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Turning PointsKea Pitsi-Mawela: Young People Need to Experience Living Outside South Africa to Build their GritKea Pitsi-Mawela is a Brand Consultant for a multinational automative maker. She also is a wife, daughter, friend and sister. A believer in continuous learning, Kea's extreme determination was lit by a painful episode in her childhood which had her vowing to do better for herself and those she loves. In this episode she talks to Tshepo about living in Europe, her new social enterprise and what failing has taught her about winning.
2020-09-041h 01
Turning PointsNic Rossouw: Rich People are ObnoxiousSouth African-born, Florida-based Nicholas Rossouw left South Africa 8-years ago on a 46-foot Catamaran hearding towards Fort Lauderdale, U.S. as a Yatchie newbie after struggling to secure a permanent post his undergraduate degree. What happened thereafter is a whirlwind of sea sailing, living in cabins and the tough of life he experienced living and working for the rich and famous. In this frank talk, he shares what a yatchie-wannabe needs to know about the life and times of a living on a yatch, including lessons captured in his new book "How to become a Yatchie".
2020-08-2837 min
Turning PointsNicholas Malete: Covid-19 Accelerated Our eCommerce TransformationNicholas Malete is the founder and CEO of the Bela-Group of companies which consists of Bela Delivery, Bela Tuk-Tuk and Bela Laundry. He is a passionate footie, loves 18 wheelers and helping develop others and the community. In this episode he talks about his path to CEO of the fastest growing start-up in Bela Bela and what motivated his turning point to branch out on his own.
2020-07-2450 min
Turning PointsAdrian Reed: A Cat Saved My Life OnceAdrian Reed is a true advocate of the analysis profession. In his day job, he acts as Principal Consultant and Director at Blackmetric Business Solutions where he provides business analysis consultancy and training solutions to a range of clients in varying industries. He is a Past President of the UK chapter of the IIBA® and he speaks internationally on topics relating to business analysis and business change. Adrian wrote the 2016 book ‘Be a Great Problem Solver… Now’ and the 2018 book ‘Business Analyst’. In this episode he talks to Tshepo his life in the UK and America, the future of business...
2020-07-1049 min
Turning PointsAndrej Guštin: The Consulting Business Has Good & Bad TimesCREApro & CREAplus' managing director Andrej Guštin shares events that led to his co-founding his two companies, challenges in running a business during COVID-19 lockdown and whether he would be able to retire at 60 given the demand for his skills.
2020-07-0843 min
Turning PointsShayne Wirtz: Failure Is Always An OptionShayne Wirtz is Director for Technical Solutions at Datex, a cybersecurity company in Ontario, Canada who grew up in South Africa. In this episode he talks about his upbringing and the resultant "fear of failure" it left on him, how a big tender he stuffed up let to one of his biggest turning points.
2020-06-2655 min
Turning PointsThandiwe Shezi: My parents taught me to work hard for everythingThandiwe Shezi is the Executive Director for Applied Principle consulting - a cybersecurity and forensics consultancy with offices in South Africa, Uganda, Kenya, and Ghana. She is also a manager for Virtual Services at a leading vehicle asset finance house and is an avid hiker. In this episode, she shares some of the defining moments in her life including her battles with weight, parents losing everything, and an attempted hijacking in which she nearly lost her life.
2020-06-2254 min
2020-06-1215 min
Turning PointsJaco van den Heever: I only had a month to save my company & staffSerial and health-techpreneur Jaco van den Heever had a great corporate career before starting three new startups by age 35. In this episode he shares how he got into entrepreneurship, his influencers and the defining moment that led to him quitting corporate.
2020-06-1238 min
Turning PointsKaylee Folster: Construction industry conditions slowly changing due to women's influenceKaylee Folster is a Lead Structural Engineer for LTE Consulting. Kaylee has a MSc degree in Structural Engineering, runs a food blog, loves travelling and is a ballet dancer. In this episode she shares the story about her upbringing, challenges of the construction sector
2020-06-0443 minMy Journey In ChristMaking Strides🔥Its a follow-up since i published the episode titled Step by step
2020-05-2911 min
Turning PointsRyan Folster: "The best innovation is innovation out of necessity"Ryan Folster is a Business Analyst with a strong focus on innovation. Over many years Ryan has delivered keynote presentations in Africa and Europe on innovation. He is keen runner, loves to travel and is passionate nature photographer. In this episode he talks to Tshepo about the first time he traveled to Cape Town, his upbringing, how he became a business analyst and the type of music he listens to when he runs.
2020-05-2545 minMy Journey In ChristStep By StepI am giving a follow-up from episode 6 where i apoke about contributing factors that lead to prayerlessness, its an outline of how do you move on and regain strength in your prayer life.
2020-05-2018 min
Turning PointsMolefe Pooe, "Not all our thoughts are true."Molefe Pooe is the managing director of Innertia Leadership & Business Coaching. He is also a facilitator and member of the John C. Maxwell Team - passionate about working with business leaders, entrepreneurs and shaping future men. In this deep dialogue, he engages in a candid discussion with Tshepo about the impact of COVID-19 on business, fatherlessness, the difference between coaching and mentoring and the turning points in his life.
2020-05-141h 06My Journey In ChristStruggling to prayI explain what are some of the contributing factors i think have played a part in what my prayer life is today
2020-05-0918 min
Turning PointsEdward Ngubane: Boys have stupid egosEdward Ngubane is a man who has lived the life many could only dream of. A PhD candidate, MBA graduate, President of the IIBA South Africa, former Mathematics teacher, Head of Business Analysis for DVT, father and husband. He epitomises the modern man -- measured, resilient and loves to calibrate before taking his next steps. In this nuggets-filled hang-out, he shares what he fears most and the gender which he sees as the most adaptable.
2020-04-281h 14My Journey In ChristInsecurities(How i got saved) Part2I am outlining some of the reasons that lead to me being insecure. Also pointing out that our diversity is no mistake, coz we all have been wonderfully and fearfully made.
2020-04-2321 min
Turning PointsJean Raath: Growing up on a farm was a privilegeJean Raath is a product professional, analyst and father who lives in Cape Town and has travelled the world extensively as a speaker and football coach for juniors. Discover what happened to his live in 2015, his fears and what music he prefers to listen to.
2020-04-2247 minMy Journey In ChristInsecurities(How i got saved) Part1I am giving how my christian journey began, focusing on my insecurities and how that changed when i got saved❤️
2020-04-1705 min
Turning PointsSipho Dube, "I am a money-maker"What do you call someone who hunts for opportunities wherever they exists? Someone who doesnt consider themselves self-employed? Sipho Dube let's us in on the difference between being an entrepreneur and being self-employed, including how to use "other people's money (OPM). Tune in...
2020-04-131h 02My Journey In ChristGreatest love of all(The Crucifixion)I am outlining the greatest love we have received through the death of Christ, lets remember a public display of God's love for us
2020-04-1013 min
Turning PointsPaul Benn: South Africa needs Mandela era-type leadership nowCatch this interesting conversation between Paul Benn and Tshepo as they discuss "white privilege" in the former South Africa, challenges in the post-Apartheid era, living in Wellington and his love for calypso music.
2020-04-0645 min
Turning PointsSamora Nxopho: "You need 40-50% deposit to buy a farm"Tune in to this light-hearted episode as Tshepo visits Samora Nxopho's home to talk to him about growing up in two provinces, attending an Afrikaans public high school, farm ownership ambitions, surviving on R200 per month only to become a tech lead in one of Africa's biggest banks.
2020-04-0245 min
Turning PointsIpeleng "Crazy Legs" Khunou: It's unfair that I can run with able-bodied people but not in the ParalympicsBorn with a rare brain deformity called Septo-Optic Dysplasia which affects eye-sight and balance, becoming a runner is not something anyone would have predicted for his future. Affectionately known as ‘The Crutch Runner’ or ‘Crazy Legs’, Ipeleng Psymon Khunou’s running career started when he found himself weighing 120kgs and took up the sport to shed the weight.
He shares his incredible journey with us and his wishes of being the first crutch runner at the Paralympics.
2020-03-2644 minMy Journey In ChristMy take on COVID_19(Do not fear but trust God & pray)This is to call all believers to not panic but intercede for the whole world and minister in any way possible
2020-03-2617 min
Turning PointsEugene Dzunisane Maluleke: I used my rent-money to fund MofayaA professional agile servant leader and practitioner, Eugen Dzunisane Maluleke is experienced and enthusiastic about helping business identify and realize customer needs with innovative and sustainable solutions.
He chats to Tshepo about his upbringing, love and being part of the Mofaya movement.
2020-03-241h 01My Journey In ChristWelcome to My Journey in ChristWelcoming you all to tag along with me as i share my life's journey
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Turning Points"RULE #1: Follow yourself first," Arthur NkunaIn this week's episode, Arthur Nkuna gives us his main advices as:
Use failure as the fuel to propel you to your destiny
Have a proper plan
Be confident in your voice
Arthur is passionate about creativity, entrepreneurship and growing the creative economy. He is the Accelerator Programme and Talent Manager at the J&B Hive Johannesburg, where he assists creatives with harnessing their entrepreneurial skills with business acumen. His role also consists of establishing and managing relationships between creative entrepreneurs and the J&B Hive, and to connect the entrepreneurs with external stakeholders, that...
2020-03-2153 min
Turning Points"I have never stopped pretending I am a Power Ranger," says Jobox CEO Sbusiso "Bubu" BunaBubu is the co-founder and CEO of an EdTech startup called Jobox. Sbusiso has successfully launched and led several ventures, initially through founding and leading the University of Pretoria Consulting Society. He subsequently held the position of Executive Manager of the University of Pretoria Business Incubator, where he redesigned and implemented the business and operating model. He is a former Management Consultant. He focused on organisational effectiveness, investment banking and project management experience at a credit bureau. Sbusiso has dual degrees with a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Law. He is a Brightest Young Minds Alumnus, Kairos Fellow and 500...
2020-03-151h 08
Turning Points"It's a gentlemen's club", says Bessie Lesabane-Baloyi on the sports broadcasting industry's psycheTshepo chats to Bessie Lesabane-Baloyi on the joys, challenges and transformation of the sports broadcasting industry. Bessie also shares her biggest fear with us.
2020-03-121h 05
Turning Points"You're not in the room by accident", Leo NgobeniTshepo visits Leo Ngobeni at his home to talk to him about his (dis)ability as a Design Lead, Design Thinking and why he takes his role as a teacher seriously.
2020-03-101h 14
Turning PointsMorakane Kekana on being a "deputy parent", quitting her job and polygamyMorakane Kekana is an HRBP for one of the leading financial institutions in the country, a wife and mother. She talks to us about raising her siblings, conditions that led to her quitting her job and the only conditions in which she will allow her hubby to marry another woman.
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2020-03-0643 min
Turning Points"You must demand more from yourself than any other person", Sandile HoganaSandile Hogana is a business executive with a passion for solving customer problems. His mission is to delight customers by creating solutions that consistently meet and exceed their expectations.
In this episode he chats to Randspay on his childhood, visiting Harvard University and how he treats his team.
2020-03-0641 min
Turning Points"My purpose is healing and restoration of hearts" - Boitumelo Cynthia SeemaneIn this episode, Boitumelo Cynthia Seemane talks about challenges after quitting work due to a toxi relationship with her line manager and living her purpose.
2020-03-0259 minTurning PointsNeziwe Manaka on love, marriage and living your purposeIn this episode we have a chat with Neziwe Manaka a mother, activist and IT project manager. Nezi shares the story of how her childhood influences her relationship with her children, the challenges she faces in the corporate world and what the president must do if he wants to turn the corner.
Don't miss this interesting podcast!
2020-02-241h 34Turning PointsMac Musewe on business, labour brokering and being a sneaker connoisseurIn this episode we have a chat with Mac Musewe, Founder and Managing Director of Khumasewe Nursing Services. "Boss Mac" as he is affectionately called, is also an avid sneakers collector, owns an agency that employs close to a 1000 nurses and pharmacists but is still the person who runs the payroll every week.
Don't miss this interesting podcast!
2020-02-2443 minTurning PointsKarabo Ngoatle on growing up in Alex and leading design in a Tier 1 bankIn this episode we have a chat with Karabo Ngoatle, Head of UX Experience at Nihilent. Karabo's life had many turning points but his will and determination to succeed carried him through.
2020-02-1830 minTurning PointsThe power of choosing good mentors by Dr. SS KhumaloDr. SS Khumalo is a senior lecturer at the University of South Africa, an entrepreneur and a social justice activist born and bred in Bela Bela. He takes us through his difficult childhood and shares with us the importance of having an understanding partner.
2020-02-1815 min
Rational RadioTshepo Mahloele: The great paradox of the PIC CommissionIn June last year, feisty politician Bantu Holomisa launched a raft of sensational allegations against a trio of leading businessmen which were immediately lapped up by the media.
As a result, Holomisa finds himself on the wrong end of a libel suit. But the UDM political party president’s colourful language and skilful media management has had an upside.
Last October, a Commission of Inquiry was established to look into his allegations of impropriety at the R2 trillion Public Investment Corporation, or the PIC. And in hearings since January the commission has exposed two unexpected warts: the dictatorial ma...
2019-04-2715 minRational RadioMeet Tshepo Mahloele - Big Capitec shareholder, ABSIP's "CEO of the Decade" now accused by Holomisa as kingpin of corrupt networkThere’s a bucket full of toxins floating around South Africa right now as those who engaged in industrial scale plunder during the Zuma era shore up their defences. In the court of law they are applying the Stalingrad tactic (endlesss delays in the hope of eventually exhausting your opponent). In the court of public opinion, it’s a strategy of diverting attention by sowing confusion. And occasionally the dirty tricks hit the jackpot.
Two weeks ago Parliamentarian Bantu Holomisa sent a scathing five page letter on his UDM Party letterhead to president Cyril Ramaphosa urging him to inve...
2018-07-1136 min