CO-CURIOUS

The go-to podcast for learning professionals to shape the future of education through insights that balance learning excellence and financial sustainability.

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19 Episodes

Carrie Pratt: Unconventional Wisdom: Corporate Leaders Learning from Social Movements

David speaks with Leadership and Change consultant Carrie Pratt about how corporate leaders can learn from social movements to drive inclusivity and meaningful change in business.

19 Sep 16 min

Dean McCoubrey: Ensuring Digital Safety for Kids

David speaks with Founder of MySocialLife Dean McCoubrey about the role of parents, teachers and the village in digital education, and the importance of relatability in connecting with kids.

18 Sep 25 min

Fred Roed: Not Confusing a Strategy and Goals

David speaks with CEO of Heavy Chef Fred Roed about discerning between a strategy and goals, to avoid the 'statements of desire' trap.

13 Sep 24 min

Colin Adam: The Changing Nature of Learning

David speaks with CEO of Five Lens People Development Colin Adam about learning versus knowledge, and the process of learning and optimising human potential.

10 Sep 20 min

Lynda Smith: Age Diversity and Becoming a Modern Elder

David speaks with CEO of 50Plus-Skills Lynda Smith about retaining eldership, and challenging ageism through embracing generational intelligence in organisational learning and culture.

4 Sep 20 min

Prof Jonathan Jansen: Balancing Ideals and Financial Performance in Learning Organisations

David speaks with Distinguished Professor of Education Jonathan Jansen about collaboration, leadership, and resource allocation in achieving a better balance of intellectual and financial priorities in learning organisations.

3 Sep 24 min

Dr Morné Mostert: The Challenge of Aligning Behavioural and Financial Performance

David speaks with international advisor and inventor of the Mindset Index Morné Mostert about rethinking finance and value, and addressing behaviour by understanding and addressing mindset.

26 Aug 17 min

Adri Marais: The Concept of Real Education

David speaks with Christel House CEO Adri Marais about the curriculum with a capital C, the role of governance in education, and the importance of long-term patient capital.

22 Aug 17 min

Prof Eddie Obeng: Designing Education for the Marriage, Not Just the Wedding

David speaks with Founder of Pentacle virtual business school Eddie Obeng about the challenge of satisfying multiple stakeholders in organisational learning and development, and aligning individual aspirations with organisational goals.

21 Aug 20 min

Prof Martin Hall: The Potential and Challenges of AI in Education

David speaks with Learning Advisory member Martin Hall about enhancing feedback and support with AI, including generative AI and the future of education.

15 Aug 26 min

Dr Pepe Marais: Fear and Belief in the Imbalance of Learning and Commercial Priorities

David speaks with Chief Creative Officer of Joe Public Pepe Marais about the role of fear and belief in the imbalance of learning and commercial priorities.

8 Aug 21 min

Louis Janse van Rensburg: The Challenge of Abundance in Education

David speaks with CEO of The Heavy Chef Foundation Louis Janse van Rensburg about the power of relationships in balancing learning excellence and financial performance.

7 Aug 20 min

Tebogo Mekgoe: Shifting the Mindset Around Education

David speaks with Orenda Strategy and Advisory CEO Tebogo Mekgoe about defining growth, and the unintended consequences of capitalism in balancing learning excellence and financial performance.

6 Aug 19 min

Jon Foster-Pedley: The Tension Between Education as a Public Good and a Private Good

David speaks with Henley Business School Dean Jon Foster-Pedley about the challenges of financing education, and insights on scaling and growth in education.

6 Aug 27 min

Dr Rudi Kimmie: Integrating the Marketplace and Academia for Success

David speaks with Dube Tradeport Aerotropolis Director Rudi Kimmie about fostering creativity and innovation through experiential learning, and prioritising sustainability in learning organisations.

31 Jul 17 min

Ajay Pangarkar: Understanding ROI in Learning

David speaks with CentralKnowledge CEO Ajay Pangarkar about the importance of aligning learning and business, and overcoming apathy and disruption in learning.

16 Jul 26 min

Willem van der Post: Exponential Leadership for Exponential Times

David speaks with CEO of xTech Capital Willem van der Post about the inconceivable nature of exponential growth, and confronting the overwhelming un-knownness in learning and financial performance.

1 Jul 46 min

Dr Mzamo Masito: Diversity Beyond Numerical Representation and Legal Obligation

David speaks with Google Chief Marketing Officer Mzamo Masito about the importance of historical and situational context in defining diversity, and challenging the misconception that diversity is an inconvenience.

1 Jul 27 min

Frank de Beer: Am I Curious Enough to Understand Where I Am Part of the Problem?

David speaks with Arbinger Institute Director Frank de Beer about mindset and its impact on organisations, and rebuilding morale in learning organisations.

1 Jul 24 min