates to leadership, climate change and personal effectiveness in general. Our co-hosts in this episode include Dr Hilton Rudnick Omnicor’s MD and Amy Goble our current Industrial Psychology Intern. This is an inspiring message; Leadership requ...
2020-07-2759 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 33 - The Art of Customer ExperienceEpisode 33 The Art of Customer Experience We are thrilled to host Brendon Bairstow-Klopper. He is currently up from Cape town to facilitate a masterclass in Customer Experience. Brendon is a Director at N’Lighten and customer experience specialist. Brendon Bairstow-Klopper Director https://www.nlighten.co.za/ Brendon Bairstow-Klopper has more than 17 years’ experience in various customer service fields. He has effectively translated his insights into actionable strategies for various global clients, with a strong focus on interventions that will improve the customer experience. His un...
2020-03-0434 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 32 - Self-Effectiveness Multiplier Episode 32 Self-Effectiveness Multiplier In studio today we welcome Neil Bierbaum, he has been a life and executive coach since 2005 and has practised and taught meditation for more than 20 years, while operating in a business context. He specialises in coaching clients towards the practical application of mindfulness for optimal performance, a result which he calls Personal Effectiveness. He has worked with large corporates, SMEs, entrepreneurs and private clients – many of them looking to manage the enormous stress and increasing complexity in their work an...
2019-12-1054 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 31 - Career MovesTitle: Career Moves Episode 31 In this episode our guests Prof Zac Nel and Caleb explore the relevance and best approach for career counselling. Caleb is currently completing a dual honours in Philosophy and Film and TV at Wits, he describes his difficulty with choosing a career and what happens when you get to the end of your studies and still done know where to go in the world of work. A golden theme that dominates the life of Prof Zak Nel, is his passion for career counselling. This includes the...
2019-11-1856 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 30 - I’m OK-You’re OKIn this episode we chat with Sharon Kalinko, psychologist and Transactional Analysis (TA) expert. She recently visited South Africa from the UK on a whirl wind 3-week lecture tour. This episode provides a clear and easy to understand intro to TA. Due to its inherent complexity as a topic it would be impossible to unpack this model in its entirety, but we do cover a lot of ground. From life positions, games people play, to discounting. Sharon’s excellent teaching style and use of clear examples makes the perfect combination to create a very enriching episode. One that you wi...
2019-10-0756 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 29 - The Presentation FixerEpisode 29 The Presentation Fixer In this episode we focus on business presentation and personal branding from Beth Ann Galvin. In today’s business environment, it is a given that business executives must have the ability to speak with confidence and have the skill to inspire and influence colleagues, investors and clients. Beth Ann has made it her life’s work to assist executives and leading influencers to improve their business presentation abilities, refine their presentation personas and ensure that their communication efforts are both distinctive and effective. The feedback Beth An...
2019-08-2656 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 28 - My Father’s CoatEpisode 28 My Father’s Coat. In this episode we have a double treat in store not only do we have our multitalented guest Michael Charton, but Muitheri Wahome long-time friend of Omnicor, polymath compliments the conversation perfectly as our co-host Attending “My father’s coat” was a profound experience for me, I left both speechless and meaningfully engaged with my history, I am planning to take my children and highly recommend his show- especially South Africans. Michael is a South African hero, living his purpose with humility and commitment.
2019-07-0857 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 27 - The Science of Heartfelt FeedbackIn this episode our guest Dr Lee provides an interesting take on why we struggle with feedback, both the giving and receiving. We unpack why it’s hard to give feedback, the idea of being resistant or sensitive to it. DR LEE CONWAY (BA, Hons, MA Clin Psych, D Litt et Phil)CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST – BUSINESS CONSULTANT is a Clinical Psychologist who consults to business, primarily at a senior and executive management level. An accomplished coach and experienced assessor, Lee also specialises in diagnostic team interventions, individual and group coaching and facilitation, experiential workshops, skills audits and...
2019-05-2051 min
Radio OmnicorThe Solution Focussed MindsetThe Solution Focussed Mindset Episode 26 In this episode we had such fun hosting Dr Jacqui von Cziffra-Bergs, an Educational Psychologist from Johannesburg, South Africa and teaches Solution Focused Therapy to psychologists, social workers, counsellors, teachers and organisations. Jacqui started the Solution Focused Institute of South Africa which is a training organisation that aims to teach and promote world class training in Solution Focused Therapy. Dr Jacqui von Cziffra-Bergs was an associate professor at the University of Johannesburg and still teaches at universities across the country on a consultancy basis. She has lectured extensively o...
2019-04-231h 06
Radio OmnicorThe shape of Appreciative InquiryEpisode 25 In this episode, we have the distinct pleasure of hosting Professor Freddie Crous, he is currently the Head of the Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management at the University of Johannesburg, and is well known for his contributions to Positive Industrial Psychology in general and in particular for applying Appreciative Inquiry in his personal life, teaching, research and consulting. He shares the details about the upcoming World Appreciative Inquiry conference in Nice and the profound impact David Cooperrider had on both his career and life. In this very problem focussed world we find...
2019-03-1149 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 24 - Master your Craft with the Community of Practice MethodologyMark Turpin is an Organisational Development Consultant, Coach and Lecturer with over 30 years management experience across a wide range of industries. He has an MBA and MSc in Public Policy and Management and is a certified leadership coach. He is kept busy working as an associate with Kessels & Smit The Learning Company, lecturing at WITS business school on programmes which focus on learning, leadership, knowledge management and organisational dynamics and facilitates Communities of Practice in different fields and this is the topic we are going to be exploring in today’s episode.
2019-02-2252 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 23 - Practical MindfulnessIn studio today we welcome Neil Bierbaum, he has been a life and executive coach since 2005 and has practised and taught meditation for more than 20 years, while operating in a business context. He specialises in coaching clients towards the practical application of mindfulness for optimal performance, a result which he calls Personal Effectiveness. He has worked with large corporates, SMEs, entrepreneurs and private clients – many of them looking to manage the enormous stress and increasing complexity in their work and personal lives and make sure they achieve their potential in an uncertain world. In...
2019-02-0156 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 22 - Tasty Mindful BitesIn studio today we welcome Dr Hilton Rudnick -Omnicor’s MD and Xenia Ayiotis to talk to us about her passion; Mindfulness Eating. She has a Master’s degree in languages from Wits University. In 2010 she changed careers into coaching and specifically around Mindfulness and Mindful Eating. Xenia has a private practice working with people who want to bring mindfulness into their lives and to help women make peace with food, eating and their bodies. She runs retreats and workshops, 8-week programmes on Mindful Eating. Xenia is a professional member of The Institute of Mindfulness in South Africa and Cent...
2018-12-141h 03
Radio OmnicorEpisode 21 - White ZuluIn studio today we welcome Dr Hilton Rudnick, Omnicor’s MD and Cullen McKenzie also known as the white Zulu. Cullen s a polyglot with a background in Classics (Latin and Greek), and a total of 7 years in various classrooms (from Grade 6 through to Post-grad) working in various languages - Latin, Greek, English and Zulu. He was raised bilingual Zulu and English, and speak a total of 6 languages to fairly high fluency. He has worked as a translator and interpreter in isiZulu, for the past 15 years, and has been teaching it for about that long. Cul...
2018-09-2257 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 20 - Resilience – a superpower you can learnTanya is an entrepreneur at heart and started her first business at the age of 22. She was the owner of the first real estate company in SA to operate as a network of independent affiliated professionals. During this time she led award-winning sales, rental and marketing teams across a variety of real estate sectors. Tanya has been a business and executive coach since 2006, working within various industries and professions. She is an internationally qualified Integral coach and founder and owner of BECLEAR a consultancy that has been involved in leadership development programmes in 6 countries and across a variety of...
2018-09-1754 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 19 - Pass the Ball and other Leadership Lessons from the All BlacksWe have a full studio today, in his usual chair is Dr Hilton Rudnick -Omnicor’s MD, our guests are Janko Kotze and Ian Chauvet both practising organisational Psychologists with impressive pedigrees in the world of business and sports. Leaders and high performing teams can learn so much from the All Blacks model. The idea of accepting our fans high expectations can be applied to our customers too. The Omnicor Leadership Development Programme carries content similar to this episode, you can find more information on our website. www.omicor.co.za If you like this epi...
2018-08-2354 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 18 - Wonder WomenIn studio today is our all woman line up - Dr Ann Carvalho and Adeline Pillay. Ann is a Counselling Psychologist who has completed her doctorate which focuses on Woman In Leadership titled ‘Constructions of career progression by woman leaders in a corporate context ‘ and Adeline who has attended the Omnicor WLDP programme and now works for Schneider Electric in HR. Adeline is passionate about redress and empowerment for all minority groups and she is working hard together with her L&D team to empower women. Change in policy does not mean reform and our current statistics are...
2018-08-0846 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 17 - The Games People Play @ WorkIn studio today we are thrilled welcome Dr Hilton Rudnick - Omnicor’s MD and Professor Gertie Pretorius who is a legend in the South African Psychology community, she has been a registered Counselling Psychologist for the past 35 years and a Research Psychologist for the past seven years. In addition to her psychology background, she also holds a Master’s degree in Philosophy, specialising in Ethics, which underpins her passion for managing an ethical practice. Prof Pretorius is currently in private practice where she facilitates the healing, growth and resilience of her clients. This episode will...
2018-08-0645 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 16 - Kevin Distiller: The Uberfication of AssessmentsIn studio today we welcome Dr Hilton Rudnick - Omnicor’s MD and Kevin Distiller MD of Odyssey Kevin is the Managing Director of Odyssey and has worked in the talent identification industry for over 15 years. He is a registered Industrial Psychologist, gamification specialist and holds an MBA with an impressive contribution to the industry is. He is a member of the People Assessment in Industry (PAI) committee, and the Steering Committee of the ATP (Association of test Publishers) presenting regularly at conferences. SHOW INFORMATION: Host: Colleen McLintock – Head of People Development (LinkedIn –https...
2018-07-0243 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 15 - Martin Pienaar – Future ForesightWelcome to episode 15 of Radio Omnicor I am your host Colleen Mc Lintock You can find all our podcasts on iTunes and our website www.omnicor.co.za You are listening to the show that is guaranteed to teach you something useful and meet an interesting and dynamic guest Global connectivity, AI, automation and new media are just some of the drivers reshaping how we think about work, what constitutes work and the skills we will need to be productive in the future-Institute for the future University of Phonenix Future Work Skills article ...
2018-05-2149 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 14 - “I Don't have time to exercise” – AfricanStorm Debunks your excusesWELCOME TO EPISODE 14 OF RADIO OMNICOR – OUR PODCAST ABOUT THE SCIENCE OF BUSINESS! At Omnicor we are driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and development space. Each episode features fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help you grow your business, team and your own career. This episode features Elsa Storm, also known as AfricanStorm, an International Fitness Presenter/Coach with many fitness awards behind her name. She takes us through the psychology behind setting and maintaining wellness goals. Her passion and confidence in everyone to cha...
2018-02-0841 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 13 – DR Nokwethemba – The indy healer SA needsWelcome to Episode 13 of Radio Omnicor At Omnicor we are driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and development space. Each episode features fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help you grow your business, team and your own career. Dr. Nokwethemba Mtshali is the Chief Executive Officer of the Bertha Gxowa Hospital in Germiston in Ekurhuleni. A district hospital with a staff complement of 767, she was appointed permanently after acting for a year. Dr. Mtshali has made a name for herself as the youngest...
2018-01-031h 04
Radio OmnicorEpisode 12 – Resize your dreams: A mini-masterclass in Entrepreneurial grit and drive with Dennis ZietsmanWelcome to episode 12 of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! This episode shines a spotlight on the hugely successful Dennis Zietsman, who was appointed as Deputy Group Chairman of Servest in 2011 and co-founded the Servest Group in 1997 with Kenton Fine. Servest is a leading facilities management group that is a household name. The Group employs in excess of 50 000 people with a billion dollar turnover across operations, globally. So what does that take to run it? Our conversation is mini-masterclass in entrepreneurial grit and drive with straight forward talk bas...
2017-11-0159 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 11 – The origins, etymology and future of behavioural competenciesWelcome to episode 11 of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! Cathy Farlam Ashton is in studio with Colleen McLintock to give you a behind-the-scenes look at competencies. We use them daily across the HR value chain and they are to a large extent the way our products intersect with our clients. But where will they go in the next 5 years, and how did competencies get so widely adopted? The best qualified person we can think of to help unpack this is Cathy, one of the founding partners of Omnicor and cur...
2017-10-311h 11
Radio OmnicorEpisode 10 – Pixel up your strategy with design thinkingWelcome to episode 10 of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. Farai Madzima, UX trailblazer, is in studio with Colleen Mclintock and Marcel Harper in what can only be described as our hippest episode so far! You may think design and UX does not necessary apply to you...
2017-10-1255 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 9 – Down the assessment rabbit hole with Professor KriekWelcome to episode 9 of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. Prof Hennie Kriek, CEO of TTS and highly acclaimed academic, is in studio with Colleen Mclintock, Hilton Rudnick and Marcel Harper. In this panel interview format, the discussion looks back into the practice of psychometrics, and...
2017-09-081h 06
Radio OmnicorEpisode 8 – An epic journey from goal-driven coaching to presence and purposeWelcome to episode 8 of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. In this episode, James Ashton takes us on an epic journey, so beautifully narrated that it will have you transported to faraway places and spaces. He shares his very personal story of starting Omnicor with his wife Cathy...
2017-08-311h 02
Radio OmnicorEpisode 7 – Grains of truth from the happy sandpit – engagement and beyondWelcome to episode 7 of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. In this episode Dr Hilton Rudnick is in the studio with Colin Browne, and we discuss the thorny issue of organisational culture. Colin has a very important message about leadership and their impact on the organ...
2017-08-0149 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 6 – Leadership for advanced users: Wisdom during times of chaosWelcome to episode 6 of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. Professor Jansen is known for his strong views on transformation, peaceful reconciliation and unity, which he has pursued in earnest at UFS. Jansen stepped down as UFS Rector and Vice-Chancellor to become a Fellow at the Centre for A...
2017-07-0159 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 5 – Hacking the networking nightmareWelcome to episode 5 of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. Helen Nicholson has been called “The Networking Queen” by many of her clients. She is the director of The Networking Company, specialising in teaching people to Master the art of networking. She has recently published the business best sell...
2017-06-0150 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 4 – Disruptive technology and the new work RenaissanceWelcome to the fourth episode of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. This week features Arthur Goldstuck, an award-winning IT journalist and widely regarded as South Africa’s leading expert on Internet and mobile technology trends. Is your organisation ready for the future? Will your job look...
2017-05-0158 min
Radio OmnicorEpisode 3 – The emperors new clothesWelcome to the third episode of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. Today, Colleen McLintock has the pleasure of interviewing Marc Kahn, author of “Coaching on the Axis” and Global HR Director for Investec. Marc is the kind of coach that if the Emperor – from the famous Hans Christ...
2017-04-011h 08
Radio OmnicorEpisode 2 – Planned happenstance and climate surveysWelcome to the second episode of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. Today we speak with Hilton Rudnick about climate surveys – also known as engagement surveys – about the importance of understanding the people in your organisation, and then we discuss the oxymoron-sounding idea of “planned happenstance” with Marcel Harpe...
2017-02-0130 min