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Super LeadSuperLead Podcast Episode 123 with Dr. Ngau Motsei on Her Book Titled Building Psychologically Safe Spaces: Safeguarding Your Workplace Against BullyingOn this podcast, Dr. Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Dr. Ngau Motsei. Dr. Ngau is an author, Adjunct Faculty member at Gibs, an independent Leadership and Psychological Safety Consultant and a director in various organisations. Her extensive career spans over 25 years in several disciplines including Strategy, Human Resource Management, as well as Leadership consulting. In this […]
2024-11-0448 min
Super LeadSuperLead Podcast Episode 122 with Dr. Nonkululeko Boikhutso – CEO at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital on Having the Audacity to Confront Any ChallengeOn this podcast, Dr. Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Dr. Nonkululeko Boikhutso, a specialist in Public Health Medicine and CEO of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital. Dr. Boikhutso is actively involved in children’s causes and holds leadership positions in organizations such as the CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation of South Africa and the Ronald MacDonald House Charities (South […]
2024-08-1538 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 122 with Dr. Nonkululeko Boikhutso - CEO at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital on having the audacity to confront any challengeOn this podcast, Dr. Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Dr. Nonkululeko Boikhutso, a specialist in Public Health Medicine and CEO of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital. Dr. Boikhutso is actively involved in children's causes and holds leadership positions in organizations such as the CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation of South Africa and the Ronald MacDonald House Charities (South Africa). She also serves as a Trustee of Phambile Trust for Tertiary Education and is an honorary lecturer at the School of Public Health. Recently, she was recognized as a public sector leader by the Future of Leadership Forum. In the interview, she re...
2024-08-1538 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 122 with Dr. Nonkululeko Boikhutso – CEO at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital on having the audacity to confront any challengeOn this podcast, Dr. Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Dr. Nonkululeko Boikhutso, a specialist in Public Health Medicine and CEO of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital. Dr. Boikhutso is actively involved in children's causes and holds leadership positions in organizations such as the CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation of South Africa and the Ronald MacDonald House Charities (South […]
2024-08-1500 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 121 with Dumisani Bengu – Senior Vice President for Mobility and Customer Experience at Sasol on fostering innovation and embedding a customer-centric cultureOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Dumisani Bengu who is the Senior Vice President for Mobility and Customer Experience. With decades of leadership experience, Dumisani has demonstrated exceptional leadership across a diverse range of industries and functions, driving innovation and making a purposeful impact in the executive roles that he has held.
In this interview, he reflected on the lessons he has learned from his leadership journey. He also unpacked how we can all foster innovation and practically lead and embed a customer-centric culture.
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2024-03-1139 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 121 with Dumisani Bengu – Senior Vice President for Mobility and Customer Experience at Sasol on fostering innovation and embedding a customer-centric cultureOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Dumisani Bengu who is the Senior Vice President for Mobility and Customer Experience. With decades of leadership experience, Dumisani has demonstrated exceptional leadership across a diverse range of industries and functions, driving innovation and making a purposeful impact in the executive roles that he has held. In this interview, he reflected on […]
2024-03-1100 min
Super LeadSuperLead Podcast Episode 121 with Dumisani Bengu – Senior Vice President for Mobility and Customer Experience at Sasol on fostering innovation and embedding a customer-centric cultureOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Dumisani Bengu who is the Senior Vice President for Mobility and Customer Experience. With decades of leadership experience, Dumisani has demonstrated exceptional leadership across a diverse range of industries and functions, driving innovation and making a purposeful impact in the executive roles that he has held. In this interview, he reflected on […]
2024-03-0739 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 120 with Fikile Mbhokota – CEO at Satrix Investments on Making Investing Accessible to EveryoneOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Fikile Mbhokota who is the CEO at Satrix Investments. She is a PhD candidate in the field of investments and she has over 18 years of experience in the same field.
In this interview, Fikile shared her journey and the leadership lessons she has learned over the years. She shared her passion for making investments super accessible to everyone in the continent and the incredible work that they are doing at Satrix. She also spoke about savings, investments and how you can start investing today with very little money.
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2024-02-2252 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 120 with Fikile Mbhokota – CEO at Satrix Investments on Making Investing Accessible to EveryoneOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Fikile Mbhokota who is the CEO at Satrix Investments. She is a PhD candidate in the field of investments and she has over 18 years of experience in the same field. In this interview, Fikile shared her journey and the leadership lessons she has learned over the years. She […]
2024-02-2200 min
Super LeadSuperLead Podcast Episode 120 with Fikile Mbhokota – CEO at Satrix Investments on Making Investing Accessible to EveryoneOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Fikile Mbhokota who is the CEO at Satrix Investments. She is a PhD candidate in the field of investments and she has over 18 years of experience in the same field. In this interview, Fikile shared her journey and the leadership lessons she has learned over the years. She […]
2023-12-0752 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 119 with Stephen Newton – Managing Director for Africa at Aleph Group on Cultural IntelligenceOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Stephen Newton who is the Managing Director for Africa at Aleph Group, which is the largest digital media sales house in the continent. Stephen has more than 25 years of C-Suite experience leading global corporations in the EMEA region. He is also the Chairperson and Co-founder of The Illuminate Africa Group, a consulting firm that facilitates business pursuits of expansion in Africa.
In this interview, Stephen shares insights from his leadership journey. He also spoke about how he has developed cultural intelligence over the years as he works across continents. Stephen also...
2023-10-2343 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 119 with Stephen Newton – Managing Director for Africa at Aleph Group on Cultural IntelligenceOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Stephen Newton who is the Managing Director for Africa at Aleph Group, which is the largest digital media sales house in the continent. Stephen has more than 25 years of C-Suite experience leading global corporations in the EMEA region. He is also the Chairperson and Co-founder of The Illuminate […]
2023-10-2300 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 118 with Kershini Govender, Executive Head of Transformation and Strategy at Nedbank Group, discussing strategies for transformationOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Kershini Govender who is the Executive Head of Transformation and Strategy at Nedbank Group. Kershini is a seasoned executive for empowerment and has led transformation within the South African Financial Services industry for over a decade. She has achieved numerous industry accolades for her work and leadership.
In this interview, she talks about strategies for transformation, she shares practical steps to change organizational culture, she unpacks the 5C framework and the importance of clarity of purpose.
2023-10-2248 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 118 with Kershini Govender, Executive Head of Transformation and Strategy at Nedbank Group, discussing strategies for transformationOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Kershini Govender who is the Executive Head of Transformation and Strategy at Nedbank Group. Kershini is a seasoned executive for empowerment and has led transformation within the South African Financial Services industry for over a decade. She has achieved numerous industry accolades for her work and leadership. In this […]
2023-10-2200 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 117 with Njabulo Mashigo, Executive Director for Human Resources at Vodacom South Africa, discussing on Passion Fuelling TransformationOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Njabulo Mashigo who is an Executive Director for Human Resources at Vodacom South Africa. Njabulo is an international award-winning executive with over 21 years in HR experience across various industries. In this interview, Njabulo shares lessons from her leadership journey. She spoke about the role of HR in this […]
2023-10-2200 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 117 with Njabulo Mashigo, Executive Director for Human Resources at Vodacom South Africa, discussing on Passion Fuelling TransformationOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Njabulo Mashigo who is an Executive Director for Human Resources at Vodacom South Africa. Njabulo is an international award-winning executive with over 21 years in HR experience across various industries.
In this interview, Njabulo shares lessons from her leadership journey. She spoke about the role of HR in this evolving environment, as well as the culture of experimentation.
2023-10-2248 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 116 with Lincoln Mali, Chief Executive Officer at Lesaka Technologies, discussing and unpacking insights from his book titled, Blazing a Trail: Lessons for African LeadershipOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Lincoln Mali who is the Chief Executive Officer at Lesaka Technologies, which is a South African Financial Technology company focused on serving the under served. Lincoln is an experienced executive with over 25 years in the Financial Services Industry. He is also a former activist and has held numerous […]
2023-10-2200 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 116 with Lincoln Mali, Chief Executive Officer at Lesaka Technologies, discussing and unpacking insights from his book titled, Blazing a Trail: Lessons for African LeadershipOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Lincoln Mali who is the Chief Executive Officer at Lesaka Technologies, which is a South African Financial Technology company focused on serving the under served. Lincoln is an experienced executive with over 25 years in the Financial Services Industry. He is also a former activist and has held numerous executive roles throughout his career.
In this interview, he unpacks insights from his best-selling book Blazing a Trail: Lessons for African Leadership.
2023-10-2245 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 115 with Deborah Mutemwa-Tumbo, Chairwoman and Co-Founder of TumboScott, discussing Scaling a Legal BusinessOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Deborah Mutemwa-Tumbo who is an accomplished legal professional and an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa. She is the Chairwoman and Co-founder of TumboScott, a Sandton based law firm specialising in corporate and commercial legal services. In this interview, Deborah shares her leadership journey from her […]
2023-10-2200 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 115 with Deborah Mutemwa-Tumbo, Chairwoman and Co-Founder of TumboScott, discussing Scaling a Legal BusinessOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Deborah Mutemwa-Tumbo who is an accomplished legal professional and an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa. She is the Chairwoman and Co-founder of TumboScott, a Sandton based law firm specialising in corporate and commercial legal services.
In this interview, Deborah shares her leadership journey from her growing up days as a Pastor’s Kid and her career in the legal profession. She also shares lessons from scaling her legal business.
2023-10-2248 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 114 with Kganki Matabane, CEO and Executive Director of the Black Business Council, discussing how to play a Part in Solving Our Current Problems as a CountryOn this episode, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Kganki Matabane, who is currently the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Black Business Council, an umbrella body of black business in South Africa. Kganki is also a member of the Presidential Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Advisory Council. In this interview, Kganki Matabane talks about the important […]
2023-10-2200 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 114 with Kganki Matabane, CEO and Executive Director of the Black Business Council, discussing how to play a Part in Solving Our Current Problems as a CountryOn this episode, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Kganki Matabane, who is currently the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Black Business Council, an umbrella body of black business in South Africa. Kganki is also a member of the Presidential Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Advisory Council.
In this interview, Kganki Matabane talks about the important role that the Black Business Council plays in the South African economy through their various initiatives. He encourages young people to participate on platforms that will not only give them the opportunity to play a part in solving our current problems as...
2023-10-2242 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 113 with Calvin Collett, Founder and CEO at Melon Mobile, discussing building South Africa’s first truly digital mobile operatorOn this episode, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Calvin Collett, who is the Founder and CEO at Melon Mobile. Melon is South Africa’s first truly digital mobile operator. Melon is made up of a mix of tech experts, entrepreneurs and creatives who found a better way of delivering mobile offerings, allowing subscribers more control over their mobile needs. […]
2023-10-2200 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 113 with Calvin Collett, Founder and CEO at Melon Mobile, discussing building South Africa’s first truly digital mobile operatorOn this episode, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Calvin Collett, who is the Founder and CEO at Melon Mobile. Melon is South Africa’s first truly digital mobile operator. Melon is made up of a mix of tech experts, entrepreneurs and creatives who found a better way of delivering mobile offerings, allowing subscribers more control over their mobile needs.
In this interview, Calvin speaks of how he was fascinated by technology from a young age, spending hours on end in computer science classrooms taking in as much as he could. He shares his journey to Melon, the lessons he lea...
2023-10-2239 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 112 with Tauriq Keraan, Group Executive for Growth Projects at Tyme Group, discussing how Tyme Bank successfully scaled in the saturated Banking Market in South AfricaOn this episode, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Tauriq Keraan, who is the Group Executive for Growth Projects at Tyme Group. He was formerly the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director at Tymebank, South Africa’s first digital bank. Tauriq is a seasoned digital banking veteran.
On this interview, he shared the lessons from his leadership journey. He took us behind the scenes of how Tyme successfully scaled in the saturated banking market in South Africa. He spoke about tech, navigating risk, governance, regulations in various geographies while staying customer centric.
2023-10-2253 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 111 with Sophia Alj, Co-Founder and COO at Chari, discussing the Social and Economic Impact Chari has on convenience store ownersOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Sophia Alj who is the Co-Founder and COO at Chari, which is a one-stop-shop for traditional proximity stores.
In this interview, Sophia shares her early days of growing up in Morocco; deliberately paving her path to entrepreneurship through consulting; and going on to being the co-founder of Chari, the creators of the Chari e-commerce app. Sophia also shares lessons learnt from consulting, the inspiration behind Chari as well as the asocial and economic impact they have on convenience store owners and so much more!
2023-10-2227 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 110 with Bruce Whitfield, Bestselling Author and Award-Winning Financial Journalist, discussing knowledge, wisdom and lessons learnt on his journeyOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Bruce Whitfield who is the author of the bestselling book, "The Upside of Down", an award-winning financial journalist, and a global keynote speaker. This Money Show host is also a Contributing Editor to the Financial Mail, a Columnist at Business Live, and provides foreign correspondence to several international news providers.
In this interview, Bruce Whitfield takes us back to growing up in a multi-generational farming family in the Free-State where at the age of 5, he decided he wanted to become a journalist. He went on to have a fruitful career in j...
2023-10-2245 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 109 with Dr Adriana Marais, Director at The Foundation for Space Development Africa, discussing the Off-World Leadership ApproachOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Dr Adriana Marais, who is a director at the Foundation for Space Development Africa preparing Africa’s first mission to the Moon, a scientific moderator on space resources with the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator and chair of space sciences at Tod’Aérs Aeronautics and Space Research. She is also a research fellow at Stellenbosch University and a faculty at Singularity University and Duke Corporate Education. She previously held the position of Head of Innovation at SAP Africa and she holds a PhD in quantum biology.
On this interview, we unpac...
2023-10-2242 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 108 with Saray Khumalo, an award-winning Motivational Speaker, Executive Coach, Mountaineer, Author and Social Entrepreneur, discussing helpful lessons from mountaineeringOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Saray Khumalo who is an award-winning Motivational Speaker, Transformational Coach, Executive coach, Adventurer, Mountaineer, author and a Social Entrepreneur. This Guinness World Record holder, who is also the First Black African woman to summit Mount Everest, has over 20 years of corporate leadership experience. Saray uses her wealth of experience to inspire a generation of impactful leaders, that she believes we all are.
She shares on clarity of vision, lessons learnt from mountaineering, the reason for her resilience, the importance of preparation and so much more.
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2023-10-2249 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 107 with Phiona Martin, Founder and Managing Director at Talent Meridian, discussing everything networkingOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Phiona Martin who is the Founder and Managing Director of Talent Meridian, a consulting practice. Phiona is an award winning Organisational Psychologist, a Career Coach, a Thought Leader in the field of Talent Management and Career Development. Her corporate and consulting work experience includes developing global leadership programs for executives and overseeing Talent Management Strategy.
On this interview Phiona talks everything Networking. She begins by defining Networking and outlines the benefits thereof. Phiona highlights the importance of the Networking relationship being beneficial for both parties, how these relationships...
2023-10-2244 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 106 with Nonkululeko Gobodo, Chief Executive at Awakened Global, discussing her book titled, ‘Awakened to my True Self’On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Nonkululeko Gobodo who is the Chief Executive at Awakened Global and a Founding member at SizweNtsalubaGobodo. Nonkululeko was the first black woman to qualify as a Chartered Accountant in South Africa. She currently serves on a number of boards, including Shoprite.
On this interview, she unpacks her first and latest Awakened… to My True Self. Her desire to see black people and women awakened to their true selves is reflected in the book. It is a contemplative celebration of self, courage, and the extraordinary spirit of resilience that we all possess.
2023-10-2246 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 105 with Kelebogile Moloko, CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Prowess Investment Managers, discussing cultivating a savings cultureOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Kelebogile Moloko who is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Prowess Investment Managers, which aims to deliver value for both retail and institutional investors. Kelebogile is the founder of the first black female owned investment management company in South Africa. She started in the height of the 2008/2009 entrusted with 50 million to invest and now Prowess has over 10bn assets under management.
In this interview, Kelebogile shares her journey from growing up in Pretoria to founding Prowess Investment Managers. She unpacks what it takes to be a trail...
2023-10-2247 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 104 with Mixo Ngoveni, CEO and Co-Founder at Geekulcha, discussing how to provide a platform for young, skilled and ambitious tech minds to meet and connectOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Mixo Ngoveni, who is the CEO and Co-Founder at Geekulcha, fondly referred to as the Home of Geeks. Geekulcha provides a platform for young, skilled, creative, and ambitious tech minds to meet and connect with each other, share knowledge and collaborate on projects.
2023-10-2240 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 103 with Muzi Kuzwayo and Mike TeTe, discussing their latest book titled, ‘This Generation Leads: The Latest Leadership Ideas from South Africa’On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Muzi Kuzwayo and Mike Teke, on their latest book, This Generation Leads: The Latest Leadership Ideas from South Africa. The chapters in the book were written by 16 of Mike’s mentees and the book was edited and compiled by Muzi. Mike is the Founder at Masimong Group Holdings, a diversified investment holding company. He is also the Chair of Counsel at the University of Johannesburg. He currently sits on various boards. Mike was formerly the Founding CEO of Optimum Coal and has also served as the President of the Chamber of Mines. Muzi is...
2023-10-2245 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 102 with Themba Makamo, Founder and CEO at Vaya Footwear, discussing defying the odds and going for itOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Themba Makamo, who is the Founder and CEO at Vaya Footwear, the South African sneaker brand which is about celebrating ambition, encouraging people to defy the odds and going for it. Themba unpacks his story of quitting his job as a journalist from one of South Africa’s leading publications in 2010, trying out a few ideas and eventually founding Vaya. He also shares lessons learnt along the way.
2023-10-2236 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 101 with Nyimpini Mabunda, CEO of General Electric (GE), discussing and unpacking his book titled, ‘Take Charge: Life Lessons on the Road to CEO’On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Nyimpini Mabunda, who is the CEO for General Electric (GE) in Southern Africa. He is also the author of the recently published book, Take Charge: Life Lessons on the Road to CEO. On this interview Nyimpini shared his leadership journey and unpacked key insights from the book.
2023-10-2242 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 99 with Steven Zwane, Founder and Chairperson at the award-winning Youth Leadership Entrepreneurship Development (YLED), discussing the NGOOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Steven Zwane, who is the Founder and Chairperson at the award-winning Youth Leadership and Entrepreneurship Development (YLED), which is an NGO that is aimed at empowering young people. This seasoned strategy and operations professional is currently the Managing Member at PAPO Communications, and has many years of experience in senior management roles. Steven holds an MBA from Durham University. On this interview, he shared his inspirational journey from growing up and not being allowed to go to school because he had to herd kettle, to rising and being the founder of YLED, which...
2023-10-2244 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 98 with Professor Bonang Mohale, Chancellor at the University of the Free State, discussing “Lift as You Rise” and “Behold the Turtle”On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Professor Bonang Mohale, who is the Chancellor at the University of the Free State. Professor Mohale is a published author who has held various executive and leadership roles in major South African and Multinational organisations, which include, Business Leadership South Africa, Shell South Africa, Otis Elevators, the South African Airways and Sanlam Limited. He also has extensive experience serving on a number of boards. On this interview Professor Mohale, who is a multi-award-winner, unpacked his journey of leadership excellence and shared lessons that he has learned over the years. He shared insights from...
2023-10-2246 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 97 with May Govender, Deputy Chief Information Officer at Old Mutual, discussing resilience and bouncing backOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed May Govender, who is the Deputy Chief Information Officer at Old Mutual. May holds an MBA from Henley Business School and she has over 20 years experience within the IT field, which spans across Banking, Telecommunications, the Public Sector as well as in the Retail space. May has recently been nominated for the CTO of the Year Award. On this interview, May shared her journey of leadership excellence, specifically focusing on resilience and bouncing back from those career stints that did not go well. She also unpacked Digital Transformation and how organisations of all...
2023-10-2233 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 96 with Mukundi Lambani, Founder and Director of Ambani Africa, discussing the Ambani Africa Award-Winning AppOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Mukundi Lambani, who is the Founder and Director of Ambani Africa, an education company that offers an accessible platform for foundation phase learners to learn their mother tongue. Mukundi has a Masters Degree in Communication and Media Studies. She was inspired to create this App after realising that her peers who were starting their families were increasingly getting worried that their children might grow up without being able to speak their home language. Ambani Africa App has done incredibly well and won numerous awards, including the MTN App of the Year 2021, IDF I...
2023-10-2230 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 95 with Noluvuyo Gqadu, Founder of CodeNgwana, discussing closing the digital divideOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Noluvuyo Gqadu, who is the Founder of CodeNgwana, an organisation that is focused on teaching children from disadvantaged areas how to code. Noluvuyo is an award-winning technology professional, notably one of the 2021 Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans. She has written stories about technology for kids and has published 3 books, including a coding encyclopaedia that has been translated into isiXhosa and seTswana. She is involved in numerous initiatives aimed at closing the digital divide. Most recently, she helped translate the MIT Scratch Junior Curriculum into isiXhosa. She holds a Masters in Information Systems from...
2023-10-2236 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 94 with Polo Leteka, Chair and Founder of the IDF Capital, discussing how to be investor-readyOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Polo Leteka, who is the Chairman and Founder of the IDF Capital, which is a South African based entrepreneurial financier and advisory firm. Polo is highly accomplished, experienced entrepreneur and a Private Equity investor. Through the IDF Capital Polo has contributed towards channelling investments into women owned SMEs across South Africa. She was also part of South Africa’s version of the Dragon’s Den, and she is a co-author of And for all These Reasons, I’m In. The book is aimed at assisting entrepreneurs to become investor ready. On this interview, Polo s...
2023-10-2239 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 93 with Victor Kgomoeswana, Author, Speaker and African Business Expert, discussing and unpacking his latest bookOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Victor Kgomoeswana, who is an Author, Speaker, an African Business Expert amongst others. Following the success of his book Africa is Open for Business published in 2014, Victor has just recently published another book titled Africa Bounces Back: Case Studies From a Resilient Continent. On this interview, Victor, who is well known as the Afro-optimist shared his journey from growing up in Lebowakgomo. Then he unpacked his latest book.
2023-10-2237 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 92 with Faisal Mkhize, Group Managing Executive of Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance, discussing innovations in vehicle financingOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Faisal Mkhize, who is the Group Managing Executive of Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance. Faisal has served in several senior roles in the bank, including being Head of Market and Leadership and Change in the Absa Business Bank, and a Regional executive of the Private Bank in the Northern region. He holds a Masters in Development Finance from the University of Stellenbosch. He has also served as a director on various boards, including the Durban Chamber of Commerce, Ford Financial Services, as well as the Absa Vehicle and Fleet Management. On this interview...
2023-10-2236 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 91 with Nontokozo Madonsela, Group Chief Marketing Officer at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings, discussing repositioning the Momentum Metropolitan Holdings brandOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Nontokozo Madonsela, who is the Group Chief Marketing Officer at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings. Nontokozo has more than 20 years of experience leading in various global organisations. On this interview, Nontokozo shared her incredible journey of leadership excellence, the lessons she has learned over the years, her experience of repositioning the Momentum Metropolitan Holdings brand, and the internal culture. She also offered branding insights for SME’s and individuals.
2023-10-2235 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 90 with Steve Briggs, Chief Sales Marketing Officer at SEACOM, discussing how to lead with health rhythms of restOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Steve Briggs, who is the Chief Sales Marketing Officer at SEACOM. Steve has two Master’s Degrees. One is an MBA from the University of the Witwatersrand and the other a Masters in Theology from Stellenbosch University. He has also completed a senior executive program at Howard Business School. On this interview Steve shared lessons he has learned from his journey of leading in start-ups, medium sized organisations as well as in large corporates. Steve unpacked and shared a fresh approach to digital transformation. He spoke about leading with healthy rhythms of rest to...
2023-10-2234 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 89 with Bongiwe Gangeni, Deputy Chief Executive for Absa Retail and Business Bank, discussing the future of Retail BankingOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Bongiwe Gangeni, who is the Deputy Chief Executive for Absa Retail and Business Bank. She heads up the Absa Relationship Banking Business Unit. Bongiwe holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree from the University of the Witwatersrand, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Management from the Wits Business School, MBA from GIBS, and has also attended the Advanced Management Program at Howard Business School. Bongiwe shared her journey of leadership excellence and unpacked the Absa repositioning journey. They spoke about the future of Retail Banking and so much more.
2023-10-2238 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 88 with Tinash Ruzane, Co-Founder and CEO at FlexClub, discussing on disrupting the car financing and ownership modelOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Tinashe Ruzane, who is the Co-Founder and CEO at FlexClub, which is a car subscription marketplace. On this interview they spoke about his journey from growing up in Pretoria to his executive role at Uber based in Amsterdam, and ultimately co-founding this transformative organisation, which is aimed at disrupting the car financing and ownership model. He shared leadership insights from both his corporate and entrepreneurship journey. He also unpacked the fresh and customer-centric FlexClub model.
2023-10-2238 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 87 with Dr Salome Maswime, Associate Professor and Head of Global Surgery at the University of Cape Town, discussing the future of healthcareOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Dr Salome Maswime, who is an Associate Professor and Head of Global Surgery at the University of Cape Town. Salome is also the president of the South African Clinician Scientist Society. She is a consultant and adviser for many organisations including the World Health Organisation. Salome unpacked lessons from her journey of leadership excellence. They spoke about the future of healthcare and so much more.
2023-10-2239 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 86 with Dr McClean Sibanda, author of, “Nuts and Bolts: Strengthening Africa’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems”On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Dr Mclean Sibanda. Mclean is an experienced executive who has worked in various industries and has served on numerous Boards as well. He is the author of Nuts & Bolts: Strengthening Africa’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems. McLean unpacked his book and shares leadership principles that have worked for him over the years.
2023-10-2246 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 85 with Mteto Nyati, CEO at Altron and author of “Betting on a Darkie: Lifting the Corporate Game”, discussing building consensus – Part 2On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo continues his interview with Mteto Nyati, who is the CEO at Altron. He is also the author of Betting on a Darkie: Lifting the Corporate Game. He has won many awards over the years that recognised his leadership excellence, the most recent one being the EY World Entrepreneur Award for Southern Africa. This is the second of the two-part interview with Mteto. They started by talking about his approach to building consensus with his leadership team.
2023-10-2233 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 84 with Mteto Nyati, CEO at Altron and author of “Betting on a Darkie: Lifting the Corporate Game”, discussing inclusive vision, equality and digital transformation – Part 1On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Mteto Nyati, who is the CEO at Altron. He is also the author of Betting on a Darkie: Lifting the Corporate Game. He has won many awards over the years that recognised his leadership excellence, the most recent one being the EY World Entrepreneur Award for Southern Africa. On this two-part interview, Mteto shared the lessons he learnt along his journey. Starting off growing up in Eastern Cape as one of ten children. He also discussed the importance of leading with inclusive vision, diversity, equality, digital transformation, turnaround leadership and so much more...
2023-10-2235 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 83 with Vuyo Mpako, Chief Digital and Data Officer at Old Mutual, discussing leading a systemic digital transformationOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Vuyo Mpako, who is the Chief Digital and Data Officer at Old Mutual. Vuyo is a Senior Executive with over 20 years experience in Telecommunications and Financial Services in senior positions. He also holds an MBA from GIBS. In this episode they unpacked a topic that affects every business leader, Digital Transformation. Vuyo is leading a systemic transition of the Old Mutual Group from a traditional, largely face-to-face product siloed, analogue business, to a Digitally transformed financial services company. He shared his holistic approach to digital transformation as well as powerful leadership insights from...
2023-10-2245 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 82 with Carice Anderson, author of, “Intelligence Isn’t Enough: A Black Professional's Guide to Thriving in the Workplace”On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Carice Anderson, the author of Intelligence Isn’t Enough: A Black Professional’s Guide to Thriving in the Workplace, which is aimed at empowering young graduates entering the workforce and professionals already at work. Teaching them not only how to survive but also to thrive in the corporate environment. Carice holds an MBA from Howard University and she has over 17 years experience working at top companies as a Professional Development Manager and a Coach.
2023-10-2243 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 81 with Stephen van Coller, Group CEO at EOH, discussing what many leaders are faced with - turnaroundOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Stephen van Coller, who is the Group CEO at EOH. They discussed what many leaders are faced with - turnaround. Most organisations are still battling with the effects of this pandemic. Stephen van Coller is delivering on that promise of turning around one of the most iconic proudly South African Organisations, EOH. They tapped into his playbook for turning around EOH so we can all learn from his journey.
2023-10-2245 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 80 with Antoine Paillusseau, Co-Founder and CEO at FinChatBot, discussing customer-centric conversational AI solutionsOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Antoine Paillusseau, who is the Co-Founder and CEO at FinChatBot. FinChatBot is one of South Africa’s leading providers of Conversational Artificial Intelligence solutions, largely known as ChatBots. Currently FinChatBot serves some of the largest businesses in South Africa and abroad with customer-centric Conversational AI solutions. Antoine holds a Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship from the EDC Paris Business School in France. They unpacked customer-centric Digital Transformation and he also shared powerful lessons from his entrepreneurial journey.
2023-10-2238 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 79 with Molefe Pooe, Managing Director of Interia Leadership and Business Coaching, discussing leadership and wealth creationOn this podcast Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Molefe Pooe who is the Managing Director of Inertia Leadership and Business Coaching. Molefe is an author, certified leadership and business coach, speaker, leadership development expert, facilitator and member of the John Maxwell Team. He established Metamorphic Engineering in 2004, a company specialising in industrial piping and high pressure equipment. The business grew to employ over 150 employees in 12 years. On this episode, Molefe shares on his journey that lead him to publish his first book Money Talks, as well as some insights on leadership and wealth creation. He touches on a few topics including...
2023-10-2237 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 78 with Hwalani Mabaso, Provincial GM at Absa, discussing how to lead effectively in unprecedented timesOn this podcast Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Hwalani Mabaso, who is a Provincial General Manager at Absa . Hwalani is also a Board Member of Women in Tech® – an international organisation with a mission to empower 5 million women and girls in tech by 2030. She was a finalist in the Standard Bank under 40 young achievers in the Business Category and in 2019 was selected onto the list of the Mail & Guardian Women Changing South Africa. Hwalani is also completing her PhD at the University of Pretoria. She shared powerful lessons from her leadership journey, insights on how we can lead effectively ensuring personal and...
2023-10-2234 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 77 with Prof Tshilidzi Marwala, Vice-Chancellor and Principal at UJ, unpacking his book – Closing the Gap: The Fourth Industrial Revolution in AfricaOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Prof Prof Tshilidzi Marwala to unpack his book, Closing the Gap: The fourth industrial revolution in Africa. Prof Marwala needs no introduction to the SuperLead community, he is a Vice-Chancellor and Principal at the University of Johannesburg. He served as a deputy chairperson of the presidential commission on the fourth industrial revolution, Non-Executive board member at Nedbank.
On this conversation, he unpacked he unpacked critical questions on the 4IR topic, how to effectively lead in this era, the impact of 4IR on jobs and inequalities, He also explained key concepts in pla...
2023-10-221h 03
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 76 with Prof Tawana Kupe, Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria, discussing how to maximise impact through the efficient use of limited resourcesOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed with Prof Tawana Kupe Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria. We unpacked key insights from his journey of leadership excellence, his philosophy of maximising impact with limited resources, future of learning, digital transformation and so much more. He gave us a fantastic challenge and recommended Ousmane Sembene’s book titled “God’s bit of woods”.
2023-10-2245 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 75 with Elizabeth Rachidi, HR Director at Tiger Brands, discussing how to successfully transition from one role to anotherOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Elizabeth Rachidi who is an HR Director at Tiger brands. She has held senior HR leadership roles at Vodacom, Nedbank and as well as at Standard bank to name a few. Elizabeth holds an MBA from Gibs and is currently completing her coaching qualifications at UCT.
She is very passionate about seeing leaders succeed in critical transitions. Be it transitioning from one level of leadership to another or from one function to the next. After learning from her inspirational joinery, we unpacked how one can ensure a successful leadership transition, because st...
2023-10-2235 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 74 with Candice Watson, Group Executive for Human Capital at AECI, discussing how to lead through purpose in the new realityOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Candice Watson, who is the Group Executive for Human Capital at AECI. AECI is an explosive and speciality chemicals company focused on providing products and services to a broad spectrum of customers in the mining, manufacturing, agricultural, food and beverage, and general industrial sectors. In her role, Candice, leads the strategic agenda for the group’s 7000 or so employees all of which are spread across 26 countries in Africa, South-East Asia, the USA, and Australia. Candice, who has extensive experience as an HR executive, hold an MBA from GIBS and is currently completing her PhD...
2023-10-2233 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 73 with Dr Vincent Maphai, Chairman of the Sibanye-Stillwater Board, sharing insights for navigating challenging times from decades of academia & leadership experienceOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed with Dr Vincent Maphai, who is the Chairman of the Sibanye-Stillwater Board. He is also a non-executive director of Discovery Limited. Previously, Dr. Maphai was the Director of Corporate Affairs and Transformation at SAB. In addition, he served as the southern African Chairperson of BHP Billiton. He has accumulated 20 years’ experience in the academic profession, and 15 years as a senior executive in the private sector.
2023-10-2238 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 72 with Dr Liziwe Masoga, Chief HR Officer at Massmart, discussing the future of work, HR, employee engagement and leadership skills for the new realityOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Dr. Liziwe Masoga who is the Chief HR Officer at Massmart. She is a seasoned Executive who has worked in Retail and Financial Services industries over the last 25 years. Prior to joining Massmart, Dr. Masoga was the Executive for People, Brand & Customer Experience at Old Mutual Insure, and Head of People Operations and Discovery Holdings. Dr Masoga holds a Doctorate in Consulting Psychology and completed an Executive Development Programme through Oxford University’s Saïd Business School in London.
She unpacked her journey, as proud Vista University alumnus and discussed the futu...
2023-10-2248 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 71 with Dr Andrew Johnson, Chief Learning Officer at Eskom, discussing effective leadership in crisis times – Part 2On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo continues his interview with Dr Andrew Johnson, who is a guru in leadership development. He is the Chief Learning Officer at Eskom and co-author of the book: Leadership: perspectives from the front line. It was named the biggest book on Leadership in South Africa, with over 1000 pages. This episode is part two of the 90 minutes interview we had on leadership in crisis times.
2023-10-2244 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 70 with Dr Andrew Johnson, Chief Learning Officer at Eskom, discussing effective leadership in crisis times – Part 1On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Dr Andrew Johnson, who is a guru in leadership development. He is the Chief Learning Officer at Eskom and co-author of the book: Leadership: perspectives from the front line. It was named the biggest book on Leadership in South Africa, with over 1000 pages. This episode is part one of the 90 minutes interview we had on leadership in crisis times.
2023-10-2239 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 69 with Bohani Hlungwane, Group Head of Sales for Trade and Working Capital at Absa, discussing financial resilience and working capital management for challenging timesOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Bohani Hlungwane, who is a Group Head of Sales for Trade and Working Capital at ABSA. He is a guru and a respected thought leader in finance and trade. Prior to this role Bohani was a Director and Product Lead at HSBC based in Hong Kong. He holds a Senior Executive Leadership Program qualification from Stanford University and an MBA from GIBS. He unpacked his journey, reflecting on his key career development and leadership drivers and principles that have served him well over the years. We also deep dived into how large and me...
2023-10-2248 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 68 with Yandiswa Xhakaza, CEO at Nal’ibali Trust, discussing leadership effectiveness and championing the culture of readingOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Yandiswa Xhakaza CEO at Nal’ibali Trust. Prior to her role as Chief Executive, she was a founding Head of School at the Arrow Academy, in Centurion. She holds an MBA from GIBS and she is driven and committed to the uplifting of others, particularly children through quality education. She shared powerful leadership principles that has served her well over the years and how she is navigating the organization and championing the culture of reading for children in these unprecedented times.
Links from the discussion:
Nali’bali website: https://www.nalibal...
2023-10-2241 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 67 with Prof Tshilidzi Marwala, VC & Principal at the UJ, discussing his journey from Duthuni Village to Vice Chancellor of UJ, leader and the fourth Industrial RevolutionOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Prof Tshilidzi Marwala, who needs no introduction. He is the Vice-Chancellor and Principal at the University of Johannesburg. Prof Marwala is also the deputy chairperson of the presidential commission on the fourth industrial revolution, non-executive director at Nedbank. He has received in excess of 45 honours and awards. On this conversation, he unpacked his journey highlighting insights and principles to his success and how he is navigating the the University of Johannesburg through these unprecedented times.
Book Launch details: 30 June 2020
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2023-10-2252 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 66 with Yolanda Cuba, Group Chief Digital and FinTech Officer at MTN, discussing how to accelerate digital transformation – Series Part 4 (2/2)As the economy opens up, for most companies digital transformation is top of mind, and to that end, we started our digital transformation sub-series. This is the third installment of the series. On this podcast Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Yolanda Cuba, who is the Group Chief Digital & FINTECH Officer at MTN. Yolanda’s experience include being CEO of Vodafone Ghana, executive director at SAB, also CEO of Mvelaphanda Group at age 29, making her the youngest CEO of a JSE listed company at the time. She served at the board of ABSA for 12 years. We had a fantastic 90 minuets conversation, and we hav...
2023-10-2230 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 65 with Yolanda Cuba, Group Chief Digital and FinTech Officer at MTN, discussing how to accelerate digital transformation – Series Part 3 (1/2)As the economy opens up, for most companies digital transformation is top of mind, and to that end, we started our digital transformation sub-series. This is the third installment of the series. On this podcast Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Yolanda Cuba, who is the Group Chief Digital & FINTECH Officer at MTN. Yolanda’s experience include being CEO of Vodafone Ghana, executive director at SAB, also CEO of Mvelaphanda Group at age 29, making her the youngest CEO of a JSE listed company at the time. She served at the board of ABSA for 12 years. We had a fantastic 90 minuets conversation, and we hav...
2023-10-2236 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 64 with Lunga Siyo, CEO of Telkom Business, discussing how to accelerate digital transformation – Series Part 2As the economy opens up, for most companies digital transformation is top of mind, and to that effect, we started our digital transformation sub-series. This is the second installment of the series.
On this podcast Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Lunga Siyo, who is a the CEO of Telkom Business. We started by unpacking his journey before talking about how large corporates and medium sized companies can accelerate their digital transformation efforts as well as how one can disrupt oneself to win in the digital economy.
Lunga also talked about the Telkom market place app which was l...
2023-10-2242 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 63 with Priya Thakoor, Managing Executive for Digital Channels at Vodacom, discussing how to accelerate digital transformation - Series Part 1As the economy opens up, for most companies digital transformation is top of mind, and to that effect, we kick of our digital transformation series, starting with Maanda Tshifularo’s interview with the Priya Thakoor, who is a managing executive for digital channels at Vodacom, Priya’s digital experiences include being Chief Digital Officer at Coca Cola Southern Africa and heading up digital strategy and commercialization at Barclays Africa. We start by unpacking her journey before talking about how large corporates and medium sized companies can accelerate their digital transformation efforts as well as how one can disrupt oneself to win...
2023-10-2232 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 62 with Deshun Deysel, one of South Africa’s leading female mountaineers, discussing how to lead in the middle of a stormOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Deshun Deysel, who is one of South Africa’s leading female mountaineers. she has been on 14 major expeditions to five continents. In 1996 she made history by being part of the first group of South Africans to plant the new democratic flag on the top of Mt. Everest. She is also one of South Africa’s leading motivational speakers, she is an excellent coach and facilitator. Deshun is the founder and director of Deshun Deysel & Associates, a business that focuses on encouraging and equipping leadership in a context of change and diversity. And on today’...
2023-10-2240 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 61 with Donald Valoyi, Zulzi CEO, discussing how to navigate the crisis chaos and not only survive but thriveOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Donald Valoyi, the CEO and co-founder Zulzi.com, which is an on-demand groceries delivery platform. This was our second interview with Donny, Maanda first interviewed when, when Zulzi won the MTN App of the Year in 2017.
On this podcast, we talked about how to rapidly adapt to the new normal, It’s an incredible case study on how to navigate the chaos of the crisis and win big time! Zulzi has just raised R30 million funding! The key takeout is that no matter how the chaotic things maybe, you can navigate and not...
2023-10-2244 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 60 with Thokozile Lewanika Mpupuni, group heads up Leadership, Learning and Talent for Absa Group Limited, discussing making your team healthy and managing talent – Part 2This is part two of Maanda Tshifularo’s interview Leadership and organisational health expert Thokozile Lewanika Mpupuni, PhD. Thokozile is currently the group heads up Leadership, Learning and Talent for Absa Group Limited. Thokozile holds a PhD from from UCT and her experience include being heading up leadership, Talent and Organisational Design at Discovery as well as at Novartis and being an Expert Consultant at McKinsey and Company. And this much I can promise, this interview will challenge and inspire you. It has certainly challenged me tremendously. Her definition of leadership is fresh, powerful and life changing. I have not...
2023-10-2244 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 59 with Thokozile Lewanika Mpupuni, group heads up Leadership, Learning and Talent for Absa Group Limited, discussing leadership opportunities where you are – Part 1On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Leadership and organisational health expert Thokozile Lewanika Mpupuni,PhD. Thokozile is currently the group heads up Leadership, Learning and Talent for Absa Group Limited. Thokozile holds a PhD from from UCT and her experience include being heading up leadership, Talent and Organisational Design at Discovery as well as at Novartis and being an Expert Consultant at McKinsey and Company. And this much I can promise, this interview will challenge and inspire you. It has certainly challenged me tremendously. Her definition of leadership is fresh, powerful and life changing. I have not doubt that...
2023-10-2242 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 58 with Londolani Tsanwani, young author, discussing inspiration, resilience and hope restoration in difficult circumstancesOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed a young author Londolani Tsanwani – Londo wrote a book to share her story after being involved in a vehicle accident where she lost – Mpho Regalo – her partner and father of her beautiful daughter. She wrote the book to inspire and restore hope to people who maybe going through a season of difficulty. We unpacked the book in the interview and Londo authetically shared she story and no matter what season you are going through, her story will rekindle your hope.
2023-10-2239 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 57 with Mzukise Kuse, a young author with a book titled – “A man called purpose”, discussing on finding and living out your purposeOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed a young author Mzukise Kuse. Mzukise has written a book titled – “A man called purpose”. It written as a novel with powerful insights on finding and living out one’s purpose. We unpacked the book on the interview and Mzukise shared fantastic insights from his masterpiece.
2023-10-2235 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 56 with Tshepo Ditshego, CEO of Fundi SA, discussing how to practically and financially enable your dreamsOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed the CEO of Fundi SA – Tshepo Ditshego. Tshepo’s journey is a perfect example of how anyone reach their dreams regardless of the background and life’s constant curve balls. Tshepo shared how Fundi SA can help anyone from high schools to postgraduate to further their studies and he believes that lack of funding should never be the reason to not pursue your dreams. He gave us a fantastic challenge as we kick-off this decade and recommended three awesome books.
2023-10-2238 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 55 with Shirley Machaba, CEO of PWC Southern Africa, discussing leading a purpose-driven life and organisationOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Shirley Machaba, who is the CEO of PWC Southern Africa. Notably the group’s first female CEO. Shirley is a Chartered Accountant with over 26 years of experience and has been a partner at PWC for over 15 years. On this podcast, Shirley shared her journey so beautifully, highlighting not just the successes but setbacks as well. We talked about leading a purpose-driven life and organization. And to be sure, this is not necessarily an easy road. Its one filled with mistakes, failures, successes and most importantly fulfillment. Shirley got pregnant in Matric year, failed mo...
2023-10-2249 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 54 with Khensani Nobanda, Group Executive for Marketing & Corporate Affairs at Nedbank, discussing how to build a super strong brand in the 4th industrial revolution – Part 2On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo continued his interview with Khensani Nobanda is a Group Executive for Marketing and Corporate Affairs at Nedbank. She has a BCom from Wits (majoring in marketing and information systems) and an MBA from GIBS. Prior to joining Nedbank, she was a marketing executive at Vodacom and held senior leadership roles SA Breweries and Unilever. This is part 2 of the interview and Khensani talks about how to build a super strong personal brand, a brand for a start-up and or corporate in the fourth industrial revolution
2023-10-2229 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 53 with Khensani Nobanda, Group Executive for Marketing and Corporate Affairs at Nedbank, discussing how being authentic, fearless help you fast-track your career – Part 1On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Khensani Nobanda is a Group Executive for Marketing and Corporate Affairs at Nedbank. She has a BCom from Wits (majoring in marketing and information systems) and an MBA from GIBS. Prior to joining Nedbank, she was a marketing executive at Vodacom and held senior leadership roles SA Breweries and Unilever. She unpacked her journey and shared lessons on how one can fast his or her career by being authentic, curious, fearless and planning for every promotions.
2023-10-2032 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 52 with Rendani Mamphiswana, Senior Technical Advisor at Sasol, discussing building your personal and organisational innovation capacityOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Rendani Mamphiswana. Rendani serves in the presidential commission of the 4th industrial revolution, he is a senior technical advisor at Sasol, he is currently pursuing a PhD on innovation systems at UJ and he has read extensively on the topic of innovation. He has also travelled globally to present his thoughts and findings on innovation systems. He lectures part-time on innovation management. Maanda interviewed him to find out how can individuals develop innovation capacity and how as a country or an organization can we do that. Pretty much everywhere you go, everyone is...
2023-10-1938 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 51 with Lebogang Chaka, Founder and CEO of Afro Visionary Legacy, discussing Afro-centricity, navigating early start-up challenges and overcoming corporate burn-outOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Lebogang Chaka founder and CEO of Afro Visionary Legacy, a strategic advisory and public speaking firm with a focus on Africa and its diaspora. Lebogang has experience from top–tier consulting firms having worked within the advisory divisions at Accenture, Deloitte and KPMG.
Her career has seen her on platforms in Ethiopia; Democratic Republic of Congo; Malawi; Liberia, Tanzania; Ghana; Zambia; Zimbabwe; Nigeria; Namibia; Uganda; Togo; United Kingdom; Dubai & United States of America. Practically, she has travelled to 19 African countries to understand the needs of the continent. She holds a Master of...
2023-10-1944 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 50 with Dineo Molokoane, Managing Director of Shedding Light and AuthorOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Personal transformation expert – Dineo Molokoane. Dineo is the Managing Director of Shedding Light and the Author of a new book ” A new becoming, A guide to personal transformation”. She unpacked insights from the book and shared her own personal transformation journey.
To get your copy of the book, you can contact Dineo email Dineo at:
info@sheddinglight.co.za or
dineo@sheddinglight.co.za
tel: +27 76 037 1212
2023-10-1946 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 49 with Shannon Lourens, Senior Manager at PWC, discussing her journey to elite fitness (Couch potato to ironman)On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Shannon Lourens. Shannon is charted accountant by training and a senior manager at PWC. She is also a triathlete who has completed multiple half and two ironman and two full ironman races. She believes that anyone can complete an ironman race, even if one is a couch potato, one can do ironman within six to twelve months.I must won you she her passion is super contagious, I am now training for my first triathlon after interviewing her.
2023-10-1953 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 48 with Mbali Nwoko, CEO of Green Terrace, discussing how a city girl became an Award-Winning Farmer and resilience for the entrepreneurship journey – Part 2On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo continues his interview with Mbali Nwoko, Mbali is an Award-Winning Farmer and CEO of Green Terrace. On this podcast, Mbali unpacked her journey of entrepreneurship in the Agriculture industry, how she transitioned from corporate to recruitment and her final pivot to farming. This is the second part of that interview – the focus was on the resilience required to succeed as an entrepreneur.
2023-10-1934 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 47 with Mbali Nwoko, CEO of Green Terrace, discussing how a city girl became an Award-Winning Farmer – Part 1On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Mbali Nwoko, Mbali is an award winning farmer, CEO of Green Terrace. On this podcast, Mbali unpacked her journey of entrepreneurship in the Agriculture industry, how she transitioned from corporate to recruitment and her final pivot to farming.
2023-10-1945 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 46 with Amanda John, Co-Author of “Financial Fitness to Financial Freedom” which is a financial journal, discussing the practical tips for financial freedomOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Amanda John, She is a co-author of a financial journal titled, Financial fitness to financial freedom, Amanda serves as a non-executive director at The Financial Planning Institute and she is also a business transformation coach at Old Mutual. She is Super passionate about financial literacy, Amanda holds a postgraduate diploma in financial planning law and an advanced postgraduate diploma in Estate planning and financial risk management. We walked through her journal during this interview and she shared incredible insights on personal finance.
2023-10-1946 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 45 with Dr Tashmia Ismail-Saville, CEO OF Youth Employment Service, discussing grit and resilience for inclusive innovation and giving the youth a chanceOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Dr Tashmia Ismail-Saville, the CEO of the Youth Employment Service (YES), a joint initiative between business, labour and government, which addresses South Africa’s youth unemployment challenge, by creating 1 million work experiences in South Africa. She founded Boundless World, which focusses on strategy and innovation, inclusive business models, mobile digital skills and economic and behavioural research.
2023-10-1944 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 42 with Lira (Lerato) Molapo, singer from South Africa, multi-platinum selling & 12-time South African Music Award-Winning Artist, discussing the courage to pursue your dreamOn this podcast, we bring you Lira’s super inspirational talk at the 2018 SuperLead Summit. Lira as she is professionally known, is a singer from South Africa. She is a multi-platinum selling and a 12-times South African Music Award-winning Afro-Soul vocalist, who refers to her music as “a fusion of soul, funk, elements of jazz and African.” Her journey to world renown, was not a smooth ride, it was one of courage, perseverance, of passionately pursuing the dream.
2023-10-1933 min
Super LeadSuperLead Podcast Episode 119 with Stephen Newton – Managing Director for Africa at Aleph Group on Cultural IntelligenceOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Stephen Newton who is the Managing Director for Africa at Aleph Group, which is the largest digital media sales house in the continent. Stephen has more than 25 years of C-Suite experience leading global corporations in the EMEA region. He is also the Chairperson and Co-founder of The Illuminate […]
2023-10-1943 min
Sasol SuperLead PodcastSuperLead Podcast Episode 1 with Zipho Sikhakhane, Global Speaker & Strategist, discussing courage required for successOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo, interviewed Zipho Sikhakhane (Global Speaker and Strategist). Today Zipho works with executives across huge organisations in South Africa, both in the private and public sectors. She is highly passionate about developing leaders and businesses. Zipho teaches and provides tools to executives on how to be more effective as leaders, developing […]
2023-10-1300 min
Super LeadSuperLead Podcast Episode 118 with Kershini Govender – Executive Head of Transformation and Strategy at Nedbank Group on Strategies for TransformationOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Kershini Govender who is the Executive Head of Transformation and Strategy at Nedbank Group. Kershini is a seasoned executive for empowerment and has led transformation within the South African Financial S...
2023-09-0748 minSuper LeadSuperLead Podcast Episode 118 with Kershini Govender – Executive Head of Transformation and Strategy at Nedbank Group on Strategies for Transformation
On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Kershini Govender who is the Executive Head of Transformation and Strategy at Nedbank Group. Kershini is a seasoned executive for empowerment and has led transformation within the South African Financial Services industry for over a decade. She has achieved numerous industry accolades for her work and leadership.
In this interview, she talks about strategies for transformation, she shares practical steps to change organizational culture, she unpacks the 5C framework and the importance of clarity of purpose.
2023-09-0748 min
Super LeadSuperLead Podcast Episode 117 with Njabulo Mashigo – Executive Director for Human Resources at Vodacom South Africa on Passion Fuelling TransformationOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Njabulo Mashigo who is an Executive Director for Human Resources at Vodacom South Africa. Njabulo is an international award-winning executive with over 21 years in HR experience across various industries.
2023-08-2148 minSuper LeadSuperLead Podcast Episode 117 with Njabulo Mashigo – Executive Director for Human Resources at Vodacom South Africa on Passion fuelling transformationOn this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Njabulo Mashigo who is an Executive Director for Human Resources at Vodacom South Africa. Njabulo is an international award-winning executive with over 21 years in HR experience across various industries.
In this interview, Njabulo shares lessons from her leadership journey. She spoke about the role of HR in this evolving environment, as well as the culture of experimentation.
2023-08-2148 min
Super LeadSuperLead Podcast Episode 116 with Lincoln Mali- Chief Executive Officer at Lesaka Technologies unpacking insights from his book “Blazing a Trail: Lessons for African Leadership”On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Lincoln Mali who is the Chief Executive Officer at Lesaka Technologies, which is a South African Financial Technology company focused on serving the under served.
2023-08-2145 minSuper LeadSuperLead Podcast Episode 116 with Lincoln Mali- Chief Executive Officer at Lesaka Technologies unpacking insights from his book “Blazing a Trail: Lessons for African Leadership”On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Lincoln Mali who is the Chief Executive Officer at Lesaka Technologies, which is a South African Financial Technology company focused on serving the under served. Lincoln is an experienced executive with over 25 years in the Financial Services Industry. He is also a former activist and has held numerous executive roles throughout his career.
In this interview, he unpacks insights from his best selling book Blazing a Trail: Lessons for African Leadership.
2023-08-2145 min