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Foreignness and FriendshipConversation #9: Polo Moji & Laura Nkola-Wenz (Cape Town, South Africa), Open Book Festival 2023 (English)Mapping Literary Cities - or the return of geography During Open Book Festival in September 2023 in Cape Town we had a conversation about the cross disciplinary “African Literary Cities Project” with Polo Moji and Laura Nkola-Wenz from African Centre for Cities, University of Cape Town. For a general reportage from the festival in Cape Town we recommend listening to a previous episode of our radio show. In the conversation they are referring to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network and questioning the network critically. After the conversation with Laura and Polo we introd...2023-10-2942 min
e-VolvingU#18: Women In Data - Moving from Inclusion to InfluenceTo close off Women’s Month, we shine a spotlight on an incredible woman in the Analytics space – Faith Sithole. Faith leads a Data Science and Analytics Team for one of the leading specialist banks. From humble beginnings, Faith used a life-changing opportunity to propel her into a world of Technology and Data. Today, in addition to her corporate role, she is a mother, a speaker, a Rising Star Award nominee and an Award winning Author. We get to understand what drives her and how she is playing a role in transforming her organisation using data-driven insights. Faith shares her...2022-09-0551 min
e-VolvingU#17: Carving Out Space in the Analytics WorldThis Youth Month we had the privilege of sitting down with Founder and CEO of Analytics Advertising, Mr Talifhani Banks. We unpack his personal and career journey and get to understand what has driven his success. His story from growing up under difficult circumstances to running a 5X award winning Data Technology and Digital Transformation firm is one for the books. In this episode we explore his philosophies, beliefs and how his leadership style enables him to nurture local talent, push boundaries and provide innovative solutions for local and global clients. To get inspired and most importantly equip yourself...2022-06-1536 mine-VolvingU#16: Dealing with The WaitWe all experience transitions throughout our lives — big and small, planned and unplanned. One of the most frustrating aspects of these transitions is having to wait, navigating that strange period between the old and the new - the gap between where you are and where you want to be. How you deal with the realities of this period and, more importantly, how you wait, can have a massive impact on not only the journey but the outcome. Some people are better than others at weathering these periods. In this episode Thando Ntshinga explores how you can make this waiting pe...2022-04-2808 mine-VolvingU#15: Analytics DistilledWelcome to Analytics distilled, where we cover all things data and analytics. On this episode we meet Michelle Beetar from FICO, a global data and analytics company. She joined us to talk about her journey in data analytics and how that lead her to be the Managing Director of FICO. She shares her insights, highlighting that the key to big data is how we operationalise data and how companies who harness the power of data, are winners in these competitive times. She also openly shares some of the challenges she faced throughout her career and personal life and how...2022-02-2332 mine-VolvingU#14: Getting The Year Started RightToday we are joined by Data Analytics expert and Coach Michiel van Staden who shares his insights on how to plan and start your year on the right foot. Michiel talks about the how we often get locked into setting goals annually and how we should adopt a more organic approach for personal success. He talks about how considering things that are important to us and identifying our values are important and then, working from where you are to where you want to do be. In addition, Michiel shares how personal coaching can be hugely beneficial to setting goals...2022-02-0225 mine-VolvingU#13: Masterclass Series - The Mental Health Awareness EditionOctober is world mental health month, so we decided to invite a special guest to share her personal story and tips with us. Nozuko discusses the true meaning of mental health and what that truly looks like. It’s not the straight jacket visual the movies show us! Nozuko Nkumanda shares her journey of battling and conquering her personal traumas and talks about how mental health should no longer be a topic that is looked down upon. Nozuko provides some insightful tips on how we can challenge the misconceptions about mental health and steps you can take to ensure ps...2021-10-2217 mine-VolvingU#12: Masterclass Series - The Mindset and Habits of a Sales ChampionSales are a part of our everyday lives and it’s critical to organisational and professional success. It’s about building confidence but also controlling the situation and understanding what your true unique selling point is. So, how can you be a better sales champion? Ryan Jones joins us today to share his practical and tested methods on how to be the best sales expert you can be. He discusses how important your mindset is for the job and gives us actionable steps you can take to be 10 x better. He takes us through goal setting, setting targets, taking acti...2021-09-2320 mine-VolvingU#11: Masterclass Series - The Women's Month EditionWe all have our own personal platform whether we know it or not. Today, the ultimate corporate athlete and creator of the corporate athlete platform, Mirriam Mathebula, talks about how we can navigate the corporate landscape in an authentic and helpful way. She shares with us her belief of what a true boss is and the 4 C’s you can use to succeed professionally and personally. Listen further if you want to know how you can influence change and help those who can’t help themselves while becoming a true corporate athlete. Whether you are looking for...2021-08-1711 mine-VolvingU#10: Masterclass Series - Bravery in Leadership with Vikela RankinAs South Africa faces many challenging times, it’s important to remember that we are together in this, and we can make a difference. Vikela Rankin, speaker, entrepreneur and Founder of Value-ed, leads this Masterclass on leadership, where he talks about the social and economic obstacles we have faced worldwide and locally and how leadership and change management can be a critical component in moving us forward. Being vulnerable and sharing experiences through technology and face to face interaction are important parts of personal leadership. This pushes us to be better and grow personally and professional, but also, to gr...2021-07-2120 mine-VolvingU#9: Navigating a Career in Data and AnalyticsThere is a wide variety of career options in the Data Analytics space and the opportunities are endless. As a result it can sometimes be hard to figure out which path would be the best for you. To equip yourself with the knowledge to make an informed decision it helps to look to all the young men and women who have done amazing work in the data analytics industry. Join us this Youth month, as we chat to Mohau Tshabalala, a Digital Transformation expert and Thapelo Nthite the Co-founder and Chief Executive of Bothlale AI who will be talking...2021-06-1539 mine-VolvingU#8: Careers in DataA career in data will suit you if you are highly analytical, have strong mathematical skills and are curious and inquisitive – does this sound like you? All kinds of organisations collect big data and want to use it to make or improve decisions. They’re required to collect, process and analyse data for a variety of business concerns ranging from product pricing to employee productivity – anything requiring data to make better business decisions. Join Thando Ntshinga as she unpacks some of the top career options in the world of Data. Whether you are looking for your next c...2021-05-2012 mine-VolvingU#7: Acing the InterviewDo you struggle with keeping your cool and nerves at bay during interviews? Always wondering what interviewers really are looking for with some of the most common interview questions? Empower yourself with this awesome podcast episode which provides actionable tips on how to prepare for and respond to common interview questions. Whether you are looking for your next career move to or advice on nurturing top talent in your team, e-VolvingU can help. Conctact us now:Phone: +27 64 519 5108Email: admin@e-volving.co.za Website: https://e-volving.co.za Twitter: @eVolvingSA ...2021-04-2312 mine-VolvingU#6: Building and Managing Your Personal BrandAre you struggling with creating or positioning your Personal Brand? In this noisy, digital age your Personal Brand can help you stand out from the crowd. Join Thando Ntshinga, MD of e-Volving South Africa as she chats with Career and Personal Development Guru- Phiona Martin where they delve into the creation, intricacies and complexities of Personal Branding. If you are looking for actionable tips on how to build and manage your Personal Brand, this show is for you. Whether you are looking for your next career move to or advice on nurturing top talent in your...2021-03-1945 mine-VolvingU#5: Perfecting your CVYour resume/CV is the door-opener to your dream job and creating and updating this document is something most of us often have to do but seemingly struggle with. This document is vital but does not need to be a nerve wrecking experience. Believe it or not, there are a few simple dos and don’ts that will put you put on the path to creating a high-quality, well-structured CV that will appeal to your potential employer. This podcast provides a few tips that will help you perfect the ultimate personal marketing document - your CV, and land that dr...2021-02-2308 mine-VolvingU#4: Gearing up for changeThe beginning of new year is usually filled with much hope and promise, prompting many to reflect and consider how they might want to improve their lives – New Year’s Resolutions. As energising as this process might be, many are left dismayed and this sense of hope seems to fizzle out as reality sets in and we go back to life as we know it. How do you keep that hope and magic alive? What are the practical steps you can take to propel you toward your goals? To help you make positive, long-lasting changes in your life, this mont...2021-01-1508 mine-VolvingU#3: Thriving in the last stretch of the yearYear-end fatigue can leave one feeling overwhelmed and like things are completely out of control. Stress along with physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion can have devastating effects on your well-being. Here are a few tips to reframe how one handles this period and most importantly, will help you finish the year on a positive note. To help you thrive during this period, this month’s e-VolvingU podcast covers a few pointers that will enable you shift into a higher gear. Whether you are looking for your next career move to or advice on nurturing top talent in...2020-11-1911 mine-VolvingU#2: e-Volving’s Top 5 Interview TipsInterviews are guaranteed part of entering the job market or making a career-change and you might be asking yourself how to get ready for an interview and be fully prepared? This episode provides tips on how to prepare for and ace your interviews, helping you land your dream job. Whether you are looking for your next career move to or advice on nurturing top talent in your team, e-VolvingU can help. Conctact us now:Phone: +27 64 519 5108Email: admin@e-volving.co.za Website: https://e-volving.co.za Twitter: @eVolvingSA LinkedIn: http...2020-11-0312 mine-VolvingU#1: Working From Home… EffectivelyAs appealing as working from home might sound, being effective and productive while doing so might be proving to be a bit of a challenge. The future has been brought forward and with it we have had to learn a new skill “remote working”. We are all asking ourselves how to you stay productive, feel energised and maintain balance in this world we find ourselves in. To help you get adjust to the “new-normal”, this month’s e-VolvingU podcast covers a few pointers that will help you boost your productivity and remain a top performer. Whether you are lo...2020-10-1709 min