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Leanne on Demand Daily with Leanne Hughes🌴235. How to Take a Room’s Emotional Temperature feat. Nikki Bush (Weekend Rewind)Guest: Nikki Bush — human potential & parenting expert, bestselling author of Future-Proof Yourself, Certified Speaking Professional, and the first woman inducted into the Professional Speakers Association of South Africa Hall of Fame.Why this episode?If you run virtual workshops and want fast, practical ways to read the room, dial up energy, and keep people with you (without circus tricks), this conversation is your new playbook. Nikki shares smart ways to “test the emotional temperature,” build connection through play, and lead like a facilitative speaker. Also: a parrot lands on her head mid–EXCO call (!) and the meta...
2025-08-2239 min
Rhetorik, die im Kopf bleibt!Impressionen vom Kongress des weltweiten Rednerverbandes GSFAlle zwei Jahre treffen sich Speaker aus aller Welt zur Global Speakers Summit. Dieses Jahr fand der Kongress des Weltverbandes der Redner (GSF) in Dublin statt. Ich war 4 Tage lang dabei und teile in dieser Folge meine Eindrücke mit Ihnen: Welche Bühnenpersönlichkeiten haben mich besonders beeindruckt? Welche kulturellen Unterschiede fielen mir auf? Welche einfachen Moderationstechniken (die einen Heidenspaß machen) habe ich für Sie aufgeschnappt?
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2022-11-0813 min
Win @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp 50. Does becoming a parent impact on your career prospects?When you become a parent in the workplace there's a lot of fear and stigma around what will this mean for your career and for your progress, especially for women. "Will I be able to continue to do my job? Will I be overlooked for promotions? What will happen to my career aspirations? Will I be a good enough parent? How can I do it all and still stay sane?" These are just some of the questions that come to mind.
Parental transition coaching provides business continuity and talent retention long into the future, and is a mu...
2022-10-2734 min
Spirit. Soul. Body.Make a choice to make a changePODCAST INTERVIEW WITH NIKKI BUSH - Award-winning Speaker and best-selling Author.If you have a pulse you have a purpose. I just love this line from my podcast guest this week, Angelique du Toit. So what is your purpose, regardless of what you have been through in your life; what keeps you here and keeps you going?In this episode, you will hear that fear is a force that you can either confront or run away from. You will be challenged about whether you are operating from
2022-04-0140 min
Win @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp 38. What deserves your attention?If you want to reframe your relationship with time, intention and attention, then listen in to this fascinating conversation between Nikki Bush and Shelmina Abji about how to bring your A-game to both work and life. Her personal leadership principles apply to everyone, and focus on how we give intention to our time and attention. Is what you are involved in or committed to actually worthy of your attention?
Shelmina Abji is a gender equality in leadership advocate, author, speaker, former IBM VP. She is an angel investor and board member including the United Nations Foundation project...
2022-03-0742 min
Unbroken: Healing Through Storytelling71: The Six Minutes That Changed My Life with Nikki BushNikki Bush – The six minutes that changed my lifeI met today’s guest when I was speaking at a speakers’ conference in Johannesburg and it’s a talk I won’t ever forget! It was the first time she had shared her story with her peers, and she was powerful, courageous and vulnerable. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room, but what I remember more was the wisdom she shared in her traumatic story too Human Potential and Parenting Expert, Nikki Bush empowers individuals, families and teams in business and education to win at work, ho...
2021-12-2938 min
Win @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp 27. What video games can teach us about the game of lifeNikki Bush in conversation with Gareth Woods, a leading expert in the esports and gaming industry who sheds an interesting light on video gaming. He is also the author of a new book, Go Play Inside – what video games can teach us about the game of life. He is also a fascinating case study in how to build a meaningful portfolio of experiences in a world where career security and job security are increasingly becoming a thing of the past.
For more information visit: www.nikkibush.com or www.thegarethwoods.com
2021-10-1456 minWin @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp 25. ANTIFRAGILITY: DEVELOPING A PURPOSEFUL RELATIONSHIP WITH SUFFERINGNikki Bush in conversation about the concept of antifragility with leadership expert, Rachael Nyaradzo Adams who says, “What If you can find new eyes to see things wisely even when you are going through some of the most difficult of times?” This is such a relevant topic for where we find ourselves today, in a deeply disrupted world.
For more information visit: www.nikkibush.com or www.narachileadership.com
2021-09-2845 minWin @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp 24.How does tribalism help or hinder us?Nikki Bush in conversation with Zanele Njapha, the Unlearning Lady as they take a refreshing look at modern tribalism. This goes beyond race, gender and religion and digs deeper into the tribes with which we associate ourselves and why it is important to change that up from time to time. How does tribalism help or hinder us in our quest to win @ work and life? Zanele is transitions and future of work speaker and is a contributor to Forbes & the Thought Leader section of the Mail & Guardian. She was voted #45 on Avance Media’s list of Top 100 Most Influential Youn...
2021-09-2223 minWin @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp.16 How to enable rather than rescue women at workNikki Bush in conversation with Zureida Ebrahim about some of the key lessons she has for women who want to get ahead and how you can help other women too. Zureida is the CEO of Client Engagement Solutions at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Limited. She has been a mentor for many and has learnt much on this journey. She is married with four children and has been breaking barriers in the corporate arena since the age of 24.
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2021-08-0333 minWin @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp 20. The pandemic of parental guilt and over-protectionNikki Bush in conversation with educational psychologist, Dr Ken Resnick. While we may be living in a global pandemic we are also experiencing a pandemic of parental guilt and overprotection, which does neither children nor their parents any favours. Ken is the founder of the evidence-based Smart Choice Parenting Programme which helps parents and children with the full spectrum of childhood developmental problems from poor school performance and refusing to brush teeth, to regressive issues like sleeping in a parent’s bed, to extreme disorders such as bed wetting, ADD and more. For more information visit www.nikkibush.com or...
2021-07-2746 minWin @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp 19. Managing Grief and LossNikki Bush in conversation with the REV ALISTAIR ANQUETIL about about managing grief and loss in the time of Covid. The concepts of incomplete grief, lack of closure, community and rituals in a time of social distance will be discussed. For more information visit www.nikkibush.com or www.stcolumbaschurch.co.zaÂ
2021-07-1450 minWin @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp 18. How music raises hope in tough timesNikki Bush in an uplifting conversation with composer, conductor and choirmaster Ralf Schmitt, most well-known for taking the Ndlovu Youth Choir from obscurity to the finals of America's Got Talent in 2019. Hear about hope, leadership analogies, how every song must have space for the choir, team work, individuality and diversity. For more information visit www.nikkibush.com or hello@ndlovu.co.zaÂ
2021-07-0444 minWin @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp 17. Why dads are so important in children's lives with Craig Wilkinson, The Dad Coach,Why are father’s important?
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Nikki Bush in conversation with Craig Wilkinson, The Dad Coach, about the importance of fathers in society and in their children’s development. Craig is the best-selling author of the book Dad – how to be the father your children need, he is an award-winning social entrepreneur and a sought-after inspirational speaker. He is the founder of a number of NPOs including Father a Nation. For more information visit www.nikkibush.com and www.dadcoachonline.com
2021-06-1438 min
First Time FacilitatorHow to test the emotional temperature of your invisible audience with Nikki Bush (Episode 177)Send Leanne a messageIs it possible to test the emotional temperature of your virtual/workshop group? Today’s guest share her ideas, and fun ways of reinvigorating her virtual sessions. She’s an absolute rockstar and I cant wait to share her facilitation story and experiences on today’s episode.I met Nikki Bush when I was lucky enough to present a workshop for the Professional Speakers Association of South Africa (Jo’burg Chapter) a couple of months ago. We got along so well (thanks for the intro, Yoke!). I love Nikki's enthusiasm, resilience, presence...
2021-06-1442 min
Win @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp.16 How to enable rather than rescue women at workNikki Bush in conversation with Zureida Ebrahim about some of the key lessons she has for women who want to get ahead and how you can help other women too. Zureida is the CEO of Client Engagement Solutions at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Limited. She has been a mentor for many and has learnt much on this journey. She is married with four children and has been breaking barriers in the corporate arena since the age of 24. For more info visit www.nikkibush.com
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2021-06-0737 minWin @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp 15. Nikki Bush discusses the topic of suicide sensitivity with psychologist, Claire Newton.Nikki Bush discusses the topic of suicide sensitivity with psychologist, Claire Newton. Suicide is the secret S word that no-one wants to discuss and yet it’s part of our reality, particularly in the Covid-19 pandemic. This podcast covers risk factors, telltale signs, how we can help those considering suicide and how to support yourself if you are feeling desperate. For more information visit www.clairenewton.co.za or www.nikkibush.comÂ
2021-04-0746 minWin @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp 14. The Importance of Storytelling in Disruptive Times with Rob CaskieNikki Bush chats with master storyteller Rob Caskie about the importance of storytelling in disruptive times. Storytelling done well provides inspiration as well as analogies and insights. Rob's international career spans five continents from boardrooms to stages, from ocean liners to the battlefields of Kwa-Zulu Natal. Even online you will find Rob regaling his audiences in his trademark shorts with his storytelling stick. Rob is also an inductee in the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa Speaker Hall of Fame 2019. For more info visit www.robcaskie.com or www.nikkibush.com
2021-03-2333 min
Win @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp 13. Why And How To Avoid Sleep Debt with Joni PeddieNikki Bush chats with Joni Peddie, behavioural strategist and founder of Resilient People about our deep need for sleep, Coronasomnia and why we can't catch up our lost sleep from the week on the weekend. Joni walks her talk and after years of thinking she could get by on four hours sleep a night, she has changed her tune and now counsels her clients against falling into sleep debt. Joni is a professional speaker, executive coach, strategic facilitator and is on the faculty of GIBS. Find her at www.resilientpeople.co.za or visit www.nikkibush.com
2021-03-2337 minWin @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp 12. Breaking Disruption Down Beyond the Noise with Abdullah VerachiaNikki Bush has an energetic conversation with Abdullah Verachia about breaking disruption down beyond the noise of COVID-19, the need for letting go of assumptions that no longer serve us and the concept of intellectual humility in the face of disruption from mega trends. Abdullah Verachia wears many hats which is what makes him so interesting to talk to. He is the CEO of The Strategists, Senior Faculty at GIBS and Programme Director for the Harvard Senior Executive Programme for Africa among many other things. Abdullah is also married and has three children aged 4, 6, and 8. His book Reset, Rewire...
2021-03-1539 minWin @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp 11. Empowerment Lessons from a Woman at the Top: Anel BosmanAn empowerment series to raise hope, build resilience and self-leadership during uncertain times. Nikki Bush in conversation with Anel Bosman, Group Managing Executive at Nedbank CIB, the first woman to hold this senior position in South African banking. She was appointed in April 2020. This interview took place after I presented my Which Jacket Are You Wearing Now talk to Anel and Nedbank's C-suite female clients. We kick of the interview talking about her shoes and their link to her career success. There is some rich inspiration in this conversation. www.nikkibush.comÂ
2020-11-1343 minWin @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp 10. Reframing DivorceAn empowerment Series to raise hope, build resilience and self-leadership during uncertain times. In this podcast listen to Nikki Bush in conversation with Leah Sefor, Life and Relationship Coach about reframing divorce and doing divorce differently to create a win-win outcome for all. For more information visit www.leahsefor.com or www.nikkibush.com
2020-11-0425 minWin @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp 9. Empowering You Through the Pregnant Pause of COVID-19Empowerment Series to raise hope, build resilience and encourage self-leadership during uncertain times. In this podcast listen as Nikki Bush discusses some of her insights to help you during this long indeterminate middle of the COVID pandemic. We are in an uncomfortable pregnant pause of the COVID-19 storm, holding our breath in anticipation of the new normal, which is not yet in sight. So how do we continue to thrive under very uncertain conditions? www.nikkibush.com
2020-11-0209 minWin @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp 8. The ECD Dilemma in SA During COVID-19 with Robyn WienandNikki Bush in conversation with Robyn Wienand. Robyn is the founder of the Play with a Purpose educational programme and CEO of Preschools 4 Africa. She has worked in the NGO space for over 30 years mentoring and assisting over 200 ECD sites through a social franchise system and another 3 000 through their network. She advocates for ECD at local and national government level and has published research on early education. For more information visit www.preschools4africa.org or www.nikkibush.com
2020-06-1225 minWin @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp 7. How to Lead Better in Trying Times with Dr Bill PriceNikki Bush in conversation with Dr Bill Price about personal leadership in trying times – in business and at home. Bill is a master executive coach with 36 000 hours of one-on-one coaching to his name and a deep understanding of neuroscience and neurobiology. He guides business leaders and their teams as well as ordinary people to help them better understand their talent and potential while achieving their personal best summits. For more information visit www.drbillprice.com or www.nikkibush.com
2020-06-1241 minWin @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp 6. Rewriting the Human Resources Playbook in Covid-19 with Colin HallNikki Bush in conversation with Colin Hall, former CEO and chairman of Wooltru and main board Director of SAB with 60 years of corporate leadership experience to his name. Colin now runs Learning to Lead with Steve Hall and this discussion focuses on the missing link in human resources, that of human energy. Where does it come from and who is responsible for it? Is HR dead? For more information visit www.ltl.co.za and www.nikkibush.comÂ
2020-05-0534 minWin @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp 5. Help for parents, children and families processing the trauma of COVID-19 with Dereck JacksonNikki Bush in conversation with Dereck Jackson, veteran educator, counsellor, well-known speaker, author, father and grandfather discussing how families can adjust and transition through the trauma of COVID-19. A must for everyone because we all have to take this journey. Dereck is the author of the best-selling book Parenting with Panache. He recently retired with his family to the UK. You can email him on dereckjackson@gmail.com. For more information visit www.nikkibush.com .
2020-05-0558 minWin @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp 4. Coping with school from home challenge during the Covid-19 crisis - advice from a teacherNikki Bush in conversation with Tammy Letcher, a level-headed, seasoned educator who is Deputy Head of Broadacres Academy and Head of the Junior Primary grade 0 - 3. The discussion covers some key considerations of the school from home, distance learning challenge faced by teachers and parents alike in the Covid-19 crisis. For more information visit www.nikkibush.com
2020-04-2240 minWin @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp 3. How to let go at the end of a day to drop out of overdrive and rejuvenate yourselfNikki Bush in conversation with specialist physiotherapist, energy guru and body whisperer, Sue Fuller-Good about about how to let go of the day - something most of us a notoriously bad at doing. Sue explains some hacks and rituals that she, herself, uses every day. For more info visit at www.bodybrilliance.co.za and www.nikkibush.com.Â
2020-04-2253 min
Win @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp2. How to rationalise the impact of Covid-19 through the SCARF model with Ian RheederNikki Bush in conversation with Ian Rheeder, a business consultant, speaker and founder of Markitects. Ian is an expert in the neuroscience of persuasion. For more information visit www.markitects.co.za and www.nikkibush.com
2020-04-1529 minWin @ Work and Life podcast with Nikki BushEp1. Resetting the mind for exercise in isolation and confinement with Sue Fuller-GoodNikki Bush in conversation with specialist physiotherapist, energy guru and body whisperer, Sue Fuller-Good about about why exercise during Covid-19 lockdown is so important and how we have to shift how we think about it in order to do it. For more info visit at www.bodybrilliance.co.za and www.nikkibush.com.Â
2020-04-1529 min
Afternoon TalkWHAT DOES 21ST CENTURY MOTHERHOOD ENTAIL?Objective: -To ask, in the 21st century where women are juggling careers and motherhood, what challenges do mothers face?Guest: Sharon Van Wyk - Parenting, lifestyle & health blogger. 2015 Winner best parenting blog - African Blogger Awards. Married mom of 2 via adoption.Guest: Nikki Bush - Speaker, author & thought leaderShe is the co-author of three bestselling books: Future-proof Your Child (Penguin, 2008) co-authored with Dr Graeme Codrington, Easy Answers to Awkward Questions (Metz Press, 2009) co-authored with Ilze Alberts and Tech-Savvy Parenting (Bookstorm, 2014) co-authored with Arthur Goldstuck. She is currently writing Raising Entrepreneurs (Bookstorm) with Allon Raiz...
2016-05-0229 min