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Social Impact PioneersClimate change, human rights, and modern slavery with Chiara and SizakelleWelcome to Social Impact Pioneers – in this episode we delve into the intersection of climate change, human rights, and modern slavery. This conversation forms part of the Business Fights Poverty Climate Justice Series (links below) and takes place at the tail end of the climate COP29, Baku.
In this episode, we hear from Social Impact Pioneers: Chiara Soletti and Sizakele Marutlulle.
Chiara Soletti, Climate Change Advocacy Manager at Anti-Slavery International, is a leading voice on human rights and climate change. With expertise in migration, just transition, and modern slavery, Chiara works tirelessly to influence policy and integrate human rights into gl...2024-11-2613 min
Future Readiness with ZaInfluence Through Storytelling with Monde TwalaIn this inspiring episode of Future Readiness with Za, I am in conversation with Monde Twala, a global media influencer and Senior Vice President at Paramount Africa & BET International Lead. Monde reflects on his upbringing in Soweto, crediting his grandparents and the community for instilling values of respect, learning, and storytelling. His early fascination with cinema, along
with his social sciences studies, ignited his passion for responsible representation in media, with a focus on gender, race, and minority experiences.
Monde emphasizes the power of the African creative economy and the potential of young Africans to lead global...2024-09-2545 min
Future Readiness with ZaBalancing Psychology and Spirituality with Pearl Proud
Our guest on #FutureReadinesswithZa is South African-born and Australian-based Pearl Proud. She is a distinguished executive with a robust Psychology, Strategic Leadership, and Organizational Development background. As a proud member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD), she exemplifies dedication to corporate excellence and ethical practices.
Throughout her extensive career, Pearl has held key leadership positions across diverse industries, where she has driven transformative initiatives and steered companies in their DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) and psychologically safety sustainability.
She joins me on the podcast and we dive into her different interests and how her...2024-06-2756 min
Future Readiness with ZaA Journey Of Design with Glenda Venn#FutureReadinessWithZa Presents Sizakele in conversation with Glenda Venn – an award-winning creative with experience in designing and brand strategy. A new connection that already feels deep.
She is smart, explosively creative, kind, benevolent, wise, and human-centred. She has walked multiple paths from working in a challenger ad agency (at which I have also worked but our times did not overlap) to running her own design practice and in her latest pivot, she is the Senior Design Strategist at Tetris Design and Build, working with global research and industry specialists to understand how resetting the return to office culture re...2024-03-211h 02Future Readiness with ZaHow To Preempt Burnout
“.. Burnout is when you have nothing left to give, there is no bandwidth left. When we have no bandwidth, we get really impatient with the people we love, we start making mistakes… and we lose the ability to celebrate what is wonderful in life…”We are nearing that time of the year when time seems loopy and we feel tired and unmotivated, which is understandable. In our practice, we have Wellness Days to help us catch our breathe and press pause.
2023-11-1603 minFuture Readiness with ZaHow To Say Yes
“If you aren’t able to commit to a full body yes, it is a lot more respectful to say thank you, you’re so kind, I’ll consider the invitation, please give me time, so that you when you do finally say yes, it is a full body yes”.When you agree to join someone in a thing they have invited you to or take on an extra assignment at work when already stretched, consider the domino effect for yourself and for the other person.2023-11-0701 min
Future Readiness with ZaHow To Nurture Your Joy“Joy for me feels a lot more dense than happiness.”
How do you nurture your joy?
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Future Readiness with ZaHow To Design For Excellence And Not Perfection“If you are going to wait for the perfect conditions, then your boat is never going to leave.”
A good friend of mine once said “Boats are not built to stay in the harbor”, and this remains true.
The truth is that conditions will never be perfect and you cannot control or create an excellent external condition, what you can do is build a brand/life that you are proud of.2023-09-1401 min
Future Readiness with ZaFuture Readiness Presents: Za in Conversation with Phakamisa NdzamelaPhakamisa Ndzamela is an award-winning former business journalist for Thomson Reuters, E-News Africa, Moneyweb, Business Day, Financial Mail and Financial Times of London. He holds an honours degree in journalism from the University of Witwatersrand. He lives in Cape Town.
The story of black business in South Africa remains under-explored
and poorly understood. Dispossession of fertile or mineral-rich lands
through colonial wars, as well as the landmark 1913 Land Act, are among
the root causes of the economic precarity of black South Africans to date. Inadequate attention has been paid to how racist policies and discriminatory practices thwarted black...2023-09-011h 00Future Readiness with ZaHow To Design For Inclusive Futures“When you place the human at the centre of everything that you do, then you can truly design for inclusive futures.”
Designing for inclusivity is not about meeting a quota, it is about considering the complete human and how their daily experiences may be intertwined with your business. These futures ensure that no community is marginalised and that the collective thrives.
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2023-08-3102 minFuture Readiness with ZaHow To Create A High Influence BrandFuture-ready brands are understanding more and more that you pay attention to what is happening in culture... and apply your creative lens in a way that solves for society”
High-influence brands are intentional about placing humans at the centre of everything as this benefits them commercially and aids in their reputation.
Connect with us so that we can elevate your brand to a high-influence one.
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Future Readiness with ZaHappy Women's DayToday marks Women's Day in South Africa and we thought it would be wonderful to offer you a gift of reflective thoughts to feed on today and the days ahead.
2023-08-0907 minFuture Readiness with ZaHow To Journey Towards Wholeness“Returning to wholeness is about slowing down and paying attention to how things feel.”
During the pandemic, we were forced to slow down. Most of us vowed in that period to be more present and engage in experiences that bring joy.
Have you kept your vow to fully immerse in moments or have you returned to the “busy-ness” of life?
The How To Series is my guide on how to go through life in the most humanistic way based on my own experiences
Listen...2023-07-2001 minFuture Readiness with ZaTalking Legacy and Business with Dr Aba MotleyIn this episode, I am joined by Dr Aba Mortley – an Engineer and Fentrepreneur who is continuing the family business Cher – Mere, a
multi-generational personal-care business whose vision is to “make natural, eco-conscious, personal care products for people of all ages and skin tones –inspired by the mosaic of Caribbean people”. I had the absolute delight of meeting her in Kingston, Jamaica, where we both were invited to UN Yemanja Collaborative: Leadership and Networking Workshop to share our respective entrepreneurial journeys.
Aba, as she introduced herself to me, wears multiple hats, and her more prominent one is that...2023-07-1151 minFuture Readiness with ZaHow To Be Kind In An Unkind World“We have become so wounded as human beings that we can’t even recognise kindness.”
Any act of kindness should never be considered uncool. In the moments where yours may be rejected, may you never be discouraged to be kind to others
Remember that kindness has the best aftertaste.
The How To Series is my guide on how to go through life in the most humanistic way based on my own experiences
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#Futur...2023-07-0602 minFuture Readiness with ZaThe many rivers that flow into Africa’s future with Dr Neeraj Mistry#FutureReadinessWithZa Presents Dr Sizakele in Conversation with Dr Neeraj Mistry – a Medical Doctor turned economist and now a social scientist. In this discussion, rich with laughter and peppered with deep anecdotes, we talk about his practice and work at Future Africa (https://www.futureafrica.science/). As one deeply invested in contributing to the healing of social ills and the advancement of Africa and her people, his job is aligned with his purpose.
In this episode, we discuss the transdisciplinary approach – which is the uniqueness of the Institute, responding to the urgent need for transformative ideas, and the impor...2023-06-1349 minFuture Readiness with ZaFuture Readiness How To Series: How To Speak To A Pre-Adult
IT’S BACK
Future Readiness with Za presents: The How To Series: Season 2
This series is my guide on going through life in the most humanistic way based on my own experiences.
We start with the highly requested How to speak to a pre-adult. “Lead with questions and not with judgement and remember that you too were once young.”
The goal of having a conversation with a pre-adult is to be open and curious so that everyone feels heard.
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Let...2023-05-1801 minFuture Readiness with ZaFuture Readiness With Za is In Conversation With Gillian Rightford
#FutureReadinessWithZa Presents Dr Sizakele in Conversation with Gillian Rightford – a seasoned practitioner, lecturer and the founder of School Of Thought and Adtherapy, a company that aims to help marketers optimise their advertising through skills, structure, strategy, and relationships.
In this episode, Gillian expands on the journey of her work in the advertising sector and how an evening watching television, intercepted by bad ads – was the genesis of her new business AdTherapy. Although the intention was to rid the world of bad ads, she later understood that it’s the quality of the agency-client relationship which...2023-05-091h 00
Future Readiness with ZaDesign, Creativity & Exporting Excellence With Nkuli Mlangeni#FutureReadinessWithZa Presents Dr Sizakele in Conversation with Nkuli Mlangeni – a stylist turned textile designer and now creative collaborator at large.
In this trans-Atlantic discussion, rich with fond memories and boundless ambition, Nkuli shares her deep emotional investment in the cross-pollination of talents from across countries and cities (from Stockholm to Sebokeng), and the profound joy of discovering deeply talented creative folks - who work away from the limelight yet are producing world-class goods.
In her shy way – she celebrates with us her success since winning the 2017 Design Indaba most beautiful object in South A...2023-04-1148 min
Business UnusualBusiness Unusual - Holding corporates to accountGuest: Dr Sizakele Marutlulle | Branding expert See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-02-2206 minFuture Readiness with ZaFuture Readiness with Za Presents: Talking Humaning with Brad ShrokendOn a blistering afternoon, there was a gathering whose origin was a simple (but deep) question, ‘what else can we do to help humans in this time?” so we
got our heads together and Brad and I got deep into conversation. When we care deeply, we move carefully with clear intentionality. The desire was to
create a space where each of us (evolved in different ways by the pandemic, world of work and other life’s torrential rains) could share from these lived
experiences to offer a light-house to folks in positions and in lif...2023-02-131h 06Future Readiness with ZaFuture Readiness with Za presents: The How-To Series: How to Use Your Voice As The Youngest Sibling.Future Readiness with Za presents: The How-To Series
This series is informed by my lived experience – and is offered as guide on going through life in the most humanistic way.
How to Use Your Voice As The Youngest Sibling.
“My heart goes out to the last born siblings that carry this pain with them.” You may be the person in the family who received the hand me downs, who was not given the space to cultivate your own voice, who may have been spoken over at a family gathering. Your childhood experiences can influe...2022-12-0804 min
Future Readiness with ZaThe How To Series: How To End A FriendshipFuture Readiness with Za presents: The HowTo Series
This series is informed by my lived experience – and is offered as guide on going through life in the most humanistic way.
How To End A Friendship.
Ending a friendship is about terminating a contract to your heart and that is not an easy decision to make. We don’t stay in relationships for the history, we have to stay for the present and how they make you feel today.
Ending a friendship that no longer serve you is about self-love, an act of s...2022-11-2908 min
Heroes and ZerosHeroes and Zeros, with Sizakele MarutlulleGuest: Dr Sizakele Marutlulle | Branding expert See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-11-2211 minFuture Readiness with Za#FutureReadinesswithZa Presents: Connecting The Dots & Changing Society with Colleen MagnerColleen is a co-founder of Reos Partners and leads the Southern Africa team. Throughout her working life, she has remained passionate about bringing together committed and diverse leaders to reduce the many divides of inequality.
Colleen’s experience includes convening, organizing, and facilitating short- and long-term relationships across sectors that address their most pressing challenges—from violence against women to climate change adaptation in vulnerable parts of the African continent. A scenario-planning expert and has led a number of transformative scenario-planning processes around the world. In this capacity, she has worked primarily in the areas of climate chan...2022-11-0853 minFuture Readiness with ZaMedia as a vehicle for cultural elevation with Siphiwe MpyeWith over 20 years in the media industry, this month’s guest on #FutureReadinesswithZa is the editor of Business Day Wanted Magazine, Siphiwe Mpye.
With wit and a sharp mind, he shares the story of his brave beginning and wonderful meanders across publications, sectors and roles. He also acknowledges mentors and advocates who helped along the way. He has a clear voice about his purpose, conscious consumption and deliberate practice.
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Instagram: @siphiwempye and Wanted Online SA @wantedonlinesa
LinkedIn: Siphiwe Mpye2022-10-1157 minFuture Readiness with ZaHow To Use Your Inside VoiceHow to Use Your Inside Voice.
Your inside voice is your calm voice. It is the voice you use when making a statement or expressing how you feel.
Using your inside voice does not diminish your power in any way but adds to it.
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Enjoy, like and share2022-09-2204 minFuture Readiness with ZaHow To Have A Difficult ConversationFuture Readiness with Za presents: The How To Series
This series is informed by my lived experience – and is offered as guide on going through life in the most humanistic way.
Not all conversations are easy, some conversation are about letting friends down, setting boundaries and letting go. For me, difficult conversations are easier because they are coming from a place of truth, clarity and ownership. Listen to the full talk on the podcast platform of your choice
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Enjoy...2022-08-3003 minFuture Readiness with ZaHow To Say NoFuture Readiness with Za presents: The How To Series
This series is informed by my lived experience – and is offered as a guide on going through life in the most humanistic way. How to Say No in a compassionate and kind tone.
There are ways to say no
By acknowledging the request
Do not over explain why you are saying no
Keep the door open so should they need you in the future there is a possibility for you to help them
BE CLEAR
How have you s...2022-08-2304 minFuture Readiness with ZaTalking Consumer behaviour with James Lappeman on Future Readiness With ZaThis month #FutureReadinessWithZa brings you Dr James Lappeman.
He is the Head of Projects at the UCT Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing.
He has a PhD in consumer behaviour and has published on the subject of South African consumer behaviour in international journals like the Journal of International Marketing, the International Journal of Market Research and the European Business Review to name a few.
You can download his most recent textbook Marketing to South African Consumers (https://openbooks.uct.ac.za/uct/catalog/book/29)
Connect with James Lappeman (https://www.linkedin.com/in...2022-08-0254 minFuture Readiness with ZaHow To Exit GracefullyFuture Readiness with Za presents: The How To Series
This series is informed by my lived experience – and is offered as guide on going through life in the most humanistic way. Leaving a toxic work environment can be difficult. When you do finally leave you need to do so in a manner which protects your integrity and honors you. This may remove any opportunity for someone else to define your character.
Exiting gracefully is about owning your own narrative, so you can always look back with pride and not shame at your own conduct.
Are there...2022-07-2207 min
Heroes and ZerosHeroes and ZerosGuest: Dr Sizakele Marutlulle | Branding expert See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-07-0507 min
Future Readiness with ZaSizakele Marutlulle w: Niven (Future Readiness w: Za)This month on Future Readiness with Za, we connect with Niven Postma. Niven is a strategy, leadership and culture consultant partnering with clients in diverse industries around the world, to (re)ignite the discretionary energy of people and teams, build an enabling culture and develop meaningful strategies. In addition to this, she laughs easily, is a generous spirit and a fierce connector (trust me, I’ve experienced all these parts of her being) In this episode – we build upon our recent focus on humanising the workplace – by talking about office politics and its effects on leadership and wellness. Niven suggests...2022-07-051h 00Future Readiness with ZaHow To Ask For HelpFuture Readiness with Za presents: The How To Series
This series is informed by my lived experience – as is offered as guide on going through life in the most humanistic way.
How do you ask for help?
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#FutureReadinessWithZa #SizakeleMarutlulle #Zaism2022-06-2406 minFuture Readiness with ZaLeading Like a HumanLeading Like a Human
The people who vouch for us, whether we call them bosses or leaders or allies, often see in us what we will become and it is up to us then to live out the full expression of our purpose, and by extension, their aspirations for us. I was really excited about a particular promotion and the prospect of growing myself, the team and the organization. That excitement didn't fade, but it was tempered by the realization that I actually did not know how to lead people. For context, this was during the sunrise of...2022-06-2106 minFuture Readiness with ZaWorkplace Bullying w: Dr Ngao (Future Readiness w: Za)Our guest for this episode on Future Readiness with Za is the amazing Dr Ngao Motsei.
She is a seasoned exec and leader whose work on Bullying In The Workplace demands attention now and into the unfolding future. We explore this topic as well as other challenges she has observed and her counsel for current and emerging leaders in the workplace and beyond. She talks about how leaders must become good listeners and lead with care and compassion as this births belonging. She suggests that belonging trumps inclusion - because the latter could breed a p...2022-06-0758 minFuture Readiness with ZaGiving of or From Ourselves - How To SeriesGiving of or from ourselves
Which is easier for you, giving from yourself by sharing your material possessions or giving from yourself which requires vulnerability?
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#Zaism2022-05-1003 minFuture Readiness with ZaFuture Readiness with Za presents: The How To SeriesFuture Readiness with Za presents: The How To Series
This series is my guide on going through life in the most humanistic way based on my own experiences. How have you approached someone you know online in person? I was at a gallery with a friend of mine and someone I did not recognise approached me with so much energy that it frightened me, they mentioned that they know me from the social streets. I am grateful that I am able to reach more people with the help of social media but what I ask and strongly sug...2022-04-1902 min
Heroes and ZerosHeroes and Zeros, with Sizakele MarutlulleGuest: Dr Sizakele Marutlulle | an intersectional strategist and creative problem-solver See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-03-1510 minFuture Readiness with ZaAnnouncing FutureReadiness With ZAANNOUNCEMENT
Applying polish to an old surface is always a good thing – as it releases a new shine and magical reflections. We have just polished our old podcast. This is not a new podcast - it is me building on the one that I started in the midst of Covid-19 to connect with beings who are doing amazing things to advance humankind. Future Readiness will still have the thought-expanding conversations and the streams of encouragement that you enjoy.
If you have already subscribed to #FullCircleWithZa you are automatically subscribed to #FutureReadinessWithZa. You can li...2022-03-1501 min
Future Readiness with ZaYear End ReflectionsMuch has been lost in the proverbial fire in the last while , whether it be life, jobs, relationships, opportunities, faith, trust, etc. We each have dealt with them in our own unique ways. As we prepare to shut it down for the working/school year - I urge you to also look at the wins that you have achieved during this time and be proud of yourself. Take a moment to say thank you to yourself and to all you love and are loved by. It takes a village to stay whole.
A big thank you - to...2021-12-1706 minFuture Readiness with ZaUpliftment At A Traffic LightThere are times when we are running, chasing our goals and dreams or trying our best to check items off our to-do list that we sometimes forget to take a moment to put our safety-belt on. As we near the end of the year and get caught up in the rush to meet our targets, check things off the 5 or 10-year plan, I urge you to take a moment to put your safety belt on, take a deep breath and in the exhale – acknowledge more than what you’ve done but who you’ve become in the months past.2021-12-0703 minFuture Readiness with ZaThe Balancing ActBeing a fierce female who works and has a family means more often than not you are asked the question "How do you keep that work-life balance?" The question is gendered which is problematic. However, it does present us with an opportunity to reflect on what balance is and what it means to each of us.
Work-life balance can be choosing a day, a time where your mind is clear, it can mean being present in a certain space, it could also be about creating boundaries within your professional and personal relationships. My balance-creation ceremony happens at 04:30 am...2021-11-3005 minFuture Readiness with ZaHow do we uplift our society?I am joined by Vikela Rankin and we discuss leadership and the impact that individuals have in a corporate environment 2021-11-2305 minFuture Readiness with ZaStream - Knowledge"Knowledge becomes wisdom through action." Knowledge does not only come from books and lecture halls, it also comes from being practical and immersing yourself in the task at hand. There are things that you may need to learn, unlearn and relearn and by doing so you make yourself and those around you, willing to learn, smarter and more knowledgeable human beings.
How do you share your knowledge with others?2021-11-1605 minFuture Readiness with ZaBeach SnippetTake advice from nature2021-11-0201 minFuture Readiness with ZaDiscussion with David BaldwinListen to my conversation with David Baldwin (CEO of Baldwin & author of The Belief Economy) as we discuss his journey in advertising and how COVID has impacted the advertising space.
David is an award winning copywriter and creative director who is challenging advertisers about the ways they speak to the market2021-10-2643 minFuture Readiness with ZaThe Economic Value of Creativity Discussion with Adama Sanneh (Part 1)Today, Adama Sanneh (Co-founder & CEO of Moleskine Foundation) and I discuss the importance of creativity and its impact on the future of economics and Africa's development.2021-10-1926 minFuture Readiness with ZaUsing advertising to challenge the stories about black people with Nkgabiseng Motau (Part 2)You know that person you meet when they are fired up and ready to take on the world ? You know you get the feeling that they will land on their own feet and do something magical in the world ? .That’s who the multi-dimensional Nkgabi is to me. From our first connect almost a decade ago (in the company of Mukondi Ralushayi-Kgomo her partner in business) I sensed something ‘bigger than the moment’ was happening. Later, they would talk to me about their dream- and I was super delighted when they took the biggest leap in service to themselves and thei...2021-10-0531 minFuture Readiness with ZaUsing advertising to challenge the stories about black people with Nkgabiseng Motau (Part 1)You know that person you meet when they are fired up and ready to take on the world ? You know you get the feeling that they will land on their own feet and do something magical in the world ? .That’s who the multi-dimensional Nkgabi is to me. From our first connect almost a decade ago (in the company of Mukondi Ralushayi-Kgomo her partner in business) I sensed something ‘bigger than the moment’ was happening. Later, they would talk to me about their dream- and I was super delighted when they took the biggest leap in service to themselves and thei...2021-09-2829 minFuture Readiness with ZaBroken BirdsNot everything broken needs to be fixed. Not every wounded/ailing person needs to be saved by you. Sometimes you just need to let the wind carry those things and folks past and beyond you2021-09-2102 minFuture Readiness with ZaCreating community and challenging ourselves with Phumeza Langa (Part 2)Phumeza is the giant soul behind SISTAHOOD HOUR - an online platform through which she connects, converses, creates and shares her gift with the world. Her heart is pure gold, her interior work never-ending - she walks through life with the mindfulness of an old soul and the tenderness of one with no ill-intention. Over time, distance and several conversations in person and remotely - we have developed a kinship so deep as to be truly called a sister ship. We enter a shared space together with no ‘fake’ - we share truths with kindness, we reflect with honesty abou...2021-09-1423 minFuture Readiness with ZaCreating community and challenging ourselves with Phumeza Langa (Part 1)Phumeza is the giant soul behind SISTAHOOD HOUR - an online platform through which she connects, converses, creates and shares her gift with the world. Her heart is pure gold, her interior work never-ending - she walks through life with the mindfulness of an old soul and the tenderness of one with no ill-intention. Over time, distance and several conversations in person and remotely - we have developed a kinship so deep as to be truly called a sister ship. We enter a shared space together with no ‘fake’ - we share truths with kindness, we reflect with honesty about...2021-09-0728 minFuture Readiness with ZaGoodnessAfter an interaction with someone - I often rely on my sense of energy and vibration to evaluate. If I feel drained, I know that there was a mis-match somewhere. If I feel uplifted and energised then I know that we were in sync. It’s been my experience that those who are good for you, are good to you. How do you think you make people feel once you have left them?2021-08-3102 minFuture Readiness with ZaInterconnectedness 2There is no solo act here, life is a duet and the Zebra knows this. For, it matters not whether the bullet lands on the black or white stripe, the whole animal feels the pain. So next time you lull yourself into thinking what happens over there cannot affect you over here, think again. We rise or fall together as one race, the human race.2021-08-2304 minFuture Readiness with ZaThe courage to carve your own path with Felipe MazibukoYou know that person you see from afar at all the cool events? They are always supremely dressed, confident in their stride and just well-put-together? You see them once, twice and eventually your paths overlap - an introduction is made and it feels like you’ve known them all your life. That’s who Felipe is to me – he is a being my soul recognised from the get-go. Never mind that I want to raid his cupboard for his white shirt collection ;) He is as whip-smart as he is kind. Deeply reflective yet does not take himself seriously. Self-aware withou...2021-08-171h 00Future Readiness with ZaTaking place in your own lifeThe more you share of yourself, the more people feel invited by you to share more of themselves with you. When you connect with an openness, you may find a soft-landing place for your heart and a growing awareness of yourself. How could you share more of yourself without disrespecting your boundaries?2021-08-1004 minFuture Readiness with ZaInterconnectedness 1There is no solo act here, life is a duet and the Zebra knows this. For, it matters not whether the bullet lands on the black or white stripe, the whole animal feels the pain.
So next time you lull yourself into thinking what happens over there cannot affect you over here, think again.
We rise or fall together as one race, the human race.2021-08-0303 minFuture Readiness with ZaFull Circle with Za | Discussion with SuperellaSuperella is the fashion label under which Ella Buter designs, creates and shares her gift with the world. Her oeuvre is distinctive - enriched by a grounding in the appreciation of all that makes life a tad more beautiful + NICE. Her pieces are designed to not only be enjoyed over time, but to call to attention our addiction to ‘the next thing’. She empowers you (the wearer) to wear her designs ‘your way’ - to express your creativity and thus deepen your enjoyment. As the owner of many of her pieces, I can attest to how the clothes not only fit...2021-07-2752 minFuture Readiness with ZaHuman OSThe COVID pandemic is a new crisis, so we could use it to re-set, as we have missed plenty opportunity to rise to our best selves in past moments. Despite the avalanche of negativity, we should not give up believing in our goodness and the goodness of all humankind.
Point is, the human form is an operating system with intricate neural pathways, veins, vessels and all sorts that work to keep the machine going. It is an ecosystem premised upon intersectionality, interconnectedness and constant motion.
So when you service the HUMANos and format it — essentially yo...2021-07-2003 minFuture Readiness with ZaStaying or StuckLeaving isn’t always about fear or lack of commitment, sometimes it is the greatest price to pay in service to your authentic self. How will you know if your staying is not you being stuck?2021-07-1302 minFuture Readiness with ZaSeen or seen into“Our greatest human need is to been seen, to know that what we do and say matters”. To be seen is the physical, it’s about the body. To be seen into is the acknowledgement (by another) of your emotional and spiritual self. Do you see those you care about or see into those you care about? ___________________
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sizakele-marutlulle-78389a14b/2021-07-0602 minFuture Readiness with ZaDon't you dare call me strongThe obsession with being called strong can at first sound like a compliment but in the long run it actually can be damaging. As a reformed ' strong' black woman - I am sharing this to reveal the traps in this descriptor and the loneliness it brings forth for those who are trapped by it. There are other ways to celebrate resilience without leaving anyone in the cold...
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sizakele-marutlulle-78389a14b/2021-07-0104 minFuture Readiness with ZaHealing Session - With Zanele, Brad, Sarah & ReaPANELISTS
Sizakele Marutlulle
Zanele Hlatshwayo –Runs marathons. She ran 18 races to raise funds for the South African
Depression and Anxiety Group. She is the YouTube Lead for Africa at Google
Brad Shorkend - An agitator and thought-provoker. He works with business leaders helping them to
always be innovation-ready and to create exceptional employee experiences. Co-founder of Still
Human.
Sarah Kabengele – She has a passion to share knowledge in the form of education and now her
journey is taking her to scho...2021-06-301h 57Future Readiness with ZaThings to overcomeIn this episode, I reflect on my sources of inspiration. People who have overcome some form of adversity/challenge are my role models, they show the vulnerability in being human and the triumph in spirit. As I reflect on my things to overcome, I invite you to review the landscape of your own interiority.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sizakele-marutlulle-78389a14b/2021-06-2404 minFuture Readiness with ZaFaux Connections - Be Mindful of Fake ConnectionsIn and out of the crisis, there are folks who are great at faux connections. You know the types, they call to 'check' on you, when in reality that want to share their own news or get something from you. Rather than lash out at them, reflect on this trick. More importantly, be mindful of impure intentions, including your own...
___________________ Follow me on Social media: https://www.instagram.com/sizakelezamarutlulle/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sizakele-marutlulle-78389a14b/2021-06-2209 minFuture Readiness with ZaFull Circle with Za | Discussion with Happy NtshingilaI am so proud to call this upstanding human being a friend and brother. I truly lucked out.
Happy Ntshingila is a perfect example of a man of many talents whose influence extends beyond categories, industries and geographies. He was co-Founder of HerdBuoys - SA’s first Black-owned and managed Agency. In this role, he led many clients to success and raised a few folks ( including yours truly !)
He continued to lead at other high-impact organizations, such as SuperSport International, Vodacom , Barclays Africa, amongst others. Happy has many business interests and he continues to shape the Sou...2021-06-151h 00Future Readiness with ZaBeing the 'only' can be cool in the moment, yet is costly in the long runThere can be some fascination about being the 'only' - whether in terms of gender, race, age, skin tone, height, etc. However, as you reflect you realise that the picture is skew. The real work begins when we recognise how this 'only-ness' can also be used to cause harm and create separation. For a lasting change to happen, a positive intention coupled with a commitment to confront our own biases and insecurities, seems to be the best ways out. What do you think?
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One More QuestionSizakele Marutlulle: Business — it's not about buying the latest BentleyHighlights from the conversation:Purpose defines what you do when nobody's looking. Unfortunately, we're seeing a lot of posturing and gesturingWhat I've seen in the last three years is an obsession with the startup culture. On the other end of the pendulum, you've got an obsession with people who can now globalise and take their brands beyond national boundaries, but there's this missing middle. The narrative of business is growth, you know — you need to keep growing. And I think there's a very interesting conversation that I've started to hear of people goi...2020-09-1045 min
Social Impact PioneersSizakele MarutlulleIf you need some motivation and inspiration today – meet Sizakele Marutlulle. South African born Sizakele is a marketing and brand leader, entrepreneur and influencer.
Her personal experiences and career have seen Sizakele part of the team working on the ANC campaign as South Africa emerged from apartheid. She has led businesses big and small to deliver their brand purpose.
But our conversation today is all about FENTREPRENEURS - those female entrepreneurs who are critically three years into their business journey - which as Sizakele reveals, is a pivotal moment for any organisation.
With the world overly focused on start-ups, there is...2020-08-1817 min
The Healthy Business ShowGet the right people on boardSizakele Marutlulle has over 23 years of experience in the business leadership, brand building and people development. She shares how how a team can weigh you down or help you to soar. Listen to her insights into how business owners should choose wisely to build the best teams. Discovery Business Insurance2020-06-0830 min
Future Readiness with ZaMarutlulle + C/o - KayaFM: Tips For Survival For Female EntrepreneursSizakele Marutlule of MARUTLULLE + C/o shares her thoughts and tips for survival for female entrepreneurs and new ways of working together to get through these tough times.2020-04-2912 min
Future Readiness with ZaSizakele Marutlulle on Kaya FMSizakele Marutlulle on Kaya FM discussing The Use of Language in Commercial Imagery and Mass Media.2020-02-0326 min
Future Readiness with ZaMarutlulle + C/o - KayaFM Kaya BizzGugulethu Mfuphi Talks to Sizakele Marutlulle About Fentrepreneur™2019-08-2312 min
Iconic Womanhood with EkeneSuccess is an inside job featuring Sizakele MarutlulleSizakele Marutlulle has over 23 years experience in the business leadership, brand building, innovation & people development universes. She is a disruptive thinker, cultural creative, business architect, ideation activist and public speaker with experience across various sectors and geographies. With a burning desire to positively impact Africa’s fortunes, she has a special focus on Fentrepreneurs©, as in female entrepreneurs, to help them build bankable and scalable, future-fit businesses. She is often invited to direct programs and/or speak at high-impact leadership and communication events in South Africa and beyond. At the invitation of Ms. Debra Lee, Chairman of BET, she addr...2019-08-0744 min
One More QuestionSizakele Marutlulle - Intersectional Brand Building? It is a thing.What is Intersectional Brand Building?
How do you shift the culture of a brand to an authentic position of care and place of relevance in society while building relationships with consumers, that matters?
There are a few epic considerations actually. In Episode #3 of One More Question, a probing podcast by the people of Nicework, our founder, Ross Drakes dives into some deeply reflective concepts with Sizakele Marutlule, CEO and Founder of Marutlulle & Co, a Pan African strategy and ideas lab. They explore ideas around unfashionable care, culture change, conscious consumerism, deep leadership and why benching...2019-05-0738 min
Future Readiness with ZaGoalsIn this podcast, Sizakele Marutlulle who wears many impressive hats, talks about authenticity in the first of her #Zaism A-Z podcasts.2018-08-1004 min
Future Readiness with ZaFentrepreneur™In this podcast, Sizakele Marutlulle who wears many impressive hats, talks about authenticity in the first of her #Zaism A-Z podcasts.2018-08-1006 min
Future Readiness with ZaExcellenceIn this podcast, Sizakele Marutlulle who wears many impressive hats, talks about authenticity in the first of her #Zaism A-Z podcasts.2018-08-1007 min
Future Readiness with ZaDiversityIn this podcast, Sizakele Marutlulle who wears many impressive hats, talks about authenticity in the first of her #Zaism A-Z podcasts.2018-08-1006 min
Future Readiness with ZaCourageIn this podcast, Sizakele Marutlulle who wears many impressive hats, talks about authenticity in the first of her #Zaism A-Z podcasts.2018-08-1004 min
Future Readiness with ZaBeautyIn this podcast, Sizakele Marutlulle who wears many impressive hats, talks about authenticity in the first of her #Zaism A-Z podcasts.2018-08-1002 min
Social Impact PioneersSizakele Marutlulle, CEO and Founder, Marutlulle + Co.This week Katie Hyson, Director of Thought Leadership at Business Fights Poverty interviews Sizakele Marutlulle, Founder and CEO of communications strategy company: Marutlulle +CO. Sizakele talks to us about purpose, business and social impact in Africa.
Sizekele’s experience as a brand builder, strategist and purposeful business champion has seen her rise from being the first university graduate in her South African family to corporate leader. Her CV stretches from MD of HerdBuoys McCann-Erickson, via CEO of Grey Advertising in South Africa and Head of Marketing for the bank Absa Africa to now founding and leading her own strategy consultancy.
Th...2018-07-1221 min
Future Readiness with Za1 Sizakele Marutlulle Interview 1 Part 2.pkfAn Interview With Sizakele Marutlulle on Kaya FM's Karibu Show.2018-05-2311 min
Future Readiness with Za1 Sizakele Marutlulle Interview 1 Part 1An Interview With Sizakele Marutlulle on Kaya FM's Karibu Show.2018-05-2309 min
Future Readiness with ZaAuthenticityIn this podcast, Sizakele Marutlulle who wears many impressive hats, talks about authenticity in the first of her #Zaism A-Z podcasts.2018-02-2605 min
Future Readiness with ZaAfternoon Talk, 6 Dec #InTheSpotlight ? SIZAKELE (ZA) MARUTLULLECEO & FOUNDER MARUTLULLE & COAfternoon Talk, 6 Dec #InTheSpotlight ? SIZAKELE (ZA) MARUTLULLECEO & FOUNDER MARUTLULLE & CO by Sizakele Marutlulle2018-02-2133 min
Future Readiness with ZaMedia@SAfm, 14 Feb Is extreme regulation a danger to the value of brands?Media@SAfm, 14 Feb Is extreme regulation a danger to the value of brands? by Sizakele Marutlulle2018-02-2127 min
Future Readiness with ZaMedia@SAfm, 26 Nov How is the media able to influence the opinions of othersA podcast by Sizakele Marutlulle. A corporate strategist| creative problem-solver and global speaker, working with pro-Africa companies and fentrepreneurs* to help them compete,win and prosper.2018-02-0829 min
Future Readiness with ZaOtherwise, 27 Nov Sizakele Marutlulle: CEO & Founder Marutlulle & CoA podcast by Sizakele Marutlulle. A corporate strategist| creative problem-solver and global speaker, working with pro-Africa companies and fentrepreneurs* to help them compete,win and prosper.2018-02-0809 min
Future Readiness with ZaG Man The AdMan ? Grant Sithole, 13 Jul G Man The AdMan - FormationA podcast by Sizakele Marutlulle. A corporate strategist| creative problem-solver and global speaker, working with pro-Africa companies and fentrepreneurs* to help them compete,win and prosper.2018-02-0851 min
Future Readiness with ZaAfternoon Talk, 6 Dec #InTheSpotlight ? SIZAKELE (ZA) MARUTLULLECEO & FOUNDER MARUTLULLE & COA podcast by Sizakele Marutlulle. A corporate strategist| creative problem-solver and global speaker, working with pro-Africa companies and fentrepreneurs* to help them compete,win and prosper.2018-02-0833 min
Afternoon Talk#InTheSpotlight – SIZAKELE (ZA) MARUTLULLECEO & FOUNDER MARUTLULLE & COStrategist and creative problem solver Sizakele Marutlulle has over 23 years’ experience in leadership, business architecture, brand building, innovation and people development. She is the CEO and Founder of Marutlulle & Co, a strategy and ideas lab that helps pro-Africa companies compete, win and prosper.2017-12-0633 min
OtherwiseSizakele Marutlulle: CEO & Founder Marutlulle & CoOtherwise with Shado Twala2017-11-2709 min
Media@SAfmHow is the media able to influence the opinions of othersGuest: Sizakele Marutlulle – CEO and Founder of Marutlulle & Co, a Strategy and Ideas lab
GUEST (studio): Mr William Bird, Director of Media Monitoring Africa2017-11-2629 minMedia@SAfmBrandU: Sizakele Marutlulle Corporate Strategist | Creative Problem-Solver | Global Speaker | Facilitator | Fire-StarterMedia, Marketing and Communications by Ashraf Garda2017-10-2222 min
Media@SAfmBranding as a cultural phenomenonSizakele Marutlulle- Brand expert and CEO of agency Moonchild2016-07-0322 min
Media@SAfmBranding lessons from Consumer brands, major soccer teams and political partiesWhat can consumer brands learn from major sports teams and political parties as far as affiliation and loyalty is concerned?
Our guests are Sizakele Marutlulle- CEO of Moonchild ,Sarah Britten- Strategic director- South Africa and Africa Labstore and Michael Goldman- Adjunct Faculty at GIBS and Assistant Professor at the University of San Francisco2014-09-1427 min