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Poised for Exit142 - African Family Firms Founder, Tsitsi Mutendi on how Family Business is like "Raising the Baobab"African Family Firms Founder, Tsitsi Mutendi on how Family Business is like "Raising the Baobab"#PoisedforExit had the honor of interviewing Tsitsi Mutendi, Founder of African Family Firms, Nhaka Legacy, and host of "Enterprising Families" podcast! Tsitsi grew up in family business; in her immediate family and among her extended family and friends. Many of those companies did not survive generational transfers, so Tsitsi dove into the world of family business to found her own companies, become an adviser herself and change the outcomes. First, she founded Nkaha Legacy, an...2023-05-0132 min

Succession StoriesChallenges of Entrepreneuring Families, Tsitsi MutendiSuccession Stories host Laurie Barkman talks with Tsitsi Mutendi about addressing the challenges of entrepreneuring families. Tsitsi is an internationally recognised Family Business Expert and Family Office Advisor focused on building multigenerational family wealth. Two past generations of her family were entrepreneurs but faced various challenges. Tsitsi did not inherit financial wealth but did inherit the entrepreneurial spirit to build three of her own businesses in Zimbabwe. Tsitsi is also the co-founder of African Family Firms, an association for Family Businesses operating on the African continent. She is motivated to help family-led companies with their family systems and business...2023-02-1932 min

Embracing Change with Feisal AlibhaiFeisal Alibhai shares on Health and Family Wealth. A holistic story - A podcast with Tsitsi Mutendi on Enterprising Families PodcastIn this episode, Feisal joins Tsitsi Mutendi on her podcast - Enterprising Families Podcast to discuss what health and wealth currently looks like, and what the future holds for it. About Tsitsi Mutendi: Tsitsi is a Family Business Consultant and Family Office Specialist helping Businesses and Families set up Structure, Governance, Philanthropy and Succession strategies that help them create lasting legacies and allows them to build multi-generational wealth.She is the co-founder of African Family Firms - The African Family Business Association that is the voice of African Family Businesses.2022-10-0425 min

Enterprising Families PodcastPanel Discussion with Roberta Gumede, Sinenjabulo Zungu and Nina Hammond moderated by Tsitsi Mutendi Panel Discussion with Roberta Gumede, Sinenjabulo Zungu and Nina Hammond About: Answering the call of legacy. A dance between self and family fulfilment 2022-04-171h 01

Enterprising Families PodcastNike Anani and Tsitsi Mutendi Unpack the Modern Family ReportNike Anani and Tsitsi Mutendi Unpack the Modern Family Report 2022-04-0330 min

Beyond The Balance Sheet PodcastHow Can Multigenerational Enterprises Thrive Leading With Purpose With Tsitsi MutendiTsitsi Mutendi is Founder and Lead Consultant at Nhaka Legacy Planning. We begin with Tsitsi discussing the inspiration behind her business, and she delves into her work managing conflict between generations. When it comes to managing conflict, some things in life are inevitable; we cannot avoid them. We discuss the importance of transitioning when it comes to legacy planning and Tsitsi reveals how the pandemic has impacted her work. Tune in for Tsitsi’s advice to teach your children about resilience and how you can find motivation if you're starting over in your business. IN THI...2021-11-1725 min

In My Own Words, a podcast by the Professional Speakers Association of Southern AfricaIn My Own Words with Tsitsi Mutendi: Legacy is not what you leave behind, it is what you are LivingDescribing herself as Mom, Wife and Businesswoman, Tsitsi uses a quote by Og Mandino to embody her philosophy: “I am here for a purpose & that purpose is to grow into a mountain and not shrink to a grain of sand. Henceforth I will apply all my efforts to become the highest mountain of all and I will strain my potential until it cries for mercy.” Og MandinoTsitsi Mutendi is a well versed award-winning businesswoman, speaker, trainer and founder. A professional member of PSASA and a member of the Executive Committee 2021, Tsitsi embodies her philosophy and lives out her pu...2021-09-2929 min

The Thembe Khumalo Podcast#49 TSITSI MUTENDI - African Family Firms and Securing the FutureTsitsi is Founder and Lead Consultant at Nhaka Legacy Planning. She is also Co-Founder at African Family Firms (A nonprofit Africa Family Business Association) Tsitsi Mutendi is a well-versed, award-winning businesswoman with over 12 years of experience building her own successful publishing and education businesses, during this time Tsitsi developed a passion to assist family businesses to build multi-generational businesses which translate into multigenerational legacies. Tsitsi is recognised globally for her business acumen and world-class delivery. Through various board appointments in numerous industries, Tsitsi has had exposure to many global business development strategies, especially in Africa. Tsitsi has...2021-09-1451 min

Enterprising Families PodcastMalcolm Burrows shares on Philanthropy and Governance, the marriage that works well when done intentionally.Malcolm Burrows shares on Philanthropy and Governance, the marriage that works well when done intentionally. About: Malcolm Burrows is a known philanthropic advisor and gift planner. He spent 13 years with three Toronto charities before assuming his current role For over 30 years, his personal mission has been to help individuals and families to become more engaged,fulfilled and effective philanthropists.2021-06-0625 min

Enterprising Families PodcastLeah Zveglich shares on Living together during and after COVID, Separating business and FamilyLeah Zveglich shares on Living together during and after COVID, Separating business and Family About: Leah Zveglich is a trusted advisor and executive coach on succession, successor development, and leadership transition. She founded the Aster Club, a community of business families to connect, collaborate and build a sustainable family heritage. It is the only private global club focusing on learning and prevention building the human and intellectual capital. She specializes in building a family legacy, maximizing family capital and growing family wealth across generations by: • Organizing and executing a family succession plan and talent ma...2021-05-3029 min

Enterprising Families PodcastKathleen O'Hara shares on Trauma, how it can create an identity and affect our futures.Kathleen O'Hara shares on Trauma, how it can create an identity and affect our futures. About: Kathleen O’Hara, MA, LPC is an author and international psychotherapist with over 24 years of experience helping families and individuals face the complex challenges of life in the 21st century. She is a trusted adviser to clients requiring exceptional care and tailored solutions to complex counselling and crisis issues. This includes: Relationship (to self and others), trauma, self-esteem, confidence, communications, divorce anxiety, depression, illness, addiction and crisis management, caused by a sudden event that has catastrophic consequences. During her year...2021-05-2334 min

The GROWTHPOINT PodcastEp12 - Starting business and legacy planning with Tsitsi MutendiTsitsi Mutendi is a Family office advisor, Family business expert and Montessori Educationalist with years of experience starting and running businesses. This episode takes us through the chronological history of her business journey leading up to her current focus at Mutendi Montessori, Nhaka Legacy Planning and African Family Firms 2021-05-2342 min

Enterprising Families PodcastJim Coutre shares on Why relevancy is important for Families of wealth and their and Family Offices.Jim Coutre shares on Why relevancy is important for Families of wealth and their and Family Offices. About: Jim Coutre is Vice President, Insights and Connections at Fidelity Family Office Services 2021-05-1627 min

Enterprising Families PodcastDunia Guzman shares on Communication in Family Business. We may be different but most families have the same needs.Dunia Guzman shares on Communication in Family Business. We may be different but most families have the same needs. About: Dunia Guzman is a lead consultant at Akator Consultores. Akator Consultores is a family owned consulting firm, specializing in Family Enterprise and Family Office. With more that 35 years of experience, we help our clients sharing our knowledge and talking them through the opportunities and challenges of their desires and decisions. Succession, Communication, Protocols, Vision, Mission, Advisory Board, Family Council, Family Office, Coaching, Mentoring, and Education are the main topics that we are looked after for, among others.2021-05-0920 min

Enterprising Families PodcastDr Paul Hokemeyer shares on Fragile PowerDr Paul Hokemeyer shares on Fragile Power About: Dr. Paul L. Hokemeyer (Dr. Paul) is an internationally renowned clinical and consulting psychotherapist, and a founding principal of Drayson Mews International, who works with individuals and families in the United States, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union.2021-05-0228 min

Enterprising Families PodcastDr Nadine Kammerlander shares on Innovation in Family Firms and the role of the Next Gens to drive this phaseDr Nadine Kammelander shares on Innovation in Family Firms and the role of the Next Gens to drive this phase About: Professor Dr. Nadine Kammerlander has been a professor at WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management since 2015. Prior to that she was an assistant professor at the University of St. Gallen. Nadine Kammerlander holds a degree in physics (TU Munich) and a doctorate in business administration (Otto-Friedrich University Bamberg). For several years she worked for McKinsey & Company and advised international companies in the automotive and semiconductor industries on product development projects, mainly in the USA and M...2021-04-2531 min

Enterprising Families PodcastDavid Gould shares on Understanding conflict and Engaging it in a way that moves us forwardDavid Gould shares on Understanding conflict and Engaging it in a way that moves us forward About: For over 30 years David Gould has helped people plan for and have difficult conversations about the issues that matter most to them. He is one of Western Canada’s most experienced mediators and an industry leader in the design of conflict prevention and conflict management systems and processes, as well as their integration with regulatory requirements for public and stakeholder engagement. Dave combines an extensive legal background with proven mediation capabilities, conflict coaching and conflict management systems design experience to as...2021-04-1832 min

Enterprising Families PodcastSvetlana Galeva shares on Family Office and ESG. What is the link?Svetlana Galeva shares on Family Office and ESG. What is the link? About: Headquartered in London, SPG & Partners was founded with a global vision of setting a new benchmark for business and wealth governance. Our broad strategic offering meets the demands of Family Offices, businesses and Governments. Our experience helps our clients to tackle the needs of the present and plan for the future. SPG & Partners are on the pulse of modern wealth and business planning; we are here to ensure our clients, private or corporate, build their legacies by providing exceptional solutions to last g...2021-04-1636 min

The Other Side Of PotentialEpisode 136: African Family Business Legacy Planning with Tsitsi MutendiTsitsi Mutendi is the founder and lead consultant at Nhaka Legacy Planning and is also the co-founder of African Family Firms, a nonprofit African Family Business Association. Additionally, she is an award-winning businesswoman with over 12 years of experience building successful publishing and education companies. She has coupled her business acumen and passion for family firms with her expertise to include family governance, family communication, and coaching. Her services include family and business strategic planning, corporate governance, succession planning, business continuity strategies, conflict resolution, and mediation, to name a few. Along with this, Tsitsi holds a cer...2021-04-1454 min

Enterprising Families PodcastMark Hopkins shares on Storytelling in the age of technology for families.Mark Hopkins shares on Storytelling in the age of technology for families. About: A graduate Georgetown University, Mark’s film career began as an assistant to New York- based producer Scott Rudin, working on such films as; “The Truman Show,” “A Civil Action,” “Bringing Out The Dead,” “Angela’s Ashes,” “Sleepy Hollow,” “Wonder Boys,” and “Shaft.” He left to start an independent production company, with the aim of focusing on non-fiction storytelling for cinema. In 2001, Mark began working with director George Butler, helping to develop and produce his films. The collaboration began with the award-winning documentary “The Endurance: Shac...2021-04-1125 min

Enterprising Families PodcastMatthew Fleming shares on A story within a story, looking at the family before G1.Matthew Fleming shares on A story within a story, looking at the family before G1. The importance of understanding of the Family in Family Business. About: Matthew is a Partner in the Stonehage Fleming Group, responsible for helping clients develop and implement plans for passing on their legacy to subsequent generations. A former army officer, he joined the family firm in 2012 after thirteen years as a professional cricketer. He has held various positions within the business, including Managing Partner of Fleming Media and a Director of Ian Fleming Publications and James Bond Enterprises. Educated at...2021-04-0431 min

Enterprising Families PodcastDr Sharon Spano shares on the family system vs. the business systemDr Sharon Spano shares on the family system vs. the business system About: As a Family Business Consultant, Sharon Spano helps thriving family business leaders develop family alignment so they can deepen their relationships, achieve sustainable business growth, maximize their impact, and secure a multi-generational legacy. Dr. Spano’s expertise in human and organizational systems and her research-based methodologies are designed to help these business leaders generate collaborative strategies for success and sustainability in our ever-changing landscape. “While there are many ways that we go about the process of transition and change, the ulti...2021-03-2830 min

Enterprising Families PodcastEmily Osborne shares on You cannot Cookie Cutting Solutions for Your Family BusinessEmily Osborne shares on You cannot Cookie Cutting Solutions for Your Family Business About: Emily Osborne An experienced private wealth advisor, Emily provides international tax and private wealth advice to families and trustees of family trusts on a variety of issues, including moving to the UK; the use of wealth preservation structures such as offshore trusts, foundations and companies; the ownership of UK residential property and tax disclosures and the reporting of beneficial ownership under the various global initiatives.2021-03-2137 min $The Associations\' Edition Podcast$ The Associations' Edition PodcastTsitsi Mutendi Discusses Passing the Leadership Baton with Charlotte KempWe often speak of passing the baton in leadership, but Tsitsi Mutendi takes this analogy to a new level, giving us insight into some of the problems in both association leadership as well as family-owned businesses. Tsitsi is the founder of the African Family Firms Association and helps companies like this realise and cope with their unique problems. Find our guest online at tsitsimutendi.com The Associations Edition explores how volunteer-led associations are coping with challenges and changes to their association membership and management from around the world. C...2021-03-1824 min

Enterprising Families PodcastBlair Trippe shares on Identity Based ConflictBlair Trippe shares on Identity Based Conflict About: Blair Trippe’s expertise as a negotiator, mediator, and family business consultant is grounded in the study of strategic management and conflict resolution methodologies. She brings a highly specialized approach to the understanding of family systems and the relationship challenges encountered when families work and own together. In addition to her experience with Continuity clients, Blair was a Marketing Specialist at Prudential Bache Securities, Marketing Associate for Boston Catalyst Group – where she served in a dual role of managing the HR function and marketing software products to the h...2021-03-1430 min

1000 VoicesTsitsi Mutendi - The Queen of Start-ups; Entrepreneur; Family Office Advisor; Family Business Expert; Co-Founder AfricanThis episode features Tsitsi Mutendi who has been successful as a Fashion Creative director - Mucha; Media Professional (Created Zimbabwe's first Glossy Women Empowerment Magazine - Jewel Magazine Zimbabwe), and Magazine Publisher/Editor-In-Chief.She has been dubbed the Queen of Start ups. She has always enjoyed starting new entities and watching them grow and succeed. From her experiences she became the Co-Founder of African Family Firms, the biggest African Family Business Association on the globe; Owner and Administrative Director of Montessori Primary School; Business Services Consultant at Nhaka Legacy Planning, an estate planning firm helping family businesses create lasting...2021-03-1143 min

Complacency Learning PodcastFamily Business Expert, Entrepreneur, Montessori Educationalist, Podcaster, Tsitsi MutendiOn this episode we are joined by a Mom, Wife, Family Business Expert and a Montessori Educationalist, Tsitsi Mutendi and she has an amazing story to tell about how she got to be as successful as she is. Mutendi is extremely passionate about helping people consciously create lasting legacies by creating the right Governance and Structuring for their family businesses and ultimately Succession Planning. Mutendi shares with us her experiences in creating a life she truly loves. There are lots of obstacles along the way in becoming as successful as you wish to be. Mutendi...2021-03-1024 min

Enterprising Families PodcastDoug Baumoel shares on The Family Factor: Why it's so important, How to measure it, How to Build it.Doug Baumoel shares on The Family Factor: Why it's so important, How to measure it, How to Build it. About: Doug Baumoel is the Founder of Continuity, LLC and offers an extensive background in family business operations and executive management in his work with clients. He served as a second-generation executive in his own family’s business and has held key executive positions in other family and non-family businesses. Doug started and ran businesses in both the U.S. and Europe, and lived overseas for six years while establishing and managing the European offices of hi...2021-03-0736 min

Enterprising Families PodcastNancy Guzha sharing on her experiences as 3rd Generation Zimbabwean (African) Family Business MemberNancy Guzha sharing on her experiences as 3rd Generation Zimbabwean (African) Family Business Member as shared at the African Family Firms 2021 1st Annual African Women In Family Business. About: Nancy Tawengwa Guzha is a seasoned General Manager, specializing in growing companies, particularly turning around struggling organizations. Trained as an agricultural economist, Nancy’s career has largely been spent in marketing and sales. Nancy was born into one of Zimbabwe’s most well known business families with her grandfather, George Tawengwa, being lauded as Zimbabwe’s first Black millionaire, whilst her parents, Solomon and Victoria, went on to sta...2021-02-2856 min

Enterprising Families PodcastMatthew Braithwaite shares on 'Communication' and the how's and whys of building solid relationships through meaningful conversations.Matthew Braithwaite shares on 'Communication' and the how's and whys of building solid relationships through meaningful conversations. About: Matt advises UK and international individuals, families, trustees and beneficiaries of trusts and family offices on UK tax, estate planning and succession issues. He acts for high net worth individuals and families including business owners and entrepreneurs. Matt advises on the establishment and use of trusts and other wealth holding structures and also on the succession of family trusts and businesses and governance issues. Matt also provides UK tax and structuring advice in relation to the ownership of...2021-02-2128 min

Enterprising Families PodcastJan Willem Poot shares on Mental Wellbeing and The Yes We Can Youth ClinicsJan Willem Poot shares on Mental Wellbeing and The Yes We Can Youth Clinics About: Yes We Can Youth Clinics founder and CEO Jan Willem Poot runs a Netherlands-based specialist treatment centre for 13 to 25-year-olds suffering from an array of mental health issues, addictions and related behavioural disorders. ‘Every day, I am proud to make a difference for the teenagers and young adults and their families,’ Poot tells Spear’s. ‘Our unconditional love and belief in the youngsters keeps on motivating me to reach out to and help as many young people as possible.’ Over the past 1...2021-02-1435 min

Enterprising Families PodcastGregoire Imfeld shares on Investments and Family Office. Investment GovernanceGregoire Imfeld shares on Investments and Family Office. Investment Governance About: Grégoire gathered more than 20 years of experience in the wealth management industry, half of which in the Family Office space. He was global head of Pictet Family office in his last years, having joined them in 2008. Prior to that he gained experience as a banker at Credit Suisse and Julius Baer as well as business consultancy experience with Andersen consulting. He also developed investment knowledge through the hedge fund company GAM. His main area of expertise are family governance and family dynamics. He a...2021-02-0732 min

Enterprising Families PodcastCindy Radu shares on the importance of CollaborationCindy Radu shares on the importance of Collaboration About: As a family wealth transition advisor, Cindy helps individuals, family enterprises, business owners and family offices navigate the complexities and opportunities that come with wealth. In her practice, Cindy draws on over 25 years of legal, fiduciary, trust and governance experience in professional services firms, financial institutions and family offices. She uses her skills to provide an objective perspective and facilitate understanding of how complex family, business and ownership structures can impact family dynamics and family wealth continuity. Cindy strongly believes in giving back to professional and c...2021-01-3125 min

Enterprising Families PodcastDarryl Stickel shares on Building Trust in All Environments.Darryl Stickel shares on Building Trust in All Environments. About: Darryl is one of the world’s leading experts on trust. He teaches leaders how to find and use their most powerful tool. A tool that is always in a leader’s control, how to effectively build trust in their relationships. Darryl is an unshakable force of positivity and brings the best out of people. His personal trials have strengthened his resolve and character to be a positive force for Trust. He believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together. Dr. Stickel is...2021-01-2738 min

Enterprising Families PodcastBilal Zein shares on starting a Family OfficeBilal Zein shares on starting a Family Office About: Bilal Zein has 28 years of experience. His C-Level experience ranges across various sectors such as industrial, trading, contracting and commercial in the EMEA region. He holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and an MBA from ESCP. and holds FFI advanced certificates in the in Family Business (ACFBA) and Family Wealth Advising (ACFWA). He is a member of the FFI 2019-2021 UK/Europe Regional Planning committee. About Quanon Capital Ltd. In 2001 Bilal set up Quanon Capital Ltd (Single Family Office). Services covered include oversight of o...2021-01-2329 min

Enterprising Families PodcastRochelle Clarke shares on Business ContinuityRochelle Clarke shares on Business Continuity About: Rochelle Clarke is the Founder and CEO of Succession Strength, a company that helps businesses protect their operations and pass them smoothly to the next generation of leadership. Having grown up in and around family-owned businesses, Succession Strength was born out of Rochelle’s love for family businesses and her desire to see them thrive. After spending her career facilitating the interchange of best practices and practical solutions, Rochelle brings her unique experience to bear in helping family businesses overcome every barrier to a smooth succession. She is the...2021-01-2231 min

Enterprising Families PodcastDavid Werdiger shares on Apples and Trees and the Family BusinessDavid Werdiger shares on Apples and Trees and the Family Business About: Based in Melbourne Australia, David works with high net worth families and their businesses with a focus on succession planning, family/business shared vision and governance, managing family conflict, and general strategic advice. David’s diverse background gives him a powerful mix of skills: second generation family member, tech entrepreneur, Adjunct Professor, best-selling author on wealth transition and a dynamic conference speaker and educator.2021-01-2130 min

Enterprising Families PodcastRichard Milroy shares on How investment decisions Families make can be positively and negatively impacted by family relationships.Richard Milroy shares on How investment decisions Families make can be positively and negatively impacted by family relationships. About: Richard is a Co-Founder and Executive Director of Private Wealth Network, and also founded several other specialist events and publishing companies in the areas of wealth management and sustainability. Starting his career at the International Herald Tribune in Paris, he then moved into specialist trade publishing and investment conferences based in London and now Sydney. Richard’s vision is to form knowledge networks where people connect face-to-face at events, then continue their relationships through online platforms. His...2021-01-2031 min

Enterprising Families PodcastPatricia Woo shares on How our spirituality can affect our wealth and our businesses.Patricia Woo shares on How our spirituality can affect our wealth and our businesses. About: Patricia Woo is co-head of the firm’s Family Office cross-practice team. She is a fund, trust and tax lawyer noted for her practice in helping global ultra-high-net-worth families set up, restructure and operate investment-centric, service-centric, and comprehensive value-centric family offices.2021-01-1934 min

Enterprising Families PodcastHeinz Peter-Elstrod shares on Generational transitioning and The intricacies of multigenerational partnerships.Heinz-Peter Elstrodt is active as advisor and member of Boards of Directors of family businesses and as guest lecturer at London Business School and Insead. He is a Director Emeritus at McKinsey & Company. Since joining McKinsey in 1983, he worked in Germany, USA and in Brazil, where he co-founded the São Paulo office in 1988. Between 2004 and 2011 he was responsible for the Latin American region. From 2011-2015 he built and led McKinsey’s global Family Business practice, working with leading family businesses around the world and key conveners like the WEF. Heinz-Peter has also wor...2021-01-1834 min

Enterprising Families PodcastDennis Passis shares on Building a Wealth Knowledge that can help us into the future.Dennis Passis shares on Building a Wealth Knowledge that can help us into the future. About: Dennis Passis is the Founder of Family Wealth Library, a global library of the world’s leading content for family businesses, curated by internationally-recognized family business advisors.2021-01-1735 min

Enterprising Families PodcastAnnika Hall shares on Genograms the importance of connecting your past present and future.Annika Hall shares on Genograms the importance of connecting your past present and future. About: Annika Hall, PhD, is a researcher and author, she is interested in interpersonal aspects, manifested through identity work, communication, values, power and sense-making, and how they influence corporate governance, strategy, and leadership/ownership transition.2021-01-1628 min

Enterprising Families PodcastArden O'Connor shares on Addiction and Mental illness in Family Business. The shame of success.Arden O'Connor shares on Addiction and Mental illness in Family Business. The shame of success. About: Arden O’Connor founded the O’Connor Professional Group to address the needs of families and individuals struggling with an array of behavioral health issues, including addiction, mental health disorders, eating disorders, learning, and other developmental challenges. With several relatives in recovery, Arden is passionate about helping families and individuals navigate the highly fragmented treatment system in a way that creates positive outcomes and allows families to heal. Arden is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Business School. She remains heav...2021-01-1539 min

Enterprising Families PodcastJoshua Nacht shares on Conflict, Consensus and Collaboration in Family Business.Joshua Nacht shares on Conflict, Consensus and Collaboration in Family Business. About: Joshua Nacht is a senior consultant with The Family Business Consulting Group, and works with business families to leverage their strengths by focusing on effective governance, communication, and transitions. He is adept at working with multigenerational families to integrate diverse perspectives and create strong ownership groups by developing structured plans for continuity. Drawing up a complementary mix of experiences from his roles as a consultant, steward, and scholar to family enterprises, Joshua connects well with people, and he highly values the collaborative relationships a...2021-01-1427 min

Enterprising Families PodcastProfessor Shelley Farrington shares on Sibling PartnershipsProfessor Shelley Farrington shares on Sibling Partnerships About: Shelley is currently a Professor in the Department of Business Management at the Nelson Mandela University and has been employed at the University since 1995. She has lectured both undergraduate and postgraduate students in the areas of Introduction to Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Research Methodology. Shelley has supervised over 40 honours treatise, 14 masters dissertations and 1 doctoral thesis. She is currently supervising 7 post-graduate students. To date Shelley has authored/co-authored 45 accredited journal articles and has presented more than 95 papers at international and national conferences. Fifteen of these conference papers have either been...2021-01-1333 min

Enterprising Families PodcastProf. Elmarie Venter shares on socioemotional wealth (SEW) in Family Businesses.Prof. Elmarie Venter shares on socioemotional wealth (SEW) in Family Businesses. About: Prof Venter is a well-known presenter, facilitator, mentor and consultant in the field of family businesses. Her work and research on managing and governing family businesses in general and succession in particular has been recognised locally and internationally through her publishing in accredited journals, writings in popular media, her speaking at conferences, on radio and television, as well her books, chapters in books and reports relating to family businesses. She is currently a member of the Department of Business Management at the Nelson Mandela University a...2021-01-1238 min

Enterprising Families PodcastJohn Tucker shares on the integration of non-family management into a family businessJohn Tucker shares on the integration of non-family management into a family business. About: John is affectionately known as ‘The Guru’. There isn’t much in the world of family business that John hasn’t seen. He has worked as Global Head of Family business for a large accountancy business, he created the first MBA and Masters programmes in family business in the World and has a passion for his work that you will struggle to match. Family business consultant at the Family Business Consultancy 2021-01-1133 min

Enterprising Families PodcastGreg McCann shares on conscious leadership in Family Business.Greg McCann shares on conscious leadership in Family Business. About: Greg Mcann, Family Enterprise Owner, Consultant, Coach, Author and Professor Greg works with family enterprises in the areas of leadership, succession, communication, conflict resolution, with a special emphasis on leadership. Greg has coached leaders, executives, and the rising gen for over 20 years within his roles as the founder & director of Stetson University’s Family Enterprise Center, director of its executive MBA, as a consultant and coach in his firm, McCann & Associates (greg-mccann.com). He has had several coaches throughout his career and is certified in Le...2021-01-1026 min

Enterprising Families PodcastEmmanuel Asuquo shares on Financial conversations in Family Businesses.Emmanuel Asuquo shares on Financial conversations in Family Businesses. About: Emmanuel Asuquo is a qualified Financial Advisor and has worked in Financial Services for over 15 years. Emmanuel is privileged enough to give financial education talks all over the UK and has spoken to over 20,000 people in the last two years. Emmanuel has been featured in The Times, Telegraph and Daily Mail newspapers and has been invited to speak as an expert guest on BBC Radio on multiple occasions. Last year Emmanuel featured as one of four experts on the popular Channel 4 finance show “Save Well, Spend Better”.2021-01-0931 min

Enterprising Families PodcastEnrique Cordero speaks on Looking at Succession as Business Continuity instead of replacement.Enrique Cordero speaks on Looking at Succession as Business Continuity instead of replacement. About: Enrique is a Mechanical Engineer graduated from Texas A&M University. He also has a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from INCAE Business School and post-graduate studies as an Advisor in Family Business in the Establishment of Governance and the Drafting of Family Protocols from the Universidad National de Ingenieria (UNI-PRODEF) in Nicaragua. Enrique is also accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business (AACSB) for his professional experience under the PQ standards. For sixteen years, Enrique served as f...2021-01-0833 min

Enterprising Families PodcastAlyana Popat shares on Entrepreneurship when working in the family businessAlyana Popat shares on Entrepreneurship when working in the family business About Alyana: Alyana is currently pursuing a Master of Management in Hospitality at Cornell University, SC Johnson College of Business. She was previously working with her family business, Simba Corporation, in Nairobi and held several roles within the Hospitality department of the business. Alyana started off working in the Business Development department as an analyst, where she was heavily exposed to strategy development for the overall corporation and had significant engagement with the board of directors. Following this role, she found her passion in t...2021-01-0724 min

Enterprising Families PodcastRania Labaki shares on Corporate Governance and how it connects with Family Governance. Incl best practices and what it takes to succeed.Rania Labaki shares on Corporate Governance and how it connects with Family Governance. Incl best practices and what it takes to succeed. About: Bio: Rania Labaki, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Management at EDHEC Business School, Director of the EDHEC Family Business Research Centre, and Family Business Fellow at Cornell University. She is actively involved in key roles in several international organizations, such as member of the board of the International Family Enterprise Research Academy (IFERA), family business advisor at Lansberg Gersick & Associates, head of the academic committee of FBN France, and co-Editor of Entrepreneurship Research J...2021-01-0621 min

Enterprising Families PodcastScott Rands shares on Wealth that expands beyond Financial but adds invaluable impact on the family and the business.Scott Rands shares on Wealth that expands beyond Financial but adds invaluable impact on the family and the business. About: Scott Rands, CIM, FEA Scott has extensive experience in financial services, joining Scotiabank in 1995. With a strong background in investment management, estate and trust services and private foundations, he is a true believer in total wealth management planning.2021-01-0528 min

Enterprising Families PodcastMelissa Mitchell-Blitch shares on Differences Don't Have to be Divisive.Melissa Mitchell-Blitch shares on Differences Don't Have to be Divisive. About: Melissa Mitchell-Blitch is the founder of Eredita Consulting and author of In the Company of Family: How to Thrive When Business IS Personal. Melissa is a former CPA and financial advisor, who left the field of finance in 2003, to focus on the psychology of business and wealth. She has a Masters in Accounting and a Masters in Psychology. Melissa is a Certified Professional Coach, a GiANT Master Coach, and a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Certified Practitioner. Melissa lives in beautiful Charleston, SC...2021-01-0530 min

Enterprising Families PodcastMaya Prabhu shares on Children, Wealth and Success.Maya Prabhu shares on Children, Wealth and Success. (ages 3-22. Promoting collaboration between siblings. Children understanding success and hardship and appreciating wealth.) *Disclaimer : Maya is not speaking as a representative of her employer but in her own capacity on this podcast. About: Maya leads the Wealth Advisory practice across the EMEA region at JP Morgan. She advises families on strategies to plan for and support the harmonious transition of their family wealth and family businesses to the next generation. Her areas of focus include developing family governance and communication strategies, next generation engagement and development...2021-01-0430 min

Enterprising Families PodcastJane Beddall shares on Types of Conflicts and Conflict Resolution solutions.Jane Beddall shares on Types of Conflicts and Conflict Resolution solutions. About: After working as a mediator and attorney for a number of years, Jane Beddall founded Dovetail Resolutions, LLC in 2006 to provide mediation services to help parties in conflict reach resolutions tailored to their interests. Her specific focus now is work as a family business mediator and family wealth mediator.2021-01-0332 min

Enterprising Families PodcastLisa Cukier shares on Wealth and Marital Conversations in Enterprising Families.Lisa Cukier shares on Wealth and Marital Conversations in Enterprising Families. About: LISA M. CUKIER is a Partner and Executive Committee member at Burns & Levinson LLP in Boston. Her practice includes divorce & custody, trust litigation, will contests, fiduciary litigation, mental health and addiction related legal interventions, elder law, guardianship and conservatorship litigation, probate litigation, parentage issues, adoption, family law impacted by mental health issues and divorce impacted by family trusts and family business, blended family planning and litigation, LGBTQ family planning and litigation, grandparents visitation matters, and elder financial exploitation. Previously, Ms. Cukier was assistant general counsel...2021-01-0239 min

Enterprising Families PodcastThe similarities and differences of Family Enterprises with Dr James GrubmanThe similarities and differences of Family Enterprises with Dr James Grubman About : Dr James Grubman has provided services to individuals, couples, and families of wealth for over 30 years. His work with clients at many levels of affluence - from the “millionaire next door” to The Forbes 400 - has earned him a reputation as a valued family advisor. Jim often is consulted in situations of complexity where psychology, law, finance, medicine and business all come into play to varying degrees. Jim also brings his knowledge of the client's perspective to his work with single and multi-family offices, Top 100 wealth m...2021-01-0134 min

Enterprising Families PodcastDov Baron shares on becoming a Dragon LeadersDov Baron shares on becoming a Dragon Leaders About: Dov Baron is “The Dragonist”, guiding us in how to recognize and nurture dragons (the top talent) hidden in our organizations. A Dragon Leader is not a position , it’s someone who is always pushing to improve and wants those they serve to reach their full potential. Dov’s humour and no-BS style is contagious. As a master storyteller, he is considered to be the leading authority on actualized leadership. Actualized leadership means getting the result you set out to achieve in the most meaningful manner. Wo...2020-12-3031 min

Enterprising Families PodcastDave Specht share on the Family MatriarchsDave Specht share on the Family Matriarchs About: Dave Specht is the author of, "The Family Business Whisperer." He has served as a University Professor at the University of Nebraska where he taught Family Business Management. In the past 3 years Specht has trained nearly 3,000 of the top financial advisors in the United States. He is the father of 6 children and lives with his family in Basin City, Washington. LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-specht-a881147/ Twitter- @FmlyBusinessman E-mail- DaveSpecht@gmail.com 2020-12-2825 min

Enterprising Families PodcastPiet Jansen shares on Imperfection. The shame and pain that comes with being a child in an imperfect situation. Piet Jansen shares on Imperfection. The shame and pain that comes with being a child in an imperfect situation. About: Piet Jansen is the Director of International Relations at Yes We Can Youth Clinics. As a Keynote speaker at many events, he enjoys grasping the attention of any audience, addressing universal issues that often resonate long after the event has passed. Of Dutch origin, yet a true internationalist having studied International Affairs and having lived in Salamanca, London and Bordeaux, he now travels the world on behalf of Yes We Can to build a network of like-minded p...2020-12-2837 min

Enterprising Families PodcastDr Vanessa Zamberk shares on Family Governance toolsDr Vanessa Zamberk shares on Family Governance tools About: Dr. Vanessa Zamberk, nee Faktor, born in the United States, was educated in Germany and Switzerland. During her Master Program in Public Management at Bocconi, she worked for the last semester at the Housing Opportunity Commission of Montgomery County. For the next three years she gained professional experience at JP Morgen Chase and the 7th Art in NY. Back in Europe she enrolled in the doctoral program at the University of St. Gallen specialising in the field of governance. Research assistant at the affiliated Institute for Leadership and Human Resources, Vanessa al...2020-12-2827 min

Enterprising Families PodcastRobert Rubinstein shares on "Is Impact Investing the right strategy for African Family Offices?"Robert Rubinstein shares on "Is Impact Investing the right strategy for African Family Offices?" About: Robert J. Rubinstein (born 1952) is a Social Entrepreneur and the founder and driving force behind TBLI (Triple Bottom Line Investing) Group, a group that specializes in Environmental, Social and Governance ESG and Impact Investing, using Triple Bottom Line principles.2020-12-2831 min

Enterprising Families PodcastChristian Stewart shares on Developing family human capital through assessment process.Christian Stewart shares on Developing family human capital through assessment process. About: Christian is the founder of Family Legacy Asia, a process consulting firm based in Hong Kong. He assists family enterprises around Asia with family governance, succession, and family learning & development. He facilitates family meetings and helps families to form and implement family councils, family constitutions and family policies, often in the context of transition planning. He also advises several ultra-high net worth Asian families on trust and succession matters, including acting as a director of private trust companies. His philosophy is that such...2020-12-2434 min

Enterprising Families PodcastRuss Haworth shares on Ownership PhilosophyRuss Haworth shares on Ownership Philosophy About: Russ is recognised as one of the world’s leading experts in family business and has been working with families in business for 15 years. His passion for the work has seen him move from a career in financial planning and wealth management into his role with The Family Business Consultancy. He holds the Advanced Certificate in Family Business Advising, awarded by the Family Firms Institute and recognised globally as one of the leading qualifications for those providing advice to family owned businesses. Russ’ career began in financial planning and...2020-12-2234 min

Enterprising Families PodcastJeremy Green Shares on Setting Up and Recruiting for family OfficeJeremy Green Shares on Setting Up and Recruiting for family Office About: Jeremy Green is team lead at Agreus Resourcing & Recruitment Exclusively for Family Offices. Agreus is a full-service resources and recruitment consultancy – dedicated to working exclusively with Family Offices throughout the World. Recruitment Adviser servicing the Family Office and Wealth Management space. - Market mapping and building relationships with Family Offices and Wealth Managers. - Extensively networked with Investment Professionals from Junior Portfolio Managers to CIOs - Identifying top candidates relevant to the Family office and Wealth Management space. - Com...2020-12-2136 min

Enterprising Families PodcastJohn Broons shares on “Whats you origin story?" and “Who really owns the business?”John Broons shares on “Whats you origin story?" and “Who really owns the business?” About: As a highly experienced mentor, coach and Specialist Accredited Family Advisor with Family Business Australia for almost 30 years', John Broons has been immersed in business consulting since the early 1990s. Spanning more than 40 years’ of experience, his strengths centre around being able to simplify the complexities of business leadership, ownership, people and culture. Constantly working with business owners and executives on creating, challenging and focusing their business strategy and widely sharing his expertise through engagements as a professional facilitator, presenter and Keynote Speaker...2020-12-2126 min

Enterprising Families PodcastCommunications and values and or decision making in venture creation for the next generation with Dr. Leilanie Mohd NorCommunications and values and or decision making in venture creation for the next generation with Dr. Leilanie Mohd Nor About: Leilanie is a Company Director and Group CEO at BinaPavo, a leading boutique family business advisory firm in Malaysia. Her forte is on next generation leaders’ development, communication, values, trust, conflict resolution and family entrepreneurship. Prior to co-founding BinaPavo, she spent 12 years, as an academic, focusing her teaching, corporate training, research and publication on entrepreneurship, and in particular, family business. She was Associate Professor of Family Business and Entrepreneurship at two leading private universities in Malays...2020-12-1727 min

Enterprising Families PodcastLise Stewart shares on How to avoid choking on the silver spoon.Lise Stewart shares on How to avoid choking on the silver spoon – setting expectations about compensation, roles and responsibilities early in life. About: Lisë Stewart is Principal-in-Charge of EisnerAmper’s Center for Individual and Organizational Performance and the Center for Family Business Excellence Group within the Private Business Services Practice. She has more than 25 years of experience in organizational development, strategic planning and training, and human performance management. A popular and nationally recognized speaker, Lisë is well known for her advocacy and training for, privately held businesses. She offers case studies, humor and practical, no-nonsense advice...2020-12-1732 min

Enterprising Families PodcastAndra Ilie shares on the Next Gen’s mind frame now and how it is different to the Now-GenAndra Ilie shares on the Next-Gen’s mind frame now and how it is different to the Now-Gen About: Andra works closely with families and family offices, supporting them in managing their businesses, their wealth and understanding their aspirations. Andra takes a holistic approach when advising clients, focusing on family longer term succession planning and family governance.2020-12-1635 min

Enterprising Families PodcastKate Bright shares on Exploring Safety and security. In families and our communities.Kate Bright shares on Exploring Safety and security. In families and our communities. About: As Founder and CEO of Umbra International Group, Kate has unparalleled expertise working with Private and Family Offices as well as the security sector. She is uniquely positioned to deliver and advise on living a Secure Lifestyle and the development of a protected way of living. Her view is that security affects everyone, and that it has a huge impact on everyday health and wellbeing. In life post-COVID-19, this will be even more prevalent. Kate started her career garnering experience through 15...2020-12-1636 min

Enterprising Families PodcastEmma Rudge shares on Generational Transitioning in the Family Governance process.Emma Rudge shares on Generational Transitioning in the Family Governance process. Why our past can help us shape our future. About: Emma Rudge Family business consultant at the Family Business Consultancy Works with UK and international business families on generational transition, establishing family governance, managing family dynamics, integrating the next generation and more Runs next generation education programmes for single families and mixed groups Trains professionals from varied disciplines on working with business families Over fifteen years’ experience working with business families Corporate legal background Private Wealth Lead at UK top 100 law firm Michelmores Linked in pr...2020-12-1529 min

Enterprising Families PodcastJeremy Cheng shares on Family Education and Career Development for Enterprising FamiliesJeremy Cheng shares on Family Education and Career Development for Enterprising Families About: Jeremy Cheng, FFI Fellow, ACFBA, ACFWA, is Founder of GEN+ Family Business Advisory and Research and PhD student at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is Founding Chair of the FFI Asian Circle and a faculty member for GEN 501: Myths, Realities, and Trends in the Field of Family Enterprise.2020-12-1536 min

Enterprising Families PodcastFranco Lombardo shares on Safe Space: Governance in Action.Franco Lombardo shares on Safe Space: Governance in Action. About: Francesco Lombardo is a much-sought after international speaker and trusted advisor who has coached some of the world’s most successful and affluent families for over twenty years. He has spoken at Campden Conferences, Institutional Investor, YPO/WPO Chapters and Forum Groups,The Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners and TIGER 21among others. His many television appearances include shows such as Money Talks and The Morning Show. Franco has also appeared on SKY News. (see video here). Through his extensive work with families, Lombardo has identified a universal conn...2020-12-1527 min

Enterprising Families PodcastKen McCracken shares on the importance of Natural Governance within a family business.Ken McCracken shares on the importance of Natural Governance within a family business. About: Ken McCracken is a leading family business consultant and teacher, based in the United Kingdom. He is a Fellow of the Family Firm Institute (FFI), the international organisation for family business professionals and academics and is a past recipient of the FFI Award for Outstanding Interdisciplinary Achievement. He is the author and teacher of two programmes for the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP); the Advanced Certificate in Advising Family Businesses and the Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Private Wealth Advising. Ken was p...2020-12-1432 min

Enterprising Families PodcastMartin Stepek shares on The importance of mindfulness in family conversations. How this can impact the results of governance.Martin Stepek shares on The importance of mindfulness in family conversations. How this can impact the results of governance. About: Martin Stepek combines expertise in mindfulness, family businesses, poetry, and family heritage. He sees all four as complementary and corelated. His career has seen him co-own and direct his father’s family business, one of Scotland’s top 500 businesses, as well as being a director of a Scottish law firm in Glasgow and Edinburgh, a director of several charities including the Scottish Fair Trade Forum, Social Enterprise Scotland, and Employee-Ownership Scotland. He was co-founder and is C...2020-12-1338 min

Enterprising Families PodcastMairi Mickel shares on Securing the Future of your family business legacy - how to co-create Competent Owners in the next generationMairi Mickel shares on Securing the Future of your family business legacy - how to co-create Competent Owners in the next generation About: Mairi is a Family Business advisor and has founded her own consultancy specialising in succession planning with UK multi-generational business families. She is a previous main Board director and 4th generation owner of Mactaggart & Mickel Group. She also holds a portfolio of independent NXD director roles with privately owned businesses and charities in the UK and USA. She is a faculty member of the Family Firm Institute (FFI) and delivers Family Business Governance & Next...2020-12-1125 min

Enterprising Families PodcastRandy Waesche shares on the importance of understanding wealth and how it influences decisions as well as the decision making process for Family Businesses.Randy Waesche shares on the importance of understanding wealth and how it influences decisions as well as the decision making process for Family Businesses. About: Randy Waesche has spent his 42 years as a financial consulting pioneer guiding Resource Management, LLC. to national prominence. He is active professionally and, in the community, serving on numerous committees and Boards. Professionally, he has served on the Financial Planning Association (FPA) Investment Committee and is a former national board member for the Institute of Certified Financial Planners, the predecessor of the FPA. Civically, Mr. Waesche is a former member of the Boa...2020-12-0933 min

Enterprising Families PodcastJessica McGawley shares on Education of Next Gen should happen earlier, and why?Jessica McGawley shares on Education of Next Gen should happen earlier, and why? About: Jessica is the Principal and Founder of Dallington Associates. She is the port of call for all parents and students, guiding them throughout the entire process from relocation through to graduation and beyond. Jessica is experienced in the challenges and opportunities faced by international students. Prior to setting up Dallington, she spent seven years as the head of operations for a family office consultancy, working with families from all over the globe, preparing their next generation for wealth and legacy transition th...2020-12-0928 min

Enterprising Families PodcastPaul Andrews shares on what keeps Family Businesses United.Paul Andrews shares on what keeps Family Businesses United. About: Brought up in a family business Paul has continued to work with them throughout his career, from audit clients to developing a family business consultancy service to them for Grant Thornton, to being the non-family MD of one and then establishing a leading family business resource centre, developing an online family business community and becoming editor-in-chief of the bespoke magazine, Family Business. Throughout my career Paul has interviewed clients, developed plans to deal with their issues, written case studies and feature pieces, conducted research, organised...2020-12-0830 min

Enterprising Families PodcastPete Walsh shares on Generating trust and having frank and meaningful discussions.Pete Walsh shares on Generating trust and having frank and meaningful discussions. About: For over 20 years, Pete Walsh has been helping people reach new levels of results by mixing fun, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to personal development. Pete provides Executive and Business Coaching for leaders and teams that are committed to reaching the highest levels of business results and personal satisfaction. His ‘Peak Compass’ process enables teams to: Clearly identify what matters most about their work together Create individual and group commitments that transform results Develop authentic leadership and communication Build sustainable lear...2020-12-0632 min

Enterprising Families PodcastLee Thistlethwaite shares on Risk Management for Families of Wealth and Family EnterprisesLee Thistlethwaite shares on Risk Management for Families of Wealth and Family Enterprises About: Lee Thistlethwaite has enjoyed a 30 year career in international corporate and private banking. He retired from banking in 2003. Since then he has worked as an independent consultant to families of wealth, first based in Geneva and then from 2012 based in London. Today, Lee is the founder and owner of Thistlethwaite Associates Limited, which he formed in 2012. His focus is advising families of wealth and their family offices in four key areas: governance, risk, strategy and succession. Lee...2020-12-0337 min

Enterprising Families PodcastProfessor Dennis Jaffe shares on How to build a 100 year Family Dennis T. Jaffe, Ph.D. shares on How to build a 100 year Family About: Dr. Jaffe, a member of Wise Counsel Research, is a San Francisco-based advisor to families about family business, governance, wealth and philanthropy. He is author of Borrowed from Your Grandchildren: The Evolution of 100-Year Family Enterprises; Cross Cultures: How Global Families Negotiate Change Across Generations; Stewardship in your Family Enterprise: Developing Responsible Family Leadership Across Generations, and Working With the Ones You Love. His global insights have led to teaching or consulting engagements in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. The F...2020-12-0230 min

Enterprising Families PodcastKeith Drewery shares on the Global changes and how they affect Family Businesses.Keith Drewery shares on the Global changes and how they affect Family Businesses. NB*** Keith's views on this podcast are his own. Keith Drewery Director, Family and Private, Enterprise, KPMG Australia Keith is a Director in the Family and Private Clients practice and a trusted adviser to privately held businesses and family enterprises. Keith works with multi-generation families going through succession on the development of appropriate governance models and how they think through the transition of ownership of family capital. Keith is a contributing editor to the International Family Office Journal...2020-11-2932 min

Enterprising Families PodcastEdouard Thijssen shares on Technology and how it works for Family Business Governance.Edouard Thijssen shares on Technology and how it works for Family Business Governance. About: Edouard Thijssen is one of the co-founders of TrustedFamily. With a passion for technology and innovation, he identified a gap in the market for a communications platform constructed specially for a niche, affluent group to communicate efficiently in a secure manner. Age 21, he established TrustedFamily. Edouard is a graduate of the Solvay Business School, having completed an undergraduate management degree in 2007. He also has completed a course in Family Business at IMD, Switzerland. Edouard was on his way to London School of Economics...2020-11-2521 min

Enterprising Families PodcastIan Marsh shares on Tackling Difficult Conversations as a family especially in the Family Governance process.Ian Marsh shares on Tackling Difficult Conversations as a family especially in the Family Governance process. About: Ian Marsh worked with business families for more than 40 years, first as adviser and litigator, later as trustee and confidant, and then as mediator and facilitator. During that time, he became fascinated by why smart, well educated, well meaning people who love one another often find it so hard to talk about the things that matter most to them (and, if they can’t, what hope is there for the rest of us?). Today, he writes and...2020-11-2535 min

Enterprising Families PodcastDaniel Van Der Vliet shares on Silver Linings amidst turmoilDaniel Van Der Vliet shares on Silver Linings amidst turmoil About: Dan Van Der Vliet is Executive Director of the Smith Family Business Initiative at Cornell University. Founded in 2014 from a generous gift from John and Dyan Smith, the Smith Family Business Initiative provides education, networking and research for family business owners, successors and students from across the globe. Previously, as Director of the Family Business Initiative at the University of Vermont (UVM) for 12 years, Dann helped to grow a respected program that included numerous peer groups, statewide business forums and was co-founder of the Family Enterprise...2020-11-2526 min

Enterprising Families PodcastSusanne Bansgrove shares on the roles and journey of Women in Family Business.Susanne Bansgrove shares on the roles and journey of Women in Family Business. About: Susanne Bransgrove’s passion for Family Businesses is built on her experience as a 3rd generation member of a successful German business, allowing her to truly understand the range of issues that exist in a family business, especially when trying to meet the needs of multiple generations. Over the many years working with Families in Business, Susanne has been able to assist in solving issues through manageable discussion frameworks, functional governance structures and facilitating conversations to enable meaningful interactions supporting the im...2020-11-2231 min

Enterprising Families PodcastKris Putnam-Walkerly shares on Philanthropy and Delusional Altruism.Kris Putnam-Walkerly shares on Philanthropy and Delusional Altruism. About: Kris Putnam-Walkerly is a trusted advisor to the world’s leading philanthropists. For more than 20 years, wealthy families, ultra-high net worth donors, foundations, Fortune 500 companies, and celebrity activists have sought and benefited from her advice to transform their giving and catapult their impact. As President of the Putnam Consulting Group, a philanthropy advisor, speaker, and award-winning author, she’s helped over 100 philanthropists strategically allocate over half a billion dollars in grants and gifts. Additionally, Kris works closely with estate planning attorneys, financial and wealth advisors, and fami...2020-11-1531 min

Enterprising Families PodcastTrevor Dickinson shares on succession planning and conflict resolution.Trevor Dickinson shares on succession planning and conflict resolution. About: Trevor currently holds the position as Executive Chairman of Dickinson Group of Companies, a leading Asset Integrity Management and Industrial Solutions. The company is customer centric, focusing on helping our industrial customers optimising their maintenance costs and improving plant performance. We strive to achieve this by providing innovative solutions to enhance the service life of their operating assets. The sectors in which we operate includes a wide range of industries including mining, metals smelting, mineral processing, construction, water treatment, chemical, food & beverage and other large...2020-11-0837 min

Enterprising Families PodcastThomasina Williams shares on importance of legacy in a family business.Thomasina Williams shares on importance of legacy in a family business. Focusing on how heritage can strengthen the business and the family. About: Thomasina H. Williams serves as a Strategic Thought Partner, Consultant and Coach to Enterprising Families. She works with clients to advance generational success as their family legacy, by being as intentional in developing their family’s human capital as they are in growing their financial capital. Through their work with her, clients develop the capacity to have sensitive conversations, make difficult decisions, and be purposeful stewards, while navigating the complexities that come wit...2020-11-0138 min

Enterprising Families PodcastGuillermo Salazar shares on Telling Family StoriesWe all know family stories are critical to family heritage and family governance. Guillermo Salazar goes in depth and unpacks this topic. About Guilllermo : Guillermo Salazar is an expert on corporate governance, and the strategic planning of succession and family patrimony. He has served as advisor for numerous business families on their protocols, generational transition, alignment of family vision and values for decision-making, and conflict resolution. Author of the books “Family Businesses: Tools for the Management of Love and Money” and “Handbook for the Family Business”. Lecturer and educator in the field of the family business in Latin America. Fellow member o...2020-10-2524 min

Enterprising Families PodcastIsabel Botero discusses Employing FamilyWe all know that in family business that recruitment decisions are sometimes made without proper consideration but more of emotive feelings. We discuss how to handle employment of family and ensuring both the business and the family remain intact. About Isabel : Isabel C. Botero, Ph.D., is the Director of the Family Business Center and an associate professor of entrepreneurship at the University of Louisville. She is a Fellow for the Family Firm Institute and has an Advanced Certificate in Family Wealth Advising. Her research focuses on strategic communication processes and next-generation issues in family enterprises. She is an associate...2020-10-1840 min

Enterprising Families PodcastTiffany Harnsongkram shares on how to discuss Taboo Topics in FamiliesIn this episode we dig deep into discussing what causes families to hesitate when discussing certain subjects and how this can be tackled in a way that enhances communication and helps family unity. About Tiffany Harnsongkram: Tiffany’s mission is to create ‘meaningful wealth’, through the organisation of high profile private Family Office events globally. She curates leading expertise on topics that affect a families’ holistic success and values based legacy. She holds a Masters in Territorial Development as well as 3 nationalities and distinct cultures.2020-10-1136 min

Enterprising Families PodcastExploring Great Expectations in Family Enterprises with Steve LeglerFamily Legacy Advisor Steve Legler joins Tsitsi Mutendi to discuss the Great expectations in Enterprising Families. About Steve Legler : Steve Legler is a Family Legacy Advisor based in Montreal, Canada. He grew up in a business family, destined to take over the company his father had founded before he was born. After an unexpected liquidity event that occurred while he was still in his 20’s, he ended up managing their family office instead. He also married into a business family, where he has witnessed a number of other complex issues. In 2013 he stumbled upon the Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA) program in...2020-10-0240 min

Enterprising Families PodcastNike Anani on Next Gen and Family Governance a journeyNike Anani shares her journey as a Next Gen navigating Family Governance. About Nike: Nike Anani Family Business Expert ane Next Gen Coach (Nike Anani Practice) Co-Founder, African Family Firms (African Business Association) ____________________________ Nike Anani is a NextGen Coach and Mentor, focused on building multigenerational African family businesses and wealth. Only 2% of African family businesses successfully transition to the second generation, and Nike’s mission is to reverse this trend. Nike assists second-generation family members (“NextGens”) in maximising their leadership effectiveness for service in the family business and in discovering and pursuing their unique life purpose. She has almost a decade...2020-09-2229 min

Enterprising Families PodcastCommunication is not a game of charadesA look into how communication can cause conflict if it is not done well in a family and family business set up.2020-09-2209 min

Enterprising Families PodcastWelcome to Enterprising FamiliesA short glimpse into what the podcast will endeavour to share and with its listeners.2020-09-2209 min

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The Connected Generation with Nike Anani101: Intro to Family Governance with TsiTsi MutendiOn this episode, TsiTsi Mutendi, Family Governance consultant, explains the world of family governance. To learn more about TsiTsi, please visit www.tsitsimutendi.com and www.nhakalegacy.com. To learn more about me, find me on: w - www.nikeanani.com Instagram - @nikeanani Twitter - @NikeAnani E - na@nikeanani.com To sign up to my newsletter, click here 2020-06-1944 min