The Right Place
Your right place is at the intersection of your roles, relationships and environments. We aim to help you find your right place, while we found ours.
Communicating Clearly Starts With The First Minute
Transform your NPO into a highly visible, value creating organisation - https://learn.createinfinity.co.za/conference/ Chris Fenning talks to Rudolf Rautenbach about his 2nd trip to South Africa, his upcoming TedX Talk, the power of LinkedIn, and how experts should talk to non-experts. In February this year Chris Fenning visited South Africa for…
Titans Of Success - Lessons From A Cricket CEO
Jacques Faul, CEO of the Titans Cricket Union, talks to Rudolf Rautenbach about 20 years of success and the importance of continuous improvement. The Momentum Multiply Titans senior team, is the most successful cricket team in South Africa with 20 domestic trophies; three 4 Day, ten 50 over trophies and…
Ben Schoeman "You need a personal operating system."
Book your Business Game Changes introduction meeting here: https://www.businessgamechangers.co.za/detailed-questionnaire Ben Schoeman, founder and CEO of Business Game Changers, Executive Coach and Scale-Up Specialist, talks to John Watson about the neuroscience behind successful entrepreneurs. Ben discusses the importance of paying customers and understanding the value you provide. He emphasizes the need…
Mike Handcock "Business owners are totally overwhelmed!"
Take your FREE Entrepreneur Success Scorecard Assessment here: https://mike-hf6zcxbm.scoreapp.com/ Mike Handcock, Chairman of the Circle of Excellence Group, author and speaker, talks to John Watson about conscious leadership and its impact on personal and professional growth. Mike discusses the importance of building connections, the unique business systems offered by the…
Your skills are what NPOs need!
Buy your copy of "Sustainable NPO funding in South Africa" here https://www.amazon.co.za/Sustainable-NPO-funding-South-Africa/dp/0796175942/ In this conversation, Rudolf and John discuss the importance of adding social value and giving back to your community, and especially to Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs). They emphasize the need for a mindset shift from scarcity to abundance in…
Helen Nicholson: "You've got it all wrong about introverts and networking!"
Get your own copy of "Networking For Introverts" here: https://helen-nicholson.com/products/networking-for-introverts Helen Nicholson, author of the brand new book "Networking For Introverts" talks to John Watson about the networking superpowers that introverts have. Helen emphasises the importance of storytelling, the neuroscience of introversion and extroversion, the role of attention in networking,…
Adventure racing in the C-Suite with Jordaan Jacobs
Jordaan Jacobs, CEO of Esron Projects and MD of the PG Group, talks to Rudolf Rautenbach about navigating the unknown, solving the right problems and his journey as a corporate adventurer. Jordaan emphasizes the significance of the people element in both adventure racing and business, and how it shapes the…
Pierre Du Plessis - "10X is the worst strategy!"
Pierre Du Plessis, founder of https://www.be-brave.co.za/, and a strategist, speaker and consipirator, talks to John Watson about building business strategy, the founders journey and professional speaking. Pierre discusses the challenges faced during business strategy sessions and how to navigate them. He also talks about helping people figure out how to…
Connecting civil society and service delivery with Wayne Duvenage
Wayne Duvenage, CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), talks to Rudolf Rautenbach about the current political landscape in South Africa and the role of civil society in holding the government accountable. Wayne shares his journey from being the CEO of a leading player in the fleet and tourism…
Sustainable NPO Funding in South Africa with Rudolf Rautenbach
In this episode, John Watson interviews Rudolf Rautenbach about his new book "Sustainable NPO Funding in South Africa - Making BBBEE work for your cause". They discuss the challenges facing NPOs, the difference between NPOs and public benefit organizations, and the importance of diversifying funding. Rudolf clarifies the tax exempt…
Grow your business with agility - Andy Spence
Andy Spence, director of Merapar Agile Technologies, talks to John Watson about how scrum tactics and agility can help your business. Andy highlights the three biggest problems that scrum can solve for clients: namely speed, burnout, and relevance. He emphasizes the importance of mindset in both trainers and trainees, and…
The Digital Tipping Revolution with Kimlynn Temple
Kimlynn Temple, founder and CEO of TIPPED, talks to John Watson and shares her journey of building a digital tipping and payment solution. The journey has been full of highs, lows, and lessons, but Kimlynn is proud of where TIPPED is now. The digital wallet and QR code system have…
Waste years studying or just network?
Should you spend years studying after high school or should you rather network and find your right place? This week John and Rudolf discuss this question, and weigh up the options you have when you're young. They explore the pros and cons of both approaches and emphasize the importance of…
Selling through stories with Charles Hsuan
Charles Hsuan loves people and loves helping them grow. But his journey to find his right place wasn’t easy. Born with ADHD he struggled at school, much to the disappointment of his Taiwanese parents who had high expectations. Despite his efforts, meeting those expectations were tough. Everything changed in the…
Positioning yourself to win with Ursula Grobler
Former Olympian and world record holder in rowing Ursula Grobler talks to John Watson about her career and experience at the 2016 Olympic Games. She covers the build up, the thrill of designing the race kit, the challenges and handling disappointments. Ursula also shares her thoughts on the balance between…
There's no place like South Africa with Mark Sham
Mark Sham, entrepreneur, speaker and world traveller, talks to John Watson about his passion for showcasing South Africa to the world and the importance of being a tourist in your own country. He shares insights on his ventures, the Suits & Sneakers events @ The Tryst, and the impact of…
UP! How to connect on new levels
John and Rudolf explore the concept of networking up or connecting with others at a new level. They emphasizes the importance of networking with people above your current level to accelerate your progress and open up new opportunities. This requires a different mindset and approach, including being uncomfortable, having a…
Creating clear strategic communication with Karlien Delport Botha
In this conversation, Rudolf Rautenbach interviews Karlien Delport-Botha, a strategic communications professional from The Communication Collective. They discuss Karlien's background in communications, the importance of networking, and the value of being a member of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). Karlien emphasizes the need for effective communication in leadership…
How to talk to famous people - don't be an idiot!
How do you talk to famous people? You start by not being an idiot about it! In this episode, Rudolf and John discuss how to approach and interact with famous people. They emphasize treating them as regular human beings and not putting them on a pedestal. They advise being respectful,…
Growing digital communities with Jason Luboyera
John talks to LinkedIn supremo Jason Luboyera, the Head of Growth @ FDC Agency, about his journey from being a busy child, to his passion for rugby and studying abroad. They discuss his learnings from Toastmasters, and how he landed up working for Top 35 Under 35 CA Louw Barnardt…